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Caudalie vs Biore

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Caudalie and Biore are a French skincare brand founded in 1995 and a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1980, respectively. Caudalie is cherished for its serums, toners, moisturizers, and eye products harnessing botanical formulas, while the Japanese brand is beloved for its sunscreens, cleansers, purifying masks, and makeup removers driven by thoughtfully crafted formulas. The French brand suits dry skin and sensitive skin best, whereas the other brand suits combination skin and mature skin best. They differ through their regional heritage, founding years, and distinct product formulations that cater to different complexion needs.

Caudalie is a French skincare brand founded in 1995.

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

Popular Caudalie vs Biore products

People Say

CaudalieBiore
  • Instant Cooling and Refreshing Sensation Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “tip feels so cold — Caudalie Vinoperfect Brightening Eye Cream”
    • “feels cold and soothing — Caudalie Resveratrol-Lift Firming Eye Gel Cream”
    • “wakes up my skin — Caudalie Beauty Elixir”
    • “Love the tingle — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
  • Pleasant Texture Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “milky — Caudalie Resveratrol-Lift Instant Firming Serum”
    • “feels like cashmere — Caudalie Resveratrol-Lift Firming Cashmere Cream”
    • “milky texture — Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance Serum”
  • Hydrating and Dewy Finish Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Provides intense hydration, smooths fine lines, and gives the skin an even, radiant appearance. — Caudalie Premier Cru The Cream”
    • “intense hydration — Caudalie Grape Water”
    • “skin feels plump — Caudalie Resveratrol-Lift Firming Cashmere Cream”
    • “feels like a moisturizer — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Tightens Pores and Controls Oil Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “pores look smaller — Caudalie Instant Detox Mask”
    • “pores appear noticeably smaller — Caudalie Vinopure Purifying Toner”
    • “keeps oil at bay — Caudalie Vinopure Purifying Toner”
    • “Keeps shine away — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
  • Fresh and Pleasant Scent Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “smells like a spa — Caudalie Beauty Elixir”
    • “smells like grapes — Caudalie Vinoclean Instant Foaming Cleanser”
    • “fresh scent — Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance Serum”
    • “Fruity fragrance, smells like apple/grape, refreshing. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
  • Makeup Removal and Cleansing Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “Gets the gunk out — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “No greasy film, leaves skin fresh, rinses easily. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
    • “Removes waterproof mascara, eyeliner, foundation. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
  • Strong or Disliked Fragrance Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “smell is strong — Caudalie Vinopure Purifying Toner”
    • “smells medicinal — Caudalie Beauty Elixir”
    • “smells like alcohol — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “strong citrus smell — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Skin Irritation and Sensitivity Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “burns my eyes — Caudalie Beauty Elixir”
    • “bit dry for daily use — Caudalie Vinopure Purifying Toner”
    • “caused redness — Caudalie Resveratrol-Lift Firming Cashmere Cream”
    • “stings eyes — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • High Price Point Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “expensive — Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance Serum”
  • Drying Effect Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “skin felt tight — Caudalie Instant Detox Mask”
    • “dried out my skin — Caudalie Beauty Elixir”
    • “evaporates quickly — Caudalie Grape Water”
    • “Made my skin peel — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”

Caudalie vs Biore routines for dry skin

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Caudalie vs Biore routines for oily skin

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Caudalie vs Biore routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Caudalie or Biore: which is better?

Caudalie fits dry, sensitive, and oily skin with a Superior routine rating, while Biore achieves a High rating across those same types. The products on this page from Caudalie feature key ingredients like hyaluronic acid, which helps improve skin quality and signs of aging.

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What is the difference between Caudalie and Biore?

Caudalie fits dry, sensitive, and oily skin with a Superior level, whereas Biore achieves a High level for those skin types. Reviewers find that Caudalie excels in offering an instant cooling sensation and a hydrating, dewy finish, while Biore is better for makeup removal and cleansing.

Caudalie or Biore for dry skin?

For dry skin, Lovi rates Caudalie as Superior and Biore as High. The products on this page help hydrate and soothe dry skin, though Caudalie offers more options specifically suited for this skin type.

Caudalie or Biore: which cleanser is better?

Both brands offer cleansers on this page, but Lovi rates Caudalie higher for skin types like oily and acne-prone skin. Reviewers note that Biore does better with makeup removal and cleansing.

Which is more affordable, Caudalie or Biore?

Biore does better for a high price point among the products on this page, while Caudalie reviewers often mention high prices as a drawback.

How do the founding years and corporate ownership of Caudalie and Biore compare?

Caudalie was founded in 1995 in France and is owned by an independent company, whereas Biore was founded in 1980 in Japan and is owned by Kao Corporation.

Which brand has more fragrance-free products, Caudalie or Biore?

Biore has more fragrance-free products since every product on its page lists no fragrance, whereas 12 of the 20 products on the Caudalie page list no fragrance.

How does the routine fit for dry sensitive skin compare between Caudalie and Biore?

For dry sensitive skin, Lovi rates Caudalie as having a Superior routine fit, while Biore achieves a High fit. Caudalie features key ingredients like hyaluronic acid, which helps improve skin quality and signs of aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Caudalie or Biore for oily skin?

For oily skin, Lovi rates Caudalie as Superior and Biore as High. The products on this page for both brands help with oily skin.

Caudalie or Biore for sensitive skin?

Caudalie has a Lovi fit level of Superior for sensitive skin, whereas Biore has a High fit level. Reviewers mention that Caudalie helps provide refreshing toners and gentle serums, though some note it may cause skin irritation.

Caudalie or Biore for acne-prone skin?

Caudalie and Biore both fit acne-prone skin at a High level according to Lovi. Reviewers note that the products on this page for Caudalie are helpful for absorbing excess oil and controlling shine.

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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