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Dermalogica vs Biore

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Dermalogica and Biore are established international skincare names offering distinct approaches to daily care. The American brand, founded in 1986, is known for targeted serums, nourishing moisturizers, gentle cleansers, and purifying masks featuring hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and salicylic acid, making it best suited for dry and oily acne-prone skin. Meanwhile, the Japanese brand, founded in 1980, is globally recognized for sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers that cater ideally to sensitive skin and skin with dark spots. These product lines differ as the former relies on balancing, moisture-rich formulations for specialized concerns, while the latter supports routines with gentle, reliable consistency and understated care.

Dermalogica is an American skincare brand founded in 1986 and owned by Unilever since 2015.

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

Popular Dermalogica vs Biore products

People Say

DermalogicaBiore
  • Deep and Intense Hydration Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Saved my dry skin — Dermalogica Super Rich Repair”
    • “super hydrating — Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque”
    • “skin feels hydrated — Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Balance”
    • “feels like a moisturizer — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Effective Cleansing and Makeup Removal Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Gets the gunk out — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Removes waterproof mascara, eyeliner, foundation. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
    • “Removes stubborn mascara — Dermalogica Precleanse”
  • Lightweight and Non-Greasy Absorption Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “blends seamlessly — Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50”
    • “feels like nothing — Dermalogica Active Moist”
    • “melts into skin — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Easy Application and Use Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Minimal effort required — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Works in shower, effective on wet hands/face. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
    • “Takes 5 mins — Dermalogica Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask”
  • Soft and Soothing Skin Often MentionedNot noted
    • “helps calm and nourish my skin — Dermalogica Stabilizing Repair Cream”
    • “Non-stripping finish — Dermalogica Precleanse”
    • “The redness is better — Dermalogica Stabilizing Repair Cream”
  • Pores and Oil Control Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Keeps shine away — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “Helped clear my blackheads — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “Brings out all the gunk — Dermalogica Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask”
  • High Price Point Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “hefty price tag — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
  • Unpleasant Scent and Fragrance Sensitivity Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like puke — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “smells like medicine — Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50”
    • “smells like alcohol — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “strong citrus smell — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Skin Irritation and Breakouts Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “caused severe peeling — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “Cystic acne flare-ups — Dermalogica Precleanse”
    • “Nose was irritated — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “caused cystic acne — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Eye Irritation Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Stings eyes — Dermalogica Precleanse”
    • “stings my eyes — Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50”
    • “stings eyes — Biore UV Aqua Rich”

Dermalogica vs Biore routines for dry skin

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Dermalogica vs Biore routines for oily skin

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Dermalogica vs Biore routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Dermalogica or Biore: which is better?

Dermalogica is generally better for dry skin and oily acne-prone skin, where Lovi rates its routines as Superior, whereas Biore routines for those same skin types reach a High fit level. Both brands offer fragrance-free products, but reviewers frequently mention that Dermalogica delivers intense hydration and soothing moisturizers.

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What is the difference between Dermalogica and Biore?

Dermalogica is best for dry skin, oily acne-prone skin, and combination skin, while Biore fits sensitive skin, skin with dark spots, and mature skin best. Both brands have no fragrance listed for their products on this page.

Dermalogica or Biore for dry skin?

Dermalogica is a better fit for dry skin, achieving a Superior routine fit compared to Biore which reaches a High fit. Reviewers of Dermalogica mostly mention intense hydration as a key benefit, and the brand is well-suited for dry skin with specialized options like the Circular Hydration Serum.

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Dermalogica or Biore: which cleanser is better?

Dermalogica provides a greater variety of specialized cleansers that Lovi finds to have a Superior fit for specific skin concerns like oily acne-prone skin. Biore offers effective everyday cleansing options, but Dermalogica features more targeted formulas with a High or Superior fit across various skin types.

Which is more affordable, Dermalogica or Biore?

Biore may be more affordable than Dermalogica, as reviewers note that Dermalogica has a high price point while Biore is noted for its higher price point as a negative theme. Both brands offer products with no fragrance listed across the products on this page.

Dermalogica or Biore: which has better options for oily acne-prone skin?

Dermalogica provides better options for oily acne-prone skin, achieving a Superior routine fit compared to Biore's High fit. The products on this page for Dermalogica include specialized treatments like Daily Glycolic Cleanser and Breakout Clearing Booster that specifically target oily and acne-prone skin.

Which brand was founded earlier and in which country?

Biore was founded earlier in 1980 in Japan, whereas Dermalogica was founded in 1986 in the United States.

Dermalogica or Biore: which is better for deep pore and oil control according to review themes?

Biore does better for deep pore and oil control according to review themes. Both brands feature products that help manage oil, but Biore stands out in this specific category.

Dermalogica or Biore for oily skin?

For oily skin, both Dermalogica and Biore fit at a High level. Reviewers note that Biore does better for pores and oil control.

Dermalogica or Biore: which sunscreen is better?

Dermalogica offers more sunscreen options on this page, with Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50 achieving a high or superior Lovi fit level across various skin types, whereas Biore features a single sunscreen, UV Aqua Rich, which tends to have a lower fit level for dry and sensitive skin.

Dermalogica or Biore for sensitive skin?

Dermalogica fits sensitive skin best according to Lovi ratings. Review themes show Dermalogica provides softer and more soothing skin.

Dermalogica or Biore for acne-prone skin?

Dermalogica fits acne-prone skin with a High level, and Biore also fits acne-prone skin with a High level. Both brands provide equal performance for this skin type.

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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