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Biore skincare

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

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

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Biore is globally loved for its sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers, which rely on carefully balanced formulas. Its products suit oily skin and combination skin best because of these targeted formulations. The standout products for particular concerns include the UV Aqua Rich for acne-prone skin, the Makeup Remover Perfect Oil for skin with dark spots, and the Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser for mature skin. Together, these offerings provide reliable daily care.

This page covers some of the most popular Biore products; for the whole Biore range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.

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People Say

★4.0Overall rating based on 22.8k+ reviews

Reviewers most often praise Biore for lightweight feel, effective cleansing, and makeup removal. The most common complaints are skin irritation and dryness.

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Questions and answers

Is Biore good for oily skin?

Yes, Biore is good for oily skin because the brand focuses its routines on this skin type and Lovi rates the Biore-focused routine Superior for oily skin. The Biore products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

Is Biore worth it?

Biore is worth it for oily, combination, and acne-prone skin, for which Lovi rates the brand-focused routines Superior. The Biore products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

What are Biore's best products?

Biore does not have a single best product overall, as different items suit different skin needs rather than fitting all types equally well. Lovi rates UV Aqua Rich High for combination skin, Makeup Remover Perfect Oil High for sensitive skin, and other products at Average fit levels for various skin concerns. Additionally, the Biore products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

Which Biore cleanser is best for oily skin?

The Biore cleanser for oily skin is Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser. Lovi rates this cleanser Average for oily skin.

Does Biore cause breakouts?

Biore is unlikely to cause breakouts, as the Biore products on this page help care for oily and acne-prone skin. Lovi rates Biore-focused routines Superior for acne-prone skin.

Is Biore fragrance-free?

Yes, every one of the Biore products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. This helps keep the formulas gentle for daily use.

What are the key ingredients in Biore products?

Biore products feature a variety of ingredients tailored to cleansing and sun protection, though specific formulas vary across items. Every Biore product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

How do I build a Biore skincare routine?

To build a routine, Biore fits best for oily, combination, and acne-prone skin types. For dry skin, Lovi rates the Biore-focused routine High.

What are good alternatives to Biore?

Good alternatives to Biore with pages on Lovi include Hada Labo, Shiseido, SK-II, Shiseido Senka, DHC, and Pair. Lovi rates Hada Labo-focused routines as Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin.

Biore vs Hada Labo: which is better?

Hada Labo is a better choice than Biore for dry skin, where Lovi rates the Hada Labo-focused routine Superior and the Biore-focused routine High. For oily, combination, sensitive, and acne-prone skin, both brands tie with a Superior fit level for their routines.

Who owns Biore, and where is it from?

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

biore.comkao.com

Is Biore cruelty-free?

PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Biore as cruelty-free.

Is Biore good for dry skin?

Biore is not the best choice for dry skin, as the Biore products on this page generally receive low or caution fit ratings for dry skin. However, Lovi rates a dedicated Biore-focused routine High for dry skin.

Which Biore sunscreen is best for sensitive skin?

UV Aqua Rich is the sunscreen on this page for sensitive skin, and Lovi rates it Average.

Is Biore good for sensitive skin?

Biore is not the best choice for sensitive skin because its products generally receive low or average fit levels for this skin type, though Lovi rates the Biore-focused routine Superior for sensitive skin. Additionally, the Biore products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients, which helps minimize irritation.

Is Biore good for acne-prone skin?

Yes, Biore is well-suited for acne-prone skin because the brand-focused routines rate Superior for this skin type. Lovi rates UV Aqua Rich, Deep Cleansing Pore Strips, and Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser as Average for acne-prone skin, while the Biore products on this page list no fragrance.

Is Biore good for skin with dark spots?

Biore is average for skin with dark spots across the products on this page. Lovi rates UV Aqua Rich, Deep Cleansing Pore Strips, Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser, and Makeup Remover Perfect Oil as Average for this skin type.

Is Biore good for mature skin?

Biore rates Average for mature skin across the individual products on this page. Lovi rates the Biore-focused routine Superior for mature skin.

Research behind Biore's key ingredients

Behind these ratings

Lovi rates every product from its 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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