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Biore vs Allies of Skin

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Biore and Allies of Skin are two distinct skincare lines known for their thoughtful daily care offerings. Biore is a Japanese brand founded in 1980 and owned by Kao Corporation, beloved for its sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers that suit sensitive and combination skin best. Meanwhile, Allies of Skin is loved for its moisturizers, serums, and eye products built around hardworking ingredients like niacinamide, suiting dry, sensitive, and uneven skin types best. While both use gentle yet thorough formulas, they differ in their specific product ranges and standout treatments for concerns like acne, dark spots, and aging.

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

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

Popular Biore vs Allies of Skin products

People Say

BioreAllies of Skin
  • Hydration and Dewiness Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “nourished and hydrated — Allies of Skin Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream”
    • “more like a spray serum — Allies of Skin Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist”
    • “Skin feels hydrated — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
    • “feels like a moisturizer — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Cleansing and Debris Removal Mostly MentionedNot 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”
  • Lightweight and Watery Texture Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “melts into skin — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “sinks easily into damp skin — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
    • “Absorbs instantly without sticky feeling — Allies of Skin Peptides & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment”
  • Texture Improvement Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Woke up looking well-rested — Allies of Skin Retinal & Peptides Repair Night Cream”
    • “Pores appear to be tighter — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
    • “imparts a luminous glow — Allies of Skin Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist”
    • “Leaves skin feeling clean — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
  • Radiance and Brightening Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “gives skin an instant dewy glow — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
    • “scars visibly lightened after I started using this — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
    • “Gives me a nice youthful glow — Allies of Skin Peptides & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment”
  • Ease of Use and Application Often MentionedNot noted
    • “Minimal effort required — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Works in shower, effective on wet hands/face. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
  • High Price Point Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “Pricey — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
  • Skin Irritation and Sensitivity Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Slightly irritating... when I first started — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
    • “rashes popped up on my neck — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
    • “stings my eyes — Allies of Skin Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream”
    • “strong citrus smell — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Alcohol and Strong Scents Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “Distinct rancid smell — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
    • “gives a weird fermented stench — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
    • “smells like alcohol — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Inconsistent or Temporary Results Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Doesn't get all blackheads — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Doesn't shrink pores — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “still not impressed with the results — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”

Questions and answers

Biore or Allies of Skin: which is better?

Allies of Skin is better for overall hydration, anti-aging, and brightening, with products on this page containing niacinamide which helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation. Meanwhile, Biore excels at cleansing and ease of use.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

What is the difference between Biore and Allies of Skin?

Allies of Skin focuses on advanced serums and moisturizers that help with hydration, radiance, and anti-aging, while Biore centers on everyday cleansers, makeup removers, and sunscreens that help with cleansing and debris removal. Lovi shows that Allies of Skin features many products with High or Superior fit levels across diverse skin types, whereas the products on this page for Biore mostly show Average or lower fit levels.

Which is more affordable, Biore or Allies of Skin?

Biore is more affordable than Allies of Skin, as Allies of Skin is frequently noted for its high price point while Biore is listed under negative price reviews for being inexpensive. Reviewers often mention Biore as a budget-friendly option for the products on this page.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Biore or Allies of Skin?

When it comes to breakout prevention, the products on this page for both Biore and Allies of Skin show varied fit levels depending on your skin type, with Biore offering options like Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser for acne-prone skin at an Average fit. Allies of Skin serums and treatments also feature High and Superior fits for acne-prone skin, though reviewers mention that some of its formulas may cause initial irritation.

Which brand performs better for cleansing and debris removal according to the review themes?

According to the review themes on this page, Biore does better for cleansing and debris removal compared to Allies of Skin.

What are the founding years and parent companies of Biore and Allies of Skin?

Biore was founded in 1980 in Japan and is owned by the Kao Corporation, while Allies of Skin was founded in 2016 and is owned by the Allies Group Pte. Ltd.

How do the Lovi fit levels for dry skin compare between Biore's sunscreen and Allies of Skin's eye cream?

For dry skin, Lovi rates Biore's UV Aqua Rich sunscreen as a Caution fit, whereas it rates Allies of Skin's Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream as a Superior fit. Shoppers with dry skin may want to choose the eye cream over the sunscreen for a much better match according to these ratings.

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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