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Biore vs Lancôme

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

Biore and Lancôme are two distinct skincare brands rooted in Japan and France, respectively. The Japanese brand is known for gentle sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers that suit sensitive skin and oily skin best. Meanwhile, the French brand is known for sophisticated moisturizers, eye products, serums, and toners formulated with glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and adenosine, which suit dry, mature, acne-prone, and uneven skin best. Ultimately, Biore relies on clarifying formulations to support a refreshed complexion, whereas Lancôme utilizes restorative properties to improve barrier function and reduce wrinkles.

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

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Lancôme is a French skincare brand founded in 1935 and owned by L'Oréal S.A. since 1964.

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

Popular Biore vs Lancôme products

People Say

BioreLancôme
  • Effective cleansing and debris removal Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “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”
    • “Dissolves waterproof mascara instantly — Lancôme Bi-Facil Double Action Eye Makeup Remover”
  • Hydration and dewy finish Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “gives my skin an instant dewy glow — Lancôme Tonique Confort”
    • “keeps the skin soft and hydrated — Lancôme HYDRA ZEN”
    • “The product provides deep hydration and visible rejuvenation. — Lancôme Advanced Génifique Night Cream”
    • “feels like a moisturizer — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Lightweight texture Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs quickly — Lancôme RÉNERGIE”
    • “absorbs almost instantly — Lancôme Génifique Ultimate”
    • “absorbs instantly — Lancôme Advanced Génifique Eye Cream”
    • “melts into skin — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Makeup base compatibility Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “primer-like — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “concealer applies smoothly — Lancôme Advanced Génifique Eye Cream”
    • “layers beautifully under makeup — Lancôme Génifique Ultimate”
  • Skin texture improvements Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Skin feels cushiony soft — Lancôme Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate”
    • “Face is so soft, smooth and not puffy. — Lancôme Advanced Génifique Night Cream”
    • “pores looked more refined — Lancôme Génifique Ultimate”
    • “Leaves skin feeling clean — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
  • High protection and anti-aging Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “SPF 50+ PA++++ — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “Helps with wrinkles and makes skin soft. — Lancôme Advanced Génifique Night Cream”
  • Strong scent or fragrance sensitivity Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like alcohol — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “strong citrus smell — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “My only issue with it is the fragrance. — Lancôme Hydra Zen Gel Cream”
    • “scent is too strong — Lancôme Absolue Revitalizing Eye Cream”
  • High price point Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “super expensive — Lancôme Absolue Precious Oil”
  • Skin irritation and redness Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “caused a breakout — Lancôme RÉNERGIE”
    • “felt a burning sensation immediately — Lancôme Tonique Confort”
    • “caused watery eyes — Lancôme Advanced Génifique Eye Cream”
    • “Nose was irritated — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
  • Drying and stripping effect Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “left my face tight — Lancôme Crème Radiance”
    • “Ultimately this moisturizer is a huge let down and dries out my skin. — Lancôme Hydra Zen Gel Cream”
    • “Made my skin peel — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”

Questions and answers

Biore or Lancôme: which is better?

Lancôme helps provide deep hydration and skin texture improvements, while Biore offers effective cleansing and high protection products on this page. Glycerin is included in key formulations to help support skin hydration.

What is the difference between Biore and Lancôme?

Biore products on this page are fragrance-free and best fit sensitive, oily, and combination skin, while Lancome offers deep hydration and anti-aging benefits using key ingredients like glycerin and hyaluronic acid. Lovi rates several Lancome products, such as Tonique Confort and Advanced Génifique Night Cream, with a High fit for dry and sensitive skin, whereas Biore focuses on effective cleansing and debris removal.

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Biore or Lancôme: which cleanser is better?

For cleansing, Biore products on this page are rated with an average fit for oily and acne-prone skin, whereas Lancome features Crème Radiance which carries a warning for multiple skin types.

Which is more affordable, Biore or Lancôme?

Lancome has a high price point compared to Biore, making Biore the more affordable brand among the products on this page.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Biore or Lancôme?

When comparing breakouts, the products on this page for both Biore and Lancome show mixed results depending on the specific product and skin type, with Lovi fit levels for acne-prone skin ranging generally from Average to Low or Caution. Reviewers note that Lancome may help with hydration and texture, but it also carries risks of skin irritation and drying effects.

Which brand offers fragrance-free products on this page, Biore or Lancome?

Biore offers fragrance-free products, as every product on the Biore page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas only some products from Lancôme are fragrance-free.

What skin types do Biore's brand-focused routines fit best?

Lovi shows that Biore's brand-focused routines fit sensitive skin, oily skin, and combination skin best.

How do the founding years and parent companies of Biore and Lancome compare?

Biore was founded in Japan in 1980 and is owned by Kao Corporation, whereas Lancôme was founded in France in 1935 and has been owned by L'Oréal S.A. since 1964.

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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