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Caudalie vs Biore

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Caudalie and Biore are esteemed skincare brands founded in France in 1995 and Japan in 1980, respectively. The French line is beloved for botanical-forward serums, toners, moisturizers, eye products, and more that harness nutrient-rich vine and grape extracts, while the Japanese brand is beloved for a thoughtful range of sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers united by carefully balanced formulas. Both suit dry skin and sensitive skin best, thanks to the deeply nourishing, soothing, and gentle nature of their creations. They differ primarily in their core ingredients and targeted remedies, as the former offers standout solutions like the Vinopure Purifying Toner, Vinoperfect Glycolic Peel Mask, and Premier Cru The Cream, whereas the latter provides options such as the UV Aqua Rich, Makeup Remover Perfect Oil, and Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser.

Caudalie is a French skincare brand founded in 1995.

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

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

Popular Caudalie vs Biore products

People Say

CaudalieBiore
  • Instant Cooling and Refreshing Sensation Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “tip feels so cold — Caudalie Vinoperfect Brightening Eye Cream”
    • “feels cold and soothing — Caudalie Resveratrol-Lift Firming Eye Gel Cream”
    • “wakes up my skin — Caudalie Beauty Elixir”
    • “Love the tingle — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
  • Pleasant Texture Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “milky — Caudalie Resveratrol-Lift Instant Firming Serum”
    • “feels like cashmere — Caudalie Resveratrol-Lift Firming Cashmere Cream”
    • “milky texture — Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance Serum”
  • Hydrating and Dewy Finish Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Provides intense hydration, smooths fine lines, and gives the skin an even, radiant appearance. — Caudalie Premier Cru The Cream”
    • “intense hydration — Caudalie Grape Water”
    • “skin feels plump — Caudalie Resveratrol-Lift Firming Cashmere Cream”
    • “feels like a moisturizer — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Tightens Pores and Controls Oil Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “pores look smaller — Caudalie Instant Detox Mask”
    • “pores appear noticeably smaller — Caudalie Vinopure Purifying Toner”
    • “keeps oil at bay — Caudalie Vinopure Purifying Toner”
    • “Keeps shine away — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
  • Fresh and Pleasant Scent Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “smells like a spa — Caudalie Beauty Elixir”
    • “smells like grapes — Caudalie Vinoclean Instant Foaming Cleanser”
    • “fresh scent — Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance Serum”
    • “Fruity fragrance, smells like apple/grape, refreshing. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
  • Makeup Removal and Cleansing Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “Gets the gunk out — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “No greasy film, leaves skin fresh, rinses easily. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
    • “Removes waterproof mascara, eyeliner, foundation. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
  • Strong or Disliked Fragrance Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “smell is strong — Caudalie Vinopure Purifying Toner”
    • “smells medicinal — Caudalie Beauty Elixir”
    • “smells like alcohol — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “strong citrus smell — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Skin Irritation and Sensitivity Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “burns my eyes — Caudalie Beauty Elixir”
    • “bit dry for daily use — Caudalie Vinopure Purifying Toner”
    • “caused redness — Caudalie Resveratrol-Lift Firming Cashmere Cream”
    • “stings eyes — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • High Price Point Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “expensive — Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance Serum”
  • Drying Effect Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “skin felt tight — Caudalie Instant Detox Mask”
    • “dried out my skin — Caudalie Beauty Elixir”
    • “evaporates quickly — Caudalie Grape Water”
    • “Made my skin peel — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”

Caudalie vs Biore routines for dry skin

Buy Caudalie routine · A$227.09 · 96% fitBuy Biore routine · A$214.43 · 92% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Caudalie vs Biore routines for oily skin

Buy Caudalie routine · A$391.38 · 93% fitBuy Biore routine · A$378.72 · 91% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Caudalie vs Biore routines for combination skin

Buy Caudalie routine · A$430.35 · 92% fitBuy Biore routine · A$371.64 · 90% fitSee multi-brand routine · 95% fit

Questions and answers

Caudalie or Biore: which is better?

Both Caudalie and Biore achieve a Superior routine fit across all listed skin types. Reviewers note that Caudalie products on this page often feature a pleasant texture and refreshing sensation, while Biore products on this page are typically associated with a lower price point.

What is the difference between Caudalie and Biore?

Caudalie and Biore both achieve a Superior routine fit across all evaluated skin types. Caudalie tends to do better on refreshing sensations, pleasant textures, and oil control, whereas Biore does better on makeup removal and cleansing while offering a lower price point.

Caudalie or Biore for dry skin?

Both Caudalie and Biore are rated as having a Superior routine fit for dry skin on this page. Reviewers note that Caudalie offers products with hydrating and dewy finishes, while the products on this page for Biore feature fragrance-free formulations.

Caudalie or Biore: which cleanser is better?

Both Caudalie and Biore offer cleansers on this page, but Caudalie stands out with higher fit levels for specific skin types, such as its Vinopure Purifying Gel Cleanser achieving a Superior fit for oily skin.

Which is more affordable, Caudalie or Biore?

Biore is more affordable than Caudalie because Caudalie has a high price point. Reviewers often mention Caudalie's high price, whereas Biore is noted for its lower price point.

Which brand has more fragrance-free products, Caudalie or Biore?

Biore has more fragrance-free products on this page, as every product listed for Biore contains no fragrance, whereas 12 of 20 Caudalie products list no fragrance.

How do the founding years and countries of origin compare between Caudalie and Biore?

Caudalie was founded in 195 in France and is owned by an independent company, whereas Biore was founded in 1980 in Japan and is owned by Kao Corporation.

Which brand performs better for makeup removal and cleansing according to reviewers?

According to reviewers, Biore performs better for makeup removal and cleansing among the products on this page.

Caudalie or Biore for oily skin?

Both Caudalie and Biore achieve a Superior routine fit for oily skin on the products on this page. Caudalie features specific items with a Superior fit like Vinopure Purifying Toner, while Biore offers oil-cleansing and purifying options.

Caudalie or Biore for sensitive skin?

Both Caudalie and Biore are well suited for sensitive skin, with Lovi rating the routine fit for both brands as Superior. Reviewers note that the products on this page for Biore list no fragrance, whereas 12 of 20 products on this page for Caudalie list fragrance.

Caudalie or Biore for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, both brands offer products on this page with varying fit levels, ranging from Superior to Low depending on the specific item. Reviewers mention that Caudalie helps provide gentle serums and controls excess oil, while Biore offers a range where every product on this page lists no fragrance.

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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