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Biore vs BABOR

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

Biore and BABOR are distinguished skincare brands that bring targeted care to daily routines through thoughtful formulations. The Japanese brand is beloved for its gentle sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers, whereas the German brand is deeply loved for its refined exfoliants and rich moisturizers. The former suits sensitive skin and oily skin best, while both its counterpart and it offer products suited for normal, dry, and combination skin. They differ primarily in their specific standout offerings and ideal skin types, with each working steadily to support a balanced and refreshed complexion.

Biore is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1980 and owned by Kao Corporation.

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BABOR is a German skincare brand founded in 1956 and owned by BABOR BEAUTY GROUP since 1962.

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This page compares some of the most popular Biore and BABOR products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Biore vs BABOR products

Questions and answers

Biore or BABOR: which is better?

BABOR is the better-fitting brand on this page, as Lovi rates its Enzyme Cleanser as a superior match across all skin types. Biore products on this page have lower fit levels for dry and sensitive skin.

What is the difference between Biore and BABOR?

BABOR achieves a Superior Lovi fit across all skin types for its exfoliant, whereas the products on this page by Biore generally rate lower, with fits ranging from High to Caution depending on the specific skin type.

Which is more affordable, Biore or BABOR?

Neither Biore nor BABOR is noted for affordability on this page, as pricing details are not included in the page facts.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Biore or BABOR?

BABOR gives a Superior Lovi fit for acne-prone skin with its Enzyme Cleanser, whereas the Biore products on this page have an Average fit for that skin type. BABOR is therefore more likely to help prevent breakouts.

Between Biore and BABOR, which brand was founded earlier and in which countries?

BABOR was founded earlier in 1956 in Germany, while Biore was founded later in 1980 in Japan.

How do the fragrance contents compare between the products listed for Biore and BABOR?

Biore products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients, whereas BABOR has one product with fragrance and one without.

Which brand offers a product with a Superior Lovi fit level for dry skin?

BABOR offers a product with a Superior Lovi fit level for dry skin, specifically its Enzyme Cleanser.

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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