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Biore vs ISDIN

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

Biore and ISDIN are established skincare brands offering thoughtful daily care. The Japanese brand is known for sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers suited for sensitive and combination skin, while the Spanish brand is celebrated for moisturizers, advanced sunscreens, targeted serums, and eye products tailored for sensitive and mature skin. Both brands feature standout solutions for acne-prone skin, dark spots, and mature concerns, yet they differ in their origin, founding eras, and specific formulations.

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

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ISDIN is a Spanish skincare brand founded in 1975 and owned by Puig.

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

Popular Biore vs ISDIN products

People Say

BioreISDIN
  • Lightweight and Watery Texture Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “ultra-light fluid product, which makes it super easy to apply — ISDIN Fusion Water”
    • “Lightweight formula absorbs fast — ISDIN Hyaluronic Concentrate”
    • “melts into skin — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Hydration and Dewy Finish Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Improved moisture and texture — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
    • “skin looks smooth and healthy — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
    • “Skin feels intensely hydrated — ISDIN Hyaluronic Concentrate”
    • “feels like a moisturizer — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Makeup Base Compatibility Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “acts like a primer — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “My skin felt sooo hydrated and looks so plump and dewey. — ISDIN Fusion Water”
    • “Great under makeup — ISDIN Hyaluronic Concentrate”
    • “primer-like — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Effective Debris and Makeup Removal Often MentionedNot noted
    • “Gets the gunk out — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Removes waterproof mascara, eyeliner, foundation. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
  • No White Cast Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “transparent finish — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “doesn't leave you white as a ghost — ISDIN Fusion Water”
  • Gentle on Sensitive Skin Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “Sensitive/reactive skin tolerates — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
    • “doesn't sting eyes — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “perfect for sensitive cum oily skin people — ISDIN Fusion Water”
  • Fragrance Sensitivity and Strong Scent Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “strong citrus smell — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “Smells like chemicals — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “smell is overpowering — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
  • High Price Point Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “very expensive — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
  • Skin Irritation and Redness Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “mild redness or irritation — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
    • “I think the serum is too strong for my face as it has burned and left very rough and a peeling face. — ISDIN Flavo-C Serum”
    • “slight peeling — ISDIN Retinal Intense Serum”
    • “Nose was irritated — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”

Biore vs ISDIN routines for dry skin

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Biore vs ISDIN routines for oily skin

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Biore vs ISDIN routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Biore or ISDIN: which is better?

ISDIN is the better choice for many skin concerns, as Lovi rates several of its products like Eryfotona Actinica as Superior for sensitive skin and mature skin. Reviewers also note that the products on this page from Biore may have a high price point and fragrance sensitivity.

What is the difference between Biore and ISDIN?

When comparing the products on this page, ISDIN achieves a Superior Lovi fit level for dry sensitive skin and mature skin, whereas Biore products on this page list no fragrance. ISDIN offers lighter textures and better hydration, while Biore provides effective debris removal without a white cast.

Biore or ISDIN for dry skin?

For dry skin, Lovi rates ISDIN as Superior and the products on this page list every product with fragrance or without, while Lovi rates Biore as High with every product on this page listing no fragrance.

Biore or ISDIN: which sunscreen is better?

ISDIN sunscreen Eryfotona Actinica achieves a Superior Lovi fit level for dry sensitive skin, mature skin, sensitive skin, and skin with dark spots, while the products on this page for Biore sunscreen UV Aqua Rich have a High fit for combination skin and an Average fit for oily, acne-prone, mature, sensitive, and dark-spot skin types.

Which is more affordable, Biore or ISDIN?

ISDIN is sometimes noted by reviewers for its high price point, while Biore is generally more affordable.

Which brand has products with no fragrance?

Every product in the Biore range on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, while only 3 of 8 ISDIN products on this page do so.

How do the company origins and ownerships differ between Biore and ISDIN?

Biore was founded in Japan in 1980 and is owned by the Kao Corporation, whereas ISDIN was founded in Spain in 1975 and is owned by Puig.

Which brand performs better for makeup base compatibility?

ISDIN performs better for makeup base compatibility, as reviewers frequently mention its ultralight sunscreens and lightweight moisturizers work well under makeup.

Biore or ISDIN for oily skin?

For oily skin, ISDIN is a superior choice, whereas Lovi rates Biore as High.

Biore or ISDIN for sensitive skin?

When choosing between the two brands for sensitive skin, Lovi rates ISDIN as Superior for sensitive skin and Biore as High. Every product on the Biore page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas some ISDIN products sometimes note a strong fragrance.

Biore or ISDIN for acne-prone skin?

When it comes to acne-prone skin, Lovi rates the products on this page from Biore as Average and ISDIN as High to Superior. ISDIN is better known for lightweight sunscreens and hydration, while Biore offers effective makeup removal and no white cast.

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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