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NIVEA vs Biore

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

NIVEA and Biore are renowned international skincare lines that offer distinct daily essentials for varying complexions. NIVEA, the German brand founded in 1911, provides versatile sunscreens, targeted serums, and nourishing moisturizers formulated with glycerin, while the Japanese brand Biore offers thoughtful sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers. Both options suit sensitive skin, though the former also suits oily skin through lightweight hydration and the latter suits dry skin. Ultimately, the two differ in their specific standout offerings, ranging from the Protect & Moisture Sun Lotion SPF50+ and LUMINOUS630 ANTI-DARK SPOT SERUM to the UV Aqua Rich and Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser.

NIVEA is a German skincare brand founded in 1911 and owned by maxingvest GmbH & Co. KGaA since 2004.

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

Popular NIVEA vs Biore products

People Say

NIVEABiore
  • Effective cleansing Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Gets the gunk out — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Face feels squeaky clean — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “No greasy film, leaves skin fresh, rinses easily. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
    • “unclogs pores — NIVEA Derma Skin Clear Anti-Blemish Scrub”
  • Deep hydration Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Smoothed out dry flaky scales on my cheeks overnight — NIVEA Creme”
    • “It's lightweight on the skin and leaves a bit of subtle sheen. — NIVEA Soft”
    • “Makes my face feel smooth and soft. — NIVEA Soft”
    • “feels like a moisturizer — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Versatile multi-purpose use Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Use it on face, body, hands, and feet — NIVEA Creme”
    • “Applying is easy, you can use on your face, hands, and body. — NIVEA Soft”
    • “Works in shower, effective on wet hands/face. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
  • Clears blemishes Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “cleared my complexion in 7 days — NIVEA DERMA SKIN CLEAR”
    • “reduces blackheads — NIVEA Derma Skin Clear Anti-Blemish Scrub”
    • “Helped clear my blackheads — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
  • Smoother skin texture Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “skin feels squeaky clean and soft — NIVEA DERMA SKIN CLEAR”
    • “skin feels smooth — NIVEA Derma Skin Clear Anti-Blemish Scrub”
    • “Leaves skin feeling clean — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
  • Unbeatable value Often MentionedNot noted
    • “Works better than expensive luxury creams — NIVEA Creme”
    • “Best affordable vegan moisturizer. — NIVEA Soft”
    • “absolute steal for the price — NIVEA DERMA SKIN CLEAR”
  • Strong fragrance Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Scent is too overpowering for sensitive noses — NIVEA Creme”
    • “Has a heavy, baby powder smell. — NIVEA Soft”
    • “smells like men's hairspray — NIVEA DERMA SKIN CLEAR”
    • “smells like alcohol — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Greasy or oily finish Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “too dewy for oily skin — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “Leaves a shiny grease layer that doesn't go away — NIVEA Creme”
  • Causes breakouts Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “caused cystic acne — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “Caused breakouts, closed comedones, cystic acne. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
    • “Clogged my pores and caused bad acne — NIVEA Creme”

NIVEA vs Biore routines for dry skin

Buy Biore routine · A$214.43 · 92% fitBuy NIVEA routine · A$176.64 · 83% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

NIVEA vs Biore routines for oily skin

Buy Biore routine · A$378.72 · 91% fitBuy NIVEA routine · A$394.61 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

NIVEA vs Biore routines for combination skin

Buy Biore routine · A$371.64 · 90% fitBuy NIVEA routine · A$366.08 · 86% fitSee multi-brand routine · 95% fit

Questions and answers

NIVEA or Biore: which is better?

Both brands perform well, but NIVEA is a better fit when you want deep hydration and blemish-clearing serums, while Biore offers fragrance-free options and effective cleansing on the products on this page. Lovi rates the routine fit for both brands as Superior across all skin types.

What is the difference between NIVEA and Biore?

NIVEA and Biore both achieve Superior routine fit across skin types, but NIVEA stands out for deep hydration and blemish-clearing serums while Biore excels at effective cleansing with every product on this page listing no fragrance. Glycerin helps provide moisture across the products on this page.

NIVEA or Biore for dry skin?

For dry skin, Lovi rates both NIVEA and Biore as having a Superior routine fit, though the products on this page vary. Glycerin helps provide moisture across the formulas used in these brand routines.

NIVEA or Biore: which sunscreen is better?

When it comes to sunscreens, the products on this page show that NIVEA offers options like UV Deep Protect & Care Gel and Protect & Moisture Sun Lotion SPF50+ which achieve a High fit for combination, oily, and acne-prone skin, whereas Biore offers UV Aqua Rich which has an Average fit for those skin types.

Which is more affordable, NIVEA or Biore?

NIVEA provides unbeatable value compared to Biore across the products on this page.

Which brand has more products containing fragrance?

NIVEA has more products containing fragrance, with six out of nine products on this page listing fragrance, whereas every Biore product on this page lists no fragrance.

What are the founding years and parent companies of NIVEA and Biore?

NIVEA was founded in 1911 in Germany and is owned by maxingvest GmbH & Co. KGaA, while Biore was founded in 1980 in Japan and is owned by Kao Corporation.

How does the routine fit for mature skin compare between NIVEA and Biore?

For mature skin, Lovi rates both NIVEA and Biore as having a Superior routine fit. Glycerin is a key ingredient across the products on this page that helps support skin hydration.

NIVEA or Biore for oily skin?

For oily skin, Lovi rates both NIVEA and Biore as having a Superior routine fit. Glycerin helps provide hydration in the products on this page.

NIVEA or Biore for sensitive skin?

Both NIVEA and Biore have a Superior routine fit for sensitive skin on Lovi. Glycerin is a key ingredient across NIVEA products that helps provide moisture, and every Biore product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

NIVEA or Biore for acne-prone skin?

Both NIVEA and Biore have a Superior routine fit for acne-prone skin on Lovi. NIVEA stands out with blemish-clearing serums and products like UV Deep Protect & Care Gel that have a High fit for this skin type, while Biore products on this page list 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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