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Biore vs KORRES

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Biore and KORRES are two distinct skincare lines known for thoughtful formulas that nurture the complexion. The Japanese brand offers effective sunscreens, gentle cleansers, purifying masks, and efficient makeup removers suited best for combination and mature skin, while the other is widely loved for its moisturizers and cleansers tailored for dry and mature skin. Both provide targeted solutions like the UV Aqua Rich and the Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream for acne-prone skin, the Makeup Remover Perfect Oil and the Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser for dark spots, and the Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser and the Bounce Firming Moisturizer for mature skin. Ultimately, the two lines differ in their heritage and specific product offerings while maintaining a shared focus on balanced, gentle care for varied complexions.

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”

Biore vs KORRES routines for dry skin

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Biore vs KORRES routines for oily skin

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Biore vs KORRES routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Biore or KORRES: which is better?

Biore and KORRES both achieve a Superior routine fit across all skin types on this page. Biore offers better pricing and cleansing performance, while KORRES delivers richer textures and non-stripping formulas.

What is the difference between Biore and KORRES?

Biore offers products on this page that list no fragrance, whereas every KORRES product on this page includes fragrance. Reviewers note that Biore does better on price point, while KORRES does better on texture, weight, and non-stripping formulas.

Biore or KORRES for dry skin?

For dry skin, KORRES has a Superior routine fit on this page, while Biore has a High routine fit. The products on this page show that KORRES offers rich cleansers and hydrating moisturizers, whereas every Biore product on this page lists no fragrance.

Biore or KORRES: which cleanser is better?

Biore offers better cleansing and debris removal on the products on this page, whereas KORRES provides richer, more non-stripping cleansers that often include fragrance. Reviewers note that both brands deliver effective makeup-removing cleansers.

Which is more affordable, Biore or KORRES?

Biore is more affordable than KORRES, as KORRES has high price and value concerns. Biore also wins on the price point review theme.

Which brand has a better fragrance profile, Biore or KORRES?

Biore has a better fragrance profile than KORRES because every Biore product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas all KORRES products on this page contain fragrance and often receive scent complaints from reviewers.

Biore or KORRES: which brand performs better for texture and weight?

KORRES performs better for texture and weight compared to Biore among the products on this page.

Which brand offers better cleansing and debris removal, Biore or KORRES?

Biore does better for cleansing and debris removal compared to KORRES. Every product on the Biore page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Biore or KORRES for oily skin?

Both Biore and KORRES achieve a High routine fit for oily skin. Biore offers fragrance-free products on this page, while KORRES may provide richer textures.

Biore or KORRES for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, both brands offer good choices as Lovi rates Biore and KORRES routines as High fit. Every Biore product on this page lists no fragrance, whereas KORRES products on this page include fragrance in their ingredients.

Biore or KORRES for acne-prone skin?

Both Biore and KORRES are a High fit for acne-prone skin on Lovi. Biore features products on this page that list no fragrance, while KORRES reviewers often mention fragrance and scent complaints.

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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