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Biore vs KORRES

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Biore and KORRES are two distinct skincare lines known for gentle compositions that support daily routines with understated care. The Japanese brand founded in 1980 offers sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers featuring effective formulas that suit sensitive skin and skin with dark spots best, whereas the latter is celebrated for thoughtful moisturizers and cleansers drawing on scientifically crafted formulas that suit dry skin and sensitive skin best. While both rely on gentle, nourishing compositions for dependable daily care, they differ in their specific focal points, with the first providing targeted solutions like the UV Aqua Rich, Makeup Remover Perfect Oil, and Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser, and the second offering formulations such as the Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream, Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser, and Bounce Firming Moisturizer.

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

Popular Biore vs KORRES products

People Say

BioreKORRES
  • Texture and Weight Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “feels like velvet — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “absorbs instantly — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “Luxurious foam — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “melts into skin — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Cleansing and Debris Removal Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “Gets the gunk out — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Face feels squeaky clean — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “No greasy film, leaves skin fresh, rinses easily. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
  • Non-Stripping Formula Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Leaves skin soft — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “leaves face soft and smooth — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Leaves skin soft, doesn't dry out face. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
  • Appearance and Finish Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “transparent finish — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “primer-like — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “skin feels baby soft — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “gives a no-shine glow — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
  • Makeup Removal Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Removes waterproof mascara, eyeliner, foundation. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
    • “removes liquid eyeliner — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Melts away makeup — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Oil Control Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Keeps shine away — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “kept me matte all day — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Scent and Fragrance Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like alcohol — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “strong citrus smell — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “smells like babies — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “smell is too strong — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
  • Skin Irritation Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “burns sensitive skin — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
    • “Nose was irritated — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
  • Price Point Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “jar is very small — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”

Biore vs KORRES routines for dry skin

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Biore vs KORRES routines for oily skin

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Biore vs KORRES routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Biore or KORRES: which is better?

When comparing Biore and KORRES, both brands achieve a Superior routine fit across skin types on this page, but they differ in formulation details. Biore products on this page list no fragrance, whereas KORRES products include fragrance and have often mentioned scent complaints.

What is the difference between Biore and KORRES?

When comparing the products on this page, Biore offers better prices and cleansing power, while KORRES delivers better texture, weight, and non-stripping formulas. Lovi rates routine fit for all skin types as Superior for KORRES and High for Biore.

Biore or KORRES for dry skin?

For dry skin, KORRES has a Superior routine fit on Lovi compared to Biore's High fit, and features hydrating and velvety moisturizers alongside gentle cleansers. However, shoppers often mention fragrance and scent complaints for KORRES products on this page.

Biore or KORRES: which cleanser is better?

When it comes to cleansers, KORRES offers rich and creamy options like the Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser that are noted as gentle and non-stripping, though every product on this page contains fragrance. Meanwhile, Biore features fragrance-free options like the Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser, and the products on this page are rated Average for cleansing on sensitive or dry skin.

Which is more affordable, Biore or KORRES?

Biore is more affordable, as it wins on price point compared to KORRES.

Which brand has fragrance-free products, Biore or KORRES?

Biore is the better choice for fragrance-free products because every product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas all KORRES products on this page contain fragrance. Reviewers often mention scent and fragrance complaints for KORRES.

Biore or KORRES: which brand performs better for cleansing and debris removal?

Biore performs better for cleansing and debris removal compared to KORRES according to the page reviews. The products on this page for Biore feature no fragrance, whereas KORRES products on this page list fragrance.

What skin types do Biore's brand-focused routines fit best?

Biore's brand-focused routines fit sensitive skin, skin with dark spots, and mature skin best. Lovi rates the products on this page as having a High to Average fit for these skin types depending on the specific item.

Biore or KORRES for oily skin?

For oily skin, KORRES and Biore both achieve a Superior routine fit on Lovi. Reviewers note that the products on this page by KORRES offer better texture and non-stripping formulas, while Biore products are better for cleansing and debris removal.

Biore or KORRES for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, both brands offer good options, though Lovi rates KORRES as Superior for overall routine fit compared to Biore's High rating. Reviewers note that KORRES cleansers are gentle and non-stripping, while Biore products on this page list no fragrance.

Biore or KORRES for acne-prone skin?

When choosing between Biore and KORRES for acne-prone skin, Lovi rates the routine fit for both brands as Superior. The products on this page for Biore list no fragrance, whereas KORRES products on this page include fragrance.

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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