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Caudalie vs Biore

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Caudalie and Biore are a French skincare brand founded in 1995 and a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1980, respectively. The former is beloved for its botanical serums, refreshing toners, nourishing moisturizers, and targeted eye products crafted from distinctive grape-derived formulas, while the latter is known for its accessible sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers driven by thoughtfully crafted formulas. Caudalie suits dry skin and oily skin best, whereas its counterpart suits sensitive skin and mature skin best owing to their gentle and reliable nature. They differ because the first offers balanced hydration and clarification through natural extracts, while both brands work harmoniously to care for the complexion.

Caudalie is a French skincare brand founded in 1995.

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

Popular Caudalie vs Biore products

People Say

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  • Instant Cooling and Refreshing Sensation Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “tip feels so cold — Caudalie Vinoperfect Brightening Eye Cream”
    • “feels cold and soothing — Caudalie Resveratrol-Lift Firming Eye Gel Cream”
    • “wakes up my skin — Caudalie Beauty Elixir”
    • “Love the tingle — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
  • Pleasant Texture Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “milky — Caudalie Resveratrol-Lift Instant Firming Serum”
    • “feels like cashmere — Caudalie Resveratrol-Lift Firming Cashmere Cream”
    • “milky texture — Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance Serum”
  • Hydrating and Dewy Finish Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Provides intense hydration, smooths fine lines, and gives the skin an even, radiant appearance. — Caudalie Premier Cru The Cream”
    • “intense hydration — Caudalie Grape Water”
    • “skin feels plump — Caudalie Resveratrol-Lift Firming Cashmere Cream”
    • “feels like a moisturizer — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Tightens Pores and Controls Oil Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “pores look smaller — Caudalie Instant Detox Mask”
    • “pores appear noticeably smaller — Caudalie Vinopure Purifying Toner”
    • “keeps oil at bay — Caudalie Vinopure Purifying Toner”
    • “Keeps shine away — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
  • Fresh and Pleasant Scent Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “smells like a spa — Caudalie Beauty Elixir”
    • “smells like grapes — Caudalie Vinoclean Instant Foaming Cleanser”
    • “fresh scent — Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance Serum”
    • “Fruity fragrance, smells like apple/grape, refreshing. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
  • Makeup Removal and Cleansing Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “Gets the gunk out — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “No greasy film, leaves skin fresh, rinses easily. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
    • “Removes waterproof mascara, eyeliner, foundation. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
  • Strong or Disliked Fragrance Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “smell is strong — Caudalie Vinopure Purifying Toner”
    • “smells medicinal — Caudalie Beauty Elixir”
    • “smells like alcohol — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “strong citrus smell — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Skin Irritation and Sensitivity Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “burns my eyes — Caudalie Beauty Elixir”
    • “bit dry for daily use — Caudalie Vinopure Purifying Toner”
    • “caused redness — Caudalie Resveratrol-Lift Firming Cashmere Cream”
    • “stings eyes — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • High Price Point Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “expensive — Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance Serum”
  • Drying Effect Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “skin felt tight — Caudalie Instant Detox Mask”
    • “dried out my skin — Caudalie Beauty Elixir”
    • “evaporates quickly — Caudalie Grape Water”
    • “Made my skin peel — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”

Caudalie vs Biore routines for dry skin

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Caudalie vs Biore routines for oily skin

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Caudalie vs Biore routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Caudalie or Biore: which is better?

Caudalie and Biore both fit most skin types well on this page, but Caudalie achieves a Superior routine fit for dry skin while Biore reaches a High fit level. Lovi rates the routine fit for oily, sensitive, and mature skin as High for both brands.

What is the difference between Caudalie and Biore?

Caudalie was founded in 1995 in France and is owned by an independent company, whereas Biore was founded in 1980 in Japan and is owned by the Kao Corporation. For dry skin, Lovi rates Caudalie as having a Superior routine fit, while Biore has a High routine fit. Reviewers on this page indicate that Caudalie does better for instant cooling and refreshing sensations, pleasant textures, hydrating and dewy finishes, tightening pores and controlling oil, and fresh and pleasant scents, while Biore does better for makeup removal and cleansing.

Caudalie or Biore for dry skin?

For dry skin, Lovi rates Caudalie as a Superior routine fit and Biore as a High routine fit. Key ingredients across the products on this page include hyaluronic acid, which helps improve skin quality and signs of skin aging.

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Caudalie or Biore: which cleanser is better?

When it comes to cleansers on this page, both Caudalie and Biore offer options that fit oily skin well, though reviewers note that Biore tends to be better for makeup removal and cleansing. Lovi rates the routine fit for cleansers and other products across most skin types as High for both brands.

Which is more affordable, Caudalie or Biore?

Biore is more affordable, whereas reviewers often mention that Caudalie has a high price point.

Between Caudalie and Biore, which brand's products contain added fragrance?

Caudalie features added fragrance in some of the products on this page, whereas every Biore product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

How do the founding years and corporate ownership of Caudalie and Biore compare?

Caudalie was founded in 1995 in France and is owned by an independent company, whereas Biore was founded in 1980 in Japan and is owned by the Kao Corporation.

Which brand performs better for makeup removal and cleansing according to review themes?

Biore performs better for makeup removal and cleansing according to review themes. Review themes indicate that Biore does better in this category compared to Caudalie.

Caudalie or Biore for oily skin?

For oily skin, Lovi rates the routine fit as High for both Caudalie and Biore. Reviewers on the page indicate that Caudalie does better for tightening pores and controlling oil.

Caudalie or Biore for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, Lovi rates both Caudalie and Biore as a High fit. Reviewers note that Caudalie tends to feel gentle and non-irritating, though some users mention irritation.

Caudalie or Biore for acne-prone skin?

Both brands are a High fit for acne-prone skin on this page, with Caudalie offering targeted options like the Vinopure Purifying Toner which is a Superior fit. Reviewers mention that Caudalie helps by absorbing excess oil and controlling shine, though it may occasionally cause skin irritation.

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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