# Biore UV skincare

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/biore-uv

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Biore UV is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1996 and owned by Kao Corporation.

[biore.com](https://www.biore.com/en-sa/about-us/our-story/) [cosmeticsbusiness.com](https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/kao-launches-bior%C3%A9-south-korea-campaign-stray-kids)

Biore UV sunscreens are beloved for their weightless formulas. Its products suit oily and combination skin best, owing to their lightweight finishes. For acne-prone skin, the standout product is the Perfect Milk. These offerings provide reliable daily defense while remaining comfortable to wear.

This page covers some of the most popular Biore UV products; for the whole Biore UV range, with a fit score for every product, [use the Lovi app](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=brand&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pg83c98a68b1).

### Biore UV sunscreens

#### Sunscreens

- [Perfect Milk](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/p/biore-uv/perfect-milk/for/dark-spots) — High fit

## Questions and answers

### Is Biore UV worth it?

Biore UV-focused routines rate Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Additionally, the Biore UV products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

### What are Biore UV's best products?

Biore UV Perfect Milk is the featured sunscreen on this page, and Lovi rates it High for oily, combination, and skin with dark spots. The Biore UV-focused routine reaches a Superior fit for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

### Which Biore UV sunscreen is best for sensitive skin?

Perfect Milk is the best Biore UV sunscreen for sensitive skin on this page, though Lovi rates it Average for that skin type. The Biore UV-focused routine overall rates Superior for sensitive skin.

### Does Biore UV cause breakouts?

Biore UV sunscreens are unlikely to cause breakouts when using products like Perfect Milk, which Lovi rates High for oily and combination skin and Average for acne-prone skin. Lovi rates the Biore UV-focused routine Superior for acne-prone skin.

[Journal of Controlled Release, 2025](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40254135/) [Biomedicines, 2025](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41007718/)

### Is Biore UV fragrance-free?

Yes, every one of the Biore UV products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### What are the key ingredients in Biore UV products?

Biore UV products rely on physical UV filters and chemical blockers to protect the skin from sun damage. Microfine [titanium dioxide](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/titanium-dioxide) and [zinc oxide](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/zinc-oxide) help block rays, while [ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/octinoxate) and [homosalate](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/homosalate) provide additional sun defense.

[International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2000](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18503414/) [Journal of Controlled Release, 2025](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40254135/)

### How do I build a Biore UV skincare routine?

Lovi rates the Biore UV-focused routine Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin. The Biore UV products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

### What are good alternatives to Biore UV?

Good alternatives to Biore UV include the skincare brands Biore, Hada Labo, Shiseido, SK-II, Shiseido Senka, and DHC. These brands also have dedicated pages on Lovi for shoppers to explore.

### Biore UV vs Biore: which is better?

Biore UV-focused routines rate Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin.

### Who owns Biore UV, and where is it from?

Biore UV is a Japanese brand founded in 1996, owned by Kao Corporation.

[biore.com](https://www.biore.com/en-sa/about-us/our-story/) [cosmeticsbusiness.com](https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/kao-launches-bior%C3%A9-south-korea-campaign-stray-kids)

### Is Biore UV cruelty-free?

PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Biore UV as cruelty-free.

## Research behind Biore UV's key ingredients

- [Skin penetration and stabilization of formulations containing microfine titanium dioxide as physical UV filter](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18503414/) Titanium dioxide · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2000
- [Biomimetic hyaluronic acid-stabilized zinc oxide nanoparticles in acne treatment: A preclinical and clinical approach](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40254135/) Zinc oxide · Journal of Controlled Release, 2025
- [In vivo and in vitro evaluation of octyl methoxycinnamate liposomes](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24376350/) Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate · International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2013
- [Evaluation of liposomal and conventional formulations of octyl methoxycinnamate on human percutaneous absorption using the stripping method](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18841304/) Octinoxate · Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2008
- [Topical Zinc Oxide Nanoparticle Formulations for Acne Vulgaris: A Systematic Review of Pre-Clinical and Early-Phase Clinical Evidence](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41007718/) Zinc oxide · Biomedicines, 2025
- [Mitigation of ultraviolet-induced erythema and inflammation by para-hydroxycinnamic acid in human skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39138602/) Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025
- [Facial disbiosis and UV filters](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39499337/) Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Octinoxate · Archives of Dermatological Research, 2024
- [Retrospective Review of Dermal Safety Studies of Organic Sunscreens](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40911743/) Homosalate · Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2025

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## About the Lovi Fit

Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes.

Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules its dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning.

Behind these ratings: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board).

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- United Kingdom: https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/biore-uv
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