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Medik8 vs Biore

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

Medik8 and Biore are well-known skincare houses originating from the United Kingdom and Japan, respectively. The British brand is recognized for serums, moisturizers, eye products, and toners built around hyaluronic acid, whereas the Japanese label is beloved for accessible sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers driven by thoughtfully crafted formulas. Medik8 fits dry skin and dry sensitive skin best, while its counterpart suits sensitive skin and mature skin best. Both differ fundamentally in their foundational ingredients and regional heritage, yet offer targeted standouts for concerns like acne-prone skin, dark spots, and aging.

Medik8 is a British skincare brand founded in 2009 and owned by L'Oréal Groupe since 2025.

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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 Medik8 and Biore products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Medik8 vs Biore products

People Say

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  • Deep Cleansing and Radiance Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Gets the gunk out — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Face feels squeaky clean — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “Keeps shine away — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “pores feel cleaner — Medik8 Surface Radiance Cleanse”
  • Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Restores moisture — Medik8 Liquid Peptides”
    • “Instantly quenched the skin — Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Intense”
    • “Plumps skin with moisture — Medik8 Bakuchiol Peptides”
    • “feels like a moisturizer — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Gentle and Non-Irritating Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “zero irritation or peeling — Medik8 CRYSTAL RETINAL 3”
    • “only Vitamin C my sensitive skin can tolerate — Medik8 C-Tetra Serum”
    • “Best retinol replacement — Medik8 Bakuchiol Peptides”
  • Texture and Lightweight Feel Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbed effortlessly — Medik8 Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream”
    • “Absorbs fast — Medik8 Liquid Peptides”
    • “melts into skin — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “primer-like — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Skin Smoothing and Plumping Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “smoother skin — Medik8 Surface Radiance Cleanse”
    • “My skin was smoother, my skin texture felt more resurfaced. — Medik8 Sleep Glycolic”
    • “Reduces fine lines — Medik8 Liquid Peptides”
    • “Leaves skin feeling clean — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
  • Brightening and Glow Often MentionedNot noted
    • “I wake up glowing. It adds back that youthful bloom that I've lost. — Medik8 Sleep Glycolic”
    • “unlocked a serious glow — Medik8 C-Tetra Serum”
    • “pigmentation lightened slightly — Medik8 Oxy-R Peptides”
  • Breakouts and Skin Reactions Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “made me break out constantly — Medik8 C-Tetra Serum”
    • “caused breakouts — Medik8 Oxy-R Peptides”
    • “caused me to breakout — Medik8 Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream”
    • “Nose was irritated — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
  • Dryness and Color Issues Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “slightly drying — Medik8 Surface Radiance Cleanse”
    • “need a thick moisturizer — Medik8 CRYSTAL RETINAL 3”
    • “stained my white pillowcase — Medik8 CRYSTAL RETINAL 3”
    • “Made my skin peel — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
  • Sensitivity and Irritation Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “stinging sensation — Medik8 Super C Ferulic”
    • “caused slight redness — Medik8 Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye 3”
    • “Caused stinging and redness — Medik8 Press & Glow”
    • “stings eyes — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • High Price Point Often MentionedNot noted
    • “Expensive per bottle — Medik8 Liquid Peptides”

Medik8 vs Biore routines for dry skin

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Medik8 vs Biore routines for oily skin

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Medik8 vs Biore routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Medik8 or Biore: which is better?

Medik8 is better than Biore for dry skin, giving a Superior routine fit compared to Biore's High fit level. The products on this page from Medik8 help provide deep hydration and skin smoothing.

Drug Delivery, 2017Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

What is the difference between Medik8 and Biore?

Medik8 has a Superior routine fit for dry skin, while Biore achieves a High fit. Reviewers note that the products on this page for Medik8 excel in hydration and gentle care, whereas Biore offers a lower price point.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Medik8 or Biore for dry skin?

Medik8 provides a Superior routine fit for dry skin, whereas Biore provides a High routine fit. The products on this page help deliver deep hydration and moisture, which supports dry skin types.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Medik8 or Biore: which cleanser is better?

Medik8 stands out for its cleanser because Surface Radiance Cleanse achieves a Superior Lovi fit level for acne-prone skin, oily acne-prone skin, and skin with dark spots. Biore also offers cleansers like Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser, but the products on this page show Medik8 provides a wider range of targeted cleansing options.

Which is more affordable, Medik8 or Biore?

Biore has a lower price point than Medik8, as high price is a commonly mentioned drawback for Medik8 products on this page while Biore does better on price.

Between Medik8 and Biore, which brand was founded earlier and in which country?

Biore was founded earlier in 1980 in Japan, whereas Medik8 was founded in 2009 in the United Kingdom.

Which Medik8 products contain fragrance based on the provided page?

Based on the products on this page, only the Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream lists fragrance.

How does the Lovi fit level for dry skin compare between Medik8 and Biore routines?

Medik8 achieves a Superior Lovi fit level for dry skin, whereas Biore reaches a High fit level for the products on this page. Topical hyaluronic acid helps provide deep hydration and moisture for dry skin types.

Drug Delivery, 2017Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Medik8 or Biore for oily skin?

For oily skin, Lovi rates Medik8 High and Biore High, making them an equal match. The products on this page help deliver deep cleansing and radiance with Biore, while Medik8 helps provide hydration and moisture.

Medik8 or Biore for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, Medik8 has a Superior routine fit on Lovi compared to Biore's High fit level. The products on this page from Medik8 help deliver gentle care, as reviewers mostly mention its serums are gentle and non-irritating.

Medik8 or Biore for acne-prone skin?

Medik8 is a better fit for acne-prone skin, achieving a High routine fit compared to Biore which reaches an Average routine fit on the products on this page. The key ingredient hyaluronic acid helps support overall skin quality.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

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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