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Biore vs BABOR

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

Biore and BABOR are distinguished skincare brands that bring targeted care to daily routines through thoughtful formulations. The Japanese brand is beloved for its gentle sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers, whereas the German brand is deeply loved for its refined exfoliants and rich moisturizers. The former suits sensitive skin and oily skin best, while both its counterpart and it offer products suited for normal, dry, and combination skin. They differ primarily in their specific standout offerings and ideal skin types, with each working steadily to support a balanced and refreshed complexion.

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

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BABOR is a German skincare brand founded in 1956 and owned by BABOR BEAUTY GROUP since 1962.

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

Popular Biore vs BABOR products

Questions and answers

Biore or BABOR: which is better?

BABOR has a Superior Lovi fit across almost all skin types for the products on this page, whereas Biore ranges from High to Caution depending on the skin type. Additionally, BABOR helps hydrate dry skin and reduce signs of aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What is the difference between Biore and BABOR?

BABOR achieves a Superior fit across most skin types with the products on this page, whereas Bioré products on this page generally offer Average to High fits for specific skin types like sensitive and oily skin. Bioré lists no fragrance in any of its products, while BABOR includes fragrance in some formulations.

Which is more affordable, Biore or BABOR?

The products on this page do not list pricing information, so it is not possible to compare how affordable Biore and BABOR are.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Biore or BABOR?

BABOR achieves a Superior fit for acne-prone skin on this page, whereas the products on this page by Biore generally achieve an Average fit. Salicylic acid helps prevent acne relapse, which may be beneficial for clearer skin.

BioMed Research International, 2020

Which brand has products with no fragrance listed in their ingredients, Biore or BABOR?

Biore has products on this page that all list no fragrance in their ingredients, whereas only one of the two BABOR products shares this trait.

How does the Lovi fit level for dry skin compare between Biore's UV Aqua Rich and BABOR's Hydra Plus?

For dry skin, Lovi rates Biore's UV Aqua Rich as a Caution fit, whereas it rates BABOR's Hydra Plus as a High fit. Both products help hydrate the skin, but BABOR's formula is better suited for dry skin types.

Which brand was founded earlier and in which country, Biore or BABOR?

BABOR was founded earlier in 1956 in Germany, while Biore was founded in 1980 in Japan.

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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