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Olay vs Biore

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

Olay and Biore are two skincare labels offering thoughtful selections of daily essentials. The first brand is beloved for its moisturizers, eye products, serums, and cleansers formulated with niacinamide and glycerin, suiting dry and acne-prone skin best. The second brand, a Japanese line founded in 1980, is globally known for sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers that suit sensitive skin and skin with dark spots. While both provide gentle and targeted care, they differ in their core ingredient focus and specific formulations for various skin concerns.

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

Popular Olay vs Biore products

People Say

OlayBiore
  • Skin Texture and Smoothness Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “skin feels baby soft — Olay Retinol24”
    • “Skin feels like silk — Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 Night Moisturizer”
    • “light and smooth — Olay Ultimate Eye Cream”
    • “Leaves skin feeling clean — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
  • Absorption and Lightweight Feel Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “sinks in quickly — Olay Super Serum”
    • “absorbs quickly — Olay Vitamin C Serum”
    • “absorbs instantly — Olay Super Serum Night Repair”
    • “melts into skin — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Exfoliation and Cleansing Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Gets the gunk out — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Face feels squeaky clean — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “Keeps shine away — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “tiny beads aren't harsh — Olay Regenerating Cream Cleanser”
  • Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Instantly smoother, softer, and more hydrated — Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream”
    • “My skin feels so hydrated and plump. — Olay Regenerist Regenerating Serum”
    • “very hydrating — Olay Retinol24”
    • “feels like a moisturizer — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Makeup Compatibility and Base Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “absorbs instantly — Olay Eye Lifting Serum”
    • “acts as primer — Olay Super Serum”
    • “primer-like — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Radiance and Brightening Often MentionedNot noted
    • “iridescent glow — Olay Super Serum”
    • “hides dark shadows — Olay Ultimate Eye Cream”
    • “skin looks brighter — Olay Vitamin C Serum”
  • Skin Irritation and Sensitivity Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “breakouts — Olay Super Serum”
    • “burned my skin — Olay Retinol24”
    • “burning sensation — Olay Ultimate Eye Cream”
    • “stings eyes — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Fragrance and Scent Issues Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Fragrance can be an irritant — Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream”
    • “floral scent — Olay Super Serum”
    • “smells like plastic — Olay Retinol24”
    • “smells like alcohol — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Lack of Results or Ineffectiveness Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Doesn't get all blackheads — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Doesn't shrink pores — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “no difference — Olay Vitamin C Serum”

Olay vs Biore routines for dry skin

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Olay vs Biore routines for oily skin

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Olay vs Biore routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Olay or Biore: which is better?

Olay is generally better than Biore for most skin concerns on this page, as it offers superior results in hydration, skin texture, and brightening. Reviewers also note that Olay products help improve smoothness and absorb quickly.

What is the difference between Olay and Biore?

Olay is best suited for dry skin, acne-prone skin, and mature skin, while Biore works well for sensitive skin, skin with dark spots, and mature skin. Olay offers a much larger selection of moisturizers and serums with ingredients like niacinamide and hyaluronic acid, whereas Biore focuses primarily on cleansers, strips, and makeup removers.

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Olay or Biore for dry skin?

Olay is a better choice for dry skin, where Lovi rates its routine as Superior compared to Biore's High. Reviewers note that Olay provides more intense hydration and better moisture with the products on this page.

Olay or Biore: which cleanser is better?

For cleansers, both Olay and Biore work well, with Biore taking the lead for exfoliation and cleansing based on reviewer themes. Olay's Regenerating Cream Cleanser fits acne-prone and oily skin at a High level, while Biore offers specialized options like the Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser.

Which is more affordable, Olay or Biore?

This information is not provided on the Lovi pages for Olay and Biore.

How do Olay and Biore compare for mature skin and skin with dark spots?

Olay achieves a Superior Lovi fit level for mature skin and skin with dark spots across its products on this page, whereas Biore reaches a High Lovi fit level for both concerns.

Which brand offers more fragrance-free skincare products between Olay and Biore?

Olay offers more fragrance-free skincare products on this page than Biore, with 26 out of 27 products listing no fragrance, while Biore has fragrance-free options across all of its products on the page.

What are the founding years and parent companies of Olay and Biore?

Olay was founded in 1952 and has been owned by The Procter & Gamble Company since 1985. Biore was founded in 1980 in Japan and is owned by the Kao Corporation.

Olay or Biore for oily skin?

For oily skin, Olay and Biore offer an equal Lovi fit level of High. Reviewers note that Olay tends to do better for skin texture and smoothness, absorption and lightweight feel, and hydration and moisture.

Olay or Biore: which sunscreen is better?

Olay offers sunscreens with high to average fit levels depending on skin type, while Biore UV Aqua Rich has a high fit for combination skin and average fits for most other skin types. Reviewers note that Olay products on this page provide better hydration and moisture.

Olay or Biore for sensitive skin?

Olay is a Superior fit for sensitive skin, whereas Biore is a High fit. Reviewers note that Olay's products on this page help improve skin texture and hydration.

Olay or Biore for acne-prone skin?

Olay is a better fit for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates its routine as Superior compared to High for Biore. Reviewers mention that Olay helps improve skin texture and provides intense hydration without a heavy feel.

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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