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Dr. Althea vs Biore

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Dr. Althea and Biore are well-regarded Asian skincare lines featuring thoughtfully crafted formulas designed to support a balanced and healthy complexion. The former offers nourishing moisturizers, cleansers, makeup removers, and serums with ingredients that suit dry and mature skin best, whereas the latter is beloved for accessible sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers tailored for sensitive and mature skin. Both brands provide targeted solutions for concerns like acne-prone skin, dark spots, and mature skin care through harmonious preparations. While Dr. Althea emphasizes soothing hydration, the Japanese line relies on a gentle and reliable nature.

Dr. Althea is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2014 and owned by The Pure Lab Co., Ltd..

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

Popular Dr. Althea vs Biore products

People Say

Dr. AltheaBiore
  • Gentle Formula Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “doesn't dry out my face — Dr. Althea Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser”
    • “skin doesn't feel stripped — Dr. Althea Amino Gel Cleanser”
    • “great for sensitive skin — Dr. Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum”
  • Rich Foam and Cleansing Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Gets the gunk out — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Face feels squeaky clean — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “foam is rich and creamy — Dr. Althea Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser”
  • Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “hydrating but light — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
    • “consistently hydrated mornings — Dr. Althea Barrier Cream”
    • “feels hydrated — Dr. Althea Amino Gel Cleanser”
    • “feels like a moisturizer — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Lightweight and Fast Absorbing Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs beautifully — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
    • “absorbs quickly — Dr. Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum”
    • “melts into skin — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Soothing and Calming Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “calms redness — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
    • “instantly calms irritated skin — Dr. Althea Barrier Cream”
    • “perfect for sensitive skin — Dr. Althea Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser”
  • Skin Texture Improvement Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Melts instantly — Dr. Althea Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm”
    • “faded acne scars — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
    • “Leaves skin feeling clean — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
  • Scent and Irritation Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like plants — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
    • “clinical scent — Dr. Althea Barrier Cream”
    • “prominent acidic hint — Dr. Althea Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser”
    • “smells like alcohol — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Eye Irritation Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Clouds vision temporarily — Dr. Althea Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm”
    • “stings eyes — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Slightly Drying Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “drying on my hands and face — Dr. Althea Amino Gel Cleanser”
    • “Made my skin peel — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
  • Causes Breakouts Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “broke me out — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
    • “gave me cystic acne — Dr. Althea Barrier Cream”
    • “caused cystic acne — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “Caused breakouts, closed comedones, cystic acne. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”

Dr. Althea vs Biore routines for dry skin

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Dr. Althea vs Biore routines for oily skin

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Dr. Althea vs Biore routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Dr. Althea or Biore: which is better?

Dr. Althea has a Superior routine fit for dry and mature skin, while Biore offers a High fit for those skin types. For oily, combination, sensitive, acne-prone, and dark-spot-prone skin, both brands match at a High routine fit level.

What is the difference between Dr. Althea and Biore?

Dr. Althea provides a superior routine fit for dry and mature skin compared to Biore, and reviewers note that Dr. Althea does better on hydration, soothing, and gentle formulas.

Dr. Althea or Biore for dry skin?

For dry skin, Dr. Althea achieves a Superior routine fit, while Biore reaches a High routine fit on this page.

Dr. Althea or Biore: which cleanser is better?

For cleansers, Dr. Althea achieves a Superior Lovi fit level for oily, combination, acne-prone, and dry skin, whereas Biore's cleanser reaches an Average fit for oily and acne-prone skin and a Low fit for sensitive and dry skin types.

Which is more affordable, Dr. Althea or Biore?

The provided page and facts do not contain pricing or affordability information for either Dr. Althea or Biore.

Which brand was founded earlier, Dr. Althea or Biore?

Biore was founded earlier in 1980 in Japan, while Dr. Althea was founded later in 2014 in South Korea.

Do any products from Dr. Althea or Biore contain fragrance?

Every product from Dr. Althea and Biore on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Dr. Althea or Biore for oily skin?

For oily skin, Dr. Althea has a High Lovi fit level and Biore has a High level, making them equal. Reviewers note that Dr. Althea offers gentler formulas and better hydration, while Biore is praised for its rich foam and cleansing.

Dr. Althea or Biore for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, both Dr. Althea and Biore achieve a High Lovi fit level on this page. Reviewers note that Dr. Althea's products offer particularly gentle cleansers and soothing moisturizers.

Dr. Althea or Biore for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, Lovi rates Dr. Althea as High and Biore as High. Reviewers note that Dr. Althea does better for hydration and moisture, while Biore is noted for rich foam and cleansing.

Dr. Althea or Biore for mature skin?

For mature skin, Dr. Althea has a Superior routine fit while Biore has a High routine fit on Lovi. Reviewers frequently note that Dr. Althea offers soothing and hydrating moisturizers.

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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