# Biore vs Principia

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Biore and Principia are two skincare brands celebrated for their thoughtful cleansers and precise formulas. The Japanese brand founded in 1980 is beloved for its sunscreens, masks, and makeup removers, while both offer reliable staples. The former suits sensitive skin and oily skin best, whereas the latter suits balanced to oily skin best. They differ primarily in their product ranges and target formulations, with standout items like the UV Aqua Rich and the Gel de Limpeza GL-01 addressing specific concerns.

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

[biore.com](https://www.biore.com/en-sa/about-us/our-story/) [kao.com](https://www.kao.com/global/en/newsroom/news/release/2024/20240214-001/)

This page compares some of the most popular Biore and Principia products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, [use the Lovi app](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=compare&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pg4424575610).

### Popular Biore vs Principia products

#### Biore

- [UV Aqua Rich](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/biore/uv-aqua-rich/for/combination-skin) — High fit
- [Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/biore/deep-pore-charcoal-cleanser/for/oily-skin) — Average fit
- [Deep Cleansing Pore Strips](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/biore/deep-cleansing-pore-strips/for/oily-skin) — Average fit
- [Makeup Remover Perfect Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/biore/makeup-remover-perfect-oil/for/sensitive-skin) — High fit — [SAR 138.21 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.sa/dp/B000FQMZSE?tag=lovisa02-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)

#### Principia

- [Gel de Limpeza GL-01](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/principia/gel-de-limpeza-gl-01/for/oily-skin) — Average fit

## Questions and answers

### Biore or Principia: which is better?

Biore and Principia both offer gentle options, but Biore is the better choice on this page because it provides a wider variety of products fitting sensitive, oily, and combination skin types. Lovi rates Biore sunscreen as High for combination skin and its makeup remover as High for sensitive skin, whereas the products on this page for Principia only reach Average fit for those skin types.

### What is the difference between Biore and Principia?

Biore offers a wider selection of products on this page covering cleansers, sunscreens, makeup removers, and masks that have a High fit for sensitive skin, whereas Principia features only a single cleanser. Every product listed for both brands contains no fragrance.

### Biore or Principia: which cleanser is better?

Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser and Principia Gel de Limpeza GL-01 both earn an Average fit level for oily skin, oily acne-prone skin, and combination skin on this page. Lovi rates Biore with a Low fit for sensitive and dry skin, while Principia has an Average fit for sensitive skin and a Caution fit for dry skin.

### Which is more affordable, Biore or Principia?

This information is not provided on the Lovi page for Biore and Principia.

### Which causes fewer breakouts, Biore or Principia?

Biore and Principia both feature products on this page that are rated Average for acne-prone skin, such as Biore UV Aqua Rich and Principia Gel de Limpeza GL-01.

### When was Biore founded compared to Principia, and who owns each brand?

Biore was founded in 1980 in Japan and is owned by the Kao Corporation, while Principia was founded later in 2020 and is owned by Viziera Participacoes Ltda.

### Which products from Biore have a High fit level for specific skin types according to the page?

According to the page, Biore's UV Aqua Rich sunscreen has a High fit level for combination skin, and its Makeup Remover Perfect Oil has a High fit level for sensitive skin.

### What does the example dry skin routine for Biore include for the morning step?

The example dry skin routine for Biore includes a cleanser, a moisturizer, and SPF in the morning step.

## Research behind their key ingredients

- [Benefits of topical hyaluronic acid for skin quality and signs of skin aging: From literature review to clinical evidence](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/) Hyaluronic acid · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
- [Anti-aging and brightening effects of a topical treatment containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract: A split-face, randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31975502/) Tocopherol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
- [Psychophysical study of the effects of topical application of menthol in healthy volunteers](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16527405/) Menthol · Pain, 2006
- [Topical Formulation Containing Naringenin: Efficacy against Ultraviolet B Irradiation-Induced Skin Inflammation and Oxidative Stress in Mice](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26741806/) Grapefruit fruit extract · PloS One, 2016
- [Effect of a topical antioxidant serum containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and ferulic acid after Q-switched 1064-nm Nd:YAG laser for treatment of environment-induced skin pigmentation](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32052907/) Tocopherol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
- [The 24-hour skin hydration and barrier function effects of a hyaluronic 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract moisturizing fluid: an intra-subject, randomized, assessor-blinded study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/) Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
- [A Double-Blinded, Randomized, Vehicle-Controlled Study of the Efficacy of Moisturizer Containing Licochalcone A, Decanediol, L-Carnitine, and Salicylic Acid for Prevention of Acne Relapse in Asian Population](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33150170/) Salicylic acid · BioMed Research International, 2020
- [High molecular compounds (polysaccharides and proanthocyanidins) from Hamamelis virginiana bark: influence on human skin keratinocyte proliferation and differentiation and influence on irritated skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11684194/) Witch hazel leaf extract · Phytochemistry, 2001
- [Efficacy of a multitargeted, salicylic acid-based dermocosmetic cream compared to benzoyl peroxide 5% in Acne vulgaris: Results from a randomized study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37941097/) Salicylic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
- [A Salicylic Acid-Based Dermocosmetic is Effective as an Adjunct to Benzoyl Peroxide for Mild to Moderate Acne and as Monotherapy in Maintenance Post Benzoyl Peroxide](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38051857/) Salicylic acid · Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023
- [Challenging the safety and efficacy of topically applied chlorogenic acid, apigenin, kaempferol, and naringenin by HET-CAM, HPLC-TBARS-EVSC, and laser Doppler flowmetry](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38831914/) Grapefruit fruit extract · Frontiers in Chemistry, 2024
- [Subclinical, non-erythematous irritation with an open assay model (washing): sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) versus sodium laureth sulfate (SLES)](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11278060/) Sodium laureth sulfate · Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2001
- [In vivo and in vitro evaluation of octyl methoxycinnamate liposomes](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24376350/) Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate · International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2013
- [Effect of seasonal and geographical differences on skin and effect of treatment with an osmoprotectant: Sorbitol](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23752031/) Sorbitol · Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2013
- [Influence of vitamin E acetate on stratum corneum hydration](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9706379/) Tocopheryl acetate · Arzneimittel-Forschung, 1998
- [Nanostructured Lipid Carrier Based Gel Containing α-Tocopherol and α-Tocopheryl Acetate for Synergistic Cutaneous Antiaging Efficacy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41309687/) Tocopheryl acetate · Scientific Reports, 2025
- [Safety assessment on comedogenicity of dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate in Asian subjects: A double-blind randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34471722/) Tocopheryl acetate · Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021
- [Mitigation of ultraviolet-induced erythema and inflammation by para-hydroxycinnamic acid in human skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39138602/) Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025
- [Facial disbiosis and UV filters](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39499337/) Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate · Archives of Dermatological Research, 2024
- [Impact of dermal emulsions containing diacyl phospholipids, mono acyl phospholipids, sodium lauryl ether sulfate and polysorbate 80 in combination with UVA irradiation on human skin physiology in vivo: A pilot study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42617898/) Sodium laureth sulfate · International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2026

## The brands

- Japanese skincare: [Biore](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/brands/biore)
- Skincare: [Principia](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/brands/principia)

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## About the Lovi Fit

Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes.

Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules its 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. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning.

Behind this comparison: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board).

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