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CeraVe vs Biore

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CeraVe and Biore are two respected lines of daily skincare essentials that serve distinct complexions with thoughtful formulations. The American brand, founded in 2005, is widely loved for its moisturizers, cleansers, serums, and sunscreens featuring hyaluronic acid and glycerin, suiting acne-prone and combination skin best. Conversely, the Japanese brand, established in 1980, is beloved for sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers that suit sensitive and oily skin. While both offer targeted care like specialized cleansers for distinct concerns, they differ through supportive active ingredients versus gentle, clarifying formulations.

CeraVe is an American skincare brand founded in 2005 and owned by L'Oréal since 2017.

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

Popular CeraVe vs Biore products

People Say

CeraVeBiore
  • Texture and Lightweight Feel Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Absorbs into skin without residue — CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion”
    • “Sinks right into your skin — CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion”
    • “melts into skin — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “Leaves skin feeling clean — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
  • Gentle and Fragrance-Free Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “doesn't leave face tight — CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser”
    • “no burning sensation — CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum”
    • “No scent, no irritation — CeraVe Moisturising Cream”
    • “Leaves skin soft, doesn't dry out face. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
  • Effective Cleansing and Exfoliation Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Gets the gunk out — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Face feels squeaky clean — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “Minimal effort required — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “picks up lingering makeup — CeraVe Hydrating Toner”
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Saved my dry winter skin — CeraVe Moisturising Cream”
    • “woke up with plump skin — CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream”
    • “cured my dry patches — CeraVe Eye Repair Cream”
    • “feels like a moisturizer — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Oil Control and Acne Clearing Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “dialed back oiliness — CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser”
    • “lightened dark spots — CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum”
    • “Never breaks me out — CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion”
    • “Keeps shine away — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
  • Value and Affordability Often MentionedNot noted
    • “reasonably priced — CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser”
    • “Huge tub lasts forever — CeraVe Moisturising Cream”
    • “Great everyday moisturizer — CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion”
  • Burning and Irritation Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Stung my raw skin — CeraVe Moisturising Cream”
    • “burns my damaged skin — CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser”
    • “Face feels like it's on fire — CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion”
    • “stings eyes — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Unpleasant Scent Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like plastic — CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser”
    • “smells like alcohol — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Causes Breakouts Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Gave me cystic acne — CeraVe Moisturising Cream”
    • “gave me closed comedones — CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser”
    • “caused cystic acne — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “Caused breakouts, closed comedones, cystic acne. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
  • Packaging Issues Often MentionedNot noted
    • “no safety seal included — CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream”

CeraVe vs Biore routines for dry skin

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CeraVe vs Biore routines for oily skin

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CeraVe vs Biore routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

CeraVe or Biore: which is better?

CeraVe and Biore both fit dry skin, oily skin, mature skin, skin with dark spots, dry sensitive skin, and oily acne-prone skin at equal levels on this page. CeraVe does better for combination skin and acne-prone skin, while Biore does better for sensitive skin.

What is the difference between CeraVe and Biore?

CeraVe and Biore both fit dry skin, oily skin, mature skin, skin with dark spots, dry sensitive skin, and oily acne-prone skin at equal levels, but CeraVe offers superior routines for acne-prone skin and combination skin while Biore provides superior routines for sensitive skin. Reviewers note that CeraVe does better for gentle and fragrance-free options, hydration and moisture, oil control and acne clearing, and value and affordability, whereas Biore performs better with packaging issues.

CeraVe or Biore for dry skin?

Both CeraVe and Biore achieve a High routine fit level for dry skin. The products on this page for both brands feature fragrance-free formulas.

CeraVe or Biore: which cleanser is better?

CeraVe offers a wider selection of cleansers on this page that are well-suited for various skin types, including acne-prone and oily skin, with many options achieving a Superior fit level. Biore features fewer cleanser choices on this page, which generally fit oily and sensitive skin types at lower or average levels.

Which is more affordable, CeraVe or Biore?

CeraVe is more affordable on this page, as value and affordability are noted by reviewers as an area where CeraVe does better.

Where and when were CeraVe and Biore founded?

CeraVe was founded in 2005 in the United States, while Biore was founded in 1980 in Japan.

Which brand performs better for oil control and acne clearing?

CeraVe performs better for oil control and acne clearing than Biore. Reviewers indicate that CeraVe is superior in this category, and the products on this page provide targeted options like acne cleansers and gels.

Which brand has better review themes for gentle and fragrance-free products?

CeraVe does better for review themes regarding gentle and fragrance-free products.

CeraVe or Biore for oily skin?

For oily skin, both CeraVe and Biore reach a High routine fit level on the products on this page. Reviewers note that CeraVe does better for oil control and acne clearing.

CeraVe or Biore: which sunscreen is better?

CeraVe provides a better sunscreen option on this page, with the Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen and Hydrating Sheer Sunscreen SPF 30 achieving a Superior fit for mature skin and dry skin, and a High fit for acne-prone, sensitive, and oily skin. In comparison, Biore offers only the UV Aqua Rich sunscreen, which reaches a High fit for combination skin but an Average fit for oily skin and a Low fit for dry sensitive skin.

CeraVe or Biore for sensitive skin?

Both CeraVe and Biore fit sensitive skin well, with CeraVe offering a High routine fit and Biore offering a Superior routine fit. The products on this page for both brands are fragrance-free.

CeraVe or Biore for acne-prone skin?

CeraVe fits acne-prone skin better than Biore, with a Superior routine fit compared to Biore's High level. CeraVe offers multiple products that help manage breakouts and oil.

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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