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Biore vs A+

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

Biore and A+ are established Asian skincare brands founded in 1980 and 1990, respectively. The Japanese line, owned by Kao Corporation, is globally loved for sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers featuring effective formulas, while the Indian brand is widely beloved for gentle moisturizers and thoughtfully calibrated compositions. Both suit sensitive skin best, with the former also favoring skin with dark spots through targeted options like UV Aqua Rich, Makeup Remover Perfect Oil, and Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser, and the latter relying on mild components alongside the 345 Relief Cream for acne-prone skin. They differ primarily in their geographical origins, foundational years, and core product assortments, yet each reliably supports daily moisture balance and routines with understated care.

Biore is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1980 and owned by Kao Corporation.

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A+ is an Indian skincare brand founded in 1990.

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This page compares some of the most popular Biore and A+ products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Biore vs A+ products

Questions and answers

Biore or A+: which is better?

Biore and A+ both offer products with no added fragrance, but they serve different needs. Biore is a Japanese brand with a wider selection on this page including sunscreens and cleansers, while A+ is an independent Indian brand represented only by its 345 Relief Cream.

What is the difference between Biore and A+?

Biore offers four products on this page covering cleansers, makeup removers, sunscreens, and masks, with Lovi fit levels ranging from High to Caution depending on your skin type. In contrast, A+ features just one product on this page, the 345 Relief Cream, which has Average to Low Lovi fit levels across different skin types. Every product listed for both brands is formulated without fragrance.

Which is more affordable, Biore or A+?

The provided page details do not mention pricing or affordability for either Biore or A+.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Biore or A+?

Biore and A+ both offer products that may help with breakouts, but you will want to check individual item ratings since some Biore options like the Makeup Remover Perfect Oil have a Low fit for acne-prone skin.

How do the founding years and home countries of Biore and A+ compare?

Biore was founded in 1980 in Japan, while A+ was founded in 1990 in India.

Which brand offers a sunscreen product on this page?

Biore offers a sunscreen product on this page, the UV Aqua Rich, whereas A+ does not feature any sunscreen in its lineup.

Do any products from Biore or A+ contain fragrance?

Every product on this page from both Biore and A+ lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

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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