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Cetaphil vs Biore

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Cetaphil and Biore are two esteemed skincare brands from America and Japan, respectively, that offer thoughtful lineups of cleansers, moisturizers, sunscreens, and more. While the first brand features nourishing ingredients like glycerin, niacinamide, and panthenol to suit combination skin and oily acne-prone skin best, the second brand relies on effective formulas to suit sensitive skin and combination skin best. They differ primarily in their heritage and targeted formulations, as both provide reliable daily care tailored to distinct dermatological needs.

Cetaphil is an American skincare brand founded in 1947 and owned by Galderma Group AG.

en.wikipedia.orgcetaphil.co.uk

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

biore.comkao.com

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

Popular Cetaphil vs Biore products

People Say

CetaphilBiore
  • Hydration and moisture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “cleared up flaky skin — Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream”
    • “healed my dry patches — Cetaphil Moisturising Cream”
    • “Leaves my face feeling soft, not tight. — Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser”
    • “feels like a moisturizer — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Gentleness and sensitivity Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “The only thing my reactive skin tolerates. — Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser”
    • “No breakouts since switching to this. — Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser”
    • “cleans without stripping — Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser”
  • Cleansing and makeup removal Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Gets the gunk out — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Face feels squeaky clean — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “Removes waterproof mascara, eyeliner, foundation. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
    • “removes excess oil — Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser”
  • Lightweight and non-greasy texture Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly — Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion”
    • “Absorbs quickly into skin without residue — Cetaphil Daily Hydrating Lotion”
    • “absorbs quickly — Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream”
    • “melts into skin — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Oil control and refreshing feel Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Keeps shine away — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “Love the tingle — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “No greasy film, leaves skin fresh, rinses easily. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
    • “Removes excess oil without drying. — Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser”
  • Skin transformation and complexion Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Skin felt softer after one use — Cetaphil Gentle Exfoliating SA Cleanser”
    • “skin looks more radiant — Cetaphil Vitamin C Serum”
    • “Leaves skin feeling clean — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Helped clear my blackheads — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
  • Formula changes and miscellaneous complaints Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Miss the bubbles, feels like washing with lotion. — Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser”
    • “New version burns my face. — Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser”
    • “Deep cleansing ability is not very strong — Cetaphil Extra Gentle Daily Scrub”
    • “stings eyes — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Unpleasant smell or strong fragrance Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Overpowering masking fragrance — Cetaphil Gentle Cleansing Bar”
    • “Scent is overwhelmingly artificial. — Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser”
    • “smells like alcohol — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “strong citrus smell — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Skin irritation and breakouts Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “burns my face now — Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion”
    • “new formula burns — Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser”
    • “caused whiteheads — Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion”
    • “Nose was irritated — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”

Cetaphil vs Biore routines for dry skin

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Cetaphil vs Biore routines for oily skin

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Cetaphil vs Biore routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Cetaphil or Biore: which is better?

Both brands offer equal routine fit levels across all skin types, but Cetaphil does better for hydration and gentleness while Biore does better for cleansing and oil control.

What is the difference between Cetaphil and Biore?

Cetaphil is known for gentleness, deep hydration, and lightweight textures, whereas Biore focuses on oil control, a refreshing feel, and effective cleansing. Both brands achieve High routine fit levels across all skin types on this page.

Cetaphil or Biore for dry skin?

Both Cetaphil and Biore achieve a High routine fit level for dry skin on this page. Cetaphil features moisturizing creams and lotions containing ingredients like glycerin and hyaluronic acid that help hydrate dry skin.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Cetaphil or Biore: which cleanser is better?

Both brands offer strong options, but Cetaphil excels with gentle, non-stripping cleansers while Biore does better for oil control and refreshing feel. Reviewers mostly mention Cetaphil for its gentle cleansers, and the products on this page generally feature fragrance-free formulas.

Which is more affordable, Cetaphil or Biore?

This page does not provide pricing or affordability information to compare Cetaphil and Biore.

Which brand was founded earlier in the United States, Cetaphil or Biore?

Cetaphil was founded earlier, having started in the United States in 1947, whereas Biore was founded in Japan in 1980.

How many products from Cetaphil contain fragrance compared to Biore?

Among the products on this page, 26 of 27 Cetaphil products list no fragrance while the Oily Skin Cleanser contains it, and every Biore product lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Which brand performs better in review themes for oil control and refreshing feel?

Biore performs better than Cetaphil in review themes for oil control and refreshing feel.

Cetaphil or Biore for oily skin?

Both brands achieve a High routine fit for oily skin, but Cetaphil offers more cleansers with a Superior fit such as Daily Facial Cleanser and Oily Skin Cleanser. Biore also provides effective options like Makeup Remover Perfect Oil, which has a High fit for sensitive skin.

Cetaphil or Biore: which sunscreen is better?

Cetaphil offers a wider selection of sunscreens on this page with high to superior Lovi fit levels for most skin types, whereas Biore features the UV Aqua Rich sunscreen which has a high fit for combination skin but lower fit levels for dry or sensitive skin.

Cetaphil or Biore for sensitive skin?

Both Cetaphil and Biore achieve a High routine fit for sensitive skin, but reviewers note that Cetaphil does better for gentleness and sensitivity. Niacinamide in the products on this page helps support the skin barrier, while hyaluronic acid helps retain moisture.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Cetaphil or Biore for acne-prone skin?

Both brands offer a High routine fit for acne-prone skin. Cetaphil features products on this page like the Gentle Exfoliating SA Cleanser and Ceramide Serum that help target breakouts, while Biore includes items such as the Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser.

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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