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NIVEA vs Biore

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NIVEA and Biore are heritage skincare brands, founded in Germany in 1911 and Japan in 1980 respectively. The German brand is known for dependable sunscreens, targeted serums, and nourishing moisturizers formulated with hydrating glycerin, while the Japanese brand is globally loved for sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers featuring effective formulas. Both brands suit sensitive skin and skin with dark spots best, owing to their gentle, soothing, and targeted nature. They primarily differ in their geographic origins, parent companies, and specific product lineups, such as the German brand featuring the LUMINOUS630 ANTI-DARK SPOT SERUM and the Japanese brand offering the Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser.

NIVEA is a German skincare brand founded in 1911 and owned by maxingvest GmbH & Co. KGaA since 2004.

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

Popular NIVEA vs Biore products

People Say

NIVEABiore
  • Effective cleansing Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “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”
    • “unclogs pores — NIVEA Derma Skin Clear Anti-Blemish Scrub”
  • Deep hydration Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Smoothed out dry flaky scales on my cheeks overnight — NIVEA Creme”
    • “It's lightweight on the skin and leaves a bit of subtle sheen. — NIVEA Soft”
    • “Makes my face feel smooth and soft. — NIVEA Soft”
    • “feels like a moisturizer — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Versatile multi-purpose use Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Use it on face, body, hands, and feet — NIVEA Creme”
    • “Applying is easy, you can use on your face, hands, and body. — NIVEA Soft”
    • “Works in shower, effective on wet hands/face. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
  • Clears blemishes Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “cleared my complexion in 7 days — NIVEA DERMA SKIN CLEAR”
    • “reduces blackheads — NIVEA Derma Skin Clear Anti-Blemish Scrub”
    • “Helped clear my blackheads — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
  • Smoother skin texture Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “skin feels squeaky clean and soft — NIVEA DERMA SKIN CLEAR”
    • “skin feels smooth — NIVEA Derma Skin Clear Anti-Blemish Scrub”
    • “Leaves skin feeling clean — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
  • Unbeatable value Often MentionedNot noted
    • “Works better than expensive luxury creams — NIVEA Creme”
    • “Best affordable vegan moisturizer. — NIVEA Soft”
    • “absolute steal for the price — NIVEA DERMA SKIN CLEAR”
  • Strong fragrance Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Scent is too overpowering for sensitive noses — NIVEA Creme”
    • “Has a heavy, baby powder smell. — NIVEA Soft”
    • “smells like men's hairspray — NIVEA DERMA SKIN CLEAR”
    • “smells like alcohol — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Greasy or oily finish Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “too dewy for oily skin — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “Leaves a shiny grease layer that doesn't go away — NIVEA Creme”
  • Causes breakouts Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “caused cystic acne — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “Caused breakouts, closed comedones, cystic acne. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
    • “Clogged my pores and caused bad acne — NIVEA Creme”

NIVEA vs Biore routines for dry skin

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NIVEA vs Biore routines for oily skin

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NIVEA vs Biore routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

NIVEA or Biore: which is better?

Both NIVEA and Biore are great choices, as Lovi rates their routines as High for all skin types. NIVEA excels in deep hydration, clearing blemishes, and smoother skin texture, whereas Biore stands out for effective cleansing. Glycerin helps provide moisture across the products on this page.

What is the difference between NIVEA and Biore?

NIVEA and Biore both provide equal routine fit across all skin types, but the products on this page differ in their formulation and review feedback. NIVEA offers fragrance-free options in only 3 of 9 products and features glycerin, whereas every Biore product on this page lists no fragrance. Reviewers note that NIVEA excels in deep hydration, blemish clearing, and smoother skin texture, while Biore is favored for effective cleansing.

NIVEA or Biore for dry skin?

For dry skin, NIVEA and Biore perform equally well, with Lovi giving both brands a High fit for dry skin routines. Glycerin helps provide moisture across the products on this page.

NIVEA or Biore: which sunscreen is better?

When comparing sunscreens on the products on this page, NIVEA offers options like Protect & Moisture Sun Lotion SPF50+ which helps provide high fit across multiple skin types, whereas Biore features UV Aqua Rich with high fit specifically for combination skin. Reviewers note that NIVEA sunscreens may sometimes leave a greasy or oily residue, while glycerin helps both brands provide hydration.

Which is more affordable, NIVEA or Biore?

When comparing the products on this page, NIVEA does better for unbeatable value. Glycerin helps provide deep hydration across the NIVEA range.

How do the founding years and countries of origin compare between NIVEA and Biore?

NIVEA was founded earlier in 1911 in Germany, whereas Biore was established later in 1980 in Japan.

Which brand has more fragrance-free products listed on the page, NIVEA or Biore?

Biore has more fragrance-free products listed on the products on this page, as every Biore product on the page lists no fragrance compared to only three for NIVEA.

Which brand performs better for effective cleansing according to reviewer themes?

Biore performs better for effective cleansing according to the reviewer themes on this page. Reviewers note that Biore provides more effective cleansing compared to NIVEA.

NIVEA or Biore for oily skin?

For oily skin, both NIVEA and Biore achieve a High routine fit on the products on this page. Reviewers note that glycerin helps hydrate, though some users find that NIVEA may leave a greasy or oily residue.

NIVEA or Biore for sensitive skin?

Both NIVEA and Biore have a High routine fit for sensitive skin according to Lovi. Glycerin helps provide moisturization and is used across the products on this page.

NIVEA or Biore for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, both brands offer products on this page with high Lovi fit levels, but NIVEA may provide better blemish-clearing and smoothing benefits. Glycerin helps deliver deep hydration across the products on this page.

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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