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SkinCeuticals vs Biore

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SkinCeuticals and Biore are well-known skincare names originating from America and Japan respectively. The American brand is loved for its targeted serums, nourishing moisturizers, gentle cleansers, and soothing eye products formulated with glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and dimethicone, while the Japanese brand is beloved for its effective sunscreens, gentle cleansers, purifying masks, and efficient makeup removers. Their formulas suit different needs, as the first brand suits dry skin and dry sensitive skin best, whereas the second brand suits combination skin and mature skin best. Ultimately, they differ through their distinct ingredient profiles and geographical origins that shape their approach to daily care.

SkinCeuticals is an American skincare brand founded in 1994 and owned by L'Oréal since 2005.

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

Popular SkinCeuticals vs Biore products

People Say

SkinCeuticalsBiore
  • Texture and Absorption Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “silky and non-greasy — SkinCeuticals A.G.E. Advanced Eye”
    • “absorbs quickly — SkinCeuticals Discoloration Defense Serum”
    • “melts into skin — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “transparent finish — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Cleansing and Debris Removal Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Gets the gunk out — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Face feels squeaky clean — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “Minimal effort required — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “decongests clogged pores — SkinCeuticals LHA Cleanser Gel”
  • Skin Texture and Smoothness Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “definitely gave me a glass skin texture — SkinCeuticals P-TOX”
    • “pores appeared less noticeable — SkinCeuticals P-Tiox”
    • “My skin is softer to the touch. — SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2”
    • “Leaves skin feeling clean — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
  • Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Hydrated my skin beautifully. — SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2”
    • “Pure hydration in a bottle — SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Gel”
    • “skin feels super hydrated — SkinCeuticals H.A. Intensifier”
    • “feels like a moisturizer — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Acne and Oil Control Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “cystic acne shrinking — SkinCeuticals Blemish + Age Defense”
    • “gets rid of blackheads — SkinCeuticals LHA Cleanser Gel”
    • “reduces oil — SkinCeuticals LHA Cleanser Gel”
    • “Keeps shine away — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
  • Gentle and Sensitive Skin Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “instant calming effect — SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Gel”
    • “Perfect starting strength — SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.3”
    • “Doesn't clog my pores — SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Gel”
    • “Leaves skin soft, doesn't dry out face. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
  • Skin Irritation and Reactions Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin feeling parched — SkinCeuticals Blemish + Age Defense”
    • “skin went through a slight purge — SkinCeuticals P-TOX”
    • “caused redness — SkinCeuticals P-Tiox”
    • “stings eyes — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • High Price Point Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “Too pricey for the hype — SkinCeuticals P-TOX”
  • Scents and Fragrance Issues Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “The scent is strong and smells like alcohol mixed with something burnt. — SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF”
    • “alcohol fumes hit nostrils — SkinCeuticals Blemish + Age Defense”
    • “wish it didn't have fragrance — SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Gel”
    • “smells like alcohol — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Lack of Results Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Doesn't get all blackheads — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Doesn't shrink pores — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “haven't noticed much change on the deeper lines — SkinCeuticals P-TOX”

SkinCeuticals vs Biore routines for dry skin

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SkinCeuticals vs Biore routines for oily skin

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SkinCeuticals vs Biore routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

SkinCeuticals or Biore: which is better?

SkinCeuticals is generally better for hydration, anti-aging, and overall skin texture improvements, while Biore offers a better price point for budget-conscious shoppers. SkinCeuticals achieves a Superior Lovi fit level for dry, dry sensitive, and mature skin types among the products on this page.

What is the difference between SkinCeuticals and Biore?

SkinCeuticals has a higher fit than Biore for dry, mature, and dry sensitive skin on this page. Biore offers a lower price point and often better cleansing, while SkinCeuticals provides more specialized anti-aging and hydration options.

SkinCeuticals or Biore for dry skin?

SkinCeuticals is the better option for dry skin as the products on this page achieve a Superior routine fit compared to Biore's High fit level. Topical hyaluronic acid, featured in SkinCeuticals' formulations, helps improve skin quality and signs of aging.

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SkinCeuticals or Biore: which cleanser is better?

SkinCeuticals is better for overall cleansing and skin smoothing, while Biore performs better for cleansing and debris removal at a lower price point. The products on this page for both brands offer options for different skin types, though SkinCeuticals holds higher fit levels for sensitive and dry skin routines.

Which is more affordable, SkinCeuticals or Biore?

Biore is more affordable, whereas the products on this page from SkinCeuticals are noted for a high price point.

SkinCeuticals or Biore: which brand has been around longer and where were they founded?

Biore has been around longer, having been founded in Japan in 1980, whereas SkinCeuticals was founded in the United States in 1994.

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

SkinCeuticals has more fragrance-free products on this page than Biore, with 34 completely fragrance-free options compared to Biore's 4 fragrance-free products.

SkinCeuticals or Biore for oily skin?

SkinCeuticals is the better fit for oily skin, offering a Superior routine fit compared to Biore's High level. The products on this page help control oil and manage blemishes effectively.

SkinCeuticals or Biore: which sunscreen is better?

SkinCeuticals is better for sun protection on this page, as Sheer Physical UV Defense SPF 50 achieves a Superior fit level for skin with dark spots and a High fit level for sensitive, acne-prone, dry, mature, oily, and combination skin types. In comparison, Biore UV Aqua Rich achieves a High fit level only for combination skin, with lower ratings for other skin types.

SkinCeuticals or Biore for sensitive skin?

SkinCeuticals is a High fit for sensitive skin, while Biore is also a High fit for sensitive skin on the products on this page. SkinCeuticals does better for sensitive skin in general review themes.

SkinCeuticals or Biore for acne-prone skin?

SkinCeuticals is better suited for acne-prone skin because the products on this page achieve a High Lovi fit level for this skin type and excel in acne and oil control. Biore also reaches a High Lovi fit level for acne-prone skin but has fewer targeted options.

SkinCeuticals or Biore for mature skin?

SkinCeuticals is the better fit for mature skin, achieving a Superior routine fit compared to Biore's High fit level. The products on this page for mature skin help reduce visible signs of aging and improve texture, though SkinCeuticals products may carry a higher price point.

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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