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Dermalogica vs Biore

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Dermalogica and Biore are skincare brands originating in America and Japan respectively. Dermalogica is known for targeted serums, nourishing moisturizers, gentle cleansers, and purifying masks featuring hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and salicylic acid, while the Japanese brand is beloved for accessible sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers. The American brand suits dry skin and oily skin best, whereas the other brand suits sensitive skin and mature skin best. Ultimately, they differ in their foundational ingredients, regional origins, and specific dermatological strengths.

Dermalogica is an American skincare brand founded in 1986 and owned by Unilever since 2015.

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

Popular Dermalogica vs Biore products

People Say

DermalogicaBiore
  • Deep and Intense Hydration Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Saved my dry skin — Dermalogica Super Rich Repair”
    • “super hydrating — Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque”
    • “skin feels hydrated — Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Balance”
    • “feels like a moisturizer — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Effective Cleansing and Makeup Removal Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Gets the gunk out — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Removes waterproof mascara, eyeliner, foundation. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
    • “Removes stubborn mascara — Dermalogica Precleanse”
  • Lightweight and Non-Greasy Absorption Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “blends seamlessly — Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50”
    • “feels like nothing — Dermalogica Active Moist”
    • “melts into skin — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Easy Application and Use Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Minimal effort required — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Works in shower, effective on wet hands/face. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
    • “Takes 5 mins — Dermalogica Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask”
  • Soft and Soothing Skin Often MentionedNot noted
    • “helps calm and nourish my skin — Dermalogica Stabilizing Repair Cream”
    • “Non-stripping finish — Dermalogica Precleanse”
    • “The redness is better — Dermalogica Stabilizing Repair Cream”
  • Pores and Oil Control Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Keeps shine away — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “Helped clear my blackheads — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “Brings out all the gunk — Dermalogica Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask”
  • High Price Point Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “hefty price tag — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
  • Unpleasant Scent and Fragrance Sensitivity Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like puke — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “smells like medicine — Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50”
    • “smells like alcohol — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “strong citrus smell — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Skin Irritation and Breakouts Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “caused severe peeling — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “Cystic acne flare-ups — Dermalogica Precleanse”
    • “Nose was irritated — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “caused cystic acne — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Eye Irritation Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Stings eyes — Dermalogica Precleanse”
    • “stings my eyes — Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50”
    • “stings eyes — Biore UV Aqua Rich”

Dermalogica vs Biore routines for dry skin

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Dermalogica vs Biore routines for oily skin

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Dermalogica vs Biore routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Dermalogica or Biore: which is better?

Dermalogica is the better fit for dry skin, as Lovi rates its routine as Superior compared to High for Biore. Hyaluronic acid helps maintain skin hydration.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

What is the difference between Dermalogica and Biore?

Dermalogica is an American brand founded in 1986 and owned by Unilever, while Biore is a Japanese brand founded in 1980 and owned by Kao Corporation. For dry, oily, and mature skin, Lovi's fit level for Dermalogica is Superior and for Biore is High. Hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of skin aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Dermalogica or Biore for dry skin?

Dermalogica is a Superior fit for dry skin on Lovi, whereas Biore provides a High routine fit. Topical hyaluronic acid helps provide deep and intense hydration for dry skin.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Dermalogica or Biore: which cleanser is better?

Dermalogica is generally better for cleansers, offering options that Lovi rates as Superior or High across almost all skin types. Biore provides effective cleansing and makeup removal too, but its cleansers tend to show lower fit levels for dry and sensitive skin.

Which is more affordable, Dermalogica or Biore?

Biore does better on price point while Dermalogica has a high price point.

Which brand does better for deep and intense hydration, Dermalogica or Biore?

Dermalogica does better for deep and intense hydration. Hyaluronic acid helps bind moisture to the skin.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Do Dermalogica and Biore products contain fragrance?

Every Dermalogica and Biore product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

When was Dermalogica founded and who owns it?

Dermalogica was founded in 1986 in the United States. Unilever has owned the company since 2015.

Dermalogica or Biore for oily skin?

Dermalogica is rated as a Superior fit for oily skin, whereas Biore is rated as a High fit. Reviewers note that Dermalogica offers deep and intense hydration, while Biore does better with pores and oil control.

Dermalogica or Biore: which sunscreen is better?

Dermalogica offers more sunscreen options on this page than Biore, with Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50 and Invisible Physical Defense SPF30 achieving a High fit for dry skin, whereas Biore UV Aqua Rich receives a Caution fit for dry skin.

Dermalogica or Biore for sensitive skin?

Both Dermalogica and Biore are great options, as Lovi rates Dermalogica as High and Biore as High for sensitive skin. Reviewers often mention Dermalogica for soothing moisturizers.

Dermalogica or Biore for acne-prone skin?

Both Dermalogica and Biore are a High fit for acne-prone skin on Lovi. Dermalogica offers a much wider range of products tailored for this skin type, while Biore provides strong pore and oil control.

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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