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Beauty of Joseon vs Biore

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

Beauty of Joseon and Biore are well-regarded Asian skincare lines, with the former being a Korean brand founded in 2016 and the latter a Japanese brand founded in 1980. Beauty of Joseon is loved for its thoughtful serums, masks, moisturizers, and sunscreens featuring star ingredients like niacinamide, glycerin, and hyaluronic acid, while Biore is beloved for its thoughtful sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers driven by effective formulas. The former suits dry skin and sensitive skin best, offering gentle yet effective daily care, whereas the latter suits sensitive skin and oily skin best, thanks to its gentle and clarifying formulations. Through these offerings, both brands differ by targeting distinct complexions and specific concerns through targeted ingredients.

Beauty of Joseon is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2016 and owned by Goodai Global Inc. since 2019.

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

Popular Beauty of Joseon vs Biore products

People Say

Beauty of JoseonBiore
  • Unique or Lightweight Texture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “feels like a light moisturizer — Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics”
    • “sinks in instantly — Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Essence Water”
    • “sinks in immediately — Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Water Gel”
    • “melts into skin — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Saved my dry winter skin — Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream”
    • “doesn't dry my skin like other cleansers — Beauty of Joseon Radiance Cleansing Balm”
    • “eyes look less tired — Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum”
    • “feels like a moisturizer — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Effective Cleansing Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Gets the gunk out — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Face feels squeaky clean — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “removes sunscreen well — Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser”
  • Gentle and Non-Irritating Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “no irritation at all — Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum”
    • “cleansed my face gently without making my skin feel irritated — Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser”
    • “doesn't irritate my sensitive skin — Beauty of Joseon Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel”
  • Pore and Oil Control Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “less shiny by noon — Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Water Gel”
    • “pores look cleaner — Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Refreshing Pore Mask”
    • “Keeps shine away — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
  • Versatility Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “primer-like — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “Works in shower, effective on wet hands/face. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
    • “use it on my whole face — Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum”
  • Scent and Fragrance Issues Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like cooking oil — Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Cleansing Oil”
    • “smells like cheese — Beauty of Joseon Ground Rice and Honey Glow Mask”
    • “smells like alcohol — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “strong citrus smell — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Dryness and Irritation Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “little bit too stripping for dry skin — Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser”
    • “dried out my eyelids — Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum”
    • “Made my skin peel — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
  • Breakouts and Acne Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “caused cystic acne — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “Caused breakouts, closed comedones, cystic acne. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
    • “Broke me out in cystic acne — Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream”

Beauty of Joseon vs Biore routines for dry skin

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Beauty of Joseon vs Biore routines for oily skin

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Beauty of Joseon vs Biore routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Beauty of Joseon or Biore: which is better?

Beauty of Joseon and Biore both fit most skin types well, but Beauty of Joseon is generally preferred for its lightweight textures and deep hydration, while Biore offers effective cleansing and better versatility for mature skin.

What is the difference between Beauty of Joseon and Biore?

Beauty of Joseon generally offers a High routine fit for dry skin, sensitive skin, and skin with dark spots, whereas Biore provides a High routine fit for mature skin and a Superior fit for sensitive skin. Reviewers note that Beauty of Joseon delivers better hydration and lightweight textures, while Biore achieves better versatile cleansing.

Beauty of Joseon or Biore for dry skin?

Both Beauty of Joseon and Biore are well-suited for dry skin, as the routine fit for this skin type is High for both brands on this page. Beauty of Joseon relies on key ingredients like hyaluronic acid to support skin hydration.

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Beauty of Joseon or Biore: which cleanser is better?

Beauty of Joseon and Biore both offer effective cleansers, but Beauty of Joseon stands out for providing gentler, less irritating formulas, whereas Biore may be preferred for effective cleansing.

Which is more affordable, Beauty of Joseon or Biore?

The products on this page do not list pricing information, so it is not possible to determine which brand is more affordable.

Which brand performs better for mature skin between Beauty of Joseon and Biore?

Biore performs better for mature skin, achieving a High routine fit level compared to Beauty of Joseon's Average fit level.

How do the founding years and countries of origin compare between Beauty of Joseon and Biore?

Beauty of Joseon was founded in 2016 in South Korea, whereas Biore was established earlier in 1980 in Japan.

Which brand does better in terms of effective cleansing?

Biore does better in terms of effective cleansing compared to Beauty of Joseon.

Beauty of Joseon or Biore for oily skin?

Both Beauty of Joseon and Biore are a High fit for oily skin. Reviewers note that both brands perform equally well for pore and oil control.

Beauty of Joseon or Biore: which sunscreen is better?

Beauty of Joseon offers Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics, which has a High fit for dry skin, sensitive skin, and skin with dark spots, whereas Biore offers UV Aqua Rich, which has a Caution fit for dry skin and an Average fit for sensitive skin and skin with dark spots. Both sunscreens list no fragrance on this page, but Beauty of Joseon may provide better suitability for sensitive skin types.

Beauty of Joseon or Biore for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, Beauty of Joseon and Biore both have a routine fit level of High, though Lovi rates Biore as Superior for sensitive skin overall. The products on this page for both brands list no fragrance in their ingredients, helping to keep formulas gentle.

Beauty of Joseon or Biore for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, both Beauty of Joseon and Biore are a good choice because Lovi rates the routine fit for both brands as High.

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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