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Neutrogena vs Biore

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Neutrogena and Biore are two respected names in the skincare landscape, with the former founded in 1930 and owned by Kimberly-Clark Corporation since 2026, and the latter established in 1980 under the ownership of Kao Corporation. The American brand is celebrated for reliable moisturizers, sunscreens, cleansers, toners, and more, formulated with glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and dimethicone, while the Japanese brand is globally loved for sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers featuring effective formulas. The offerings of the first suit oily acne-prone skin and acne-prone skin best, whereas the creations of the second suit sensitive skin and skin with dark spots best. Both brands differ through their distinct heritage, targeted ingredients, and specialized approaches to supporting daily skin routines.

Neutrogena is an American skincare brand founded in 1930 and owned by Kimberly-Clark Corporation since 2026.

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

Popular Neutrogena vs Biore products

People Say

NeutrogenaBiore
  • Hydration and moisture Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Skin looked plumper and radiant — Neutrogena HYDRO BOOST WATER CREAM”
    • “It also hydrates my skin. This cream has been so easy to add to my routine. — Neutrogena Retinol Regenerating Cream”
    • “Quenches dry skin instantly — Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Hydrogel Mask”
    • “feels like a moisturizer — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Lightweight and non-greasy texture Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Absorbs instantly without sticky residue — Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel”
    • “absorbs instantly — Neutrogena COLLAGEN BANK Moisturizer”
    • “Absorbs into skin without residue. — Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Serum”
    • “melts into skin — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Acne-safe and gentle formulas Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “leaves skin soft and balanced — Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser”
    • “love that it has no scent — Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser”
    • “calms my acne prone skin — Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser”
    • “Leaves skin soft, doesn't dry out face. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
  • Effective debris removal Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “Gets the gunk out — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Face feels squeaky clean — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
  • Makeup base and compatibility Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Foundation glides right over it — Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel”
    • “Concealer doesn't cake or get stuck in crevices — Neutrogena Hydro Boost Eye Gel-Cream”
    • “primer-like — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Sun protection and white cast Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “transparent finish — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “SPF 50+ PA++++ — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “never burned once in Hawaii — Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen”
  • Strong fragrance and scent issues Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Smell is too overpowering and lingering — Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel”
    • “Scent is so off-putting — Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Regenerating Cream”
    • “The original scented version is packed with this heavy floral perfume. — Neutrogena Retinol Regenerating Cream”
    • “smells like alcohol — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Skin irritation and reactions Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Made my face very red — Neutrogena HYDRO BOOST WATER CREAM”
    • “Burning sensation — Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Regenerating Cream”
    • “stings my eyes badly — Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser”
    • “Nose was irritated — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
  • Eye irritation Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “burns my eyes terribly — Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen”
    • “stings eyes — Biore UV Aqua Rich”

Neutrogena vs Biore routines for dry skin

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Neutrogena vs Biore routines for oily skin

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Neutrogena vs Biore routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Neutrogena or Biore: which is better?

Neutrogena is better for hydration and acne-safe formulas, whereas Biore does better for sun protection and white cast. The products on this page offer equal routine fit for most skin types, though Biore achieves a High Lovi fit for dry sensitive skin compared to Neutrogena at Average.

What is the difference between Neutrogena and Biore?

Neutrogena is an American brand founded in 1930 that offers a wide range of products with a High Lovi fit for dry sensitive skin, whereas Biore is a Japanese brand founded in 1980 that achieves a Superior Lovi fit for dry sensitive skin. Neutrogena products on this page frequently utilize key ingredients like retinol, which helps stimulate collagen accumulation in naturally aged human skin.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007

Neutrogena or Biore for dry skin?

Neutrogena and Biore both achieve a High Lovi routine fit level for dry skin. Reviewers note that Neutrogena delivers better hydration and moisture through ingredients like hyaluronic acid, which helps improve skin quality and signs of aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Neutrogena or Biore: which cleanser is better?

Neutrogena is better for cleansers on this page, as it offers a much wider variety of dedicated face washes tailored to different skin types, including mature and acne-prone skin. Biore provides only one cleanser option, the Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser.

Which is more affordable, Neutrogena or Biore?

The products on this page do not have pricing information available, so it is not possible to determine which brand is more affordable.

Which brand has more fragrance-free products, Neutrogena or Biore?

Neutrogena has more fragrance-free products on this page, with 35 options, whereas Biore offers 4 fragrance-free products.

Neutrogena or Biore for oily skin?

Both Neutrogena and Biore provide a High routine fit level for oily skin. Reviewers note that Neutrogena delivers better hydration and acne-safe formulas, while Biore offers advantages in sun protection and debris removal.

Neutrogena or Biore: which sunscreen is better?

Neutrogena is the better brand for sunscreens because the products on this page achieve superior fit levels for combination, sensitive, and oily acne-prone skin types. Biore offers fragrance-free formulas, but Neutrogena provides a much wider range of specialized sunscreens tailored to different skin concerns.

Neutrogena or Biore for sensitive skin?

Neutrogena has a High routine fit for sensitive skin, whereas Biore has a High routine fit as well. Neutrogena offers a much wider variety of fragrance-free products on this page to help sensitive skin avoid irritation.

Neutrogena or Biore for acne-prone skin?

Neutrogena fits acne-prone skin with a High Lovi routine level, matching Biore's equal level. Neutrogena offers acne-safe and gentle formulas across the products on this page.

Neutrogena or Biore for dry sensitive skin?

For dry sensitive skin, Biore fits better with a High level, while Neutrogena achieves an Average fit with the products on this page.

Neutrogena or Biore for mature skin?

Both Neutrogena and Biore provide a High routine fit for mature skin. The products on this page from Neutrogena include key anti-aging ingredients like retinol which helps improve the appearance of naturally aged skin.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007

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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