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Biore vs Galderma

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Biore and Galderma are established skincare entities, with the former being a Japanese brand founded in 1980 and owned by Kao Corporation, and the latter a Swiss brand founded in 1981 and owned by Galderma Group AG. The Japanese brand is beloved for its accessible sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers, while its Swiss counterpart focuses exclusively on serums. Both brands offer targeted solutions, suiting sensitive skin and mature skin best through gentle preparations that differ primarily in their product categories and foundational formulations.

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

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Galderma is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 1981 and owned by Galderma Group AG.

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

Popular Biore vs Galderma products

People Say

BioreGalderma
  • Acne Clearance and Prevention Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “cleared up my skin — Galderma Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel”
    • “cystic acne gone — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
    • “stops new pimples — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Ease of Use and Speed Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Minimal effort required — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Satisfying to see results — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “results in 2 days — Galderma Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel”
  • Clean Rinse and Gentle Cleansing Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “No greasy film, leaves skin fresh, rinses easily. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
    • “Leaves skin soft, doesn't dry out face. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
    • “didn't burn my face — Galderma Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel”
  • Skin Smoothing Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Leaves skin feeling clean — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “skin feels smooth — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Oil Control Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “Keeps shine away — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “less oily throughout day — Galderma Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel”
  • Eye and Skin Irritation Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “stings eyes — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “Nose was irritated — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “red as tomato — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
    • “swollen red face — Galderma Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel”
  • Drying and Stripping Effects Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Made my skin peel — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “Can feel drying, skin feels tight after use. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
    • “skin peeling off — Galderma Benzac AC 5”
  • Initial Purging Phase Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “got worse first — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Fabric Bleaching Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “bleached my towel — Galderma Benzac AC 5”
  • Alcohol and Fragrance Concerns Often MentionedNot noted
    • “smells like alcohol — Biore UV Aqua Rich”

Questions and answers

Biore or Galderma: which is better?

Galderma is better for effective acne-clearing serums with a High Lovi fit for acne-prone skin, though it may cause severe dryness and peeling. Biore does better for oil control and features a High Lovi fit for sensitive and combination skin.

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2018

What is the difference between Biore and Galderma?

Galderma is better for acne clearance and prevention with high-fit acne serums, while Biore is better for oil control and fits sensitive and mature skin best on this page. Reviewers note that Galderma helps clear acne effectively, though it may cause severe dryness and peeling. Benzoyl peroxide in Galderma products helps reduce acne-causing bacteria.

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, 2021

Which is more affordable, Biore or Galderma?

The products on this page do not list pricing information, so a comparison of affordability between Biore and Galderma cannot be made.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Biore or Galderma?

Galderma is better for acne clearance and prevention, offering effective acne-clearing serums on this page, while Biore products like Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser have an average fit for acne-prone skin. Galderma's acne treatments may cause severe dryness and peeling as side effects.

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2018

How do the founding years and home countries of Biore and Galderma compare?

Biore was founded in 1980 in Japan, whereas Galderma was founded a year later in 1981 in Switzerland.

Which brand performs better in oil control according to review themes?

Biore performs better in oil control according to the review themes on this page. Reviewers note that Biore does better with drying and stripping effects compared to Galderma.

What are the main negative review themes associated with Galderma products?

The main negative review themes associated with Galderma products on this page are severe dryness and peeling along with severe irritation and discomfort.

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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