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Biore vs KORRES

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Biore and KORRES are two distinct skincare lines known for gentle, reliable daily care. The Japanese brand founded in 1980 and owned by Kao Corporation offers accessible sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers, while the latter is widely loved for its thoughtful moisturizers and cleansers drawing on scientifically crafted formulas. Both suit sensitive skin best, with the former also favoring mature skin and the latter favoring dry skin. They differ through their heritage and specific product types, working harmoniously to care for the complexion.

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

Popular Biore vs KORRES products

People Say

BioreKORRES
  • Texture and Weight Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “feels like velvet — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “absorbs instantly — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “Luxurious foam — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “melts into skin — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Cleansing and Debris Removal Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “Gets the gunk out — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Face feels squeaky clean — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “No greasy film, leaves skin fresh, rinses easily. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
  • Non-Stripping Formula Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Leaves skin soft — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “leaves face soft and smooth — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Leaves skin soft, doesn't dry out face. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
  • Appearance and Finish Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “transparent finish — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “primer-like — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “skin feels baby soft — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “gives a no-shine glow — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
  • Makeup Removal Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Removes waterproof mascara, eyeliner, foundation. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
    • “removes liquid eyeliner — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Melts away makeup — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Oil Control Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Keeps shine away — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “kept me matte all day — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Scent and Fragrance Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like alcohol — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “strong citrus smell — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “smells like babies — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “smell is too strong — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
  • Skin Irritation Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “burns sensitive skin — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
    • “Nose was irritated — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
  • Price Point Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “jar is very small — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”

Biore vs KORRES routines for dry skin

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Biore vs KORRES routines for oily skin

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Biore vs KORRES routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Biore or KORRES: which is better?

Both brands perform well on this page, but they differ in formulation details and user feedback. Biore lists no fragrance in the products on this page, whereas KORRES products on this page include fragrance.

What is the difference between Biore and KORRES?

Biore focuses on texture and weight while KORRES offers products with fragrance-containing formulas, and the products on this page show that Biore lists no fragrance in its ingredients unlike KORRES. Both brands achieve Superior routine fit across all skin types.

Biore or KORRES for dry skin?

For dry skin, KORRES has a Superior routine fit compared to Biore, which has a High routine fit on the products on this page. Reviewers note that KORRES offers hydrating and velvety moisturizers alongside gentle, non-stripping cleansers, though its products on this page list fragrance.

Biore or KORRES: which cleanser is better?

When comparing cleansers on these pages, both Biore and KORRES offer effective options, but KORRES is often noted by reviewers for gentle and non-stripping formulas, whereas Biore products on this page list no fragrance. Lovi gives both brands strong fit levels for cleansing routines across most skin types.

Which is more affordable, Biore or KORRES?

Biore is more affordable than KORRES, as KORRES often receives high price and value concerns among reviewers. Biore also wins on price point in the review themes on this page.

How do the fragrance ingredients compare between Biore and KORRES products?

Every Biore product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas 0 of 5 KORRES products do so. Reviewers often mention scent and fragrance complaints for KORRES, while Biore products on this page avoid added fragrance.

Which brand offers better texture and weight according to review themes?

According to the review themes on this page, KORRES does better for texture and weight.

When comparing the two brands, which one performs better for oil control?

When comparing the two brands, Biore and KORRES perform equally well for oil control, as Lovi rates their performance as Equal.

Biore or KORRES for oily skin?

Both brands are a Superior fit for oily skin according to Lovi. Reviewers note that Biore does better for cleansing and debris removal, while KORRES does better for texture and weight.

Biore or KORRES for sensitive skin?

Both Biore and KORRES fit sensitive skin well, as Lovi rates sensitive skin High for both brands. Every Biore product on this page lists no fragrance, whereas all KORRES products on this page list fragrance.

Biore or KORRES for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, both Biore and KORRES achieve a Superior routine fit on Lovi, while individual products on this page vary. KORRES is noted for texture and weight as well as non-stripping formulas, whereas Biore products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

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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