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Biore vs No7

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Biore and No7 are two established skincare labels offering distinct paths to a balanced complexion. The Japanese brand is known for accessible sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers that suit sensitive skin and mature skin best. Meanwhile, the British brand features serums, eye products, moisturizers, and sunscreens built around vitamin c, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid to fit mature skin and dry skin best. While both brands care for the complexion harmoniously, they differ primarily in their heritage, foundational ingredients, and targeted product selections.

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

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No7 is a British skincare brand founded in 1935 and owned by Sycamore Partners since 2025.

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This page compares some of the most popular Biore and No7 products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Biore vs No7 products

People Say

BioreNo7
  • Hydrating and dewy Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Skin feels moisturized — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream”
    • “healthier glow — No7 Total Renewal Micro-Dermabrasion Exfoliator”
    • “dryness eradicated immediately — No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream”
    • “feels like a moisturizer — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Smooths skin texture Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin feels so soft — No7 Total Renewal Micro-Dermabrasion Exfoliator”
    • “skin feels velvety — No7 Pure Retinol”
    • “leaves my eye area soft and wrinkle free — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
    • “Leaves skin feeling clean — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
  • Lightweight texture Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “melts into skin — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “Absorbs quickly — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
    • “leaves the skin feeling hydrated and comfortable — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
  • Good makeup base Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “primer-like — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “Wears well under makeup — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
  • Immediate results Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “Satisfying to see results — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
  • Quick absorption Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs quickly — No7 Restore & Renew Multi Action Eye Cream”
    • “absorbs instantly — No7 Pure Retinol”
  • Strong scent or fragrance Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Too much fragrance — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream”
    • “overpowering — No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream”
    • “Scent is overpowering — No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Day Cream”
    • “smells like alcohol — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Skin irritation Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Nose was irritated — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Burned my face — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “burned my skin — No7 Pure Retinol”
    • “Caused breakouts — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
  • Drying and stripping Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Can be drying — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”
    • “caused flaky skin — No7 Pure Retinol”
    • “Made my skin peel — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
  • Eye irritation Often MentionedNot noted
    • “stings eyes — Biore UV Aqua Rich”

Biore vs No7 routines for dry skin

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Biore vs No7 routines for oily skin

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Biore vs No7 routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Biore or No7: which is better?

Both brands are great choices, as Biore and No7 offer a High routine fit across most skin types. For dry skin and mature skin specifically, No7 achieves a Superior routine fit. Additionally, No7 features key ingredients like retinol, which helps stimulate collagen accumulation in naturally aged human skin.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007

What is the difference between Biore and No7?

No7 offers a Superior routine fit for mature skin and dry skin, whereas Biore provides a High routine fit for those skin types. No7 features key anti-aging ingredients like retinol and niacinamide that help reduce fine lines and pigmentation, which is supported by clinical research.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

Biore or No7 for dry skin?

For dry skin, No7 has a Superior routine fit on this page, while Biore has a High routine fit. No7 offers deeper hydration and moisture for dry skin types.

Biore or No7: which sunscreen is better?

When comparing sunscreen options, Biore UV Aqua Rich achieves a High fit level for combination skin and an Average fit level for oily, acne-prone, and sensitive skin types. No7 Lift & Luminate Day Cream and Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Day Cream achieve a High fit level for mature skin and an Average fit level for combination and sensitive skin.

Which is more affordable, Biore or No7?

This page does not provide pricing information to compare the affordability of Biore and No7.

Between Biore and No7, which brand has been founded earlier and where?

No7 was founded earlier in 1935 in the United Kingdom, while Biore was founded later in 1980 in Japan.

Do all Biore products on this page lack fragrance, and how many No7 products contain fragrance?

Yes, every Biore product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. In contrast, three out of the thirteen No7 products on this page contain fragrance.

Which brand achieves a superior routine fit for mature skin according to the facts?

No7 achieves a superior routine fit for mature skin, whereas Biore provides a high fit for the products on this page.

Biore or No7 for oily skin?

For oily skin, both Biore and No7 offer a High routine fit on the products on this page. No7 may provide quick absorption, while Biore helps create a good makeup base.

Biore or No7 for sensitive skin?

Both Biore and No7 offer a High routine fit for sensitive skin based on the products on this page. Biore features fragrance-free formulas across its entire page range, while No7 includes some products formulated with fragrance.

Biore or No7 for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, both brands offer a High routine fit on this page. Reviewers report that Biore may provide better immediate results and a good makeup base, while No7 helps deliver quick absorption.

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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