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Olay vs Biore

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Olay and Biore are two popular skincare lines offering distinct daily solutions for various complexions. The former is widely loved for its rich portfolio of moisturizers, eye products, serums, and cleansers formulated with niacinamide and glycerin, which suit sensitive skin and mature skin best. Meanwhile, the Japanese brand founded in 1980 is beloved for its thoughtful range of sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers that suit sensitive skin and combination skin best. While both cater well to sensitive types, the former focuses heavily on nourishing anti-aging and barrier support, whereas the latter delivers gentle, thorough cleansing and sun protection.

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

Popular Olay vs Biore products

People Say

OlayBiore
  • Skin Texture and Smoothness Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “skin feels baby soft — Olay Retinol24”
    • “Skin feels like silk — Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 Night Moisturizer”
    • “light and smooth — Olay Ultimate Eye Cream”
    • “Leaves skin feeling clean — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
  • Absorption and Lightweight Feel Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “sinks in quickly — Olay Super Serum”
    • “absorbs quickly — Olay Vitamin C Serum”
    • “absorbs instantly — Olay Super Serum Night Repair”
    • “melts into skin — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Exfoliation and Cleansing Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Gets the gunk out — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Face feels squeaky clean — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “Keeps shine away — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “tiny beads aren't harsh — Olay Regenerating Cream Cleanser”
  • Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Instantly smoother, softer, and more hydrated — Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream”
    • “My skin feels so hydrated and plump. — Olay Regenerist Regenerating Serum”
    • “very hydrating — Olay Retinol24”
    • “feels like a moisturizer — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Makeup Compatibility and Base Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “absorbs instantly — Olay Eye Lifting Serum”
    • “acts as primer — Olay Super Serum”
    • “primer-like — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Radiance and Brightening Often MentionedNot noted
    • “iridescent glow — Olay Super Serum”
    • “hides dark shadows — Olay Ultimate Eye Cream”
    • “skin looks brighter — Olay Vitamin C Serum”
  • Skin Irritation and Sensitivity Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “breakouts — Olay Super Serum”
    • “burned my skin — Olay Retinol24”
    • “burning sensation — Olay Ultimate Eye Cream”
    • “stings eyes — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Fragrance and Scent Issues Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Fragrance can be an irritant — Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream”
    • “floral scent — Olay Super Serum”
    • “smells like plastic — Olay Retinol24”
    • “smells like alcohol — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Lack of Results or Ineffectiveness Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Doesn't get all blackheads — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Doesn't shrink pores — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “no difference — Olay Vitamin C Serum”

Olay vs Biore routines for dry skin

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Olay vs Biore routines for oily skin

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Olay vs Biore routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Olay or Biore: which is better?

Olay is better on this page for sensitive and mature skin, where Lovi rates its routines as Superior compared to Biore's High fit level. For other skin types, both brands offer an equal level of routine fit.

What is the difference between Olay and Biore?

Olay tends to do better for skin texture, hydration, and brightening, whereas Biore outperforms it in exfoliation and cleansing. Lovi rates Olay as Superior for sensitive skin and mature skin, while Biore achieves a High fit for both.

Olay or Biore for dry skin?

Both Olay and Biore fit dry skin well, with Lovi rating their routines as High for this skin type. Olay offers a wide variety of moisturizers and serums that reviewers mention often for intense hydration and improved texture.

Olay or Biore: which cleanser is better?

Olay offers a wider selection of cleansers with varying benefits, while Biore specializes in deep pore cleansing and exfoliation.

Which is more affordable, Olay or Biore?

The provided page and study facts do not contain pricing information, so it is not possible to determine whether Olay or Biore is more affordable.

Which brand has more fragrance-free options, Olay or Biore?

Olay has more fragrance-free options because 26 of the 27 products on this page list no fragrance, whereas every Biore product on this page lists no fragrance. Biore only features 4 products on the page, meaning Olay offers a much higher total number of fragrance-free products.

Olay or Biore for oily skin?

Both Olay and Biore provide a High routine fit for oily skin. The products on this page help improve skin texture and hydration while offering a lightweight feel.

Olay or Biore: which sunscreen is better?

For sunscreen options on this page, Olay features products like the Regenerist Whip Face Moisturizer SPF 25 which is rated High for most skin types, while Biore offers UV Aqua Rich which is rated High for combination skin. Niacinamide in Olay's sunscreens helps control skin aging and pigmentation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Olay or Biore for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, both Olay and Biore are great choices, but Lovi rates Olay as Superior and Biore as High. Reviewers note that Olay offers fragrance-free options across most of the products on this page, which helps minimize skin irritation.

Olay or Biore for acne-prone skin?

Both Olay and Biore provide a High routine fit for acne-prone skin. The products on this page for both brands help with oil control and cleansing, though Olay offers a much wider selection of targeted moisturizers and serums.

Olay or Biore for mature skin?

For mature skin, Lovi rates Olay as Superior and Biore as High. Reviewers note that Olay tends to do better with skin texture and smoothness.

Olay or Biore for skin with dark spots?

Olay is a better fit for skin with dark spots, as Lovi rates its routine as High while Biore also reaches a High fit level. Niacinamide helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation and suppresses melanosome transfer.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

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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