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Biore vs NIOD

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

Biore and NIOD are two distinct skincare lines that cater to different routines through thoughtfully engineered formulas. The Japanese brand is known for gentle sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers that suit sensitive and oily skin best, while the Canadian brand is celebrated for advanced serums and balancing toners that favor mature, sensitive, and dry skin types. Both lines offer targeted relief for concerns like acne and dark spots, differing primarily in their approach to everyday care versus scientifically rigorous treatment.

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

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NIOD is a Canadian skincare brand founded in 2015 and owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. since 2021.

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

Popular Biore vs NIOD products

Questions and answers

Biore or NIOD: which is better?

NIOD generally achieves a High Lovi fit for mature, sensitive, and dry skin types with its serums, whereas Biore products on this page show High to Average fits mostly for sensitive, oily, and combination skin. Shoppers may find that NIOD works better for dryness and sensitivity, while Biore helps more with oil control.

What is the difference between Biore and NIOD?

Biore products on this page best fit sensitive, oily, and combination skin, while NIOD offers targeted serums and mists suited for mature and sensitive skin. Both brands list no fragrance in the ingredients of their products on this page.

Which is more affordable, Biore or NIOD?

Neither Biore nor NIOD is listed with pricing details on this page, so affordability cannot be compared here.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Biore or NIOD?

NIOD's Modulating Glucosides serum achieves a High Lovi fit for oily acne-prone skin and an Average fit for acne-prone skin, while the Biore products on this page generally have Average fits for these skin types with some low ratings, meaning NIOD may help reduce breakouts more dependably.

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When was each brand founded and which companies own them?

Biore was founded in 1980 in Japan and is owned by Kao Corporation, while NIOD was founded in 2015 in Canada and has been owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. since 2021.

Do either Biore or NIOD products contain fragrance?

Every product from both Biore and NIOD on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Which Biore products are best suited for sensitive skin according to their Lovi fit levels?

According to Lovi, Makeup Remover Perfect Oil is the Biore product on this page best suited for sensitive skin, achieving a High fit level. Other products like UV Aqua Rich and Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser rate lower for sensitive skin with Average or Low fit levels.

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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