Biore vs Skintific
Biore and Skintific are popular skincare brands offering effective formulas for daily routines. The former is known for sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers that suit sensitive skin and oily skin best, while the latter is loved for its moisturizers, serums, and sunscreens that suit all skin types best. These choices differ primarily in their specific target audiences and standout products, such as the UV Aqua Rich for acne-prone skin and the All Day Light Sunscreen Mist for acne-prone skin. Ultimately, both options work steadily to support a balanced and refreshed complexion.
Biore is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1980 and owned by Kao Corporation.
This page compares some of the most popular Biore and Skintific products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.
People Say
Cleansing efficacy Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
- “Gets the gunk out — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
- “Face feels squeaky clean — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
- “Removes waterproof mascara, eyeliner, foundation. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
- “skin feels fresh — Skintific MUGWORT”
Lightweight and non-greasy texture Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
- “absorbs instantly — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
- “super light and leaves a radiant glow — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
- “light as air — Skintific MATE FIT”
- “melts into skin — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
Ease of use Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
- “mess-free application — Skintific MUGWORT”
- “great for traveling — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
- “Desain botol cakep — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”
- “Minimal effort required — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
No white cast Often MentionedOften Mentioned
- “transparent finish — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
- “invisible, no white cast — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
- “no white cast — Skintific MATE FIT”
Oil control Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
- “controls shine for 8 hours — Skintific MATE FIT”
- “oil control is good — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
- “Keeps shine away — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
Makeup base and application Often MentionedSometimes Noted
- “primer-like — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
- “Works in shower, effective on wet hands/face. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
- “maintain your makeup without any mess — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
Drying and stripping effects Often MentionedOften Mentioned
- “Made my skin peel — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
- “Can feel drying, skin feels tight after use. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
- “kurang lembab — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
- “cracks if not hydrated — Skintific MATE FIT”
Strong scent or fragrance Often MentionedSometimes Noted
- “scent is actually quite strong — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
- “has a light scent — Skintific MATE FIT”
- “smells like alcohol — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
Questions and answers
Biore or Skintific: which is better?
Biore and Skintific both do well depending on what you need, as Biore delivers better cleansing efficacy and makeup application, while Skintific provides better oil control, a lightweight and non-greasy texture, and ease of use. For instance, the 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel from Skintific helps dry skin with a High Lovi fit level, backed by research on ceramides.
Scientific Reports, 2022International Journal of Dermatology, 2008
What is the difference between Biore and Skintific?
Biore and Skintific differ in their strengths and the skin types the products on this page fit best. Biore works well for sensitive, oily, and combination skin, and it does better for cleansing efficacy, while Skintific offers better lightweight textures, ease of use, and oil control.
Biore or Skintific: which sunscreen is better?
For sunscreen, Biore UV Aqua Rich has a High Lovi fit for combination skin and Average fit for oily or sensitive skin, while Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist achieves a High Lovi fit across all listed skin types including sensitive and dry skin.
Which is more affordable, Biore or Skintific?
This page does not provide pricing or affordability information to compare Biore and Skintific.
Which causes fewer breakouts, Biore or Skintific?
Skintific is the better choice for oil control, while the products on this page for Biore fit oily and acne-prone skin with an Average level.
Which brand has been established longer, Biore or Skintific?
Biore has been established longer, having been founded in Japan in 1980, whereas Skintific was founded more recently in 2021.
How do the Lovi fit levels for dry skin compare between Biore's UV Aqua Rich and Skintific's 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel?
For dry skin, Skintific's 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel achieves a High Lovi fit level, whereas Biore's UV Aqua Rich carries a Caution fit level. Every product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.
Scientific Reports, 2022International Journal of Dermatology, 2008
Between Biore and Skintific, which brand performs better in terms of cleansing efficacy versus lightweight and non-greasy texture?
Biore performs better for cleansing efficacy, while Skintific does better for a lightweight and non-greasy texture. Every product on this page for both brands lists no fragrance in its ingredients.
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.
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PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
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Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
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Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
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