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CeraVe vs Biore

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

CeraVe and Biore are accessible skincare names that offer thoughtful ranges of daily essentials. The American brand features moisturizers, cleansers, serums, and sunscreens with hyaluronic acid and glycerin, suiting dry and acne-prone skin best. Meanwhile, the Japanese brand is beloved for sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers, providing gentle care that suits sensitive and dry skin. Both differ primarily in their specific origins and formulations, delivering reliable support for diverse routines.

CeraVe is an American skincare brand founded in 2005 and owned by L'Oréal since 2017.

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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 CeraVe and Biore products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular CeraVe vs Biore products

People Say

CeraVeBiore
  • Texture and Lightweight Feel Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Absorbs into skin without residue — CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion”
    • “Sinks right into your skin — CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion”
    • “melts into skin — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “Leaves skin feeling clean — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
  • Gentle and Fragrance-Free Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “doesn't leave face tight — CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser”
    • “no burning sensation — CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum”
    • “No scent, no irritation — CeraVe Moisturising Cream”
    • “Leaves skin soft, doesn't dry out face. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
  • Effective Cleansing and Exfoliation Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Gets the gunk out — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Face feels squeaky clean — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “Minimal effort required — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “picks up lingering makeup — CeraVe Hydrating Toner”
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Saved my dry winter skin — CeraVe Moisturising Cream”
    • “woke up with plump skin — CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream”
    • “cured my dry patches — CeraVe Eye Repair Cream”
    • “feels like a moisturizer — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Oil Control and Acne Clearing Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “dialed back oiliness — CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser”
    • “lightened dark spots — CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum”
    • “Never breaks me out — CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion”
    • “Keeps shine away — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
  • Value and Affordability Often MentionedNot noted
    • “reasonably priced — CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser”
    • “Huge tub lasts forever — CeraVe Moisturising Cream”
    • “Great everyday moisturizer — CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion”
  • Burning and Irritation Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Stung my raw skin — CeraVe Moisturising Cream”
    • “burns my damaged skin — CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser”
    • “Face feels like it's on fire — CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion”
    • “stings eyes — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Unpleasant Scent Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like plastic — CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser”
    • “smells like alcohol — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Causes Breakouts Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Gave me cystic acne — CeraVe Moisturising Cream”
    • “gave me closed comedones — CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser”
    • “caused cystic acne — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “Caused breakouts, closed comedones, cystic acne. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
  • Packaging Issues Often MentionedNot noted
    • “no safety seal included — CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream”

CeraVe vs Biore routines for dry skin

Buy Biore routine · A$214.43 · 92% fitBuy CeraVe routine · A$226.69 · 89% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

CeraVe vs Biore routines for oily skin

Buy Biore routine · A$378.72 · 91% fitBuy CeraVe routine · A$392.56 · 82% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

CeraVe vs Biore routines for combination skin

Buy Biore routine · A$371.64 · 90% fitBuy CeraVe routine · A$347.16 · 85% fitSee multi-brand routine · 95% fit

Questions and answers

CeraVe or Biore: which is better?

When comparing the products on this page, CeraVe fits best for dry, acne-prone, and dry sensitive skin, while Biore fits best for sensitive, dry, and mature skin. Reviewers find that CeraVe does better for hydration, oil control, and value, while Biore does better for effective cleansing and exfoliation.

What is the difference between CeraVe and Biore?

CeraVe fits best for dry skin, acne-prone skin, and dry sensitive skin, while Biore fits best for sensitive skin, dry skin, and mature skin. Reviewers find that CeraVe does better for hydration, moisture, and value, whereas Biore does better for effective cleansing and exfoliation.

CeraVe or Biore for dry skin?

For dry skin, CeraVe fits best with a High routine fit and is widely praised for its deep hydration and fragrance-free moisturizers, while Biore offers a Superior routine fit on this page.

CeraVe or Biore: which cleanser is better?

CeraVe and Biore both offer good cleansers, but CeraVe has a much wider range on this page with options that fit acne-prone and oily skin with High or Superior levels. Biore offers effective cleansing and exfoliation as noted by reviewers, though its limited cleanser options on this page generally achieve lower Lovi fit levels for most skin types.

Which is more affordable, CeraVe or Biore?

CeraVe is more affordable than Biore, as value and affordability are areas where CeraVe does better.

Which brand is better for oil control and acne clearing?

CeraVe does better for oil control and acne clearing. Its products on this page help clean acne and oil effectively, and Lovi rates their fit for acne-prone skin as High.

Do CeraVe and Biore products contain fragrance?

Every product on this page for both CeraVe and Biore lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Where and when were CeraVe and Biore founded?

CeraVe was founded in 2005 in the United States, and Biore was founded in 1980 in Japan.

CeraVe or Biore for oily skin?

For oily skin, CeraVe offers products on this page with a Lovi fit level of Superior, such as the Foaming Facial Cleanser and PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion, while Biore achieves a Superior routine fit for this skin type.

CeraVe or Biore: which sunscreen is better?

CeraVe has multiple sunscreen options on this page that generally fit dry skin, sensitive skin, and oily skin as High to Superior, whereas Biore offers UV Aqua Rich which fits combination skin as High but shows lower fit levels like Caution for dry skin.

CeraVe or Biore for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, both brands offer good options, though CeraVe fits best for dry sensitive skin and Biore fits best for sensitive skin. CeraVe helps provide gentle, fragrance-free care across the products on this page.

CeraVe or Biore for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, CeraVe fits better than Biore on this page because CeraVe has a High routine fit for acne-prone skin, whereas Biore has an Average fit. CeraVe offers multiple products on this page rated as Superior for acne-prone skin, such as the Foaming Facial Cleanser and Blemish Control Cleanser.

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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