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Biore vs Skintific

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

Biore and Skintific are well-regarded skincare names offering reliable daily care through balanced formulations. Biore is globally loved for its sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers, while the other brand is known for its targeted moisturizers, potent serums, and protective sunscreens. The first brand suits oily skin and combination skin best, whereas its counterpart suits dry skin and dry sensitive skin best. They differ primarily in their core product types and the specific skin types their preparations are designed to comfort.

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

Popular Biore vs Skintific products

People Say

BioreSkintific
  • Cleansing efficacy Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Gets the gunk out — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Face feels squeaky clean — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “Removes waterproof mascara, eyeliner, foundation. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
    • “skin feels fresh — Skintific MUGWORT”
  • Lightweight and non-greasy texture Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “super light and leaves a radiant glow — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
    • “light as air — Skintific MATE FIT”
    • “melts into skin — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Ease of use Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “mess-free application — Skintific MUGWORT”
    • “great for traveling — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
    • “Desain botol cakep — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”
    • “Minimal effort required — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
  • No white cast Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “transparent finish — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “invisible, no white cast — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
    • “no white cast — Skintific MATE FIT”
  • Oil control Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “controls shine for 8 hours — Skintific MATE FIT”
    • “oil control is good — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “Keeps shine away — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
  • Makeup base and application Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “primer-like — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “Works in shower, effective on wet hands/face. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
    • “maintain your makeup without any mess — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
  • Drying and stripping effects Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Made my skin peel — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “Can feel drying, skin feels tight after use. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
    • “kurang lembab — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “cracks if not hydrated — Skintific MATE FIT”
  • Strong scent or fragrance Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “scent is actually quite strong — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
    • “has a light scent — Skintific MATE FIT”
    • “smells like alcohol — Biore UV Aqua Rich”

Biore vs Skintific routines for dry skin

Buy Skintific routine · $145.66 · 97% fitBuy Biore routine · $141.68 · 89% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Biore vs Skintific routines for oily skin

Buy Skintific routine · $321.95 · 95% fitBuy Biore routine · $315.98 · 94% fitSee multi-brand routine · 98% fit

Biore vs Skintific routines for combination skin

Buy Biore routine · $307.57 · 94% fitBuy Skintific routine · $313.54 · 94% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Biore or Skintific: which is better?

Both brands perform equally well across most skin types, with Lovi giving them identical fit ratings for oily, combination, sensitive, and acne-prone skin. Skintific has a Superior routine fit for dry and dry sensitive skin compared to Biore's High rating, while Biore products on this page list no fragrance.

What is the difference between Biore and Skintific?

Skintific is better suited for dry skin with a Superior routine fit compared to Biore's High fit, while both brands offer equal routines for most other skin types. Skintific does better for lightweight texture, ease of use, and oil control, whereas Biore leads in cleansing efficacy and makeup base application.

Biore or Skintific for dry skin?

For dry skin, Skintific has a Superior routine fit, whereas the products on this page for Biore have a Caution or Low fit level. Skintific offers better options like the 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel, which is supported for hydration.

Scientific Reports, 2022International Journal of Dermatology, 2008

Biore or Skintific: which sunscreen is better?

For sunscreen options, Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist achieves a High Lovi fit across all listed skin types including dry and sensitive skin. Biore UV Aqua Rich has a High fit for combination skin, but holds Average to Low or Caution fits for dry and sensitive skin types.

Which is more affordable, Biore or Skintific?

This page does not provide pricing or affordability information for either Biore or Skintific.

How do Biore and Skintific compare in terms of cleansing efficacy and oil control?

Biore does better in cleansing efficacy, while Skintific does better in oil control.

Which brand has better product options for dry sensitive skin, Biore or Skintific?

Skintific has superior routine fit for dry sensitive skin compared to Biore, which has a High fit. Skintific features products like the 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel, which is rated High for dry sensitive skin.

Scientific Reports, 2022International Journal of Dermatology, 2008

Do any products from Biore or Skintific contain fragrance?

Every product from both Biore and Skintific on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Biore or Skintific for oily skin?

For oily skin, both Biore and Skintific achieve a Superior routine fit level on Lovi. Skintific offers better oil control and a lightweight texture across the products on this page, while Biore achieves better cleansing efficacy.

Biore or Skintific for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, both Biore and Skintific achieve a Superior routine fit level according to Lovi. Every product from the products on this page for both brands lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Biore or Skintific for acne-prone skin?

Both Biore and Skintific achieve a Superior routine fit for acne-prone skin on Lovi. For individual products on this page, UV Aqua Rich sunscreen and Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser from Biore show an Average fit for acne-prone skin, while 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel and MATE FIT from Skintific also show an Average fit.

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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