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CeraVe vs Biore

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CeraVe and Biore are renowned skincare lines from America and Japan that offer gentle yet effective daily care through expertly formulated cleansers, sunscreens, and moisturizers. CeraVe relies on nourishing hyaluronic acid and glycerin, making its products best suited for mature skin and oily acne-prone skin, whereas the Japanese brand features thoughtful cleansing and UV formulas that suit sensitive skin and combination skin best. While both deliver reliable results, they differ through distinct ingredient approaches and targeted solutions, such as barrier-restoring night treatments and refreshing aqua sunscreens.

CeraVe is an American skincare brand founded in 2005 and owned by L'Oréal since 2017.

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

Popular CeraVe vs Biore products

People Say

CeraVeBiore
  • Texture and Lightweight Feel Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Absorbs into skin without residue — CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion”
    • “Sinks right into your skin — CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion”
    • “melts into skin — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “Leaves skin feeling clean — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
  • Gentle and Fragrance-Free Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “doesn't leave face tight — CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser”
    • “no burning sensation — CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum”
    • “No scent, no irritation — CeraVe Moisturising Cream”
    • “Leaves skin soft, doesn't dry out face. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
  • Effective Cleansing and Exfoliation Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Gets the gunk out — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Face feels squeaky clean — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “Minimal effort required — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “picks up lingering makeup — CeraVe Hydrating Toner”
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Saved my dry winter skin — CeraVe Moisturising Cream”
    • “woke up with plump skin — CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream”
    • “cured my dry patches — CeraVe Eye Repair Cream”
    • “feels like a moisturizer — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Oil Control and Acne Clearing Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “dialed back oiliness — CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser”
    • “lightened dark spots — CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum”
    • “Never breaks me out — CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion”
    • “Keeps shine away — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
  • Value and Affordability Often MentionedNot noted
    • “reasonably priced — CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser”
    • “Huge tub lasts forever — CeraVe Moisturising Cream”
    • “Great everyday moisturizer — CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion”
  • Burning and Irritation Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Stung my raw skin — CeraVe Moisturising Cream”
    • “burns my damaged skin — CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser”
    • “Face feels like it's on fire — CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion”
    • “stings eyes — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Unpleasant Scent Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like plastic — CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser”
    • “smells like alcohol — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Causes Breakouts Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Gave me cystic acne — CeraVe Moisturising Cream”
    • “gave me closed comedones — CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser”
    • “caused cystic acne — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “Caused breakouts, closed comedones, cystic acne. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
  • Packaging Issues Often MentionedNot noted
    • “no safety seal included — CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream”

CeraVe vs Biore routines for dry skin

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CeraVe vs Biore routines for oily skin

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CeraVe vs Biore routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

CeraVe or Biore: which is better?

Both CeraVe and Biore offer products on this page that achieve an equal high routine fit across all skin types. However, CeraVe does better for hydration and moisture, oil control, acne clearing, and value, while Biore scores better for effective cleansing and exfoliation.

What is the difference between CeraVe and Biore?

CeraVe and Biore both achieve a High routine fit across all evaluated skin types. CeraVe offers a much larger selection of products on this page, including specialized moisturizers and cleansers formulated with ceramides and hyaluronic acid.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015

CeraVe or Biore for dry skin?

CeraVe and Biore offer an equal High routine fit for dry skin. CeraVe features a wider variety of specialized moisturizers and cleansers that help deliver deep hydration and barrier repair.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015

CeraVe or Biore: which cleanser is better?

CeraVe offers a wider variety of cleansers with higher Lovi fit levels across skin types, such as the Hydrating Facial Cleanser and Foaming Facial Cleanser, compared to Biore's limited cleanser options on this page. Reviewers note that CeraVe delivers gentle, non-stripping cleansing and effective oil control.

Which is more affordable, CeraVe or Biore?

CeraVe is better for value and affordability among the products on this page.

CeraVe or Biore: which has better texture and lightweight feel?

Both CeraVe and Biore perform equally well for texture and lightweight feel, according to reviewers on this page.

CeraVe or Biore: which brand offers better oil control and acne clearing?

CeraVe does better for oil control and acne clearing. Its products on this page help provide effective care for oily and acne-prone skin.

CeraVe or Biore: which brand has fewer packaging issues?

Biore does better for packaging issues, whereas Biore has packaging issues noted by reviewers.

CeraVe or Biore for oily skin?

Both CeraVe and Biore offer an equal High routine fit for oily skin. CeraVe features products on this page with key ingredients like niacinamide and salicylic acid that help control oil and clear acne.

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CeraVe or Biore: which sunscreen is better?

CeraVe provides a better sunscreen option on this page, with Lovi fit levels reaching Superior for mature skin, dry skin, and dry sensitive skin, compared to Biore's lower fits. CeraVe sunscreens help deliver hydration with ingredients like hyaluronic acid, which aids in moisture retention.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

CeraVe or Biore for sensitive skin?

Both CeraVe and Biore reach a High routine fit for sensitive skin. CeraVe features gentle, fragrance-free products on this page and does better for gentle care.

CeraVe or Biore for acne-prone skin?

CeraVe and Biore both achieve a High routine fit for acne-prone skin. CeraVe offers a wider range of products on this page tailored for acne, such as cleansers and gels, while the products on this page for Biore include fewer options specifically targeted at breakouts.

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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