Biore vs Trilogy
Biore and Trilogy are two distinctive skincare brands established to nurture the complexion through thoughtfully crafted preparations. The Japanese brand, founded in 1980 and owned by Kao Corporation, is beloved for its accessible sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers that suit sensitive and mature skin best. Meanwhile, the other line is deeply loved for its thoughtful moisturizers and gentle cleansers built on high-performing formulas that suit dry, balanced, and sensitive skin types. While both brands feature reliable offerings tailored to specific concerns, they differ in their heritage and precise range of standout products.
Biore is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1980 and owned by Kao Corporation.
This page compares some of the most popular Biore and Trilogy products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.
People Say
Hydration and Moisture Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
- “Keeps skin moisturized — Trilogy Vitamin C Ceramide Night Cream”
- “Leaves skin thoroughly moisturised — Trilogy Line Smoothing Day Cream”
- “Feels moisturizing — Trilogy Rosehip Cream Cleanser”
- “feels like a moisturizer — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
Texture and Consistency Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
- “Silky cream consistency — Trilogy Rosehip Cream Cleanser”
- “Luxuriously rich — Trilogy Vitamin C Ceramide Night Cream”
- “Not greasy — Trilogy Line Smoothing Day Cream”
- “melts into skin — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
Cleansing and Sensation Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
- “Noticeable difference — Trilogy Line Smoothing Day Cream”
- “Gorgeous smelling — Trilogy Rosehip Cream Cleanser”
- “Supports regeneration of healthy skin barrier — Trilogy Vitamin C Ceramide Night Cream”
- “Face feels squeaky clean — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
Product Usability and Results Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
- “Minimal effort required — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
- “Satisfying to see results — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
- “Doesn't irritate my sensitive skin — Trilogy Rosehip Cream Cleanser”
- “Nothing irritated my skin — Trilogy Line Smoothing Day Cream”
Makeup Removal and Effectiveness Often MentionedNot noted
- “Gets the gunk out — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
- “Removes waterproof mascara, eyeliner, foundation. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
Complexion Brightening and Clarity Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
- “Wake to a glowing complexion — Trilogy Vitamin C Ceramide Night Cream”
- “Helped clear my blackheads — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
Application and Finish Issues Often MentionedOften Mentioned
- “too dewy for oily skin — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
- “Stains the sink — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
- “A little bit too thick — Trilogy Vitamin C Ceramide Night Cream”
- “Oily feeling on my face — Trilogy Line Smoothing Day Cream”
Skin Irritation and Sensitivity Mostly MentionedRarely Noted
- “Sting my skin a little — Trilogy Vitamin C Ceramide Night Cream”
- “stings eyes — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
Fragrance and Scent Often MentionedSometimes Noted
- “If you are sensitive to fragrances, you might find it irritating — Trilogy Rosehip Cream Cleanser”
- “Scent is awful — Trilogy Line Smoothing Day Cream”
- “smells like alcohol — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
Questions and answers
Biore or Trilogy: which is better?
Trilogy does better for hydration and moisture, texture, and complexion brightening, while Biore leads in makeup removal and effectiveness among the products on this page. Lovi fit levels show Trilogy gives High fits for dry and sensitive skin, whereas Biore products on this page generally reach High fit only for specific uses like sensitive skin or combination skin.
What is the difference between Biore and Trilogy?
Trilogy does better for hydration and moisture, while Biore achieves higher marks for makeup removal and effectiveness among the products on this page. Lovi rates Trilogy as having a High fit for dry and sensitive skin types with select products.
Biore or Trilogy: which cleanser is better?
Trilogy has better cleansers for dry and sensitive skin with High Lovi fit levels, while Biore cleansers on this page fit sensitive and dry skin at only Low levels. Reviewers also say Trilogy does better for cleansing and sensation.
Which is more affordable, Biore or Trilogy?
This page does not compare the prices or affordability of Biore and Trilogy products.
Which causes fewer breakouts, Biore or Trilogy?
Neither brand clearly causes fewer breakouts overall, but Trilogy performs better for skin irritation and sensitivity among the products on this page.
Which brand has a higher Lovi fit level for sensitive skin using its Rosehip Cream Cleanser compared to Biore cleansers?
Trilogy has a High Lovi fit level for sensitive skin with its Rosehip Cream Cleanser, whereas Biore cleansers have a Low fit level for sensitive skin.
How do the founding years and parent companies of Biore and Trilogy compare?
Biore was founded in 1980 in Japan and is owned by the Kao Corporation, whereas Trilogy was founded in 2002 and has been owned by CITIC Capital Holdings Limited since 2018.
Which brand offers products with no fragrance listed in their ingredients across all items on the page?
Biore offers products with no fragrance listed in their ingredients across all the products on this page. In contrast, Trilogy includes fragrance in some of their items.
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.
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Co-founder, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
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Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
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Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
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Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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