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Dr. Althea vs Biore

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Dr. Althea and Biore are two respected Asian skincare lines that offer thoughtful moisturizers, gentle cleansers, effective makeup removers, nourishing serums, masks, and sunscreens driven by soothing or balanced formulas. The first brand suits dry skin and acne-prone skin best, featuring standout solutions such as the Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser, the 345 Relief Cream, and the Vitamin C Boosting Serum. Meanwhile, the second brand suits oily skin and combination skin best with offerings like the UV Aqua Rich, the Makeup Remover Perfect Oil, and the Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser. While both collections provide reliable daily care, they differ through their tailored ingredients and ideal skin types.

Dr. Althea is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2014 and owned by The Pure Lab Co., Ltd..

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

Popular Dr. Althea vs Biore products

People Say

Dr. AltheaBiore
  • Gentle Formula Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “doesn't dry out my face — Dr. Althea Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser”
    • “skin doesn't feel stripped — Dr. Althea Amino Gel Cleanser”
    • “great for sensitive skin — Dr. Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum”
  • Rich Foam and Cleansing Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Gets the gunk out — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Face feels squeaky clean — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “foam is rich and creamy — Dr. Althea Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser”
  • Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “hydrating but light — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
    • “consistently hydrated mornings — Dr. Althea Barrier Cream”
    • “feels hydrated — Dr. Althea Amino Gel Cleanser”
    • “feels like a moisturizer — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Lightweight and Fast Absorbing Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs beautifully — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
    • “absorbs quickly — Dr. Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum”
    • “melts into skin — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Soothing and Calming Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “calms redness — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
    • “instantly calms irritated skin — Dr. Althea Barrier Cream”
    • “perfect for sensitive skin — Dr. Althea Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser”
  • Skin Texture Improvement Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Melts instantly — Dr. Althea Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm”
    • “faded acne scars — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
    • “Leaves skin feeling clean — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
  • Scent and Irritation Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like plants — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
    • “clinical scent — Dr. Althea Barrier Cream”
    • “prominent acidic hint — Dr. Althea Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser”
    • “smells like alcohol — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Eye Irritation Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Clouds vision temporarily — Dr. Althea Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm”
    • “stings eyes — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Slightly Drying Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “drying on my hands and face — Dr. Althea Amino Gel Cleanser”
    • “Made my skin peel — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
  • Causes Breakouts Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “broke me out — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
    • “gave me cystic acne — Dr. Althea Barrier Cream”
    • “caused cystic acne — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “Caused breakouts, closed comedones, cystic acne. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”

Dr. Althea vs Biore routines for dry skin

Buy Dr. Althea routine · $144.68 · 91% fitBuy Biore routine · $141.68 · 89% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Dr. Althea vs Biore routines for oily skin

Buy Biore routine · $315.98 · 94% fitBuy Dr. Althea routine · $296.69 · 90% fitSee multi-brand routine · 98% fit

Dr. Althea vs Biore routines for combination skin

Buy Biore routine · $307.57 · 94% fitBuy Dr. Althea routine · $276.17 · 89% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Dr. Althea or Biore: which is better?

Dr. Althea is better for dry skin, where Lovi rates its routine as Superior compared to Biore's High. Both brands achieve equal Lovi fit levels for oily, acne-prone, mature, and dry sensitive skin types.

What is the difference between Dr. Althea and Biore?

Dr. Althea fits dry skin better with a Superior routine rating compared to Biore's High, while both brands achieve a Superior routine rating for oily and acne-prone skin. Reviewers note that Dr. Althea excels in gentle formulas, hydration, and soothing benefits.

Dr. Althea or Biore for dry skin?

For dry skin, Dr. Althea achieves a Superior routine fit while Biore reaches a High fit. Reviewers mostly mention Dr. Althea for soothing and hydrating moisturizers, whereas some Biore products carry a caution rating for dry skin on this page.

Dr. Althea or Biore: which cleanser is better?

Dr. Althea provides the better cleanser options on this page, as its Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser achieves a Superior Lovi fit level for oily, combination, acne-prone, and dry skin.

Which is more affordable, Dr. Althea or Biore?

The provided page facts and studies do not contain information regarding the pricing or affordability of Dr. Althea and Biore products.

Which brand was founded earlier, Dr. Althea or Biore?

Biore was founded earlier in 1980, whereas Dr. Althea was founded in 2014.

Do Dr. Althea and Biore products contain fragrance?

Dr. Althea and Biore products on this page both list no fragrance in their ingredients.

Which brand performs better for hydration and moisture according to review themes?

Dr. Althea performs better for hydration and moisture according to review themes. Lovi rates its routine fit for dry skin as Superior, compared to High for Biore.

Dr. Althea or Biore for oily skin?

For oily skin, both Dr. Althea and Biore are a Superior fit according to Lovi. Reviewers note that Dr. Althea offers gentle cleansers and soothing moisturizers, while Biore provides rich foam and cleansing.

Dr. Althea or Biore for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, Biore achieves a Superior routine fit while Dr. Althea achieves a High routine fit.

Dr. Althea or Biore for acne-prone skin?

Both Dr. Althea and Biore achieve a Superior Lovi fit level for acne-prone skin. Review themes indicate that Dr. Althea performs better for soothing and calming, whereas Biore offers advantages in rich foam and cleansing.

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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