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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 distinguished skincare brands that offer thoughtful formulas to elevate daily routines. The Japanese brand is known for its sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers, while the German brand is beloved for its refined exfoliants and rich moisturizers. Both brands suit combination skin best due to their gentle yet effective nature, though they differ in their heritage and precise product offerings. Through these carefully crafted solutions, each brand delivers reliable, consistent care to bring calm and balance to the complexion.

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 is generally better on this page, as its Enzyme Cleanser achieves a Superior Lovi fit level across every skin type. Biore products on this page have a lower fit, mostly ranging from Average to Caution, though Makeup Remover Perfect Oil is a High fit for sensitive skin.

What is the difference between Biore and BABOR?

BABOR achieves a Superior fit level for dry skin, whereas Biore products on this page receive a Caution fit level for dry skin. BABOR was founded in Germany in 1956, while Biore was founded in Japan in 1980.

Which is more affordable, Biore or BABOR?

This page does not provide pricing or affordability information for Biore and BABOR products.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Biore or BABOR?

BABOR's Enzyme Cleanser helps with acne-prone skin with a Superior Lovi fit level, whereas the acne-prone fit for the products on this page from Bioré is generally Average or lower.

How do the founding years and home countries of Biore and BABOR compare?

Biore was founded in 1980 in Japan, whereas BABOR was founded earlier in 1956 in Germany.

Which brand has fragrance-free products, and how many contain fragrance between Biore and BABOR?

All the products on this page for Biore list no fragrance in their ingredients, whereas for BABOR, 1 of the 2 products lists no fragrance while the other contains fragrance.

What are the best-fit skin types for Biore based on its brand-focused routines?

Based on its brand-focused routines, the products on this page for Biore best fit sensitive skin, combination skin, and mature skin.

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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