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Clinique vs Biore

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

Clinique and Biore are well-established skincare lines founded in America and Japan, respectively. The American brand is known for moisturizers, serums, and eye products featuring hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and caffeine, while the Japanese brand offers accessible sunscreens, cleansers, and masks. Both choices suit sensitive skin, though the former excels for dry and oily skin types, and the latter reliably serves mature skin. Ultimately, they differ through their distinct heritage and specific formulations tailored to diverse complexions.

Clinique is an American skincare brand founded in 1968 and owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc..

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

Popular Clinique vs Biore products

People Say

CliniqueBiore
  • Makeup Compatibility and Base Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Melts waterproof mascara — Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm”
    • “foundation glides on — Clinique moisture surge”
    • “primer-like — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “Removes waterproof mascara, eyeliner, foundation. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
  • Lightweight and Fast-Absorbing Texture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “sinks in immediately — Clinique moisture surge”
    • “sinks in instantly — Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel”
    • “Absorbs quickly without feeling sticky — Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+”
    • “melts into skin — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Sensitive Skin and Gentle Formulas Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “never irritated my eyes — Clinique All About Eyes”
    • “No stinging eyes — Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm”
    • “cools the heat in my cheeks — Clinique Redness Solutions Daily Relief Cream”
    • “Leaves skin soft, doesn't dry out face. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
  • Hydration and Plumping Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Keeps my dry patches at bay all day — Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+”
    • “skin feels soft and smooth — Clinique Moisture Surge Overnight Mask”
    • “glass skin look — Clinique moisture surge”
    • “feels like a moisturizer — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Clean and Fresh Feel Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Face feels squeaky clean — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “No greasy film, leaves skin fresh, rinses easily. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
    • “Skin feels squeaky clean — Clinique Clarifying Lotion 2”
  • Smoother Skin and Texture Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “skin feels silky smooth — Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Serum”
    • “leaves face porcelain smooth — Clinique 7 Day Scrub Cream Rinse-Off Formula”
    • “Skin looks smoother and even-toned — Clinique Clarifying Lotion 2”
    • “Leaves skin feeling clean — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
  • Irritation and Stinging Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Face stung and became red — Clinique Clarifying Lotion 2”
    • “stings eyes — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Insufficient Hydration or Dryness Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “skin felt tight — Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel”
    • “skin felt tight after an hour — Clinique moisture surge”
    • “Made my skin peel — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “Can feel drying, skin feels tight after use. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
  • Price and Value Concerns Often MentionedNot noted
    • “jar is too small for the cost — Clinique moisture surge”
  • Strong Alcohol Smell Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Smells like nail polish remover — Clinique Clarifying Lotion 2”
    • “smells like alcohol — Biore UV Aqua Rich”

Clinique vs Biore routines for dry skin

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Clinique vs Biore routines for oily skin

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Clinique vs Biore routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Clinique or Biore: which is better?

Clinique and Biore both fit most skin types well, but Clinique offers a wider range of specialty moisturizers and treatments. Topical hyaluronic acid, found in Clinique products, helps improve skin quality and signs of aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

What is the difference between Clinique and Biore?

Clinique is an American brand founded in 1968 that offers a wide range of moisturizers, cleansers, and treatments with key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and caffeine, whereas Biore is a Japanese brand founded in 1980 with a smaller product lineup focused on cleansers, makeup removers, and sunscreens. Lovi rates Clinique best for dry sensitive, oily, and sensitive skin, while Biore is rated best for sensitive, mature, and oily skin.

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Clinique or Biore for dry skin?

Both Clinique and Biore are great options for dry skin, as Lovi rates the routine fit for both brands as High. Clinique offers products on this page featuring key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerin, which helps provide hydration and moisture to dry skin.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Clinique or Biore: which cleanser is better?

Clinique is better for cleansers on this page because Lovi rates its Redness Solutions Soothing Cleanser as High for sensitive skin, whereas Biore cleansers are rated Average or lower for sensitive skin.

Which is more affordable, Clinique or Biore?

Biore does better on price and value concerns compared to Clinique, which reviewers often note has a high price point.

Where and when were Clinique and Biore founded, and which parent companies own them?

Clinique was founded in 1968 in the United States and is owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc., while Biore was founded in 1980 in Japan and is owned by Kao Corporation.

Do Clinique and Biore products contain any fragrance in their ingredients?

Both Clinique and Biore products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

Which brand performs better in terms of lightweight and fast-absorbing texture according to review themes?

Clinique performs better than Biore for a lightweight and fast-absorbing texture.

Clinique or Biore for oily skin?

Clinique and Biore both have a High routine fit level for oily skin. Reviewers note that Clinique offers better lightweight and fast-absorbing textures, while Biore provides a clean and fresh feel.

Clinique or Biore for sensitive skin?

Clinique and Biore both have a High routine fit level for sensitive skin. Reviewers note that Clinique does better for sensitive skin and gentle formulas.

Clinique or Biore for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, Biore has a High routine fit while Clinique has an Average routine fit. Reviewers note that Clinique products help with oil-controlling and smoothing moisturizers, but the brand also sometimes causes breakouts.

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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