Good Molecules vs Biore
Good Molecules and Biore are two distinct skincare lines known for distinct approaches to daily wellness. The American brand Good Molecules offers serums, moisturizers, eye products, and exfoliants featuring glycerin and hyaluronic acid, whereas the Japanese brand Biore provides sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers. Both brands suit combination skin well, while the former best serves dry skin and the latter best serves sensitive skin. They differ primarily in their core ingredients and formulations, delivering targeted care for varied complexions.
Good Molecules is an American skincare brand founded in 2019 and owned by Beautylish, Inc..
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Biore is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1980 and owned by Kao Corporation.
This page compares some of the most popular Good Molecules and Biore products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.
Popular Good Molecules vs Biore products
People Say
Texture and Consistency Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
- “absorbs quickly... zero irritation or tacky feeling — Good Molecules Discoloration Correcting Serum”
- “practically invisible on skin — Good Molecules PIMPLE PATCHES”
- “absorbs instantly into skin — Good Molecules Lightweight Daily Moisturizer”
- “melts into skin — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
Skin Clarity and Smoothing Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
- “scar on your chin doesn't look nearly as noticeable — Good Molecules Discoloration Correcting Serum”
- “softened fine lines — Good Molecules Gentle Retinol Cream”
- “smoother skin — Good Molecules Niacinamide Serum”
- “Keeps shine away — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
Price and Value Mostly MentionedNot noted
- “best value for money — Good Molecules Hyaluronic Acid Serum”
- “great value — Good Molecules Niacinamide Serum”
Gentleness and Softness Often MentionedSometimes Noted
- “no skin purging — Good Molecules Gentle Retinol Cream”
- “Non-abrasive, suitable for sensitive skin, no stinging — Good Molecules Pineapple Exfoliating Powder”
- “leaves my face feeling clean without the drying — Good Molecules Hydrating Facial Cleansing Gel”
- “Leaves skin soft, doesn't dry out face. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
Sun Protection and Makeup Base Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
- “transparent finish — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
- “primer-like — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
- “SPF 50+ PA++++ — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
- “layers well under makeup — Good Molecules Lightweight Daily Moisturizer”
Skin Hydration and Plumping Often MentionedSometimes Noted
- “skin appears smooth and supple — Good Molecules Hyaluronic Acid Serum”
- “Skin feels bouncy — Good Molecules Super Peptide Serum”
- “feels like a moisturizer — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
Skin Sensitization and Irritation Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
- “stings a lot — Good Molecules Overnight Exfoliating Treatment”
- “not great for sensitive skin — Good Molecules Discoloration Correcting Serum”
- “skin started tingling — Good Molecules Niacinamide Serum”
- “stings eyes — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
Slow or Ineffective Results Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
- “didn't really see a difference — Good Molecules Discoloration Correcting Serum”
- “dried my skin out — Good Molecules Hyaluronic Acid Serum”
- “Doesn't get all blackheads — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
- “Doesn't shrink pores — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
Unpleasant Scents Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
- “Strong bergamot smell — Good Molecules Super Peptide Serum”
- “weird faint smell — Good Molecules Gentle Retinol Cream”
- “mild soapy scent — Good Molecules Hydrating Facial Cleansing Gel”
- “smells like alcohol — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
Good Molecules vs Biore routines for dry skin
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Cleanser
Hydrating Facial Cleansing Gel
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€28.48
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Hydrating Toner
Paula's Choice Advanced Replenishing Toner
Morning
€34.00
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Moisturizer
Lightweight Daily Moisturizer
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€28.49
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SPF
Purito Daily Soft Touch Sunscreen
Morning
€12.98
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Pre-Cleanser
MISSHA Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream
Evening · Once a week
€10.97
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Serum or Treatment
Daily Brightening Serum
Evening · Once a week
€26.02
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Nourishing Mask
Abib Rice Probiotics Overnight Mask
Once a week
€15.30
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Cleanser
CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€8.85
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Hydrating Toner
Paula's Choice Advanced Replenishing Toner
Morning
€34.00
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Moisturizer
d'Alba First Spray Serum
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€16.99
- SPF UV Aqua Rich Morning
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Pre-Cleanser
Makeup Remover Perfect Oil
Evening · Once a week
€36.88
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Serum or Treatment
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Fresh Ampoule
Evening · Once a week
€14.98
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Nourishing Mask
Abib Rice Probiotics Overnight Mask
Once a week
€15.30
Good Molecules vs Biore routines for oily skin
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Cleanser
Hydrating Facial Cleansing Gel
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€28.48
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Hydrating Toner
Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner
Morning · Once a week
€36.00
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Moisturizer
Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€16.68
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SPF
d'Alba UVessence Mild Waterfull Sun Cream SPF 50
Morning
€16.99
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
€97.52
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Cleansing Toner
Caudalie Vinopure Purifying Toner
Evening
€16.90
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Serum or Treatment
Overnight Exfoliating Treatment
Evening · Once a week
€20.99
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
€48.55
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Cleansing Mask
VT Cosmetics Cica Purifying Mask
Once a week
€16.79
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Cleanser
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€20.50
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Hydrating Toner
Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner
Morning · Once a week
€36.00
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Moisturizer
SKIN1004 Centella Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€17.49
- SPF UV Aqua Rich Morning
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Pre-Cleanser
Makeup Remover Perfect Oil
Evening · Once a week
€36.88
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Cleansing Toner
Caudalie Vinopure Purifying Toner
Evening
€16.90
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Serum or Treatment
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
Evening · Once a week
€5.20
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
€48.55
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Cleansing Mask
VT Cosmetics Cica Purifying Mask
Once a week
€16.79
Good Molecules vs Biore routines for combination skin
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Cleanser
Hydrating Facial Cleansing Gel
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€28.48
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Hydrating Toner
Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner
Morning · Once a week
€36.00
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Moisturizer
Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€16.68
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
€97.52
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Cleansing Toner
Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0
Evening
€16.98
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Serum or Treatment
Overnight Exfoliating Treatment
Evening · Once a week
€20.99
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
€48.55
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Cleansing Mask
Origins Original Skin Retexturizing Mask with Rose Clay
Once a week
€28.50
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Cleanser
Fresh Soy Face Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€39.80
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Hydrating Toner
Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner
Morning · Once a week
€36.00
- SPF UV Aqua Rich Morning
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Pre-Cleanser
Makeup Remover Perfect Oil
Evening · Once a week
€36.88
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Cleansing Toner
Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0
Evening
€16.98
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Serum or Treatment
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Spot Cream
Evening · Once a week
€18.49
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
€48.55
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Cleansing Mask
Origins Original Skin Retexturizing Mask with Rose Clay
Once a week
€28.50
Questions and answers
Good Molecules or Biore: which is better?
Good Molecules provides better value, texture, and gentleness across the products on this page compared to Biore. Lovi rates the routine fit for Good Molecules as Superior for dry skin, while Biore achieves a High fit.
What is the difference between Good Molecules and Biore?
Good Molecules offers a much wider selection of serums, moisturizers, and treatments on this page, whereas Biore focuses mainly on cleansers, strips, and sun protection. Reviewers note that Good Molecules does better for texture, skin clarity, and price value, while Biore is noted for sun protection and makeup base.
Good Molecules or Biore for dry skin?
Good Molecules has a Superior routine fit for dry skin, while Biore has a High routine fit for dry skin. Reviewers mention that Good Molecules offers affordable and hydrating moisturizers.
Good Molecules or Biore: which cleanser is better?
Good Molecules offers cleansers that are well-suited for multiple skin types, such as the Hydrating Facial Cleansing Gel which has a High fit for dry and sensitive skin. Reviewers often mention that the products on this page provide great value and gentle care.
Which is more affordable, Good Molecules or Biore?
Good Molecules is more affordable, as reviewers on the page note its affordable and great value serums and moisturizers, and review themes show that Good Molecules does better for price and value.
Which brand was founded earlier, Good Molecules or Biore?
Biore was founded earlier in 1980, whereas Good Molecules was founded in 2019.
How does the routine fit for dry sensitive skin compare between Good Molecules and Biore?
For dry sensitive skin, Good Molecules has a Superior routine fit while Biore has a High routine fit.
Which brand has better texture and consistency according to reviewers?
Good Molecules does better for texture and consistency according to reviewers.
Good Molecules or Biore for oily skin?
Good Molecules is a better fit for oily skin, offering a Superior routine fit compared to Biore's High routine fit for oily skin.
Good Molecules or Biore: which sunscreen is better?
Good Molecules Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 achieves a Superior Lovi fit level for dry, dry sensitive, sensitive, dark spot, and mature skin, while Biore UV Aqua Rich reaches High for combination skin and Average or lower for other types. The products on this page for both brands list no fragrance in their ingredients.
Good Molecules or Biore for sensitive skin?
Good Molecules fits sensitive skin better, as Lovi rates its routine for sensitive skin as Superior while Biore achieves a High fit. Reviewers often mention that Good Molecules offers very gentle serums.
Good Molecules or Biore for acne-prone skin?
Good Molecules fits acne-prone skin better, achieving a Superior routine fit compared to Biore's High fit on this page.
Research behind their key ingredients
Molecular basis of retinol anti-ageing properties in naturally aged human skin in vivo
Psychophysical study of the effects of topical application of menthol in healthy volunteers
Reduction in the appearance of facial hyperpigmentation by topical N-acetyl glucosamine
Preparation and evaluation of anti-wrinkle cream containing saffron extract and avocado oil
Chemical peels for acne vulgaris: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials
In vivo and in vitro evaluation of octyl methoxycinnamate liposomes
The anti wrinkle efficacy of synthetic hexapeptide (Argireline) in Chinese Subjects
Moisturizing Effects of Diglycerol Combined with Glycerol on Human Stratum Corneum
Nanocomplex of quaternized cyclodextrin grafted chitosan and hyaluronic acid for a skin delivery
Hippophae rhamnoides oil-in-water (O/W) emulsion improves barrier function in healthy human subjects
Development and efficacy assessments of tea seed oil makeup remover
Effects of fermented tea seed oil on the skin lipid barrier and microbiome of sensitive skin
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.
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Co-founder, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Medical Board
Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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