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Biore vs Pixi

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Biore and Pixi are a Japanese brand founded in 1980 and a British brand founded in 1999, respectively. The former is beloved for its sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers, while the latter is known for its toners, serums, eye products, and moisturizers. Both brands suit sensitive skin and oily skin best, offering gentle, clarifying, and balanced care without heaviness or irritation. They differ in their core offerings, as the Japanese line focuses on UV protection and deep cleansing with items like the UV Aqua Rich, Makeup Remover Perfect Oil, and Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser, whereas the British line centers on toning, peeling, and retinol treatments through standouts like the Glow Tonic, Glow Peel Pads, and Retinol Tonic.

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

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Pixi is a British skincare brand founded in 1999.

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

Popular Biore vs Pixi products

People Say

BiorePixi
  • Hydration and dewy glow Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Instant surge of hydration — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “healthy radiance — Pixi Glow Mist”
    • “deeply hydrates and balances — Pixi Antioxidant Tonic”
    • “feels like a moisturizer — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Cleansing and debris removal Mostly MentionedRarely 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”
    • “picks up leftover dirt — Pixi Rose Tonic”
  • Ease of use and application Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Minimal effort required — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Works in shower, effective on wet hands/face. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
    • “Easy to use — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
  • Lightweight texture and finish Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “melts into skin — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “Absorbs quickly — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “absorbs really fast — Pixi Rose Oil Blend”
  • Skin texture smoothing Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Skin feels incredible, so smooth — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
    • “forehead bumps gone — Pixi Glow Tonic”
    • “Skin feels smoother — Pixi Retinol Tonic”
    • “Leaves skin feeling clean — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
  • Makeup performance and base Often MentionedNot noted
    • “primer-like — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “Removes waterproof mascara, eyeliner, foundation. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
  • Strong scent or fragrance sensitivity Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like alcohol — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “strong citrus smell — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “smell is overpowering — Pixi Glow Tonic”
    • “Scent is too strong — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
  • Skin irritation and redness Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “burned my face — Pixi Glow Tonic”
    • “broke me out — Pixi Rose Tonic”
    • “Nose was irritated — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
  • Eye irritation Often MentionedNot noted
    • “stings eyes — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Drying and stripping effects Often MentionedNot noted
    • “Made my skin peel — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”

Biore vs Pixi routines for dry skin

Buy Pixi routine · SAR 1,209.66 · 91% fitBuy Biore routine · SAR 1,142.88 · 83% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Biore vs Pixi routines for oily skin

Buy Pixi routine · SAR 1,155.80 · 95% fitBuy Biore routine · SAR 1,162.08 · 89% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Biore vs Pixi routines for combination skin

Buy Pixi routine · SAR 1,150.95 · 94% fitBuy Biore routine · SAR 1,148.89 · 89% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Biore or Pixi: which is better?

Pixi generally achieves superior Lovi fit ratings across more categories compared to Biore, delivering deep hydration and radiance alongside smoother skin texture. However, Pixi is more frequently associated with skin irritation and strong fragrance issues, whereas the products on this page for Biore list no fragrance and focus heavily on effective cleansing.

What is the difference between Biore and Pixi?

Pixi offers a wider range of products focused on hydration, radiance, and skin smoothing with a Superior routine fit for most skin types, whereas Biore focuses on cleansing and debris removal with a High routine fit. The products on this page from Biore list no fragrance, while several Pixi products contain fragrance and may cause skin irritation.

Biore or Pixi for dry skin?

Pixi has a Superior Lovi fit level for dry skin, while Biore is rated Caution to Average across its dry skin products. Reviewers for Pixi mostly mention deep hydration and a dewy glow, whereas the products on this page for Biore list no fragrance.

Which is more affordable, Biore or Pixi?

The provided page and review details do not include pricing or affordability information for either Biore or Pixi.

How do the origins and parent companies of Biore and Pixi differ?

Biore was founded in Japan in 1980 and is owned by Kao Corporation, whereas Pixi was founded in 1999 in the United Kingdom and is independently owned.

Which brand has more products containing fragrance, Biore or Pixi?

Pixi has more products containing fragrance, with three products listing fragrance on this page, while every Biore product on this page lists no fragrance.

What are the key ingredient highlights shared across Pixi products?

Pixi features aloe vera and hyaluronic acid across its products. Hyaluronic acid helps improve skin hydration and moisture retention.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2019

Biore or Pixi for oily skin?

For oily skin, both Biore and Pixi have a Lovi fit level of High, while Pixi also offers specific items like its Glow Tonic reaching a Superior level. Reviewers note that the products on this page from Pixi deliver deep hydration and a dewy glow, whereas Biore excels in cleansing and debris removal.

Biore or Pixi for sensitive skin?

Both Biore and Pixi offer a Superior fit for sensitive skin on Lovi. Biore lists no fragrance across the products on this page, while Pixi provides options featuring soothing key ingredients like aloe vera.

Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2019

Biore or Pixi for acne-prone skin?

Pixi offers a Superior routine fit for acne-prone skin, whereas Biore provides a High fit on the products on this page. Reviewers note that Pixi helps deliver brightening and smoothing serums and deep hydration, although some users mention skin irritation and sensitivity.

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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