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COSRX vs Biore

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COSRX and Biore are renowned Asian skincare brands that offer thoughtful serums, cleansers, masks, and sunscreens driven by effective formulas and proven ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide. The former suits acne-prone and oily acne-prone skin best with targeted formulations such as the Advanced Snail Mucin Gel Cleanser, while the latter suits sensitive and oily skin best with gentle choices like the UV Aqua Rich. Both brands differ in their founding origins, parent companies, and exact ingredient approaches, yet each offering works steadily to support a balanced and refreshed complexion.

COSRX is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2013 and owned by Amorepacific Group since 2024.

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

Popular COSRX vs Biore products

People Say

COSRXBiore
  • Acne and Pore Control Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “helped to improve my acne after only 2 weeks — COSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser”
    • “cleared up my spots — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”
    • “Gets the gunk out — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Keeps shine away — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
  • Lightweight and Fast-Absorbing Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly like water — COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum”
    • “sinks in immediately — COSRX Advanced Snail Peptide Eye Cream”
    • “absorbs practically immediately — COSRX Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)”
    • “melts into skin — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Deep Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “skin drinks it up — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “woke up with soft, supple skin — COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream”
    • “gives a healthy glow — COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum”
    • “feels like a moisturizer — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Skin Texture and Smoothing Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “gives me that glass skin look — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “skin feels softer immediately — COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum”
    • “Skin feels like glass — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “Leaves skin feeling clean — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
  • Deep Cleansing and Oil Control Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Face feels squeaky clean — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “No greasy film, leaves skin fresh, rinses easily. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
    • “Removes waterproof mascara, eyeliner, foundation. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
    • “removes every trace of oil — COSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser”
  • Soothing and Calming Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “No stinging or irritation — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “perfect for first-time retinol users — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “calms down my redness — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
  • Drying and Stripping Effects Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “left my face tight — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”
    • “leaves skin feeling tight — COSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser”
    • “Made my skin peel — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “Can feel drying, skin feels tight after use. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
  • Medicinal and Strong Scent Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like chemicals — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”
    • “smells like onions — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “smells like tea tree/medicinal — COSRX Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)”
    • “smells like alcohol — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Unpleasant Texture and Finish Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “texture is gooey and stringy — COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream”
    • “too slimy and sticky — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “too dewy for oily skin — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “Too liquidy, thin consistency, messy application. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”

COSRX vs Biore routines for dry skin

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COSRX vs Biore routines for oily skin

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COSRX vs Biore routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

COSRX or Biore: which is better?

COSRX generally performs better than Biore across most categories on this page, including lightweight hydration, skin smoothing, soothing, and acne control. Both brands offer equal routine fit for dry, sensitive, mature, and combination skin, but COSRX is superior for oily and acne-prone skin.

What is the difference between COSRX and Biore?

COSRX excels over Biore in deep hydration, skin smoothing, and soothing, while Biore is noted for its deep cleansing and oil control. COSRX fits best for acne-prone, oily acne-prone, and oily skin types, whereas Biore focuses best on sensitive, oily, and combination skin.

COSRX or Biore for dry skin?

Both COSRX and Biore have a High routine fit level for dry skin. Reviewers note that the products on this page for COSRX provide deep hydration and moisturization.

COSRX or Biore: which cleanser is better?

COSRX is better for a wider variety of skin types, with cleansers like the Advanced Snail Mucin Gel Cleanser receiving a Superior Lovi fit level for sensitive, acne-prone, dry, and combination skin. In contrast, Biore cleansers such as the Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser generally have lower Lovi fit levels, ranging from Average to Low across most skin types.

Which is more affordable, COSRX or Biore?

The products on this page do not provide pricing information, so it is not possible to determine whether COSRX or Biore is more affordable.

Between COSRX and Biore, which brand offers better options for acne and pore control according to reviewers?

Reviewers find that COSRX and Biore perform equally well for acne and pore control. Both brands offer targeted products for managing breakouts and maintaining clear skin.

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

COSRX was founded in 2013 in South Korea, whereas Biore was established earlier in 1980 in Japan. Both brands originate from Asia but represent different eras of development in the skincare industry.

Which COSRX product contains fragrance, and how does that compare to Biore's fragrance policy across its products?

The Vitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen SPF 50+ is the only COSRX product on this page that lists fragrance in its ingredients. In comparison, every Biore product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

COSRX or Biore for oily skin?

For oily skin, COSRX offers superior routine fit while Biore reaches high fit. COSRX performs better for lightweight texture, deep hydration, smoothing, and soothing.

COSRX or Biore: which sunscreen is better?

COSRX offers multiple sunscreens with superior and high Lovi fit levels across skin types, whereas Biore features the UV Aqua Rich sunscreen with average to low fit levels. The products on this page provide lightweight absorption and gentle application.

COSRX or Biore for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, COSRX and Biore both achieve a Superior routine fit. COSRX offers products like Advanced Snail Mucin Gel Cleanser with a Superior fit, while Biore features Makeup Remover Perfect Oil rated High for sensitive skin.

COSRX or Biore for acne-prone skin?

COSRX is a superior fit for acne-prone skin, while Biore is a high fit. Reviewers note that COSRX provides effective acne control and clearing, with products like its BHA Blackhead Power Liquid holding a superior Lovi fit level for this skin type.

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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