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Dr. Althea vs Biore

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Dr. Althea and Biore are two respected Asian skincare lines that offer thoughtful moisturizers, gentle cleansers, makeup removers, sunscreens, and nourishing serums driven by soothing and effective formulas. The former suits dry skin and acne-prone skin best, featuring standout options like the Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser, the 345 Relief Cream, and the Vitamin C Boosting Serum. Meanwhile, the latter brand caters to sensitive skin and skin with dark spots, relying on stellar staples such as the UV Aqua Rich, the Makeup Remover Perfect Oil, and the Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser. While both names provide reliable daily paths to healthier skin, they differ in their specific ingredient concentrations, regional origins, and targeted complexions.

Dr. Althea is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2014 and owned by The Pure Lab Co., Ltd..

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

Popular Dr. Althea vs Biore products

People Say

Dr. AltheaBiore
  • Gentle Formula Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “doesn't dry out my face — Dr. Althea Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser”
    • “skin doesn't feel stripped — Dr. Althea Amino Gel Cleanser”
    • “great for sensitive skin — Dr. Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum”
  • Rich Foam and Cleansing Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Gets the gunk out — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Face feels squeaky clean — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “foam is rich and creamy — Dr. Althea Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser”
  • Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “hydrating but light — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
    • “consistently hydrated mornings — Dr. Althea Barrier Cream”
    • “feels hydrated — Dr. Althea Amino Gel Cleanser”
    • “feels like a moisturizer — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Lightweight and Fast Absorbing Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs beautifully — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
    • “absorbs quickly — Dr. Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum”
    • “melts into skin — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Soothing and Calming Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “calms redness — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
    • “instantly calms irritated skin — Dr. Althea Barrier Cream”
    • “perfect for sensitive skin — Dr. Althea Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser”
  • Skin Texture Improvement Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Melts instantly — Dr. Althea Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm”
    • “faded acne scars — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
    • “Leaves skin feeling clean — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
  • Scent and Irritation Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like plants — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
    • “clinical scent — Dr. Althea Barrier Cream”
    • “prominent acidic hint — Dr. Althea Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser”
    • “smells like alcohol — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Eye Irritation Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Clouds vision temporarily — Dr. Althea Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm”
    • “stings eyes — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Slightly Drying Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “drying on my hands and face — Dr. Althea Amino Gel Cleanser”
    • “Made my skin peel — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
  • Causes Breakouts Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “broke me out — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
    • “gave me cystic acne — Dr. Althea Barrier Cream”
    • “caused cystic acne — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “Caused breakouts, closed comedones, cystic acne. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”

Dr. Althea vs Biore routines for dry skin

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Dr. Althea vs Biore routines for oily skin

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Dr. Althea vs Biore routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Dr. Althea or Biore: which is better?

Dr. Althea is better for dry skin and acne-prone skin, where Lovi rates its routines as Superior compared to Biore's High. Reviewers note that the products on this page offer gentle formulas, hydration, and soothing care, while both brands are equal for oily, combination, sensitive, mature skin, and dark spots.

What is the difference between Dr. Althea and Biore?

Dr. Althea fits dry skin with a Superior routine level, whereas Biore achieves a High level there. Both brands list no fragrance in their products on this page.

Dr. Althea or Biore for dry skin?

For dry skin, Dr. Althea achieves a Superior routine fit, while Biore reaches a High routine fit on the page.

Dr. Althea or Biore: which cleanser is better?

Dr. Althea offers superior cleansers for dry skin, acne-prone skin, oily skin, and combination skin on this page, while Biore's cleanser fits oily skin at an average level and sensitive skin at a low level.

Which is more affordable, Dr. Althea or Biore?

The provided page and study facts do not contain pricing information to determine whether Dr. Althea or Biore is more affordable.

Do any products from Dr. Althea or Biore contain fragrance?

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

Which brand performs better for hydration and moisture, Dr. Althea or Biore?

Dr. Althea performs better for hydration and moisture, as it is noted for its soothing and hydrating moisturizers.

What are the founding years and countries of origin for Dr. Althea and Biore?

Dr. Althea was founded in 2014 in South Korea, while Biore was founded in 1980 in Japan.

Dr. Althea or Biore for oily skin?

For oily skin, Dr. Althea has a High Lovi fit level and Biore also has a High Lovi fit level, making them equal on this page.

Dr. Althea or Biore for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, both brands work well, as Lovi rates Biore High and Dr. Althea High. Reviewers note that Dr. Althea offers gentle cleansers and soothing moisturizers.

Dr. Althea or Biore for acne-prone skin?

Dr. Althea is a better fit for acne-prone skin, earning a Superior routine fit compared to Biore's High routine fit. The products on this page from Dr. Althea also fit best for acne-prone skin.

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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