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Biore vs KORRES

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Biore and KORRES are two distinct skincare lines known for providing reliable daily care through effective formulas and botanical ingredients, respectively. The Japanese brand founded in 1980 and owned by Kao Corporation offers thoughtful sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers that suit sensitive skin and combination skin best. Meanwhile, the second line is warmly loved for thoughtfully crafted moisturizers and cleansers that suit sensitive skin and dry skin best. They differ primarily in their formulation approaches, as the first relies on gentle yet thorough solutions while the other draws on the rich heritage of plant-based extracts.

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

Popular Biore vs KORRES products

People Say

BioreKORRES
  • Texture and Weight Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “feels like velvet — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “absorbs instantly — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “Luxurious foam — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “melts into skin — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Cleansing and Debris Removal Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “Gets the gunk out — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Face feels squeaky clean — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “No greasy film, leaves skin fresh, rinses easily. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
  • Non-Stripping Formula Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Leaves skin soft — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “leaves face soft and smooth — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Leaves skin soft, doesn't dry out face. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
  • Appearance and Finish Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “transparent finish — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “primer-like — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “skin feels baby soft — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “gives a no-shine glow — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
  • Makeup Removal Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Removes waterproof mascara, eyeliner, foundation. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
    • “removes liquid eyeliner — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Melts away makeup — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Oil Control Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Keeps shine away — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “kept me matte all day — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Scent and Fragrance Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like alcohol — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “strong citrus smell — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “smells like babies — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “smell is too strong — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
  • Skin Irritation Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “burns sensitive skin — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
    • “Nose was irritated — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
  • Price Point Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “jar is very small — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”

Biore vs KORRES routines for dry skin

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Biore vs KORRES routines for oily skin

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Biore vs KORRES routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Biore or KORRES: which is better?

Both Biore and KORRES are strong choices, as Lovi rates their routines as Superior for dry skin. Reviewers note that Biore offers better pricing and cleansing, while KORRES delivers a richer texture and non-stripping formula.

What is the difference between Biore and KORRES?

Biore and KORRES differ mainly in their formulation styles and product scents, as the products on this page for Biore list no fragrance while KORRES includes fragrance across its line. Reviewers note that KORRES offers better texture and non-stripping formulas, whereas Biore does better with cleansing and offers a lower price point.

Biore or KORRES for dry skin?

For dry skin, KORRES has a Superior routine fit on Lovi while Biore has a High routine fit. Every product on the Biore page lists no fragrance, whereas all KORRES products on this page include fragrance.

Biore or KORRES: which cleanser is better?

KORRES offers better cleansers for dry sensitive, sensitive, dry, acne-prone, and dark spot skin with a High Lovi fit level, whereas the products on this page for Biore achieve only an Average or Low Lovi fit for those skin types. Reviewers often mention KORRES cleansers for being gentle, non-stripping, rich, creamy, and effective at removing makeup.

Which is more affordable, Biore or KORRES?

Biore is more affordable than KORRES, as KORRES frequently faces high price and value concerns among reviewers.

How do Biore and KORRES compare regarding scent and fragrance?

Both Biore and KORRES perform equally regarding scent and fragrance on this page. Every Biore product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas all KORRES products on this page list fragrance and often receive scent complaints.

Which brand is better for texture and weight, Biore or KORRES?

KORRES is better for texture and weight, as reviewed by shoppers on the products on this page.

How do the founding years and current ownership differ between Biore and KORRES?

Biore was founded in 1980 in Japan and is owned by Kao Corporation, whereas KORRES was founded in 1996 and is owned by Halcyon Equity Partners and Giorgos Korres since 2024.

Biore or KORRES for oily skin?

Both Biore and KORRES achieve a Superior routine fit for oily skin. Lovi rates Biore higher for cleansing and debris removal, while KORRES offers better texture and weight alongside non-stripping formulas.

Biore or KORRES for sensitive skin?

Both Biore and KORRES are rated High by Lovi for sensitive skin, but the products on this page for Biore list no fragrance, whereas KORRES lists fragrance in all its products. Biore also offers better value on price point.

Biore or KORRES for acne-prone skin?

Both Biore and KORRES achieve a Superior routine fit for acne-prone skin on Lovi. Reviewers note that KORRES offers gentle and non-stripping cleansers alongside hydrating moisturizers, while the products on this page for Biore list no fragrance in their ingredients.

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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