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Biore vs No7

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

Biore and No7 are two established skincare labels from Japan and Britain, respectively, offering distinct approaches to daily care. The Japanese brand is known for sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers featuring gentle and clarifying formulations, while the British brand focuses on serums, eye products, moisturizers, and sunscreens built around vitamin C, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid. Both labels suit different complexions best, with the former catering to sensitive and oily skin through options like the UV Aqua Rich, the Makeup Remover Perfect Oil, and the Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser, and the latter fitting mature and dry skin with offerings like the Future Renew Damage Reversal Eye Serum, the Pure Retinol Eye Cream, and the Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream. Ultimately, they differ through their foundational ingredients and regional heritage, giving users varied paths toward a balanced and refreshed complexion.

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

biore.comkao.com

No7 is a British skincare brand founded in 1935 and owned by Sycamore Partners since 2025.

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This page compares some of the most popular Biore and No7 products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Biore vs No7 products

People Say

BioreNo7
  • Hydrating and dewy Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Skin feels moisturized — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream”
    • “healthier glow — No7 Total Renewal Micro-Dermabrasion Exfoliator”
    • “dryness eradicated immediately — No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream”
    • “feels like a moisturizer — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Smooths skin texture Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin feels so soft — No7 Total Renewal Micro-Dermabrasion Exfoliator”
    • “skin feels velvety — No7 Pure Retinol”
    • “leaves my eye area soft and wrinkle free — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
    • “Leaves skin feeling clean — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
  • Lightweight texture Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “melts into skin — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “Absorbs quickly — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
    • “leaves the skin feeling hydrated and comfortable — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
  • Good makeup base Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “primer-like — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “Wears well under makeup — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
  • Immediate results Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “Satisfying to see results — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
  • Quick absorption Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs quickly — No7 Restore & Renew Multi Action Eye Cream”
    • “absorbs instantly — No7 Pure Retinol”
  • Strong scent or fragrance Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Too much fragrance — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream”
    • “overpowering — No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream”
    • “Scent is overpowering — No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Day Cream”
    • “smells like alcohol — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Skin irritation Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Nose was irritated — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Burned my face — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “burned my skin — No7 Pure Retinol”
    • “Caused breakouts — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
  • Drying and stripping Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Can be drying — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”
    • “caused flaky skin — No7 Pure Retinol”
    • “Made my skin peel — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
  • Eye irritation Often MentionedNot noted
    • “stings eyes — Biore UV Aqua Rich”

Biore vs No7 routines for dry skin

Buy No7 routine · SAR 1,213.27 · 89% fitBuy Biore routine · SAR 1,142.88 · 83% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Biore vs No7 routines for oily skin

Buy Biore routine · SAR 1,162.08 · 89% fitBuy No7 routine · SAR 1,421.61 · 85% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Biore vs No7 routines for combination skin

Buy Biore routine · SAR 1,148.89 · 89% fitBuy No7 routine · SAR 1,414.68 · 88% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Biore or No7: which is better?

Both brands are great choices depending on your skin goals, as No7 achieves a Superior Lovi fit level for mature skin with ingredients like retinol, while Biore achieves a Superior Lovi fit level for sensitive skin with fragrance-free formulas.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007

What is the difference between Biore and No7?

No7 offers a wider range of serums and creams targeting mature and dry skin with key ingredients like retinol and niacinamide, while Biore focuses on everyday cleansers, sunscreens, and pore care with fragrance-free options. Reviewers note that No7 performs better for hydration and texture smoothing, whereas Biore provides better immediate results and makeup bases.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

Biore or No7 for dry skin?

Both Biore and No7 offer a High routine fit for dry skin. No7 features key ingredients like hyaluronic acid that helps provide deep hydration, while every Biore product on this page lists no fragrance.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Biore or No7: which sunscreen is better?

Biore offers UV Aqua Rich as a sunscreen on this page, whereas No7 includes sunscreens such as Lift & Luminate Day Cream and Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Day Cream. Lovi rates the Biore sunscreen as having a High fit for combination skin, and Average for oily, acne-prone, mature, and sensitive skin, while the No7 sunscreens are rated High for mature skin and Average for dry skin.

Which is more affordable, Biore or No7?

This page does not provide pricing or affordability information to compare Biore and No7.

Do Biore or No7 products contain fragrance?

Every product on the Biore page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. For No7, 10 of the 13 products on the page list no fragrance, while Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream, Lift & Luminate Day Cream, and Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Day Cream contain fragrance.

Biore or No7 for oily skin?

For oily skin, both Biore and No7 offer a High routine fit on this page. Reviewers note that Biore does better for immediate results, while No7 does better for quick absorption.

Biore or No7 for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, Biore achieves a Superior fit level on this page, while No7 achieves a High fit level. Every Biore product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas some No7 products contain fragrance.

Biore or No7 for acne-prone skin?

Both Biore and No7 offer a High routine fit for acne-prone skin on the products on this page. Reviewers report that Biore provides good makeup bases and immediate results, while No7 features key ingredients like niacinamide and retinol.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

Biore or No7 for mature skin?

For mature skin, No7 is a better choice because Lovi rates its overall routine fit as Superior while Biore achieves a High fit level. No7 products on this page also feature key anti-aging ingredients like retinol, which helps stimulate collagen accumulation and improve naturally aged skin.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007

Biore or No7 for dry sensitive skin?

Both Biore and No7 fit dry sensitive skin well, with Lovi rating both brands at a High level for this skin type. Reviewers note that the products on this page for both lines generally help with hydration and comfort.

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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