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Caudalie vs Biore

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Caudalie and Biore are a French skincare brand founded in 1995 and a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1980, respectively. The former is beloved for its botanical serums, refreshing toners, nourishing moisturizers, and targeted eye products, while the latter is known for its thoughtful range of sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers. These distinct collections suit dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, and combination skin best. They differ primarily in their primary ingredients and formulation focus, offering a calm, effective addition to daily routines.

Caudalie is a French skincare brand founded in 1995.

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

Popular Caudalie vs Biore products

People Say

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  • Instant Cooling and Refreshing Sensation Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “tip feels so cold — Caudalie Vinoperfect Brightening Eye Cream”
    • “feels cold and soothing — Caudalie Resveratrol-Lift Firming Eye Gel Cream”
    • “wakes up my skin — Caudalie Beauty Elixir”
    • “Love the tingle — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
  • Pleasant Texture Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “milky — Caudalie Resveratrol-Lift Instant Firming Serum”
    • “feels like cashmere — Caudalie Resveratrol-Lift Firming Cashmere Cream”
    • “milky texture — Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance Serum”
  • Hydrating and Dewy Finish Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Provides intense hydration, smooths fine lines, and gives the skin an even, radiant appearance. — Caudalie Premier Cru The Cream”
    • “intense hydration — Caudalie Grape Water”
    • “skin feels plump — Caudalie Resveratrol-Lift Firming Cashmere Cream”
    • “feels like a moisturizer — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Tightens Pores and Controls Oil Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “pores look smaller — Caudalie Instant Detox Mask”
    • “pores appear noticeably smaller — Caudalie Vinopure Purifying Toner”
    • “keeps oil at bay — Caudalie Vinopure Purifying Toner”
    • “Keeps shine away — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
  • Fresh and Pleasant Scent Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “smells like a spa — Caudalie Beauty Elixir”
    • “smells like grapes — Caudalie Vinoclean Instant Foaming Cleanser”
    • “fresh scent — Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance Serum”
    • “Fruity fragrance, smells like apple/grape, refreshing. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
  • Makeup Removal and Cleansing Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “Gets the gunk out — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “No greasy film, leaves skin fresh, rinses easily. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
    • “Removes waterproof mascara, eyeliner, foundation. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
  • Strong or Disliked Fragrance Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “smell is strong — Caudalie Vinopure Purifying Toner”
    • “smells medicinal — Caudalie Beauty Elixir”
    • “smells like alcohol — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “strong citrus smell — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Skin Irritation and Sensitivity Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “burns my eyes — Caudalie Beauty Elixir”
    • “bit dry for daily use — Caudalie Vinopure Purifying Toner”
    • “caused redness — Caudalie Resveratrol-Lift Firming Cashmere Cream”
    • “stings eyes — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • High Price Point Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “expensive — Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance Serum”
  • Drying Effect Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “skin felt tight — Caudalie Instant Detox Mask”
    • “dried out my skin — Caudalie Beauty Elixir”
    • “evaporates quickly — Caudalie Grape Water”
    • “Made my skin peel — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”

Caudalie vs Biore routines for dry skin

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Caudalie vs Biore routines for oily skin

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Caudalie vs Biore routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Caudalie or Biore: which is better?

Caudalie tends to win out for cooling sensations and pleasant textures, while Biore is often preferred for makeup removal and pricing, though both brands reach high routine fits across most skin types on the products on this page.

What is the difference between Caudalie and Biore?

Caudalie and Biore differ in that Caudalie fits dry skin at a Superior level, while Biore achieves a High level for dry skin. Additionally, the products on this page for Biore list no fragrance, whereas some Caudalie items contain added fragrance.

Caudalie or Biore for dry skin?

For dry skin, Caudalie is the better choice because Lovi rates its routine as Superior compared to Biore's High rating. Reviewers on the page note that Caudalie delivers a hydrating and dewy finish, with key ingredients like hyaluronic acid providing benefits for skin quality.

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Caudalie or Biore: which cleanser is better?

For cleansers, both Caudalie and Biore are featured on the page, with Caudalie offering options like the Vinopure Purifying Gel Cleanser which achieves a Superior fit level for oily skin. Reviewers indicate that Biore tends to do better with makeup removal and cleansing, while the products on this page for Biore list no fragrance in their ingredients compared to some scented options from Caudalie.

Which is more affordable, Caudalie or Biore?

Biore does better for price, while Caudalie reviewers often mention a high price point.

Which brand has been around longer, Caudalie or Biore?

Biore has been around longer than Caudalie, having been founded in Japan in 1980 compared to Caudalie, which was founded in France in 1995.

Do Caudalie products contain fragrance, or are they fragrance-free compared to Biore?

Caudalie features fragrance in some of the products on this page, whereas every product from Biore lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

What are the key ingredients shared across Caudalie products?

The products on this page from Caudalie share key ingredients including grape, hyaluronic acid, and squalane. These components are used across the brand's formulations to support skin quality and hydration.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Caudalie or Biore for oily skin?

For oily skin, both Caudalie and Biore are a High fit on Lovi. Reviewers note that Caudalie may help tighten pores and control oil with its products on this page.

Caudalie or Biore for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, Caudalie has a High routine fit on the products on this page, and Biore also has a High routine fit. Reviewers note that Caudalie helps deliver a refreshing and cooling sensation, but it may cause skin irritation in some cases. Meanwhile, topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Caudalie or Biore for acne-prone skin?

Both Caudalie and Biore are a good choice for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates the routine fit for both brands as High. Reviewers note that the products on this page from Caudalie help tighten pores and absorb excess oil.

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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