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Biore vs Valmont

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

Biore and Valmont are esteemed skincare houses originating in Japan and Switzerland respectively, offering distinct approaches to daily complexion care. The Japanese brand is known for accessible sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers featuring key ingredients like charcoal, while the Swiss line is beloved for luxurious moisturizers and refined formulas like the Prime Renewing Pack. Both options suit mature skin, though the former also cares for sensitive and acne-prone complexions with standout items such as the UV Aqua Rich and Makeup Remover Perfect Oil, whereas the latter specializes in soothing dehydrated skin. Ultimately, the two differ through the former's focus on targeted everyday purification and the latter's dedication to lasting, high-end comfort.

Biore is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1980 and owned by Kao Corporation.

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Valmont is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 1985.

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This page compares some of the most popular Biore and Valmont products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Biore vs Valmont products

Questions and answers

Biore or Valmont: which is better?

Neither brand is universally better, as Biore fits sensitive, mature, and oily skin best with fragrance-free options, while Valmont features a High Lovi fit for mature and dry sensitive skin with its Prime Renewing Pack.

What is the difference between Biore and Valmont?

Biore is a Japanese brand owned by Kao Corporation with fragrance-free products on this page that Lovi rates with High fit for sensitive, mature, and oily skin types, whereas Valmont is an independent Swiss brand whose Prime Renewing Pack contains fragrance and is rated High fit for mature and dry sensitive skin.

Which is more affordable, Biore or Valmont?

The provided page facts do not mention the prices of Biore and Valmont products, so it is not possible to determine which brand is more affordable.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Biore or Valmont?

Valmont fits acne-prone skin on average, while Biore products on this page have mixed fits ranging from Average to Low for acne-prone skin. Salicylic acid helps prevent acne relapse.

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How do the founding years and countries of origin compare between Biore and Valmont?

Biore was founded in 1980 in Japan, whereas Valmont was founded five years later in 1985 in Switzerland.

Which products from Biore and Valmont are best suited for mature skin according to their Lovi fit levels?

For mature skin, Biore features a High fit with UV Aqua Rich for combination skin and Average fits across its other products on this page, while Valmont achieves a High fit with its Prime Renewing Pack.

How do the fragrance ingredients compare between Biore and Valmont products listed on the page?

Every Biore product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas the Valmont product on this page includes fragrance. This means shoppers seeking fragrance-free options may find Biore a better fit than Valmont.

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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