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Medik8 vs Biore

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Medik8 and Biore are two respected lines, featuring British serums, moisturizers, eye products, toners, and Japanese sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers. Medik8 builds its items around hyaluronic acid, suiting dry skin and dry sensitive skin best, while the alternative offers balanced formulas that suit sensitive skin and dry skin. For targeted concerns, the first provides Surface Radiance Cleanse for acne-prone skin, Oxy-R Peptides for dark spots, and Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream for mature skin, whereas its counterpart features UV Aqua Rich, Makeup Remover Perfect Oil, and Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser. Ultimately, the brands differ through distinct heritages and specific ingredient formulations.

Medik8 is a British skincare brand founded in 2009 and owned by L'Oréal Groupe since 2025.

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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 Medik8 and Biore products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Medik8 vs Biore products

People Say

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  • Deep Cleansing and Radiance Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Gets the gunk out — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Face feels squeaky clean — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “Keeps shine away — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “pores feel cleaner — Medik8 Surface Radiance Cleanse”
  • Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Restores moisture — Medik8 Liquid Peptides”
    • “Instantly quenched the skin — Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Intense”
    • “Plumps skin with moisture — Medik8 Bakuchiol Peptides”
    • “feels like a moisturizer — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Gentle and Non-Irritating Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “zero irritation or peeling — Medik8 CRYSTAL RETINAL 3”
    • “only Vitamin C my sensitive skin can tolerate — Medik8 C-Tetra Serum”
    • “Best retinol replacement — Medik8 Bakuchiol Peptides”
  • Texture and Lightweight Feel Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbed effortlessly — Medik8 Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream”
    • “Absorbs fast — Medik8 Liquid Peptides”
    • “melts into skin — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “primer-like — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Skin Smoothing and Plumping Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “smoother skin — Medik8 Surface Radiance Cleanse”
    • “My skin was smoother, my skin texture felt more resurfaced. — Medik8 Sleep Glycolic”
    • “Reduces fine lines — Medik8 Liquid Peptides”
    • “Leaves skin feeling clean — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
  • Brightening and Glow Often MentionedNot noted
    • “I wake up glowing. It adds back that youthful bloom that I've lost. — Medik8 Sleep Glycolic”
    • “unlocked a serious glow — Medik8 C-Tetra Serum”
    • “pigmentation lightened slightly — Medik8 Oxy-R Peptides”
  • Breakouts and Skin Reactions Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “made me break out constantly — Medik8 C-Tetra Serum”
    • “caused breakouts — Medik8 Oxy-R Peptides”
    • “caused me to breakout — Medik8 Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream”
    • “Nose was irritated — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
  • Dryness and Color Issues Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “slightly drying — Medik8 Surface Radiance Cleanse”
    • “need a thick moisturizer — Medik8 CRYSTAL RETINAL 3”
    • “stained my white pillowcase — Medik8 CRYSTAL RETINAL 3”
    • “Made my skin peel — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
  • Sensitivity and Irritation Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “stinging sensation — Medik8 Super C Ferulic”
    • “caused slight redness — Medik8 Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye 3”
    • “Caused stinging and redness — Medik8 Press & Glow”
    • “stings eyes — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • High Price Point Often MentionedNot noted
    • “Expensive per bottle — Medik8 Liquid Peptides”

Medik8 vs Biore routines for dry skin

Buy Medik8 routine · A$283.59 · 97% fitBuy Biore routine · A$214.43 · 92% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Medik8 vs Biore routines for oily skin

Buy Medik8 routine · A$409.86 · 94% fitBuy Biore routine · A$378.72 · 91% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Medik8 vs Biore routines for combination skin

Buy Medik8 routine · A$444.44 · 93% fitBuy Biore routine · A$371.64 · 90% fitSee multi-brand routine · 95% fit

Questions and answers

Medik8 or Biore: which is better?

Both Medik8 and Biore are great options, as Lovi rates both brands as Superior for all skin types. Medik8 is known for its gentle, hydrating serums and anti-aging treatments, while Biore offers effective pore-cleansing and makeup-removing products.

What is the difference between Medik8 and Biore?

Medik8 stands out for hydration and brightening with a wide range of serums, whereas Biore focuses on cleansing products like strips and washes. Both brands achieve a Superior routine fit across all skin types.

Medik8 or Biore for dry skin?

Both Medik8 and Biore achieve a Superior routine fit level for dry skin on this page. Medik8 features specialized products like Bakuchiol Peptides and Hydr8 B5 Intense that help deliver deep hydration and moisture.

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Medik8 or Biore: which cleanser is better?

Medik8 provides a better cleanser on this page with Surface Radiance Cleanse, which has a Superior fit level for acne-prone skin, oily acne-prone skin, and skin with dark spots, whereas Biore offers Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser which mostly has low or average fit levels.

Which is more affordable, Medik8 or Biore?

Biore is more affordable, whereas a high price point is often noted for the products on this page from Medik8.

Which brand uses fragrance in its products, Medik8 or Biore?

Medik8 uses fragrance in Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream, while Biore lists no fragrance in any of the products on this page.

Where and when were Medik8 and Biore founded?

Medik8 was founded in 2009 in the United Kingdom, while Biore was founded in 1980 in Japan.

Which brand performs better for hydration and moisture according to review themes?

Medik8 performs better for hydration and moisture according to the review themes on this page.

Medik8 or Biore for oily skin?

Both Medik8 and Biore achieve a Superior routine fit for oily skin. The products on this page help deliver tailored care, with Medik8 featuring key ingredients like hyaluronic acid to support skin hydration.

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Medik8 or Biore for sensitive skin?

Medik8 and Biore achieve a Superior routine fit for sensitive skin on Lovi. Medik8 products on this page feature key ingredients like hyaluronic acid that help support skin quality and signs of skin aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Medik8 or Biore for acne-prone skin?

Both Medik8 and Biore achieve a Superior routine fit for acne-prone skin on Lovi. Medik8 products on this page feature key ingredients like hyaluronic acid, which helps support skin hydration.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

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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