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COSRX vs Biore

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COSRX and Biore are renowned Asian skincare brands that offer distinct approaches to daily routines through thoughtfully crafted formulas. The Korean brand is dearly loved for its expertly formulated serums, moisturizers, cleansers, and masks incorporating hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide, which suit acne-prone skin and oily skin best. Meanwhile, the Japanese brand is beloved for its effective sunscreens, gentle cleansers, purifying masks, and efficient makeup removers that suit combination skin and mature skin best. While both lines provide targeted solutions for various complexions, they differ through their specific ingredient profiles and heritage.

COSRX is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2013 and owned by Amorepacific Group since 2024.

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

Popular COSRX vs Biore products

People Say

COSRXBiore
  • Acne and Pore Control Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “helped to improve my acne after only 2 weeks — COSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser”
    • “cleared up my spots — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”
    • “Gets the gunk out — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Keeps shine away — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
  • Lightweight and Fast-Absorbing Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly like water — COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum”
    • “sinks in immediately — COSRX Advanced Snail Peptide Eye Cream”
    • “absorbs practically immediately — COSRX Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)”
    • “melts into skin — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Deep Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “skin drinks it up — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “woke up with soft, supple skin — COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream”
    • “gives a healthy glow — COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum”
    • “feels like a moisturizer — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Skin Texture and Smoothing Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “gives me that glass skin look — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “skin feels softer immediately — COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum”
    • “Skin feels like glass — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “Leaves skin feeling clean — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
  • Deep Cleansing and Oil Control Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Face feels squeaky clean — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “No greasy film, leaves skin fresh, rinses easily. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
    • “Removes waterproof mascara, eyeliner, foundation. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
    • “removes every trace of oil — COSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser”
  • Soothing and Calming Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “No stinging or irritation — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “perfect for first-time retinol users — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “calms down my redness — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
  • Drying and Stripping Effects Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “left my face tight — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”
    • “leaves skin feeling tight — COSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser”
    • “Made my skin peel — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “Can feel drying, skin feels tight after use. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
  • Medicinal and Strong Scent Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like chemicals — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”
    • “smells like onions — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “smells like tea tree/medicinal — COSRX Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)”
    • “smells like alcohol — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Unpleasant Texture and Finish Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “texture is gooey and stringy — COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream”
    • “too slimy and sticky — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “too dewy for oily skin — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “Too liquidy, thin consistency, messy application. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”

COSRX vs Biore routines for dry skin

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COSRX vs Biore routines for oily skin

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COSRX vs Biore routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

COSRX or Biore: which is better?

COSRX is the better choice for most shoppers on this page, as it outperforms Biore in deep hydration, soothing, and lightweight absorption. Lovi rates COSRX as having a Superior routine fit for sensitive, acne-prone, and oily skin, while Biore achieves a High fit.

What is the difference between COSRX and Biore?

COSRX tends to do better for deep hydration, skin smoothing, and calming, while Biore specializes in deep cleansing and oil control. COSRX has a wider variety of specialized products on this page and often achieves superior fit levels for sensitive, acne-prone, and oily skin types.

COSRX or Biore for dry skin?

Both COSRX and Biore are well-suited for dry skin, as Lovi rates their routines as High. Review themes show that COSRX generally does better for deep hydration and moisture.

COSRX or Biore: which cleanser is better?

COSRX is better for a gentle, hydrating cleanse, as its Advanced Snail Mucin Gel Cleanser achieves a Superior fit for sensitive, acne-prone, and dry skin types on this page. Biore leans more toward deep cleansing and oil control, but its cleansers show lower fit levels such as Average or Low for those same skin types.

Which is more affordable, COSRX or Biore?

The provided page facts do not contain pricing information, so it is not possible to determine whether COSRX or Biore is more affordable.

COSRX or Biore for acne and pore control?

Both COSRX and Biore are well-suited for acne and pore control, as the products on this page show equal performance in this area.

COSRX or Biore: which has better deep hydration and moisture?

COSRX does better than Biore for deep hydration and moisture. The products on this page frequently offer lightweight absorption and deep moisturization, making the brand well-suited for adding hydration.

COSRX or Biore for oily skin?

For oily skin, COSRX fits better with a Superior routine level, while Biore offers a High routine level. Reviewers note that COSRX outperforms Biore in lightweight absorption, deep hydration, and soothing effects.

COSRX or Biore: which sunscreen is better?

For sunscreens, COSRX provides products on this page that fit sensitive, acne-prone, and oily skin at High to Superior levels. In comparison, Biore sunscreens on this page fit oily and combination skin at Average to High levels, but may have lower fits for dry and sensitive skin types.

COSRX or Biore for sensitive skin?

COSRX is the better choice for sensitive skin, where Lovi rates the brand as Superior, compared to Biore which Lovi rates as High. Reviewers frequently mention that COSRX products are gentle and non-irritating.

COSRX or Biore for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, COSRX is Superior while Biore has a High fit level. COSRX helps provide better overall acne care and soothing benefits across the products on this page.

COSRX or Biore for combination skin?

For combination skin, both COSRX and Biore are a High fit on Lovi. COSRX provides many products well-suited for this skin type, such as the Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion, while Biore offers targeted options like UV Aqua Rich sunscreen.

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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