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Biore vs Catrice

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

Biore and Catrice are a Japanese skincare brand from 1980 and a German skincare brand from 2004, respectively. The former is known for accessible sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers featuring gentle ingredients, while the latter is celebrated for refined eye products and advanced formulations. Both brands suit different complexions, as the Japanese line works best for sensitive and mature skin, whereas the German line targets combination, oily, and normal skin. They differ primarily in their core offerings and ingredient focuses, with standout items ranging from the UV Aqua Rich and Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser to the Under Eye Brightener.

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

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Catrice is a German skincare brand founded in 2004 and owned by cosnova.

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

Popular Biore vs Catrice products

Questions and answers

Biore or Catrice: which is better?

Biore is the better choice on this page because it offers a wide range of everyday skincare products like cleansers, sunscreens, and masks, whereas Catrice only features an under eye brightener. Lovi rates Biore with a High fit for sensitive skin, combination skin, and mature skin.

What is the difference between Biore and Catrice?

Biore offers a broad range of products like sunscreens, cleansers, and masks that fit sensitive, mature, and combination skin best, whereas Catrice features an eye product that has a High fit for dry and sensitive skin. Every product on this page from both brands lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Which is more affordable, Biore or Catrice?

The provided page data does not contain pricing information to determine whether Biore or Catrice is more affordable.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Biore or Catrice?

Biore products on this page list acne-prone fit levels ranging from Low to Average, while Catrice has an Average acne-prone fit for its Under Eye Brightener. Neither brand stands out as universally causing fewer breakouts, but individual product ratings help guide your choice.

Which brand has been around longer, Biore or Catrice, and where were they founded?

Biore has been around longer than Catrice, as Biore was founded in Japan in 1980 while Catrice was founded in Germany in 2004.

Do any products from Biore or Catrice contain fragrance in their ingredients?

Every product on this page from both Biore and Catrice lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

How does the Lovi fit level for dry skin compare between Biore's UV Aqua Rich and Catrice's Under Eye Brightener?

For dry skin, Lovi rates Biore's UV Aqua Rich as a Caution, while Catrice's Under Eye Brightener achieves a High fit level.

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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