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Biore vs OPTASE

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

Biore and OPTASE are respected skincare lines offering gentle cleansers, masks, and makeup removers driven by thoughtfully crafted formulas. Biore, founded in 1980 and owned by Kao Corporation, features accessible sunscreens alongside its other preparations, while the second brand is deeply loved for its carefully balanced formulations. Both options suit sensitive skin best, though the first brand also accommodates mature skin with items like the Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser, and the second brand particularly comforts dry or irritated complexions. They differ primarily in their specialized ranges, as the Japanese brand addresses acne-prone skin and dark spots through products like UV Aqua Rich and the Makeup Remover Perfect Oil, whereas OPTASE consistently supports calm daily routines through soothing solutions such as the LIFE SENSITIVE EYE MAKEUP REMOVER.

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

Popular Biore vs OPTASE products

Questions and answers

Biore or OPTASE: which is better?

Biore and OPTASE both offer products without fragrance on this page, but they serve different skincare needs. Lovi rates Biore with a High fit for sensitive skin on its makeup remover, while OPTASE also earns a High fit for sensitive skin with its eye makeup remover.

What is the difference between Biore and OPTASE?

Biore offers a wider range of products on this page, including sunscreens, cleansers, and masks, and fits sensitive skin, mature skin, and oily skin best, whereas OPTASE features only an eye makeup remover. For sensitive skin specifically, Makeup Remover Perfect Oil achieves a High fit from Lovi, matching LIFE SENSITIVE EYE MAKEUP REMOVER.

Which is more affordable, Biore or OPTASE?

The provided page and study facts do not contain pricing information, so it is not possible to determine whether Biore or OPTASE is more affordable.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Biore or OPTASE?

Neither brand causes fewer breakouts overall because the products on this page have similar blemish-fighting profiles, though Biore is rated Average for acne-prone skin while OPTASE is also rated Average for it.

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

Biore was founded in 1980 in Japan and is owned by the Kao Corporation, whereas OPTASE was founded more recently in 2016 and is owned by the Scope Health Group.

Which brand offers makeup removers that are better suited for sensitive skin?

Both Biore and OPTASE offer makeup removers on this page that Lovi rates as having a High fit level for sensitive skin.

Do any of the products from Biore or OPTASE contain fragrance?

None of the products on this page from Biore or OPTASE contain any fragrance in their 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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