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Biore skincare

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

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

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Biore is beloved for its thoughtful range of sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers, all driven by effective formulas. Its products suit sensitive skin and combination skin best due to their gentle yet thorough nature. For specific concerns, the brand offers standout solutions such as the UV Aqua Rich for acne-prone skin, the Makeup Remover Perfect Oil for skin with dark spots, and the Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser for mature skin. Through these carefully crafted offerings, the brand delivers reliable daily care.

This page covers some of the most popular Biore products; for the whole Biore range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.

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People Say

★4.0Overall rating based on 22.8k+ reviews

Reviewers most often praise Biore for lightweight feel, effective cleansing, and makeup removal. The most common complaints are skin irritation and dryness.

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Questions and answers

Is Biore good for oily skin?

Yes, Biore fits oily skin well, as Lovi rates the Biore-focused routine High for oily skin. Products like UV Aqua Rich and Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser rate Average for oily skin. Additionally, the Biore products on this page list no fragrance.

Is Biore worth it?

Biore is worth considering since the Biore products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients. Lovi rates the Biore-focused routine High for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin.

What are Biore's best products?

Biore fits sensitive skin, combination skin, and mature skin best. Lovi rates UV Aqua Rich High for combination skin, while Makeup Remover Perfect Oil is rated High for sensitive skin. The Biore products on this page list no fragrance.

Which Biore cleanser is best for oily skin?

The Biore cleanser on this page for oily skin is the Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser. Lovi rates this cleanser Average for oily skin.

Does Biore cause breakouts?

Biore is unlikely to cause breakouts for most skin types, as Lovi rates products like UV Aqua Rich and Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser as Average for acne-prone skin, though Makeup Remover Perfect Oil is rated Low. The Biore products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients, helping to keep skin calm.

Is Biore fragrance-free?

Yes, every one of the Biore products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

What are the key ingredients in Biore products?

Biore products on this page utilize ingredients like glycerin and salicylic acid, which help keep skin calm and clear. Glycerin helps support lasting skin hydration, while salicylic acid may help manage breakouts in acne-prone skin.

BioMed Research International, 2020

How do I build a Biore skincare routine?

To build a Biore skincare routine for dry skin, start your morning with a hydrating cleanser, a hydrating toner, a first spray serum, and UV Aqua Rich sunscreen. In the evening, use Makeup Remover Perfect Oil as a pre-cleanser, followed by a cleanser, a glass skin refining serum, and a first spray serum. Once a week, add a nourishing mask into your evening steps before your serum and moisturizer. Lovi rates the Biore-focused routine High for dry skin.

Where can I buy Biore, and how much does it cost?

Biore products can be purchased on this page with prices starting from S$60.11 and generally staying around that amount in Singapore stores.

What are good alternatives to Biore?

Good alternatives to Biore with pages on Lovi include Hada Labo, Shiseido, SK-II, Shiseido Senka, DHC, and Pair. For example, Lovi rates Hada Labo-focused routines as Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

Biore vs Hada Labo: which is better?

Lovi rates Hada Labo routines as Superior and Biore routines as High across dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin types.

Who owns Biore, and where is it from?

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

biore.comkao.com

Is Biore cruelty-free?

PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Biore as cruelty-free.

Is Biore good for dry skin?

Biore is not the best choice for dry skin, as Lovi rates the brand's products around Caution to Low for this skin type. However, the Biore products on this page list no fragrance, and Lovi rates the Biore-focused routine High for dry skin.

Which Biore sunscreen is best for sensitive skin?

UV Aqua Rich is the sunscreen on this page for sensitive skin, and Lovi rates it Average for sensitive skin. Every one of the Biore products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Is Biore good for sensitive skin?

Biore is a good match for sensitive skin, as the brand features it among its best-fitting skin types due to its brand-focused routines. Lovi rates the Biore-focused routine High for sensitive skin. Additionally, the Biore products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

Is Biore good for acne-prone skin?

Biore is a good fit for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates the Biore-focused routine High for this skin type. The Biore products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients, which helps keep the skin calm.

Is Biore good for skin with dark spots?

Biore offers average fit for skin with dark spots across the selections on this page. Lovi rates UV Aqua Rich, Deep Cleansing Pore Strips, Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser, and Makeup Remover Perfect Oil as Average for skin with dark spots.

Is Biore good for mature skin?

Biore fits mature skin at an Average level across individual products on this page, while Lovi rates the Biore-focused routine High for mature skin. The Biore products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

Research behind Biore's key ingredients

Behind these ratings

Lovi rates every product from its 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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