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Biore vs BABOR

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

Biore and BABOR are distinguished skincare brands that offer thoughtfully crafted formulas to elevate daily routines. The Japanese brand founded in 1980 is beloved for accessible sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers, while the German brand founded in 1956 is deeply loved for refined exfoliants and rich moisturizers. Both feature preparations that suit different needs, with the Kao Corporation brand suiting sensitive and mature skin best, and the BABOR BEAUTY GROUP brand suiting dry, normal, and combination skin best. They differ primarily in their core offerings and ideal skin types, though each works harmoniously to bring a sense of calm and balance to the complexion.

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

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BABOR is a German skincare brand founded in 1956 and owned by BABOR BEAUTY GROUP since 1962.

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This page compares some of the most popular Biore and BABOR products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Biore vs BABOR products

Questions and answers

Biore or BABOR: which is better?

BABOR generally fits a wider range of skin types better, achieving a Superior Lovi fit level across almost all skin types with its Enzyme Cleanser. Biore products on this page offer a High to Average fit for specific types like sensitive, mature, and combination skin, but drop to Low or Caution for dry and sensitive skin.

What is the difference between Biore and BABOR?

BABOR products on this page achieve a Superior fit across nearly all skin types, whereas Biore products on this page generally reach an Average or High fit depending on the specific skin type. Additionally, every Biore product on this page lists no fragrance, while one of the BABOR products includes fragrance.

Which is more affordable, Biore or BABOR?

The provided page facts do not mention the prices of Biore or BABOR products, so it is not possible to determine which brand is more affordable.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Biore or BABOR?

BABOR fits acne-prone skin best with a Superior Lovi rating for its Enzyme Cleanser, whereas the acne-prone fit for the products on this page from Biore is generally Average. BABOR's Enzyme Cleanser helps exfoliate to keep pores clear, while Biore's pore strips and cleansers may help manage oil but are less comprehensive.

Which brand has products with fragrance listed in their ingredients, Biore or BABOR?

BABOR has products with fragrance listed in their ingredients, specifically Hydra Plus, whereas every product on the Biore page lists no fragrance.

How do the founding years and countries of origin compare between Biore and BABOR?

Biore was founded in 1980 in Japan, while BABOR was founded earlier in 1956 in Germany.

Which skin types do brand-focused routines for Biore fit best?

According to the brand-focused routines on this page, Biore fits sensitive skin, mature skin, and combination skin best.

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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