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Good Molecules vs Biore

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Good Molecules and Biore are two distinct skincare lines established in the United States and Japan, respectively. The American brand is celebrated for its targeted serums, nourishing moisturizers, soothing eye products, and clarifying exfoliants built on hardworking ingredients like glycerin and hyaluronic acid, which suit dry skin and mature skin best. Meanwhile, the Japanese brand is beloved for its accessible sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers, which suit sensitive skin and mature skin best. While both offer options tailored for specific concerns like acne-prone skin, dark spots, and mature skin, they differ fundamentally in their foundational ingredients, regional origins, and overall formulation philosophies.

Good Molecules is an American skincare brand founded in 2019 and owned by Beautylish, Inc..

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

Popular Good Molecules vs Biore products

People Say

Good MoleculesBiore
  • Texture and Consistency Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs quickly... zero irritation or tacky feeling — Good Molecules Discoloration Correcting Serum”
    • “practically invisible on skin — Good Molecules PIMPLE PATCHES”
    • “absorbs instantly into skin — Good Molecules Lightweight Daily Moisturizer”
    • “melts into skin — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Skin Clarity and Smoothing Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “scar on your chin doesn't look nearly as noticeable — Good Molecules Discoloration Correcting Serum”
    • “softened fine lines — Good Molecules Gentle Retinol Cream”
    • “smoother skin — Good Molecules Niacinamide Serum”
    • “Keeps shine away — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
  • Price and Value Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “best value for money — Good Molecules Hyaluronic Acid Serum”
    • “great value — Good Molecules Niacinamide Serum”
  • Gentleness and Softness Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “no skin purging — Good Molecules Gentle Retinol Cream”
    • “Non-abrasive, suitable for sensitive skin, no stinging — Good Molecules Pineapple Exfoliating Powder”
    • “leaves my face feeling clean without the drying — Good Molecules Hydrating Facial Cleansing Gel”
    • “Leaves skin soft, doesn't dry out face. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
  • Sun Protection and Makeup Base Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “transparent finish — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “primer-like — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “SPF 50+ PA++++ — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “layers well under makeup — Good Molecules Lightweight Daily Moisturizer”
  • Skin Hydration and Plumping Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “skin appears smooth and supple — Good Molecules Hyaluronic Acid Serum”
    • “Skin feels bouncy — Good Molecules Super Peptide Serum”
    • “feels like a moisturizer — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Skin Sensitization and Irritation Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “stings a lot — Good Molecules Overnight Exfoliating Treatment”
    • “not great for sensitive skin — Good Molecules Discoloration Correcting Serum”
    • “skin started tingling — Good Molecules Niacinamide Serum”
    • “stings eyes — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Slow or Ineffective Results Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “didn't really see a difference — Good Molecules Discoloration Correcting Serum”
    • “dried my skin out — Good Molecules Hyaluronic Acid Serum”
    • “Doesn't get all blackheads — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Doesn't shrink pores — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
  • Unpleasant Scents Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Strong bergamot smell — Good Molecules Super Peptide Serum”
    • “weird faint smell — Good Molecules Gentle Retinol Cream”
    • “mild soapy scent — Good Molecules Hydrating Facial Cleansing Gel”
    • “smells like alcohol — Biore UV Aqua Rich”

Good Molecules vs Biore routines for dry skin

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Good Molecules vs Biore routines for oily skin

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Good Molecules vs Biore routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Good Molecules or Biore: which is better?

Good Molecules outperforms Biore for dry and mature skin with a Superior routine fit, while both brands offer a High routine fit for oily, combination, sensitive, acne-prone, and other skin types.

What is the difference between Good Molecules and Biore?

Good Molecules offers a larger selection of products on this page and tends to do better for texture, clarity, price, and gentleness, while Biore is noted for sun protection and makeup base.

Good Molecules or Biore for dry skin?

For dry skin, Good Molecules is the better choice as Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior, while Biore achieves a High fit level.

Good Molecules or Biore: which cleanser is better?

Good Molecules is the better choice for cleansers on this page, as its Hydrating Facial Cleansing Gel earns a High Lovi fit for dry and sensitive skin while Biore's Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser only achieves a Low fit for those skin types.

Which is more affordable, Good Molecules or Biore?

Good Molecules is more affordable, as reviewers on the products on this page note its affordable and great value serums and moisturizers.

Which brand has a better routine fit for dry sensitive skin?

Good Molecules has a better routine fit for dry sensitive skin, as Lovi rates its routine as High compared to Biore at High.

Good Molecules or Biore for oily skin?

For oily skin, Good Molecules has a High routine fit and Biore has a High routine fit, making them equal on this page.

Good Molecules or Biore: which sunscreen is better?

Good Molecules offers a sunscreen with a superior Lovi fit level for dry skin, dry sensitive skin, sensitive skin, skin with dark spots, and mature skin.

Good Molecules or Biore for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, Good Molecules has a high routine fit and Biore also has a high routine fit, making them equal for this skin type. Reviewers note that the products on this page for Good Molecules are very gentle.

Good Molecules or Biore for acne-prone skin?

Good Molecules and Bioré offer equal routine fit levels for acne-prone skin, both achieving a High rating on this page.

Good Molecules or Biore for mature skin?

For mature skin, Good Molecules has a Superior routine fit on this page, whereas Biore has a High routine fit.

Good Molecules or Biore for skin with dark spots?

For skin with dark spots, Good Molecules fits better with a High routine fit compared to Biore's Average routine 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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