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Biore vs Galderma

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Biore and Galderma are skincare brands founded in Japan in 1980 and Switzerland in 1981, respectively. Biore is known for sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers featuring ingredients like charcoal, while the Swiss brand is known for targeted serums including Epiduo Gel and Benzac AC. The Japanese brand suits sensitive and combination skin best with gentle formulas like UV Aqua Rich, Makeup Remover Perfect Oil, and Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser, whereas both offer effective solutions for acne-prone skin, dark spots, and mature skin. The two differ in their geographic origins, parent companies, and primary product types, giving readers distinct paths for reliable daily care.

Biore is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1980 and owned by Kao Corporation.

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Galderma is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 1981 and owned by Galderma Group AG.

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This page compares some of the most popular Biore and Galderma products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Biore vs Galderma products

People Say

BioreGalderma
  • Acne Clearance and Prevention Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “cleared up my skin — Galderma Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel”
    • “cystic acne gone — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
    • “stops new pimples — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Ease of Use and Speed Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Minimal effort required — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Satisfying to see results — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “results in 2 days — Galderma Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel”
  • Clean Rinse and Gentle Cleansing Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “No greasy film, leaves skin fresh, rinses easily. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
    • “Leaves skin soft, doesn't dry out face. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
    • “didn't burn my face — Galderma Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel”
  • Skin Smoothing Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Leaves skin feeling clean — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “skin feels smooth — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Oil Control Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “Keeps shine away — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “less oily throughout day — Galderma Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel”
  • Eye and Skin Irritation Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “stings eyes — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “Nose was irritated — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “red as tomato — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
    • “swollen red face — Galderma Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel”
  • Drying and Stripping Effects Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Made my skin peel — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “Can feel drying, skin feels tight after use. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
    • “skin peeling off — Galderma Benzac AC 5”
  • Initial Purging Phase Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “got worse first — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Fabric Bleaching Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “bleached my towel — Galderma Benzac AC 5”
  • Alcohol and Fragrance Concerns Often MentionedNot noted
    • “smells like alcohol — Biore UV Aqua Rich”

Questions and answers

Biore or Galderma: which is better?

Galderma is better for acne clearance because its serums effectively target breakouts, whereas Biore does better with oil control. However, Galderma may cause severe dryness and irritation.

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2018

What is the difference between Biore and Galderma?

Galderma is better for acne-clearing serums with a High fit for acne-prone skin, whereas Biore fits sensitive, combination, and mature skin best. Galderma helps clear acne effectively, though reviewers note that its products may cause severe dryness and peeling.

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2018

Which is more affordable, Biore or Galderma?

Neither Biore nor Galderma has pricing or affordability details provided on this page.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Biore or Galderma?

Galderma is better for acne clearance and prevention, offering effective acne-clearing serums on this page. Reviewers note that Galderma products may cause severe dryness and peeling as well as severe irritation and discomfort.

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020

How do Biore and Galderma compare in terms of country of origin and company ownership?

Biore was founded in Japan in 1980 and is owned by Kao Corporation, while Galderma was founded in Switzerland in 1981 and is owned by Galderma Group AG.

Which brand has products that are better suited for sensitive skin, Biore or Galderma?

Biore has products on this page that are better suited for sensitive skin, whereas Galderma products are rated as a caution for this skin type. Biore features specific items like its Makeup Remover Perfect Oil that achieve a High fit level for sensitive skin.

What do reviewers say about the negative side effects of Galderma's serums compared to Biore?

Reviewers note that Galderma's serums often cause severe dryness, peeling, irritation, and discomfort, whereas Biore's products on this page show drying and stripping effects and an initial purging phase.

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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