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Dermalogica vs Biore

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Dermalogica and Biore are well-established skincare lines founded in the 1980s. The former offers targeted serums, nourishing moisturizers, gentle cleansers, and purifying masks formulated with hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and salicylic acid to suit oily and combination skin best. Meanwhile, the latter is known for accessible sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers that suit sensitive and mature skin. While both care for the complexion using thoughtfully crafted preparations, they differ in their active ingredient concentrations and target skin types.

Dermalogica is an American skincare brand founded in 1986 and owned by Unilever since 2015.

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

Popular Dermalogica vs Biore products

People Say

DermalogicaBiore
  • Deep and Intense Hydration Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Saved my dry skin — Dermalogica Super Rich Repair”
    • “super hydrating — Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque”
    • “skin feels hydrated — Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Balance”
    • “feels like a moisturizer — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Effective Cleansing and Makeup Removal Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Gets the gunk out — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Removes waterproof mascara, eyeliner, foundation. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
    • “Removes stubborn mascara — Dermalogica Precleanse”
  • Lightweight and Non-Greasy Absorption Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “blends seamlessly — Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50”
    • “feels like nothing — Dermalogica Active Moist”
    • “melts into skin — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Easy Application and Use Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Minimal effort required — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Works in shower, effective on wet hands/face. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
    • “Takes 5 mins — Dermalogica Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask”
  • Soft and Soothing Skin Often MentionedNot noted
    • “helps calm and nourish my skin — Dermalogica Stabilizing Repair Cream”
    • “Non-stripping finish — Dermalogica Precleanse”
    • “The redness is better — Dermalogica Stabilizing Repair Cream”
  • Pores and Oil Control Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Keeps shine away — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “Helped clear my blackheads — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “Brings out all the gunk — Dermalogica Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask”
  • High Price Point Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “hefty price tag — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
  • Unpleasant Scent and Fragrance Sensitivity Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like puke — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “smells like medicine — Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50”
    • “smells like alcohol — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “strong citrus smell — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Skin Irritation and Breakouts Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “caused severe peeling — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “Cystic acne flare-ups — Dermalogica Precleanse”
    • “Nose was irritated — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “caused cystic acne — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Eye Irritation Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Stings eyes — Dermalogica Precleanse”
    • “stings my eyes — Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50”
    • “stings eyes — Biore UV Aqua Rich”

Dermalogica vs Biore routines for dry skin

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Dermalogica vs Biore routines for oily skin

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Dermalogica vs Biore routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Dermalogica or Biore: which is better?

Dermalogica is better for deep hydration and soothing skin, while Biore is better for pores and oil control. For oily skin, Lovi's routine fit is Superior for Dermalogica and High for Biore.

What is the difference between Dermalogica and Biore?

Dermalogica is an American brand founded in 1986 and owned by Unilever, whereas Biore is a Japanese brand founded in 1980 and owned by the Kao Corporation. For oily skin routines, Dermalogica offers a Superior Lovi fit level, while Biore provides a High fit level.

Dermalogica or Biore for dry skin?

Both Dermalogica and Biore fit dry skin well, offering an equal routine fit. Reviewers note that Dermalogica delivers more intense hydration and soothing moisturizers for dry skin.

Dermalogica or Biore: which cleanser is better?

Both Dermalogica and Biore offer effective cleansers, with Biore doing better for effective cleansing and makeup removal. Dermalogica features a wide selection of cleansers tailored to various skin types, such as Special Cleansing Gel, which has a High Lovi fit for dry and sensitive skin.

Which is more affordable, Dermalogica or Biore?

Biore is more affordable, whereas reviewers note that Dermalogica has a high price point.

Which brand offers better pore and oil control, Dermalogica or Biore?

Biore offers better pore and oil control compared to Dermalogica.

Do Dermalogica and Biore products contain fragrance?

Every product on this page for both Dermalogica and Biore lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Dermalogica or Biore for oily skin?

Dermalogica provides a Superior routine fit for oily skin, whereas Biore offers a High fit. Reviewers note that Dermalogica is better for deep and intense hydration, while Biore does better for pores and oil control.

Dermalogica or Biore: which sunscreen is better?

Both Dermalogica and Biore offer sunscreens on this page, with Dermalogica featuring Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50 and Invisible Physical Defense SPF30, and Biore featuring UV Aqua Rich. Lovi fit levels show that Dermalogica sunscreens generally achieve High ratings across most skin types, whereas Biore's UV Aqua Rich reaches a High fit level for combination skin but ranges from Average to Low for others.

Dermalogica or Biore for sensitive skin?

Both Dermalogica and Biore fit sensitive skin at a High level. Reviewers note that Dermalogica brings soft and soothing skin, while Biore offers easy application and use.

Dermalogica or Biore for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, both brands offer a High routine fit, but Dermalogica provides a wider selection of targeted products like the Daily Microfoliant and Retinol Clearing Oil. Biore also helps with effective cleansing and oil control.

Dermalogica or Biore for mature skin?

Both Dermalogica and Biore fit mature skin at a High level. Reviewers report that Dermalogica does better for deep and intense hydration as well as soft and soothing skin.

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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