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Dr. Althea vs Biore

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Dr. Althea and Biore are well-regarded Asian skincare brands offering thoughtful moisturizers, gentle cleansers, effective makeup removers, and nourishing serums driven by soothing or thoughtfully crafted formulas. Dr. Althea suits dry skin and acne-prone skin best, featuring standout solutions like the Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser, the 345 Relief Cream, and the Vitamin C Boosting Serum, whereas Biore suits sensitive skin and mature skin best with accessible sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers including the UV Aqua Rich, the Makeup Remover Perfect Oil, and the Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser. These options differ in their specific botanical or scientific foundations and targeted benefits, allowing both lines to provide reliable, calm comfort for diverse complexions.

Dr. Althea is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2014 and owned by The Pure Lab Co., Ltd..

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

Popular Dr. Althea vs Biore products

People Say

Dr. AltheaBiore
  • Gentle Formula Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “doesn't dry out my face — Dr. Althea Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser”
    • “skin doesn't feel stripped — Dr. Althea Amino Gel Cleanser”
    • “great for sensitive skin — Dr. Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum”
  • Rich Foam and Cleansing Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Gets the gunk out — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Face feels squeaky clean — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “foam is rich and creamy — Dr. Althea Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser”
  • Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “hydrating but light — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
    • “consistently hydrated mornings — Dr. Althea Barrier Cream”
    • “feels hydrated — Dr. Althea Amino Gel Cleanser”
    • “feels like a moisturizer — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Lightweight and Fast Absorbing Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs beautifully — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
    • “absorbs quickly — Dr. Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum”
    • “melts into skin — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Soothing and Calming Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “calms redness — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
    • “instantly calms irritated skin — Dr. Althea Barrier Cream”
    • “perfect for sensitive skin — Dr. Althea Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser”
  • Skin Texture Improvement Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Melts instantly — Dr. Althea Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm”
    • “faded acne scars — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
    • “Leaves skin feeling clean — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
  • Scent and Irritation Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like plants — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
    • “clinical scent — Dr. Althea Barrier Cream”
    • “prominent acidic hint — Dr. Althea Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser”
    • “smells like alcohol — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Eye Irritation Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Clouds vision temporarily — Dr. Althea Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm”
    • “stings eyes — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Slightly Drying Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “drying on my hands and face — Dr. Althea Amino Gel Cleanser”
    • “Made my skin peel — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
  • Causes Breakouts Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “broke me out — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
    • “gave me cystic acne — Dr. Althea Barrier Cream”
    • “caused cystic acne — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “Caused breakouts, closed comedones, cystic acne. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”

Dr. Althea vs Biore routines for dry skin

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Dr. Althea vs Biore routines for oily skin

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Dr. Althea vs Biore routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Dr. Althea or Biore: which is better?

Dr. Althea is better for dry skin and acne-prone skin, where Lovi rates its routines as Superior compared to Biore's High. Both brands achieve equal Lovi fit levels of High for oily, combination, sensitive, mature, and other skin types.

What is the difference between Dr. Althea and Biore?

Dr. Althea provides a superior routine fit for dry and acne-prone skin, whereas Biore offers a high routine fit across most skin types with strengths in rich foam and cleansing. Reviewers note that Dr. Althea excels in providing a gentle formula, hydration, and soothing care, while Biore performs better with rich cleansing.

Dr. Althea or Biore for dry skin?

For dry skin, Dr. Althea achieves a Superior routine fit while Biore reaches a High fit. Reviewers note that Dr. Althea provides soothing and hydrating moisturizers, helping dry skin maintain moisture.

Dr. Althea or Biore: which cleanser is better?

Dr. Althea is generally better for cleansers, as Lovi rates its Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser as a Superior fit for acne-prone, oily, combination, and dry skin. Reviewers also mostly mention Dr. Althea cleansers as gentle and soothing.

Which is more affordable, Dr. Althea or Biore?

The provided page facts and reviews do not contain pricing information to determine whether Dr. Althea or Biore is more affordable.

How do the founding years and countries of origin compare between Dr. Althea and Biore?

Dr. Althea was founded in 2014 in South Korea, whereas Biore was founded earlier in 1980 in Japan.

Which brand has a better routine fit for dry sensitive skin, Dr. Althea or Biore?

Dr. Althea has a better routine fit for dry sensitive skin, offering a High level compared to Biore which has an equal level.

What are the main review themes where Dr. Althea outperforms Biore?

Dr. Althea outperforms Biore on review themes including gentle formula, hydration and moisture, soothing and calming, and skin texture improvement.

Dr. Althea or Biore for oily skin?

For oily skin, Lovi rates both Dr. Althea and Biore as a High fit. Reviewers highlight Dr. Althea for providing a gentler formula, whereas Biore is noted for its rich foam and cleansing.

Dr. Althea or Biore for sensitive skin?

Lovi rates both Dr. Althea and Biore as a High fit for sensitive skin. Reviewers note that Dr. Althea's products on this page offer gentle cleansers and soothing moisturizers, though they sometimes mention scent and irritation issues.

Dr. Althea or Biore for acne-prone skin?

Dr. Althea is a better fit than Biore for acne-prone skin, with Lovi giving it a Superior routine fit compared to Biore's High fit.

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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