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Purito vs Biore

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

Purito and Biore are a Korean skincare brand founded in 2017 and a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1980, respectively. Purito is cherished for thoughtful moisturizers, serums, sunscreens, and makeup removers that rely on gentle formulas, suiting dry skin and sensitive skin best, whereas Biore is beloved for its thoughtful sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers driven by effective formulas, which suit sensitive skin and oily skin best. While the Korean brand offers soothing daily care with standout choices like the Centella Unscented Toner, the Daily Soft Touch Sunscreen, and the Centella Unscented Serum, the Japanese brand provides gentle and clarifying formulations featuring standout choices such as the UV Aqua Rich, the Makeup Remover Perfect Oil, and the Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser. Ultimately, both options work steadily to support a balanced and refreshed complexion.

Purito is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2017 and owned by Corstone Capital since 2022.

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

Popular Purito vs Biore products

People Say

PuritoBiore
  • Lightweight and non-greasy texture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly into skin — Purito Oat-in Calming Gel Cream”
    • “perfect weight, not too light not too heavy — Purito Mighty Bamboo Panthenol Cream”
    • “feels like lotion — Purito Daily Soft Touch Sunscreen”
    • “melts into skin — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Soothing and calming for skin Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “calmed my redness instantly — Purito Centella Unscented Serum”
    • “calmed my redness immediately — Purito Oat-in Calming Gel Cream”
    • “helped calm down my acne — Purito Mighty Bamboo Panthenol Cream”
  • No white cast Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “transparent finish — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “completely transparent — Purito Daily Soft Touch Sunscreen”
  • Makeup-friendly finish and base Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
    • “primer-like — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “no pilling — Purito Daily Soft Touch Sunscreen”
  • Skin barrier and texture improvement Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “strengthens moisture barrier — Purito Mighty Bamboo Panthenol Cream”
    • “gives dewy, glowy glass skin — Purito Mighty Bamboo Panthenol Cream”
    • “Leaves skin feeling clean — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
  • Effective makeup removal Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Removes waterproof mascara, eyeliner, foundation. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
    • “dissolves waterproof mascara easily — Purito From Green Cleansing Oil”
  • Potential irritation and reactions Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “irritated skin around eyes — Purito Mighty Bamboo Panthenol Cream”
    • “stung my eyes — Purito Daily Soft Touch Sunscreen”
    • “Caused small whiteheads — Purito Wonder Releaf Centella Eye Cream”
    • “stings eyes — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Caused breakouts Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “caused cystic acne — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “Caused breakouts, closed comedones, cystic acne. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
    • “caused cystic acne — Purito From Green Cleansing Oil”
  • Insufficient moisture and hydration Often MentionedNot noted
    • “skin felt tight after an hour — Purito Oat-in Calming Gel Cream”
  • Lack of visible results Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “didn't see any difference — Purito Centella Unscented Serum”
    • “No change in dark circles — Purito Wonder Releaf Centella Eye Cream”
    • “Doesn't get all blackheads — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Doesn't shrink pores — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”

Purito vs Biore routines for dry skin

Buy Purito routine · CA$191.72 · 94% fitBuy Biore routine · CA$305.06 · 83% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Purito vs Biore routines for oily skin

Buy Purito routine · CA$342.33 · 90% fitBuy Biore routine · CA$291.34 · 88% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Purito vs Biore routines for combination skin

Buy Purito routine · CA$309.42 · 91% fitBuy Biore routine · CA$273.42 · 88% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

Purito or Biore: which is better?

Purito is better than Biore overall, as Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior across all skin types compared to Biore's High. Reviewers also find that Purito products provide a lighter texture and more soothing hydration.

What is the difference between Purito and Biore?

Purito offers a Superior routine fit for dry skin and sensitive skin, whereas Biore provides a High routine fit for those skin types. Reviewers note that Purito excels in lightweight textures and soothing formulas, while Biore stands out for its no-white-cast sunscreens and makeup-friendly finishes.

Purito or Biore for dry skin?

Purito is a better fit for dry skin, offering Superior routine fit compared to Biore's High fit on this page. Reviewers note that Purito provides lightweight, soothing, and calming moisturizers.

Purito or Biore: which sunscreen is better?

Purito offers a better sunscreen option on this page, with the Daily Soft Touch Sunscreen achieving a Superior fit for dry, dry sensitive, dark spot-prone, sensitive, acne-prone, and mature skin, and a High fit for oily and combination skin. In contrast, Biore's UV Aqua Rich sunscreen receives a Caution fit for dry skin and Low for dry sensitive skin. Reviewers note that the products on this page help provide a lightweight feel.

Which is more affordable, Purito or Biore?

This page does not compare the prices or affordability of Purito and Biore.

When were Purito and Biore founded and which companies own them?

Purito was founded in 2017 in South Korea and is owned by Corstone Capital, whereas Biore was founded in 1980 in Japan and is owned by Kao Corporation.

Do Purito and Biore products contain fragrance?

Purito and Biore products do not contain fragrance, as every product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Which brand performs better regarding lightweight and non-greasy texture?

Purito performs better regarding lightweight and non-greasy texture compared to Biore.

Purito or Biore for oily skin?

Purito is a better fit for oily skin, earning a Superior routine fit compared to Biore's High routine fit. Reviewers note that Purito delivers a lightweight and non-greasy texture along with soothing and calming benefits.

Purito or Biore for sensitive skin?

Purito is a better fit for sensitive skin, earning a Superior routine fit compared to Biore's High routine fit. Reviewers mention that Purito offers soothing and calming moisturizers, while Lovi rates its Centella Unscented Serum as a Superior fit for sensitive skin.

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Purito or Biore for acne-prone skin?

Purito is a better fit for acne-prone skin, with Lovi rating its routine as Superior compared to Biore's High. Reviewers note that Purito provides soothing and calming moisturizers, while Biore is sometimes noted for causing breakouts.

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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