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Biore vs SK-II

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Biore and SK-II are Japanese skincare brands founded in 1980, with the former owned by Kao Corporation and the latter owned by The Procter & Gamble Company since 1991. The first brand is beloved for its thoughtful range of sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers, while its counterpart is deeply adored for its moisturizers, nourishing serums, rejuvenating masks, refreshing toners, and more, all anchored by its signature ingredient, pitera. Both suit dry skin and acne-prone skin best, yet they differ because the former suits sensitive skin best and relies on carefully balanced formulas, whereas the latter gently nurtures delicate complexions with time-tested efficacy and active key ingredients that improve pore area, skin roughness, and redness.

Biore is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1980 and owned by Kao Corporation.

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SK-II is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1980 and owned by The Procter & Gamble Company since 1991.

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This page compares some of the most popular Biore and SK-II products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Biore vs SK-II products

People Say

BioreSK-II
  • Lightweight and watery texture Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “melts into skin — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “drinks right into the skin — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “Absorbs into the skin quickly. — SK-II Genoptics Ultraura Essence”
  • Effective debris and deep clean removal Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “Gets the gunk out — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Face feels squeaky clean — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
  • Makeup base and removal Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “primer-like — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “Removes waterproof mascara, eyeliner, foundation. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
    • “Dissolves waterproof mascara, melts stubborn makeup, removes sunscreen easily. — SK-II Facial Treatment Cleansing Oil”
  • Radiance and glow Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “gives a glass skin look — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “leaves me with a red carpet glow — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
    • “My skin is glowing now. — SK-II Genoptics Ultraura Essence”
  • Clear complexion and gentle rinse Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “No greasy film, leaves skin fresh, rinses easily. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
    • “Helped clear my blackheads — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “Leaves skin soft, doesn't dry out face. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
    • “Emulsifies well, rinses off completely, leaves no oily residue. — SK-II Facial Treatment Cleansing Oil”
  • Hydrating and dewy finish Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “feels like a moisturizer — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “Leaves skin soft, feels moisturized, does not dry out skin. — SK-II Facial Treatment Cleansing Oil”
    • “balanced my oily T-zone — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
  • Exorbitant and high price Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “way too expensive — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
  • Strong alcohol or unpleasant scent Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like alcohol — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “smells like dirty feet — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “smells slightly like saliva — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
  • Inconsistent or poor performance Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Doesn't get all blackheads — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Doesn't contour to crevices — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “did absolutely nothing — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “No visible difference — SK-II Facial Treatment Clear Lotion”
  • Skin irritation and redness Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “Face burns — SK-II Genoptics Spot Essence”
    • “Nose was irritated — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”

Biore vs SK-II routines for dry skin

Buy Biore routine · A$214.43 · 92% fitBuy SK-II routine · A$1,400.12 · 90% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Biore vs SK-II routines for oily skin

Buy Biore routine · A$378.72 · 91% fitBuy SK-II routine · A$1,436.99 · 89% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Biore vs SK-II routines for combination skin

Buy Biore routine · A$371.64 · 90% fitBuy SK-II routine · A$1,429.91 · 88% fitSee multi-brand routine · 95% fit

Questions and answers

Biore or SK-II: which is better?

Both Biore and SK-II are good options, as Lovi rates their routines as superior or high across skin types. Biore does better for effective debris removal and a clear, gentle rinse, while SK-II stands out for radiance and glow.

What is the difference between Biore and SK-II?

Biore and SK-II are both Japanese skincare brands founded in 1980, but Biore is owned by Kao Corporation while SK-II is owned by The Procter & Gamble Company. Across the products on this page, SK-II features key ingredients like Pitera, whereas Biore offers options such as UV Aqua Rich sunscreen and Deep Cleansing Pore Strips.

Biore or SK-II for dry skin?

For dry skin, both Biore and SK-II achieve a Lovi routine fit level of Superior. The products on this page for SK-II include options like Facial Treatment Essence and Skinpower Advanced Cream that provide high or superior hydration benefits, while Biore focuses its routines on sensitive, dry, and mature skin types.

Which is more affordable, Biore or SK-II?

Biore is more affordable than SK-II, as Biore faces reviewer criticism for an exorbitant and high price.

Between Biore and SK-II, which brand is better suited for mature skin?

For mature skin, Lovi rates both Biore and SK-II as having a Superior routine fit. Reviewers note that SK-II delivers better radiance and glow, while Biore products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

Which brand performs better for adding radiance and glow, Biore or SK-II?

SK-II does better than Biore for adding radiance and glow. Every product on the SK-II page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Do Biore products or SK-II products contain fragrance?

Every product on this page from both Biore and SK-II lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Biore or SK-II for oily skin?

For oily skin, Lovi rates Biore as Superior and SK-II as High among the products on this page. Reviewers note that Biore does better for effective debris and deep clean removal.

Biore or SK-II for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, Biore achieves a Superior routine fit according to Lovi, while SK-II achieves a High fit. Reviewers also note that SK-II may lead to skin irritation and redness.

Biore or SK-II for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, both brands work well since Lovi gives Biore a Superior fit and SK-II a Superior fit. The products on this page for both brands list no fragrance in their ingredients.

Research behind their key ingredients

Behind this comparison

Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our 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.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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