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Dermalogica vs Biore

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Dermalogica and Biore are well-established skincare lines founded in the 1980s by large multinational corporations. Skincare enthusiasts love the American brand for its targeted serums, nourishing moisturizers, gentle cleansers, and purifying masks, all formulated with powerful ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and salicylic acid, while the Japanese brand is beloved for its thoughtful sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers driven by effective formulas. The former suits oily skin and combination skin best because its active formulations balance excess oil and moisture, whereas the latter suits sensitive skin and oily skin best thanks to gentle and clarifying formulations. While both offer standout choices for acne-prone skin, dark spots, and mature skin, they differ in their primary origins and active ingredient focuses.

Dermalogica is an American skincare brand founded in 1986 and owned by Unilever since 2015.

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

Popular Dermalogica vs Biore products

People Say

DermalogicaBiore
  • Deep and Intense Hydration Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Saved my dry skin — Dermalogica Super Rich Repair”
    • “super hydrating — Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque”
    • “skin feels hydrated — Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Balance”
    • “feels like a moisturizer — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Effective Cleansing and Makeup Removal Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Gets the gunk out — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Removes waterproof mascara, eyeliner, foundation. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
    • “Removes stubborn mascara — Dermalogica Precleanse”
  • Lightweight and Non-Greasy Absorption Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “blends seamlessly — Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50”
    • “feels like nothing — Dermalogica Active Moist”
    • “melts into skin — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Easy Application and Use Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Minimal effort required — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Works in shower, effective on wet hands/face. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
    • “Takes 5 mins — Dermalogica Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask”
  • Soft and Soothing Skin Often MentionedNot noted
    • “helps calm and nourish my skin — Dermalogica Stabilizing Repair Cream”
    • “Non-stripping finish — Dermalogica Precleanse”
    • “The redness is better — Dermalogica Stabilizing Repair Cream”
  • Pores and Oil Control Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Keeps shine away — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “Helped clear my blackheads — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “Brings out all the gunk — Dermalogica Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask”
  • High Price Point Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “hefty price tag — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
  • Unpleasant Scent and Fragrance Sensitivity Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like puke — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “smells like medicine — Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50”
    • “smells like alcohol — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “strong citrus smell — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Skin Irritation and Breakouts Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “caused severe peeling — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “Cystic acne flare-ups — Dermalogica Precleanse”
    • “Nose was irritated — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “caused cystic acne — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Eye Irritation Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Stings eyes — Dermalogica Precleanse”
    • “stings my eyes — Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50”
    • “stings eyes — Biore UV Aqua Rich”

Dermalogica vs Biore routines for dry skin

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Dermalogica vs Biore routines for oily skin

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Dermalogica vs Biore routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Dermalogica or Biore: which is better?

Dermalogica is Lovi-rated as superior for oily, combination, and oily acne-prone skin, while Biore is Lovi-rated as superior for sensitive skin. Both brands offer high routine fit for dry, acne-prone, and mature skin.

What is the difference between Dermalogica and Biore?

Dermalogica provides a larger range of products with Lovi fit levels reaching Superior for oily and combination skin, whereas Biore offers fewer options with sensitive skin being its top fit. Reviewers note that Dermalogica delivers better intense hydration and soothing care, while Biore is favored for effective cleansing and oil control.

Dermalogica or Biore for dry skin?

Both Dermalogica and Biore fit dry skin at a high level. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin hydration and signs of aging.

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Dermalogica or Biore: which cleanser is better?

Biore does better for effective cleansing and makeup removal. Dermalogica features gentle, non-stripping cleansers that reviewers mostly mention for their performance.

Which is more affordable, Dermalogica or Biore?

Biore is more affordable than Dermalogica, as reviewers note a high price point for Dermalogica while Biore is cited as having a high price point for its products.

Dermalogica or Biore: which brand offers better deep and intense hydration?

Dermalogica offers better deep and intense hydration compared to Biore. Hyaluronic acid helps bind moisture to the skin.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Dermalogica or Biore: which has better options for pores and oil control?

Biore does better for pores and oil control. Reviewers note that Biore outperforms Dermalogica in this area.

Which brand uses key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and salicylic acid?

Dermalogica features key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and salicylic acid across the products on this page.

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Dermalogica or Biore for oily skin?

For oily skin, Lovi fit for Dermalogica is Superior while for Biore it is High. Reviewers note that Dermalogica delivers better deep and intense hydration and leaves skin soft and soothing.

Dermalogica or Biore: which sunscreen is better?

For sunscreens, Dermalogica has Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50 and Invisible Physical Defense SPF30, while Biore offers UV Aqua Rich. Lovi fit levels show that Dermalogica sunscreens fit mature and dry skin at High to Superior levels, whereas Biore UV Aqua Rich has a High fit for combination skin.

Dermalogica or Biore for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, Biore has a Superior Lovi fit level while Dermalogica has a High Lovi fit level. Reviewers note that Biore does better for easy application and use.

Dermalogica or Biore for acne-prone skin?

Both brands are a good choice for acne-prone skin, with routines at a High fit level for this skin type. Dermalogica offers a much larger selection of products on this page tailored for acne-prone skin, such as the Daily Microfoliant and Retinol Clearing Oil, while Biore features options like the Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser.

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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