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Dr. Althea vs Biore

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Dr. Althea and Biore are two respected Asian skincare lines offering thoughtful daily care. The Korean maker focuses on nourishing moisturizers, cleansers, makeup removers, and serums featuring ingredients like amino acids and vitamin C, while the Japanese counterpart provides effective sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers utilizing charcoal and gentle oils. Dr. Althea suits dry skin and mature skin best with soothing hydration, whereas Biore suits sensitive skin and combination skin best through thorough cleansing and UV protection. Ultimately, they differ in their primary origins and specific formulations designed for distinct complexion needs.

Dr. Althea is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2014 and owned by The Pure Lab Co., Ltd..

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

Popular Dr. Althea vs Biore products

People Say

Dr. AltheaBiore
  • Gentle Formula Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “doesn't dry out my face — Dr. Althea Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser”
    • “skin doesn't feel stripped — Dr. Althea Amino Gel Cleanser”
    • “great for sensitive skin — Dr. Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum”
  • Rich Foam and Cleansing Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Gets the gunk out — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Face feels squeaky clean — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “foam is rich and creamy — Dr. Althea Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser”
  • Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “hydrating but light — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
    • “consistently hydrated mornings — Dr. Althea Barrier Cream”
    • “feels hydrated — Dr. Althea Amino Gel Cleanser”
    • “feels like a moisturizer — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Lightweight and Fast Absorbing Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs beautifully — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
    • “absorbs quickly — Dr. Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum”
    • “melts into skin — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Soothing and Calming Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “calms redness — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
    • “instantly calms irritated skin — Dr. Althea Barrier Cream”
    • “perfect for sensitive skin — Dr. Althea Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser”
  • Skin Texture Improvement Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Melts instantly — Dr. Althea Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm”
    • “faded acne scars — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
    • “Leaves skin feeling clean — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
  • Scent and Irritation Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like plants — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
    • “clinical scent — Dr. Althea Barrier Cream”
    • “prominent acidic hint — Dr. Althea Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser”
    • “smells like alcohol — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Eye Irritation Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Clouds vision temporarily — Dr. Althea Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm”
    • “stings eyes — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Slightly Drying Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “drying on my hands and face — Dr. Althea Amino Gel Cleanser”
    • “Made my skin peel — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
  • Causes Breakouts Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “broke me out — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
    • “gave me cystic acne — Dr. Althea Barrier Cream”
    • “caused cystic acne — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “Caused breakouts, closed comedones, cystic acne. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”

Dr. Althea vs Biore routines for dry skin

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Dr. Althea vs Biore routines for oily skin

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Dr. Althea vs Biore routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Dr. Althea or Biore: which is better?

Both Dr. Althea and Biore provide an equal routine fit across all skin types on this page. Dr. Althea scores better for gentle formulas, soothing properties, hydration, and skin texture improvement, whereas Biore leads in rich foam and cleansing.

What is the difference between Dr. Althea and Biore?

Dr. Althea was founded in South Korea in 2014 and is owned by The Pure Lab Co., Ltd., whereas Biore was founded in Japan in 1980 and is owned by Kao Corporation. Reviewers frequently mention Dr. Althea for its gentle and soothing cleansers as well as its hydrating and soothing moisturizers, while Biore is noted for its rich foam and cleansing.

Dr. Althea or Biore for dry skin?

Both Dr. Althea and Biore achieve a High routine fit for dry skin, making them equal choices on this page.

Dr. Althea or Biore: which cleanser is better?

When comparing cleansers, Dr. Althea provides superior options for oily, combination, acne-prone, and dry skin on this page, while Biore's cleanser achieves an average fit for those skin types and a low fit for sensitive and dry skin. Reviewers mostly mention Dr. Althea for gentle and soothing cleansers.

Which is more affordable, Dr. Althea or Biore?

This page does not provide pricing or affordability information for Dr. Althea or Biore.

Which brand has more products that are rated as Superior for acne-prone skin, Dr. Althea or Biore?

Dr. Althea has more products rated as Superior for acne-prone skin, including the 345 Relief Cream and Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser, whereas Biore has no products reaching that level of fit.

When comparing the two brands for soothing and calming benefits, which one performs better according to the review themes?

According to the review themes, Dr. Althea performs better than Biore for soothing and calming benefits.

Do any of the listed products for either Dr. Althea or Biore contain fragrance in their ingredients?

Every product on this page for both Dr. Althea and Biore lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Dr. Althea or Biore for oily skin?

For oily skin, both Dr. Althea and Biore offer a High routine fit on this page. Reviewers note that the products on this page for Dr. Althea provide gentle and soothing cleansers.

Dr. Althea or Biore for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, both Dr. Althea and Biore offer a High routine fit on this page, but Dr. Althea does better in review themes for a gentle formula and soothing care. Reviewers mostly mention Dr. Althea for its gentle and soothing cleansers.

Dr. Althea or Biore for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, Dr. Althea has products on this page with a Superior fit level, such as the 345 Relief Cream and Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser, while Biore products like the Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser have an Average fit level. Reviewers mostly mention Dr. Althea for gentle and soothing cleansers and moisturizers.

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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