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Cetaphil vs Biore

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Cetaphil and Biore are two respected brands, with the former being an American label founded in 1947 and the latter a Japanese house established in 1980. Cetaphil is widely loved for cleansers, moisturizers, serums, and sunscreens featuring glycerin, niacinamide, and panthenol, while Biore offers accessible sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers with thoughtfully crafted formulas. The American line suits combination and acne-prone skin best, whereas the Japanese brand serves sensitive and mature skin particularly well. Ultimately, they differ through their distinct formulations and the specific regional heritages that shape their approaches.

Cetaphil is an American skincare brand founded in 1947 and owned by Galderma Group AG.

en.wikipedia.orgcetaphil.co.uk

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

biore.comkao.com

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

Popular Cetaphil vs Biore products

People Say

CetaphilBiore
  • Hydration and moisture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “cleared up flaky skin — Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream”
    • “healed my dry patches — Cetaphil Moisturising Cream”
    • “Leaves my face feeling soft, not tight. — Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser”
    • “feels like a moisturizer — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Gentleness and sensitivity Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “The only thing my reactive skin tolerates. — Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser”
    • “No breakouts since switching to this. — Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser”
    • “cleans without stripping — Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser”
  • Cleansing and makeup removal Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Gets the gunk out — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Face feels squeaky clean — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “Removes waterproof mascara, eyeliner, foundation. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
    • “removes excess oil — Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser”
  • Lightweight and non-greasy texture Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly — Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion”
    • “Absorbs quickly into skin without residue — Cetaphil Daily Hydrating Lotion”
    • “absorbs quickly — Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream”
    • “melts into skin — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Oil control and refreshing feel Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Keeps shine away — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “Love the tingle — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “No greasy film, leaves skin fresh, rinses easily. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
    • “Removes excess oil without drying. — Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser”
  • Skin transformation and complexion Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Skin felt softer after one use — Cetaphil Gentle Exfoliating SA Cleanser”
    • “skin looks more radiant — Cetaphil Vitamin C Serum”
    • “Leaves skin feeling clean — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Helped clear my blackheads — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
  • Formula changes and miscellaneous complaints Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Miss the bubbles, feels like washing with lotion. — Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser”
    • “New version burns my face. — Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser”
    • “Deep cleansing ability is not very strong — Cetaphil Extra Gentle Daily Scrub”
    • “stings eyes — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Unpleasant smell or strong fragrance Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Overpowering masking fragrance — Cetaphil Gentle Cleansing Bar”
    • “Scent is overwhelmingly artificial. — Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser”
    • “smells like alcohol — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “strong citrus smell — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Skin irritation and breakouts Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “burns my face now — Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion”
    • “new formula burns — Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser”
    • “caused whiteheads — Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion”
    • “Nose was irritated — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”

Cetaphil vs Biore routines for dry skin

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Cetaphil vs Biore routines for oily skin

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Cetaphil vs Biore routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Cetaphil or Biore: which is better?

Cetaphil has a superior routine fit for combination skin and a high fit for all other skin types on this page, while Biore offers a high routine fit across all skin types. Reviewers find that Cetaphil does better for hydration, gentleness, and lightweight texture, whereas Biore does better for oil control and cleansing.

What is the difference between Cetaphil and Biore?

Cetaphil is generally better for hydration and gentleness, while Biore excels at oil control and cleansing. Niacinamide helps reduce skin pigmentation, and hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of aging.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Cetaphil or Biore for dry skin?

Both brands offer a High routine fit for dry skin. The products on this page for Cetaphil and Biore help provide adequate hydration.

Cetaphil or Biore: which cleanser is better?

Cetaphil offers a wider selection of cleansers with Lovi fit levels reaching Superior for dry and oily skin types, whereas Biore provides fewer options on this page.

Which is more affordable, Cetaphil or Biore?

This page does not provide pricing information to compare the affordability of Cetaphil and Biore.

How do the country of origin and parent company compare between Cetaphil and Biore?

Cetaphil is founded in the United States and owned by Galderma Group AG, while Biore is founded in Japan and owned by Kao Corporation.

Which brand has more products that list no fragrance?

Cetaphil has more products that list no fragrance on the products on this page, with 26 out of 27 products being fragrance-free compared to all 4 products for Biore.

How does the routine fit for combination skin compare between Cetaphil and Biore?

For combination skin, the products on this page show that Lovi fit is Superior for Cetaphil and High for Biore.

Cetaphil or Biore for oily skin?

Both brands are a strong match for oily skin, with Lovi giving Cetaphil a High routine fit and Biore a High routine fit as well. Reviewers note that the products on this page for Cetaphil provide lightweight and non-greasy textures, while Biore excels in oil control and refreshing feel.

Cetaphil or Biore: which sunscreen is better?

Cetaphil offers multiple sunscreen options with High to Superior Lovi fit levels across most skin types, whereas Biore features a UV Aqua Rich sunscreen with a High fit for combination skin and an Average fit for oily skin. Cetaphil products on this page commonly feature key ingredients like glycerin and niacinamide.

Cetaphil or Biore for sensitive skin?

Both brands are a High fit for sensitive skin, but reviewers say Cetaphil does better for gentleness and sensitivity. The products on this page help maintain comfort with key ingredients like glycerin and panthenol.

American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002

Cetaphil or Biore for acne-prone skin?

Both brands offer a High routine fit for acne-prone skin. Review themes show that Cetaphil does better for hydration and moisture, while Biore does better for oil control and refreshing feel.

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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