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Medik8 vs Biore

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Medik8 and Biore are well-regarded skincare brands offering distinct approaches to daily care, with the former originating in Britain in 2009 and the latter established in Japan in 1980. Medik8 delivers targeted serums, moisturizers, eye products, and toners built around hyaluronic acid, while Biore is beloved for accessible sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers driven by thoughtfully crafted formulas. Both labels suit sensitive skin well, though the British line also fits dry skin and features standout items like the Surface Radiance Cleanse, Oxy-R Peptides, and Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream for specific concerns. Meanwhile, the Japanese brand aligns nicely with mature skin through gentle preparations that include the UV Aqua Rich, Makeup Remover Perfect Oil, and Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser. Ultimately, they differ through their foundational ingredients and regional origins, offering thoughtful choices for varied complexions.

Medik8 is a British skincare brand founded in 2009 and owned by L'Oréal Groupe since 2025.

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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 Medik8 and Biore products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Medik8 vs Biore products

People Say

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  • Deep Cleansing and Radiance Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Gets the gunk out — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Face feels squeaky clean — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “Keeps shine away — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “pores feel cleaner — Medik8 Surface Radiance Cleanse”
  • Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Restores moisture — Medik8 Liquid Peptides”
    • “Instantly quenched the skin — Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Intense”
    • “Plumps skin with moisture — Medik8 Bakuchiol Peptides”
    • “feels like a moisturizer — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Gentle and Non-Irritating Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “zero irritation or peeling — Medik8 CRYSTAL RETINAL 3”
    • “only Vitamin C my sensitive skin can tolerate — Medik8 C-Tetra Serum”
    • “Best retinol replacement — Medik8 Bakuchiol Peptides”
  • Texture and Lightweight Feel Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbed effortlessly — Medik8 Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream”
    • “Absorbs fast — Medik8 Liquid Peptides”
    • “melts into skin — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “primer-like — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Skin Smoothing and Plumping Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “smoother skin — Medik8 Surface Radiance Cleanse”
    • “My skin was smoother, my skin texture felt more resurfaced. — Medik8 Sleep Glycolic”
    • “Reduces fine lines — Medik8 Liquid Peptides”
    • “Leaves skin feeling clean — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
  • Brightening and Glow Often MentionedNot noted
    • “I wake up glowing. It adds back that youthful bloom that I've lost. — Medik8 Sleep Glycolic”
    • “unlocked a serious glow — Medik8 C-Tetra Serum”
    • “pigmentation lightened slightly — Medik8 Oxy-R Peptides”
  • Breakouts and Skin Reactions Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “made me break out constantly — Medik8 C-Tetra Serum”
    • “caused breakouts — Medik8 Oxy-R Peptides”
    • “caused me to breakout — Medik8 Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream”
    • “Nose was irritated — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
  • Dryness and Color Issues Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “slightly drying — Medik8 Surface Radiance Cleanse”
    • “need a thick moisturizer — Medik8 CRYSTAL RETINAL 3”
    • “stained my white pillowcase — Medik8 CRYSTAL RETINAL 3”
    • “Made my skin peel — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
  • Sensitivity and Irritation Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “stinging sensation — Medik8 Super C Ferulic”
    • “caused slight redness — Medik8 Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye 3”
    • “Caused stinging and redness — Medik8 Press & Glow”
    • “stings eyes — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • High Price Point Often MentionedNot noted
    • “Expensive per bottle — Medik8 Liquid Peptides”

Medik8 vs Biore routines for dry skin

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Medik8 vs Biore routines for oily skin

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Medik8 vs Biore routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Medik8 or Biore: which is better?

Medik8 is generally better for hydration and brightening, while Biore offers a lower price point and strong deep cleansing. For dry and sensitive skin, the products on this page show Medik8 has a superior routine fit compared to Biore's high fit. Topical hyaluronic acid, featured across Medik8 products, helps improve skin quality and signs of aging.

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What is the difference between Medik8 and Biore?

Medik8 is best for dry skin with a Superior Lovi fit level, while Biore achieves a High Lovi fit for dry skin. The products on this page by Medik8 feature key ingredients like hyaluronic acid, which helps improve skin quality and signs of aging.

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Medik8 or Biore for dry skin?

Medik8 is the better choice for dry skin, achieving a Superior routine fit compared to Biore's High fit level. The products on this page for Medik8 feature deep hydration and hyaluronic acid, which helps improve skin quality and signs of skin aging.

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Medik8 or Biore: which cleanser is better?

Medik8 provides a superior cleanser fit for acne-prone skin and skin with dark spots on this page, whereas Biore offers average results for oily skin and low fits for sensitive or dry skin types.

Which is more affordable, Medik8 or Biore?

Biore is more affordable than Medik8, because Medik8 products on this page frequently come with a high price point while Biore does better on affordability.

Which brand has been around longer, Medik8 or Biore?

Biore has been around longer than Medik8, having been founded in Japan in 1980 compared to Medik8 which was established in the United Kingdom in 2009.

Do Medik8 or Biore products contain fragrance?

Medik8 features fragrance in Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream while the other products on this page list no fragrance, and every Biore product on this page lists no fragrance.

Which brand is better for hydration and moisture according to review themes?

Medik8 does better for hydration and moisture according to review themes. The products on this page help provide deep hydration and plumping.

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Medik8 or Biore for oily skin?

For oily skin, Lovi rates both Medik8 and Biore as a High fit. The products on this page help provide good routine options without leaning heavily on fragrance.

Medik8 or Biore for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, Lovi rates Medik8 as Superior and Biore as High. The products on this page help deliver deep hydration, and topical hyaluronic acid may improve skin quality and signs of aging.

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Medik8 or Biore for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, Medik8 has a routine fit level of High, while Biore also has a routine fit level of High. The products on this page for both brands help support skin care routines, and topical ingredients like hyaluronic acid may provide moisture benefits for skin quality.

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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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