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Avène vs Biore

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Avène and Biore are two distinct skincare lines known for gentle, targeted formulations that support varied complexions. The French brand founded in 1990 specializes in soothing cleansers, protective sunscreens, gentle moisturizers, and targeted serums infused with glycerin, serving oily acne-prone skin and combination skin best. Conversely, the Japanese brand founded in 1980 offers thoughtful sunscreens, masks, makeup removers, and cleansers crafted for sensitive skin and oily skin. While both promote a balanced and refreshed complexion, they differ in their heritage and specific ingredient focuses.

Avène is a French skincare brand founded in 1990 and owned by Fondation Pierre Fabre.

pierre-fabre.comavene.co.ukaveneusa.com

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

biore.comkao.com

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

Popular Avène vs Biore products

People Say

AvèneBiore
  • Gentle and non-stripping Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “leaves face clean but not dry — Avène Cleanance”
    • “Perfect cleanser for sensitive skin. — Avène Milk Cleanser”
    • “Squeaky clean but soft — Avène Cleanance Cleansing Gel”
    • “Leaves skin soft, doesn't dry out face. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
  • Texture and consistency Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Thick but absorbs well eventually — Avène Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream”
    • “absorbs very quickly — Avène Vitamin Activ Cg Radiance Concentrated Serum”
    • “lathers really well — Avène Cleanance”
    • “melts into skin — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Deeply hydrating Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Restores moisture barrier — Avène Cold Cream”
    • “Leaves my skin feeling soft and hydrated. — Avène Milk Cleanser”
    • “intensely hydrated — Avène Hyaluron Activ B3 Concentrated Plumping Serum”
    • “feels like a moisturizer — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Effective oil control Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Keeps me matte for hours — Avène Cleanance Cleansing Gel”
    • “keeps skin matte — Avène Cleanance”
    • “Keeps shine away — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
  • Soothes skin and reduces redness Often MentionedNot noted
    • “Calmed my angry red skin overnight — Avène Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream”
    • “Nothing has ever worked to soothe or heal my skin like these before. — Avène Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm”
    • “Calms angry, red skin — Avène Soothing Radiance Mask”
  • Improves texture Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “skin feels smoother — Avène Vitamin Activ Cg Radiance Concentrated Serum”
    • “smoothes and brightens — Avène Hyaluron Activ B3 Concentrated Plumping Serum”
    • “Leaves skin feeling clean — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
  • Causes irritation Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “burned my skin — Avène Cleanance”
    • “caused burning sensation — Avène Vitamin Activ Cg Radiance Concentrated Serum”
    • “caused rash — Avène Antirougeurs Fort Relief Concentrate”
    • “stings eyes — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Strong fragrance and scent Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “The fragrance is very present. — Avène Milk Cleanser”
    • “smell is too strong — Avène Cleanance”
    • “Scent is too strong — Avène Soothing Radiance Mask”
    • “smells like alcohol — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Can be drying Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Left my face tight — Avène Cleanance Cleansing Gel”
    • “dried out my skin — Avène Cleanance”
    • “made me feel dry — Avène Hyaluron Activ B3 Concentrated Plumping Serum”
    • “Made my skin peel — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
  • Causes breakouts Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Woke up with tiny whiteheads all over — Avène Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream”
    • “Caused small bumps/texture — Avène Soothing Radiance Mask”
    • “caused cystic acne — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “Caused breakouts, closed comedones, cystic acne. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”

Avène vs Biore routines for dry skin

Buy Biore routine · CA$305.06 · 83% fitBuy Avène routine · CA$265.85 · 76% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Avène vs Biore routines for oily skin

Buy Biore routine · CA$291.34 · 88% fitBuy Avène routine · CA$307.37 · 86% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Avène vs Biore routines for combination skin

Buy Avène routine · CA$393.55 · 88% fitBuy Biore routine · CA$273.42 · 88% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

Avène or Biore: which is better?

Both Avène and Biore offer products on this page that achieve equal routine fit levels across almost all skin types, with Biore achieving a High fit and Avène achieving an Average fit specifically for dry sensitive skin. Glycerin helps provide moisturization across the products on this page.

What is the difference between Avène and Biore?

Avène and Biore both feature routines with high Lovi fit levels across most skin types, but Biore achieves a High fit for dry sensitive skin compared to Avène at an Average fit. Every product on the Biore page lists no fragrance, whereas seven of the fifteen Avène products list fragrance. Additionally, the glycerin-based emollient helps hydrate dry skin.

Avène or Biore for dry skin?

For dry skin, Lovi rates both Avène and Biore routines as High. The products on this page for Avène include options like Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm, which has a Superior fit for dry skin.

Avène or Biore: which cleanser is better?

Avène and Biore both feature cleansers with High fit levels for oily and acne-prone skin, but Avène ranks better for gentle, non-stripping cleansers.

Which is more affordable, Avène or Biore?

This page does not provide pricing information or compare the affordability of Avène and Biore.

Which brand has more products containing fragrance, Avène or Biore?

Avène has more products containing fragrance than Bioré, as 7 of Avène's 15 products on this page list fragrance while every Bioré product lists no fragrance.

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

Avène and Biore both were founded in 1980. Avène originates from France, while Biore originates from Japan.

Between Avène and Biore, which brand provides a better routine fit for dry sensitive skin?

Biore is a better routine fit for dry sensitive skin, offering a High level compared to Avène's Average level.

Avène or Biore for oily skin?

For oily skin, Lovi rates both Avène and Biore as a High fit for their brand-focused routines. Reviewers note that Avène provides effective oil control and gentle deep-cleaning cleansers across the products on this page.

Avène or Biore: which sunscreen is better?

For sunscreens on these pages, Avène Cleanance helps oily and acne-prone skin with High Lovi fit, while Biore UV Aqua Rich gives High Lovi fit for combination skin. Reviewers mostly mention Avène sunscreens as gentle and non-stripping.

Avène or Biore for sensitive skin?

Both Avène and Biore are a High fit for sensitive skin. Reviewers note that Avène stands out for being gentle and non-stripping, while Biore products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

Avène or Biore for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, Avène and Biore both have a High routine fit on this page. Reviewers report that Avène helps provide a gentle deep clean and effective oil control.

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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