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Biore vs KORRES

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Biore and KORRES are two distinct skincare lines known for gentle formulations that support a balanced and refreshed complexion. The Japanese brand founded in 1980 offers thoughtful sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers suited best for sensitive and oily skin, while KORRES is widely loved for its thoughtful moisturizers and gentle cleansers drawing on a rich botanical heritage to suit dry, sensitive, normal, and combination skin. Standout choices for particular concerns from both include options for acne-prone skin, skin with dark spots, and mature skin. They differ primarily in their core ingredients and target skin types, offering tailored paths to natural balance.

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

Popular Biore vs KORRES products

People Say

BioreKORRES
  • Texture and Weight Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “feels like velvet — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “absorbs instantly — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “Luxurious foam — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “melts into skin — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Cleansing and Debris Removal Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “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”
  • Non-Stripping Formula Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Leaves skin soft — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “leaves face soft and smooth — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Leaves skin soft, doesn't dry out face. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
  • Appearance and Finish Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “transparent finish — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “primer-like — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “skin feels baby soft — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “gives a no-shine glow — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
  • Makeup Removal Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Removes waterproof mascara, eyeliner, foundation. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
    • “removes liquid eyeliner — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Melts away makeup — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Oil Control Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Keeps shine away — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “kept me matte all day — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Scent and Fragrance Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like alcohol — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “strong citrus smell — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “smells like babies — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “smell is too strong — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
  • Skin Irritation Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “burns sensitive skin — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
    • “Nose was irritated — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
  • Price Point Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “jar is very small — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”

Questions and answers

Biore or KORRES: which is better?

Biore and KORRES both do well on this page, with Biore offering better pricing and KORRES delivering better textures.

What is the difference between Biore and KORRES?

Biore products on this page list no fragrance, whereas KORRES products include fragrance in their formulas. Reviewers note that Biore offers better cleansing and price points, while KORRES delivers better texture and weight with non-stripping formulas.

Biore or KORRES: which cleanser is better?

Biore offers better cleansing and debris removal across the products on this page, whereas KORRES provides more gentle and non-stripping formulas despite having fragrance in its cleansers.

Which is more affordable, Biore or KORRES?

Biore is more affordable, as KORRES often faces high price and value concerns among reviewers.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Biore or KORRES?

Biore and KORRES both offer products on this page that are a High fit for acne-prone skin, though review themes note that KORRES sometimes sees skin breakouts and irritation.

Which brand has more fragrance-free products, Biore or KORRES?

Biore has more fragrance-free products on this page, as every Biore product lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas none of the KORRES products do.

Which brand is better for sensitive skin according to reviewers and fit levels, Biore or KORRES?

KORRES is better for sensitive skin, featuring High Lovi fit levels in cleansers like the Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser and gentle, non-stripping formulas that reviewers frequently praise. In comparison, the products on this page from Biore mostly achieve only an Average or Low fit for sensitive skin.

Between Biore and KORRES, which brand wins for texture and weight?

KORRES wins for texture and weight, as reviewers mostly mention its hydrating, velvety, and lightweight moisturizers alongside rich cleansers.

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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