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Biore vs Catrice

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

Biore and Catrice are a Japanese skincare line from 1980 and a German cosmetic brand from 2004, respectively. The first brand is globally loved for sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers with effective formulas, while the second is beloved for refined eye products and advanced formulations. Both brands deliver reliable daily performance, though the Japanese line suits sensitive skin and skin with dark spots best, whereas the German label suits combination, oily, and normal skin best. They differ primarily in their core product types and targeted skin compatibility, offering thoughtfully designed offerings for daily routines.

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

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Catrice is a German skincare brand founded in 2004 and owned by cosnova.

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

Popular Biore vs Catrice products

Questions and answers

Biore or Catrice: which is better?

Biore and Catrice both offer specialized products, with Biore fitting sensitive skin, skin with dark spots, and mature skin best, while Catrice offers a High fit for dry and sensitive skin with its Under Eye Brightener. Every product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

What is the difference between Biore and Catrice?

Biore offers a broad range of cleansers, sunscreens, and masks where Lovi rates its fit as High for sensitive skin, skin with dark spots, and mature skin, whereas Catrice features an Under Eye Brightener that Lovi rates as High specifically for dry and sensitive skin. Every product from both brands on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Which is more affordable, Biore or Catrice?

The products on this page for Biore and Catrice do not include pricing information, so affordability cannot be compared here.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Biore or Catrice?

Catrice does not have an acne-prone skin fit rating on this page, while Biore products on this page have an average or low fit for acne-prone skin, meaning they are unlikely to help prevent breakouts.

Between Biore and Catrice, which brand was founded earlier and in which country?

Biore was founded earlier in 1980 in Japan, while Catrice was founded in 2004 in Germany.

Do any products from Biore or Catrice contain fragrance in their ingredients?

No, every product on this page from both Biore and Catrice lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

How does the Lovi fit level for dry skin compare between Biore's UV Aqua Rich and Catrice's Under Eye Brightener?

Catrice's Under Eye Brightener has a High Lovi fit level for dry skin, whereas Biore's UV Aqua Rich has a Caution fit level for dry skin. Every product from both brands on this page 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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