Biore vs Galderma
Biore and Galderma are established skincare brands offering distinct approaches to daily care, with the Japanese brand founded in 1980 and the Swiss brand founded in 1981. Both cater to various skin needs through specialized formulations, though the former is globally loved for sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers featuring key ingredients like charcoal, while the latter focuses its offerings on serums. The first brand suits sensitive skin and skin with dark spots best, whereas the second brand provides specific options for acne-prone and mature skin. Ultimately, they differ in their origins, ownership, product types, and targeted solutions.
Biore is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1980 and owned by Kao Corporation.
Galderma is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 1981 and owned by Galderma Group AG.
This page compares some of the most popular Biore and Galderma products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.
Popular Biore vs Galderma products
People Say
Acne Clearance and Prevention Not notedMostly Mentioned
- “cleared up my skin — Galderma Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel”
- “cystic acne gone — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
- “stops new pimples — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
Ease of Use and Speed Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
- “Minimal effort required — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
- “Satisfying to see results — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
- “results in 2 days — Galderma Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel”
Clean Rinse and Gentle Cleansing Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
- “No greasy film, leaves skin fresh, rinses easily. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
- “Leaves skin soft, doesn't dry out face. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
- “didn't burn my face — Galderma Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel”
Skin Smoothing Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
- “Leaves skin feeling clean — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
- “skin feels smooth — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
Oil Control Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
- “Keeps shine away — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
- “less oily throughout day — Galderma Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel”
Eye and Skin Irritation Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
- “stings eyes — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
- “Nose was irritated — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
- “red as tomato — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
- “swollen red face — Galderma Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel”
Drying and Stripping Effects Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
- “Made my skin peel — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
- “Can feel drying, skin feels tight after use. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
- “skin peeling off — Galderma Benzac AC 5”
Initial Purging Phase Not notedMostly Mentioned
- “got worse first — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
Fabric Bleaching Not notedMostly Mentioned
- “bleached my towel — Galderma Benzac AC 5”
Alcohol and Fragrance Concerns Often MentionedNot noted
- “smells like alcohol — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
Questions and answers
Biore or Galderma: which is better?
Galderma is better for acne-clearing serums with a High Lovi fit for oily and acne-prone skin, while Biore is better for oil control. Reviewers note that Galderma helps clear acne effectively, though it may cause severe dryness and peeling.
The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2018
What is the difference between Biore and Galderma?
Galderma does better for acne clearance and prevention with effective acne-clearing serums, while Biore does better for oil control and causes less drying and stripping effects.
Which is more affordable, Biore or Galderma?
The provided page facts and reviews do not contain pricing information to determine whether Biore or Galderma is more affordable.
Which causes fewer breakouts, Biore or Galderma?
Galderma does better for acne clearance and prevention, offering high-fit acne-clearing serums on this page. Reviewers report that Galderma's products help clear acne effectively, although they may cause severe dryness and peeling.
The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2018
How do the founding years and home countries of Biore and Galderma compare?
Biore was founded in 1980 in Japan, whereas Galderma was founded a year later in 1981 in Switzerland.
Which brand performs better for oil control according to the review themes?
Biore performs better for oil control according to the review themes.
What are the specific Lovi fit levels for the Epiduo Gel across different skin types?
Lovi rates Epiduo Gel as having a High fit for acne-prone skin, oily skin, and oily acne-prone skin, an Average fit for combination skin, and a Low fit for dry skin and skin with dark spots. For dry sensitive skin, sensitive skin, and mature skin, the fit level is rated as Caution.
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.
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
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Victoria Derkova, MS
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