# Biore skincare

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/it/brands/biore

The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for Italy.

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

[biore.com](https://www.biore.com/en-sa/about-us/our-story/) [kao.com](https://www.kao.com/global/en/newsroom/news/release/2024/20240214-001/)

Biore is beloved for its accessible sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers, all driven by thoughtfully crafted formulas. Its products suit sensitive skin and mature skin best, owing to their gentle and reliable nature. For specific concerns, the standout products include the UV Aqua Rich for acne-prone skin, the Makeup Remover Perfect Oil for skin with dark spots, and the Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser for mature skin. These preparations work harmoniously to care for the complexion.

This page covers some of the most popular Biore products; for the whole Biore range, with a fit score for every product, [use the Lovi app](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=brand&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pg79d11fe488).

### Other Biore products

#### Other products

- [Makeup Remover Perfect Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/biore/makeup-remover-perfect-oil/for/sensitive-skin) — High fit — [€47.49 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.it/dp/B0BTXW857P?tag=lovi-care-web-product09-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/biore/deep-pore-charcoal-cleanser/for/oily-skin) — Average fit
- [UV Aqua Rich](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/biore/uv-aqua-rich/for/combination-skin) — High fit
- [Deep Cleansing Pore Strips](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/biore/deep-cleansing-pore-strips/for/oily-skin) — Average fit

## People Say

★4.0

Overall rating based on 22.8k+ reviews

Reviewers most often praise Biore for lightweight feel, effective cleansing, and makeup removal. The most common complaints are skin irritation and dryness.

Sources: lovi.care, influenster.com, skinsort.com, hwahae.co.kr, target.com, reddit.com, and more

## Questions and answers

### Is Biore good for oily skin?

Biore helps keep oily skin balanced, and Lovi rates the Biore products on this page High for oily skin. The Biore products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

### Is Biore worth it?

Biore may be worth it because the Biore products on this page list no fragrance and Lovi rates the Biore routines High for all main skin types, though Hada Labo routines reach Superior for them.

### What are Biore's best products?

Biore fits sensitive skin, mature skin, and combination skin best based on its brand-focused routines. For individual products, Lovi rates UV Aqua Rich High for combination skin, and Makeup Remover Perfect Oil High for sensitive skin.

### Which Biore cleanser is best for oily skin?

The Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser is the best choice among the cleansers on this page for oily skin, where Lovi rates it Average for that skin type.

### Does Biore cause breakouts?

Biore is unlikely to cause breakouts for most skin types, as products like UV Aqua Rich and Deep Cleansing Pore Strips rate Average for acne-prone skin. Lovi rates the Biore-focused routine High for acne-prone skin.

### Is Biore fragrance-free?

Yes, every one of the Biore products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, making them free of added scents. This helps keep skin calm and reduces the likelihood of irritation for sensitive shoppers.

### What are the key ingredients in Biore products?

Biore products feature key ingredients like charcoal and plant oils tailored for cleansing and removing makeup. The Biore products on this page are fragrance-free.

### How do I build a Biore skincare routine?

To build a Biore skincare routine for dry skin in the morning, use a cleanser, a calming deep moisture toner, an advanced ceramide lift and firm night cream, and UV Aqua Rich sunscreen. In the evening, use makeup remover perfect oil followed by a cleanser, a madagascar [centella](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/centella-asiatica) poremizing fresh ampoule, and the night cream. Lovi rates the Biore-focused routine High for dry skin.

[Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/) [Dermatologic Therapy, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/)

### Where can I buy Biore, and how much does it cost?

Biore is available at stores in Italy listed on this page. The prices range from €47.49 to €47.49, with most falling between €47.49 and €47.49.

### What are good alternatives to Biore?

Good alternatives to Biore include Hada Labo, Shiseido, SK-II, Shiseido Senka, DHC, and Pair, which all have dedicated pages on Lovi. Lovi rates the Hada Labo-focused routines as Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin types.

### Biore vs Hada Labo: which is better?

Hada Labo is better for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin because Lovi rates Hada Labo-focused routines as Superior while rating Biore-focused routines as High for those skin types.

### Who owns Biore, and where is it from?

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

[biore.com](https://www.biore.com/en-sa/about-us/our-story/) [kao.com](https://www.kao.com/global/en/newsroom/news/release/2024/20240214-001/)

### Is Biore cruelty-free?

PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Biore as cruelty-free.

### Is Biore good for dry skin?

Biore is unlikely to be the best choice for dry skin, as the brand-focused routine for dry skin rates High while similar brands like Hada Labo rate Superior. Lovi rates UV Aqua Rich sunscreen as Caution for dry skin. The Biore products on this page list no fragrance.

### Which Biore sunscreen is best for sensitive skin?

UV Aqua Rich is the Biore sunscreen on this page for sensitive skin.

### Is Biore good for sensitive skin?

Yes, Biore fits sensitive skin well because the brand-focused routine rates High for sensitive skin. Lovi rates Makeup Remover Perfect Oil High for sensitive skin, while UV Aqua Rich and Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser rate Average and Low. Every product from the Biore products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### Is Biore good for acne-prone skin?

Yes, Biore fits acne-prone skin well with an overall routine fit rating of High. Lovi rates UV Aqua Rich, Deep Cleansing Pore Strips, and Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser as Average for acne-prone skin, while Makeup Remover Perfect Oil is rated Low.

### Is Biore good for skin with dark spots?

Biore is average for skin with dark spots, as the UV Aqua Rich, Deep Cleansing Pore Strips, Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser, and Makeup Remover Perfect Oil all rate Average for this concern. Lovi rates the Biore-focused routine High for skin with dark spots.

### Is Biore good for mature skin?

Biore fits mature skin well, as the brand-focused routine rates High for this skin type. The Biore products on this page are unlikely to irritate, as every product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

## Research behind Biore's key ingredients

- [Benefits of topical hyaluronic acid for skin quality and signs of skin aging: From literature review to clinical evidence](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/) Hyaluronic acid · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
- [Anti-aging and brightening effects of a topical treatment containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract: A split-face, randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31975502/) Tocopherol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
- [Psychophysical study of the effects of topical application of menthol in healthy volunteers](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16527405/) Menthol · Pain, 2006
- [Topical Formulation Containing Naringenin: Efficacy against Ultraviolet B Irradiation-Induced Skin Inflammation and Oxidative Stress in Mice](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26741806/) Grapefruit fruit extract · PloS One, 2016
- [Effect of a topical antioxidant serum containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and ferulic acid after Q-switched 1064-nm Nd:YAG laser for treatment of environment-induced skin pigmentation](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32052907/) Tocopherol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
- [The 24-hour skin hydration and barrier function effects of a hyaluronic 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract moisturizing fluid: an intra-subject, randomized, assessor-blinded study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/) Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
- [A Double-Blinded, Randomized, Vehicle-Controlled Study of the Efficacy of Moisturizer Containing Licochalcone A, Decanediol, L-Carnitine, and Salicylic Acid for Prevention of Acne Relapse in Asian Population](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33150170/) Salicylic acid · BioMed Research International, 2020
- [High molecular compounds (polysaccharides and proanthocyanidins) from Hamamelis virginiana bark: influence on human skin keratinocyte proliferation and differentiation and influence on irritated skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11684194/) Witch hazel leaf extract · Phytochemistry, 2001
- [Efficacy of a multitargeted, salicylic acid-based dermocosmetic cream compared to benzoyl peroxide 5% in Acne vulgaris: Results from a randomized study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37941097/) Salicylic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
- [A Salicylic Acid-Based Dermocosmetic is Effective as an Adjunct to Benzoyl Peroxide for Mild to Moderate Acne and as Monotherapy in Maintenance Post Benzoyl Peroxide](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38051857/) Salicylic acid · Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023
- [Challenging the safety and efficacy of topically applied chlorogenic acid, apigenin, kaempferol, and naringenin by HET-CAM, HPLC-TBARS-EVSC, and laser Doppler flowmetry](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38831914/) Grapefruit fruit extract · Frontiers in Chemistry, 2024
- [Subclinical, non-erythematous irritation with an open assay model (washing): sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) versus sodium laureth sulfate (SLES)](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11278060/) Sodium laureth sulfate · Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2001
- [In vivo and in vitro evaluation of octyl methoxycinnamate liposomes](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24376350/) Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate · International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2013
- [Effect of seasonal and geographical differences on skin and effect of treatment with an osmoprotectant: Sorbitol](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23752031/) Sorbitol · Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2013
- [Influence of vitamin E acetate on stratum corneum hydration](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9706379/) Tocopheryl acetate · Arzneimittel-Forschung, 1998
- [Nanostructured Lipid Carrier Based Gel Containing α-Tocopherol and α-Tocopheryl Acetate for Synergistic Cutaneous Antiaging Efficacy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41309687/) Tocopheryl acetate · Scientific Reports, 2025
- [Safety assessment on comedogenicity of dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate in Asian subjects: A double-blind randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34471722/) Tocopheryl acetate · Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021
- [Mitigation of ultraviolet-induced erythema and inflammation by para-hydroxycinnamic acid in human skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39138602/) Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025
- [Facial disbiosis and UV filters](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39499337/) Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate · Archives of Dermatological Research, 2024
- [Impact of dermal emulsions containing diacyl phospholipids, mono acyl phospholipids, sodium lauryl ether sulfate and polysorbate 80 in combination with UVA irradiation on human skin physiology in vivo: A pilot study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42617898/) Sodium laureth sulfate · International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2026

## Biore routines

- 83% fit: [Routine for dry skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/brands/biore/skincare-routine/for/dry-skin)
- 86% fit: [Routine for oily skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/brands/biore/skincare-routine/for/oily-skin)
- 88% fit: [Routine for combination skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/brands/biore/skincare-routine/for/combination-skin)
- 89% fit: [Routine for sensitive skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/brands/biore/skincare-routine/for/sensitive-skin)
- 86% fit: [Routine for acne-prone skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/brands/biore/skincare-routine/for/acne-prone-skin)
- 89% fit: [Routine for mature skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/brands/biore/skincare-routine/for/mature-skin)
- 87% fit: [Routine for skin with dark spots](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/brands/biore/skincare-routine/for/dark-spots)
- 83% fit: [Routine for dry sensitive skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/brands/biore/skincare-routine/for/dry-sensitive-skin)
- 86% fit: [Routine for oily acne-prone skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/brands/biore/skincare-routine/for/oily-acne-prone-skin)

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## About the Lovi Fit

Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes.

Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules its 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. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning.

Behind these ratings: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board).

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