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SkinCeuticals vs Biore

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SkinCeuticals and Biore are well-established skincare lines founded by L'Oréal and the Kao Corporation, respectively. SkinCeuticals offers targeted serums, nourishing moisturizers, gentle cleansers, and soothing eye products rich in glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and dimethicone, making it ideal for dry and dry sensitive skin. In contrast, the second brand provides thoughtful sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers that suit sensitive and oily skin best through clarifying formulations. While both collections feature standout choices for acne-prone skin, dark spots, and mature concerns, they differ fundamentally in their ingredient focus and optimal skin type matches.

SkinCeuticals is an American skincare brand founded in 1994 and owned by L'Oréal since 2005.

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

Popular SkinCeuticals vs Biore products

People Say

SkinCeuticalsBiore
  • Texture and Absorption Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “silky and non-greasy — SkinCeuticals A.G.E. Advanced Eye”
    • “absorbs quickly — SkinCeuticals Discoloration Defense Serum”
    • “melts into skin — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “transparent finish — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Cleansing and Debris Removal 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”
    • “decongests clogged pores — SkinCeuticals LHA Cleanser Gel”
  • Skin Texture and Smoothness Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “definitely gave me a glass skin texture — SkinCeuticals P-TOX”
    • “pores appeared less noticeable — SkinCeuticals P-Tiox”
    • “My skin is softer to the touch. — SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2”
    • “Leaves skin feeling clean — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
  • Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Hydrated my skin beautifully. — SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2”
    • “Pure hydration in a bottle — SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Gel”
    • “skin feels super hydrated — SkinCeuticals H.A. Intensifier”
    • “feels like a moisturizer — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Acne and Oil Control Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “cystic acne shrinking — SkinCeuticals Blemish + Age Defense”
    • “gets rid of blackheads — SkinCeuticals LHA Cleanser Gel”
    • “reduces oil — SkinCeuticals LHA Cleanser Gel”
    • “Keeps shine away — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
  • Gentle and Sensitive Skin Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “instant calming effect — SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Gel”
    • “Perfect starting strength — SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.3”
    • “Doesn't clog my pores — SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Gel”
    • “Leaves skin soft, doesn't dry out face. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
  • Skin Irritation and Reactions Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin feeling parched — SkinCeuticals Blemish + Age Defense”
    • “skin went through a slight purge — SkinCeuticals P-TOX”
    • “caused redness — SkinCeuticals P-Tiox”
    • “stings eyes — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • High Price Point Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “Too pricey for the hype — SkinCeuticals P-TOX”
  • Scents and Fragrance Issues Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “The scent is strong and smells like alcohol mixed with something burnt. — SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF”
    • “alcohol fumes hit nostrils — SkinCeuticals Blemish + Age Defense”
    • “wish it didn't have fragrance — SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Gel”
    • “smells like alcohol — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Lack of Results Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Doesn't get all blackheads — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Doesn't shrink pores — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “haven't noticed much change on the deeper lines — SkinCeuticals P-TOX”

SkinCeuticals vs Biore routines for dry skin

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SkinCeuticals vs Biore routines for oily skin

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SkinCeuticals vs Biore routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

SkinCeuticals or Biore: which is better?

SkinCeuticals is better for hydration, anti-aging, and most skin types on this page, achieving a Superior routine fit for dry, mature, and combination skin, while Biore offers a better price point and a Superior routine fit for sensitive skin.

What is the difference between SkinCeuticals and Biore?

SkinCeuticals is an American brand founded in 1994, while Biore is a Japanese brand founded in 1980. SkinCeuticals offers a large range of specialized serums and moisturizers with a Superior routine fit for mature skin, whereas Biore features a smaller selection with a Superior fit for sensitive skin.

SkinCeuticals or Biore for dry skin?

SkinCeuticals is the better choice for dry skin, as the routine fit for dry skin is SkinCeuticals Superior and Biore High.

SkinCeuticals or Biore: which cleanser is better?

SkinCeuticals is generally better for cleansers on this page, as its formulations like Soothing Cleanser Foam offer high fit levels for dry and sensitive skin. Biore also provides effective deep cleansing options, but SkinCeuticals achieves superior overall routine fit ratings for skin hydration and specialized care.

Which is more affordable, SkinCeuticals or Biore?

Biore is more affordable, whereas SkinCeuticals has a high price point.

Between SkinCeuticals and Biore, which brand is older and where were they founded?

SkinCeuticals was founded in the United States in 1994, while Biore is older, having been founded in Japan in 1980.

How many SkinCeuticals products contain fragrance compared to Biore?

Thirty-four of the SkinCeuticals products on this page list no fragrance, leaving three with fragrance. Every Biore product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Which brand performs better regarding hydration and moisture according to the review themes?

SkinCeuticals performs better regarding hydration and moisture according to the review themes.

SkinCeuticals or Biore for oily skin?

SkinCeuticals is a better fit for oily skin, achieving a Superior routine fit compared to Biore's High fit level. The products on this page help control oil and target blemishes with ingredients like salicylic acid and glycolic acid.

SkinCeuticals or Biore: which sunscreen is better?

SkinCeuticals is better for sun protection on this page, as its Sheer Physical UV Defense SPF 50 achieves a Superior fit level for skin with dark spots, whereas Biore's UV Aqua Rich achieves an Average fit level for the same concern.

SkinCeuticals or Biore for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, Biore has a Superior routine fit while SkinCeuticals has a High fit. The products on this page for both brands generally avoid fragrance, though Biore features fewer total formulas.

SkinCeuticals or Biore for acne-prone skin?

SkinCeuticals and Biore both have a High Lovi fit for acne-prone skin. SkinCeuticals offers more targeted serums for acne and oil control among the products on this page.

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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