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Biore vs Ceradan

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

Biore and Ceradan are distinct skincare lines created to nurture different complexions through thoughtfully crafted, scientifically designed formulas. The Japanese brand is known for accessible sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers tailored best for sensitive and mature skin, while the other brand is beloved for restorative moisturizers suited best for dry, irritated, and sensitive skin. These preparations work harmoniously to care for the complexion and restore comfort, differing primarily in their specific standout offerings for acne-prone skin and dark spots.

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

Popular Biore vs Ceradan products

Questions and answers

Biore or Ceradan: which is better?

Ceradan gets a High Lovi fit for dry and sensitive skin because its moisturizers help repair the skin barrier. Biore products on this page get a High fit for specific needs like sun protection and makeup removal, but generally suit sensitive, mature, and oily skin best.

Scientific Reports, 2022

What is the difference between Biore and Ceradan?

Ceradan fits dry and dry sensitive skin with a High Lovi rating using barrier-repairing creams, whereas Biore on this page offers cleansers, a mask, makeup remover, and sunscreen that fit sensitive, mature, and oily skin best. Every product across both brands on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Which is more affordable, Biore or Ceradan?

The provided page facts and studies do not contain pricing information, so a comparison of affordability between Biore and Ceradan cannot be made.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Biore or Ceradan?

Ceradan generally achieves a higher Lovi fit for acne-prone and oily acne-prone skin across its products on this page, whereas Biore's products on this page mostly show an average or low fit for acne-prone skin. This suggests Ceradan is less likely to cause breakouts for acne-prone users.

How do the founding years and parent companies of Biore and Ceradan compare?

Biore was founded in 1980 in Japan and is owned by the Kao Corporation, whereas Ceradan was founded later in 2011 and is owned by Hyphens Pharma International Limited.

Which Biore products have a High Lovi fit level for specific skin types, and for which skin types?

The products on this page from Biore that reach a High Lovi fit level are UV Aqua Rich for combination skin, and Makeup Remover Perfect Oil for sensitive skin.

Are there any fragrance ingredients listed in the products for either Biore or Ceradan?

No, every product on this page for both Biore and Ceradan 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.

  • 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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