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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 skincare brands from Japan and Germany, respectively, offering thoughtful formulas for daily routines. The Japanese brand is known for sunscreens, cleansers, purifying masks, and makeup removers with ingredients like charcoal, while the German brand is celebrated for refined exfoliants and rich moisturizers. Both brands suit combination skin best, though the Japanese line also serves mature skin and the German collection extends to dry and normal skin. They differ primarily in their heritage and targeted product types, with the former focusing on purifying and sun protection and the latter emphasizing gentle exfoliation and deep moisture.

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 generally fits a wider range of skin types better, with its Enzyme Cleanser achieving a Superior Lovi fit across all listed skin types. Biore products on this page have more varied fits, ranging from High to Caution depending on the specific skin type.

What is the difference between Biore and BABOR?

BABOR achieves a Superior fit level for dry skin and dry sensitive skin on this page, whereas Biore products on this page show Caution or Low fit levels for those skin types. Additionally, every Biore product on this page lists no fragrance, while one of the two BABOR products contains fragrance. Glycerin helps improve skin hydration and barrier function.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Which is more affordable, Biore or BABOR?

Neither Biore nor BABOR is noted for price on this page, so you cannot tell which brand is more affordable.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Biore or BABOR?

BABOR products on this page generally achieve Superior Lovi fit levels for acne-prone skin, whereas Biore products on this page mostly rate as Average.

When was Biore founded and who owns it compared to BABOR?

Biore was founded in 1980 in Japan and is owned by Kao Corporation, whereas BABOR was founded earlier in 1956 in Germany and has been owned by the BABOR BEAUTY GROUP since 1962.

Which Biore products contain no fragrance according to the ingredients listed on the page?

Every product on the Biore page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, including the UV Aqua Rich, Deep Cleansing Pore Strips, Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser, and Makeup Remover Perfect Oil.

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

For dry skin, BABOR Hydra Plus achieves a High Lovi fit, whereas Biore UV Aqua Rich receives a Caution rating. BABOR also provides superior hydration for dry sensitive skin, while the Biore sunscreen is rated Low for that skin type.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

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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