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Biore vs Grown Alchemist

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Biore and Grown Alchemist are two distinct skincare lines offering thoughtful sunscreens, cleansers, serums, masks, and makeup removers designed to support a balanced and refreshed complexion. The Japanese brand, founded in 1980 and owned by Kao Corporation, relies on effective formulas to suit sensitive and oily skin best, featuring standout options like the UV Aqua Rich for acne-prone skin, the Makeup Remover Perfect Oil for dark spots, and the Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser for mature skin. Conversely, the second line is loved for its formulas that suit sensitive, dry, and combination skin best, with standout choices including the Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser for acne-prone skin, the Instant Smoothing Serum for dark spots, and the Gentle Gel Facial Cleanser for mature skin. Ultimately, both differ primarily in their specific target skin types and distinct formulations, allowing individuals to choose according to their unique complexion needs.

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

Popular Biore vs Grown Alchemist products

People Say

BioreGrown Alchemist
  • Texture and Weight Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “silkiest cleanser — Grown Alchemist Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser”
    • “Very light weight — Grown Alchemist Instant Smoothing Serum”
    • “melts into skin — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Cleansing Efficacy Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Gets the gunk out — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Face feels squeaky clean — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “Gets everything nice and clean — Grown Alchemist Gentle Gel Facial Cleanser”
  • Non-Stripping Formula Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Doesn't dry out my skin — Grown Alchemist Gentle Gel Facial Cleanser”
    • “doesn't strip at all — Grown Alchemist Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser”
    • “Leaves skin soft, doesn't dry out face. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
  • Pleasant Scent Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Smells amazing — Grown Alchemist Gentle Gel Facial Cleanser”
    • “smell is divine — Grown Alchemist Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser”
    • “Fruity fragrance, smells like apple/grape, refreshing. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
  • Hydration and Moisture Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Skin version of chugging water — Grown Alchemist Instant Smoothing Serum”
    • “feels like a moisturizer — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Gentle on Skin Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “Perfect for sensitive skin — Grown Alchemist Gentle Gel Facial Cleanser”
    • “calms my skin down — Grown Alchemist Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser”
  • Fragrance and Scent Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like alcohol — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “strong citrus smell — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “Too perfumy notes — Grown Alchemist Gentle Gel Facial Cleanser”
    • “smells medicinal — Grown Alchemist Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser”
  • Makeup Removal Issues Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “Isn't going to be your makeup remover — Grown Alchemist Gentle Gel Facial Cleanser”
  • Price Point Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “expensive for what it is — Grown Alchemist Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser”

Questions and answers

Biore or Grown Alchemist: which is better?

Grown Alchemist is generally better for hydration, texture, and non-stripping formulas, whereas Biore does better with cleansing efficacy and price point. Every product on this page for both brands lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

What is the difference between Biore and Grown Alchemist?

Biore and Grown Alchemist both feature fragrance-free products on this page, but Grown Alchemist tends to do better for hydration and gentle feel while Biore is noted for cleansing efficacy and a lower price point.

Biore or Grown Alchemist: which cleanser is better?

Grown Alchemist provides a more non-stripping formula and better hydration and moisture for cleansers, whereas Biore offers better cleansing efficacy.

Which is more affordable, Biore or Grown Alchemist?

Biore is more affordable than Grown Alchemist, as price point is an area where Biore does better.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Biore or Grown Alchemist?

Grown Alchemist performs better than Biore on this page for breakout-prone skin because its Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser achieves a High Lovi fit level for acne-prone skin, whereas the Biore products on this page have only Average or Low fit levels for acne-prone skin.

How do the brands compare in terms of texture and weight?

Grown Alchemist does better than Biore when it comes to texture and weight. Reviewers often mention its products provide a more pleasant feel on the skin compared to the other brand.

What do reviewers say about the cleansers of Grown Alchemist versus Biore?

Reviewers frequently mention that Grown Alchemist offers hydrating, gentle, and pleasant cleansers, though they also note occasional performance and packaging issues. Biore delivers better cleansing efficacy.

Which brand performs better for non-stripping formulas and hydration?

Grown Alchemist performs better for non-stripping formulas and hydration, as the products on this page are rated higher by reviewers in these categories.

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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