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SkinCeuticals vs Biore

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SkinCeuticals and Biore are skincare brands from America and Japan, respectively. The former offers targeted serums, nourishing moisturizers, gentle cleansers, and soothing eye products formulated with glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and dimethicone, which suit dry skin and dry sensitive skin best. Conversely, the latter is beloved for accessible sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers that suit sensitive skin and mature skin best. Ultimately, both differ in their regional origins, parent companies, specific ingredient compositions, and overall target skin types.

SkinCeuticals is an American skincare brand founded in 1994 and owned by L'Oréal since 2005.

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

Popular SkinCeuticals vs Biore products

People Say

SkinCeuticalsBiore
  • Texture and Absorption Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “silky and non-greasy — SkinCeuticals A.G.E. Advanced Eye”
    • “absorbs quickly — SkinCeuticals Discoloration Defense Serum”
    • “melts into skin — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “transparent finish — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Cleansing and Debris Removal Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Gets the gunk out — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Face feels squeaky clean — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “Minimal effort required — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “decongests clogged pores — SkinCeuticals LHA Cleanser Gel”
  • Skin Texture and Smoothness Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “definitely gave me a glass skin texture — SkinCeuticals P-TOX”
    • “pores appeared less noticeable — SkinCeuticals P-Tiox”
    • “My skin is softer to the touch. — SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2”
    • “Leaves skin feeling clean — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
  • Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Hydrated my skin beautifully. — SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2”
    • “Pure hydration in a bottle — SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Gel”
    • “skin feels super hydrated — SkinCeuticals H.A. Intensifier”
    • “feels like a moisturizer — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Acne and Oil Control Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “cystic acne shrinking — SkinCeuticals Blemish + Age Defense”
    • “gets rid of blackheads — SkinCeuticals LHA Cleanser Gel”
    • “reduces oil — SkinCeuticals LHA Cleanser Gel”
    • “Keeps shine away — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
  • Gentle and Sensitive Skin Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “instant calming effect — SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Gel”
    • “Perfect starting strength — SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.3”
    • “Doesn't clog my pores — SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Gel”
    • “Leaves skin soft, doesn't dry out face. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
  • Skin Irritation and Reactions Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin feeling parched — SkinCeuticals Blemish + Age Defense”
    • “skin went through a slight purge — SkinCeuticals P-TOX”
    • “caused redness — SkinCeuticals P-Tiox”
    • “stings eyes — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • High Price Point Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “Too pricey for the hype — SkinCeuticals P-TOX”
  • Scents and Fragrance Issues Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “The scent is strong and smells like alcohol mixed with something burnt. — SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF”
    • “alcohol fumes hit nostrils — SkinCeuticals Blemish + Age Defense”
    • “wish it didn't have fragrance — SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Gel”
    • “smells like alcohol — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Lack of Results Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Doesn't get all blackheads — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Doesn't shrink pores — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “haven't noticed much change on the deeper lines — SkinCeuticals P-TOX”

SkinCeuticals vs Biore routines for dry skin

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SkinCeuticals vs Biore routines for oily skin

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SkinCeuticals vs Biore routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

SkinCeuticals or Biore: which is better?

SkinCeuticals is generally better for targeted anti-aging, hydration, and texture improvement, while Biore offers a more affordable option for cleansing and basic care. Lovi rates SkinCeuticals as Superior and Biore as High for most skin types.

What is the difference between SkinCeuticals and Biore?

SkinCeuticals is an American brand founded in 1994, while Biore is a Japanese brand established in 1980. The products on this page show that SkinCeuticals generally offers higher routine fit levels across most skin types compared to Biore.

SkinCeuticals or Biore for dry skin?

SkinCeuticals is a Superior fit for dry skin, whereas Biore is a High fit. SkinCeuticals offers specialized products like Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 that target moisture and barrier repair.

SkinCeuticals or Biore: which cleanser is better?

SkinCeuticals is better for cleansers on this page, as its Lovi fit levels for cleansers like LHA Cleanser Gel, Simply Clean Gel, and Soothing Cleanser Foam are generally higher than those of Biore. SkinCeuticals also does better for gentle and sensitive skin.

Which is more affordable, SkinCeuticals or Biore?

Biore does better for high price point, meaning SkinCeuticals products on this page often come with a high price tag.

Between SkinCeuticals and Biore, which brand has a higher price point according to reviewers?

SkinCeuticals has a higher price point because reviewers mostly mentioned high prices for SkinCeuticals, whereas Biore is noted for having a better price point.

Which brand offers products with fragrance, and how many of its products contain it?

SkinCeuticals offers products with fragrance, and 34 of 37 products on this page list no fragrance while three products contain it.

How do the founding years and parent companies of SkinCeuticals and Biore compare?

SkinCeuticals was founded in 1994 in the United States and has been owned by L'Oréal since 2005, whereas Biore was founded earlier in 1980 in Japan and is owned by Kao Corporation.

SkinCeuticals or Biore for oily skin?

SkinCeuticals is a better fit for oily skin, with a routine fit of Superior compared to Biore's High. The products on this page for SkinCeuticals include targeted treatments like Blemish + Age Defense serum, which has a superior fit for oily skin.

SkinCeuticals or Biore: which sunscreen is better?

SkinCeuticals provides better sunscreen options than Biore on this page, as its Sheer Physical UV Defense SPF 50 achieves a Superior fit level for skin with dark spots, whereas Biore's UV Aqua Rich reaches only an Average fit level there.

SkinCeuticals or Biore for sensitive skin?

SkinCeuticals is the better choice for sensitive skin because the products on this page achieve a Superior routine fit, whereas Biore achieves a High fit. The routine for sensitive skin helps hydrate and soothe while avoiding unnecessary fragrance in most formulas.

SkinCeuticals or Biore for acne-prone skin?

SkinCeuticals is a better choice for acne-prone skin because the products on this page achieve a High fit level and outperform Biore in acne and oil control. Biore also reaches a High fit level for this skin type, but SkinCeuticals offers a much wider range of specialized serums and treatments.

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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