Estée Lauder vs Biore
Estée Lauder and Biore are esteemed skincare brands from America and Japan, respectively. The former offers comprehensive moisturizers, serums, eye products, and cleansers formulated with hyaluronic acid and glycerin, suiting acne-prone and mature skin best. Meanwhile, the latter is known for thoughtful sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers that suit sensitive and oily skin. While both brands support a refreshed complexion, they differ through their distinct heritage, targeted ingredients, and ideal skin types.
Estée Lauder is an American skincare brand founded in 1946 and owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc..
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Biore is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1980 and owned by Kao Corporation.
This page compares some of the most popular Estée Lauder and Biore products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.
Popular Estée Lauder vs Biore products
People Say
Deep Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
- “skin drinks it up immediately — Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair”
- “The formula is incredibly hydrating and leaves my skin feeling smooth. — Estée Lauder Re-Nutriv”
- “texture is dreamy — Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Gel-Creme”
- “feels like a moisturizer — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
Texture and Smoothness Often MentionedSometimes Noted
- “Absorbs quickly into the skin — Estée Lauder Revitalizing Supreme+”
- “skin feels like a baby's bottom — Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair”
- “silky smooth — Estée Lauder Micro Essence Treatment Lotion”
- “Leaves skin feeling clean — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
Debris Removal and Deep Clean Not notedMostly Mentioned
- “Gets the gunk out — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
- “Face feels squeaky clean — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
Makeup Removal Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
- “removes all my makeup effortlessly — Estée Lauder Advanced Night Cleansing Gelée”
- “Melts away Double Wear foundation instantly — Estée Lauder Take It Away Makeup Remover Lotion”
- “Removes waterproof mascara, eyeliner, foundation. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
Makeup Compatibility and Base Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
- “doesn't pill — Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Gel-Creme”
- “layers flawlessly under foundation — Estée Lauder DayWear Moisturizer”
- “primer-like — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
Pleasant Scent Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
- “pleasant cucumber fragrance — Estée Lauder DayWear Moisturizer”
- “Smells luxurious and expensive — Estée Lauder Revitalizing Supreme+”
- “Smells fresh and clean — Estée Lauder Take It Away Makeup Remover Lotion”
- “Fruity fragrance, smells like apple/grape, refreshing. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
High Price and Expense Mostly MentionedNot noted
- “way too expensive for the size — Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair”
Scents and Fragrance Issues Often MentionedOften Mentioned
- “Scent is too overpowering — Estée Lauder Revitalizing Supreme+”
- “strong scent — Estée Lauder Advanced Night Cleansing Gelée”
- “smells like alcohol — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
- “Smells like chemicals — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
Severe Irritation Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
- “chemical burn — Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Gel-Creme”
- “caused a rash — Estée Lauder Advanced Night Cleansing Gelée”
- “got some bumps — Estée Lauder DayWear Moisturizer”
- “stings eyes — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
Lack of Results Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
- “Doesn't get all blackheads — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
- “Doesn't shrink pores — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
- “didn't notice any difference — Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair”
Drying and Stripping Effect Not notedOften Mentioned
- “Made my skin peel — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
Estée Lauder vs Biore routines for dry skin
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Cleanser
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
SAR 297.00
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Moisturizer
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Enrich Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
SAR 48.00
- SPF UV Aqua Rich Morning
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Pre-Cleanser
Makeup Remover Perfect Oil
Evening · Once a week
SAR 138.21
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Cleansing Toner
ROUND LAB 1025 Dokdo Cleansing Water
Evening
SAR 72.64
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Serum or Treatment
Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum
Evening · Once a week
SAR 222.00
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Enzyme Powder
FANCL Facial Washing Powder
Once a week
SAR 130.30
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Nourishing Mask
Mediheal Watermide Essential Mask
Once a week
SAR 234.73
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Cleanser
Advanced Night Cleansing Gelée
Morning · Evening · Once a week
SAR 232.00
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Hydrating Toner
Micro Essence Treatment Lotion
Morning
SAR 244.35
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Moisturizer
Revitalizing Supreme+
Morning · Evening · Once a week
SAR 770.00
- SPF DayWear Moisturizer Morning
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Pre-Cleanser
Take It Away Makeup Remover Lotion
Evening · Once a week
SAR 439.00
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Cleansing Toner
ROUND LAB 1025 Dokdo Cleansing Water
Evening
SAR 72.64
- Serum or Treatment Perfectionist Pro Evening · Once a week
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Enzyme Powder
FANCL Facial Washing Powder
Once a week
SAR 130.30
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Nourishing Mask
Nutritious Melting Soft Creme/Mask
Once a week
SAR 297.00
Buy Biore routine · SAR 1,142.88 · 83% fit
Buy Estée Lauder routine · SAR 2,185.29 · 77% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit
Estée Lauder vs Biore routines for oily skin
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Cleanser
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
SAR 36.33
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Hydrating Toner
Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner
Morning · Once a week
SAR 53.04
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Moisturizer
COSRX Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)
Morning · Evening · Once a week
SAR 39.70
- SPF UV Aqua Rich Morning
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Pre-Cleanser
Makeup Remover Perfect Oil
Evening · Once a week
SAR 138.21
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Cleansing Toner
Caudalie Vinopure Purifying Toner
Evening
SAR 187.00
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Serum or Treatment
Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum
Evening · Once a week
SAR 222.00
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
SAR 157.51
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Cleansing Mask
Goldfaden MD Facial Detox Mask
Once a week
SAR 328.29
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Cleanser
Advanced Night Cleansing Gelée
Morning · Evening · Once a week
SAR 232.00
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Hydrating Toner
Micro Essence Treatment Lotion
Morning · Once a week
SAR 244.35
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Moisturizer
Revitalizing Supreme+
Morning · Evening · Once a week
SAR 770.00
- SPF DayWear Moisturizer Morning
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Pre-Cleanser
Take It Away Makeup Remover Lotion
Evening · Once a week
SAR 439.00
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Cleansing Toner
Caudalie Vinopure Purifying Toner
Evening
SAR 187.00
- Serum or Treatment Perfectionist Pro Evening · Once a week
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
SAR 157.51
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Cleansing Mask
Goldfaden MD Facial Detox Mask
Once a week
SAR 328.29
Buy Biore routine · SAR 1,162.08 · 89% fit
Buy Estée Lauder routine · SAR 2,358.15 · 75% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit
Estée Lauder vs Biore routines for combination skin
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Cleanser
Fresh Soy Face Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
SAR 191.00
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Hydrating Toner
Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner
Morning · Once a week
SAR 166.90
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Moisturizer
COSRX Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)
Morning · Evening · Once a week
SAR 39.70
- SPF UV Aqua Rich Morning
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Pre-Cleanser
Makeup Remover Perfect Oil
Evening · Once a week
SAR 138.21
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Cleansing Toner
Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0
Evening
SAR 64.80
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Serum or Treatment
Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum
Evening · Once a week
SAR 222.00
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
SAR 157.51
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Cleansing Mask
KORA Organics Turmeric Brightening & Exfoliating Mask
Once a week
SAR 168.77
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Cleanser
Advanced Night Cleansing Gelée
Morning · Evening · Once a week
SAR 232.00
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Hydrating Toner
Micro Essence Treatment Lotion
Morning · Once a week
SAR 244.35
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Moisturizer
Revitalizing Supreme+
Morning · Evening · Once a week
SAR 770.00
- SPF DayWear Moisturizer Morning
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Pre-Cleanser
Take It Away Makeup Remover Lotion
Evening · Once a week
SAR 439.00
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Cleansing Toner
Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0
Evening
SAR 64.80
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Serum or Treatment
Advanced Night Repair
Evening · Once a week
SAR 259.20
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
SAR 157.51
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Cleansing Mask
KORA Organics Turmeric Brightening & Exfoliating Mask
Once a week
SAR 168.77
Buy Biore routine · SAR 1,148.89 · 89% fit
Buy Estée Lauder routine · SAR 2,335.63 · 77% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit
Questions and answers
Estée Lauder or Biore: which is better?
For most skin types, Estée Lauder and Biore perform similarly, but Estée Lauder is better for deep hydration while Biore is better for skin with dark spots. Reviewers mention that the products on this page from Estée Lauder help deliver deep hydration, whereas Biore achieves a High fit level for skin with dark spots.
What is the difference between Estée Lauder and Biore?
Estée Lauder products on this page help provide deep hydration and a lightweight feel, while Biore products focus on debris removal and deep cleaning. Hyaluronic acid helps improve skin moisture, and glycerin helps soften and soothe dry skin.
Estée Lauder or Biore for dry skin?
Both Estée Lauder and Biore offer products on this page that achieve a High routine fit level for dry skin. However, reviewers note that Estée Lauder excels in providing deep hydration and moisture.
Estée Lauder or Biore: which cleanser is better?
When comparing cleansers, the products on this page show Estée Lauder offers options like the Advanced Night Cleansing Gelée with an Average fit for oily skin, while Biore offers the Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser also with an Average fit for oily skin.
Which is more affordable, Estée Lauder or Biore?
Biore is the more affordable option, whereas reviewers note that Estée Lauder has a high price point.
Which brand has a stronger fragrance issue across its products, Estée Lauder or Biore?
Estée Lauder has more fragrance issues than Biore because 2 of the 14 products on this page list fragrance, whereas every Biore product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.
Estée Lauder or Biore: which brand is better for mature skin?
For mature skin, the products on this page show that Estée Lauder has a high routine fit and offers multiple options with an average to superior fit, while Biore achieves an average routine fit across its range. Reviewers note that Estée Lauder provides deep hydration, which helps support mature skin.
Estée Lauder or Biore for oily skin?
For oily skin, both Estée Lauder and Biore offer products on this page that achieve a High routine fit level. Reviewers note that Estée Lauder helps provide deep hydration, while Biore helps deliver a deep clean.
Estée Lauder or Biore: which sunscreen is better?
For sunscreens on this page, Estée Lauder DayWear Moisturizer receives a Superior Lovi fit level for dry sensitive skin, dry skin, sensitive skin, and mature skin, while Biore UV Aqua Rich has an Average fit for most skin types and a Low fit for dry sensitive skin.
Estée Lauder or Biore for sensitive skin?
For sensitive skin, both brands work well since Lovi rates Estée Lauder High and Biore Superior. Estée Lauder features key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerin to help provide deep hydration, while Biore offers fragrance-free options across the products on this page.
Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
Estée Lauder or Biore for acne-prone skin?
Both Estée Lauder and Biore offer products on this page that fit acne-prone skin well, with Lovi rating the routine fit for acne-prone skin as High for both brands. Estée Lauder features key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerin, which help provide deep hydration and moisture.
Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
Estée Lauder or Biore for skin with dark spots?
Biore is a better choice for skin with dark spots, as Lovi rates its routine as High while Estée Lauder's is Average.
Research behind their key ingredients
Psychophysical study of the effects of topical application of menthol in healthy volunteers
Chrysin protects epidermal keratinocytes from UVA- and UVB-induced damage
Vitamin C-squalene bioconjugate promotes epidermal thickening and collagen production in human skin
Reduction in the appearance of facial hyperpigmentation by topical N-acetyl glucosamine
Another Reason for Using Caffeine in Dermocosmetics: Sunscreen Adjuvant
In vivo and in vitro evaluation of octyl methoxycinnamate liposomes
Nanostructured Lipid Carrier for Topical Application of N-Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin recovery by Lavandula angustifolia leaf callus extract: Redox control of Nrf2 signaling
The anti wrinkle efficacy of synthetic hexapeptide (Argireline) in Chinese Subjects
Functional properties and skin care effects of sodium trehalose sulfate
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.
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Co-founder, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Medical Board
Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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