Biore vs ISDIN
Biore and ISDIN are well-regarded skincare brands offering reliable daily care through thoughtfully balanced formulas. The Japanese brand is known for sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers that suit sensitive and combination skin best, while the Spanish brand is celebrated for moisturizers, advanced sunscreens, restorative serums, and targeted eye products that suit dry and sensitive skin best. Both deliver dependable protection, though they differ in their specific targeted solutions, such as Biore offering UV Aqua Rich for acne-prone skin and ISDIN providing Fusion Water for the same concern.
Biore is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1980 and owned by Kao Corporation.
ISDIN is a Spanish skincare brand founded in 1975 and owned by Puig.
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This page compares some of the most popular Biore and ISDIN products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.
People Say
Lightweight and Watery Texture Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
- “absorbs instantly — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
- “ultra-light fluid product, which makes it super easy to apply — ISDIN Fusion Water”
- “Lightweight formula absorbs fast — ISDIN Hyaluronic Concentrate”
- “melts into skin — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
Hydration and Dewy Finish Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
- “Improved moisture and texture — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
- “skin looks smooth and healthy — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
- “Skin feels intensely hydrated — ISDIN Hyaluronic Concentrate”
- “feels like a moisturizer — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
Makeup Base Compatibility Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
- “acts like a primer — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
- “My skin felt sooo hydrated and looks so plump and dewey. — ISDIN Fusion Water”
- “Great under makeup — ISDIN Hyaluronic Concentrate”
- “primer-like — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
Effective Debris and Makeup Removal Often MentionedNot noted
- “Gets the gunk out — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
- “Removes waterproof mascara, eyeliner, foundation. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
No White Cast Often MentionedSometimes Noted
- “transparent finish — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
- “doesn't leave you white as a ghost — ISDIN Fusion Water”
Gentle on Sensitive Skin Not notedOften Mentioned
- “Sensitive/reactive skin tolerates — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
- “doesn't sting eyes — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
- “perfect for sensitive cum oily skin people — ISDIN Fusion Water”
Fragrance Sensitivity and Strong Scent Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
- “strong citrus smell — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
- “Smells like chemicals — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
- “smell is overpowering — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
High Price Point Not notedOften Mentioned
- “very expensive — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
Skin Irritation and Redness Often MentionedRarely Noted
- “mild redness or irritation — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
- “I think the serum is too strong for my face as it has burned and left very rough and a peeling face. — ISDIN Flavo-C Serum”
- “slight peeling — ISDIN Retinal Intense Serum”
- “Nose was irritated — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
Biore vs ISDIN routines for dry skin
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Cleanser
CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
S$25.06
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Hydrating Toner
COSRX Propolis Synergy Toner
Morning
S$41.07
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Moisturizer
d'Alba First Spray Serum
Morning · Evening · Once a week
S$25.94
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SPF
Eryfotona Actinica
Morning
S$110.01
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Pre-Cleanser
MISSHA Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream
Evening · Once a week
S$39.68
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Serum or Treatment
Flavo-C Serum
Evening · Once a week
S$161.49
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Nourishing Mask
MEDIHEAL Collagen Essential Mask
Once a week
S$62.94
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Cleanser
CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
S$25.06
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Hydrating Toner
COSRX Propolis Synergy Toner
Morning
S$41.07
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Moisturizer
d'Alba First Spray Serum
Morning · Evening · Once a week
S$25.94
- SPF UV Aqua Rich Morning
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Pre-Cleanser
Makeup Remover Perfect Oil
Evening · Once a week
S$60.11
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Serum or Treatment
Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum
Evening · Once a week
S$63.44
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Nourishing Mask
MEDIHEAL Collagen Essential Mask
Once a week
S$62.94
Buy ISDIN routine · S$466.19 · 93% fit
Buy Biore routine · S$278.56 · 84% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit
Biore vs ISDIN routines for oily skin
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Cleanser
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
S$30.40
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Hydrating Toner
TROIAREUKE H+Cocktail Purifying Ampoule Toner
Morning · Once a week
S$168.51
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Moisturizer
SKIN1004 Centella Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
S$33.87
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SPF
Eryfotona Actinica
Morning
S$110.01
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
S$70.21
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Cleansing Toner
Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0
Evening · Once a week
S$36.48
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Serum or Treatment
Flavo-C Serum
Evening · Once a week
S$161.49
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Cleansing Mask
HERBIVORE Botanicals Blue Tansy BHA and Enzyme Pore Refining Mask
Once a week
S$89.14
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Cleanser
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
S$30.40
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Hydrating Toner
TROIAREUKE H+Cocktail Purifying Ampoule Toner
Morning · Once a week
S$168.51
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Moisturizer
SKIN1004 Centella Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
S$33.87
- SPF UV Aqua Rich Morning
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Pre-Cleanser
Makeup Remover Perfect Oil
Evening · Once a week
S$60.11
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Cleansing Toner
Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0
Evening · Once a week
S$36.48
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Serum or Treatment
Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum
Evening · Once a week
S$63.44
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Cleansing Mask
HERBIVORE Botanicals Blue Tansy BHA and Enzyme Pore Refining Mask
Once a week
S$89.14
Buy ISDIN routine · S$700.11 · 91% fit
Buy Biore routine · S$481.95 · 86% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit
Biore vs ISDIN routines for combination skin
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Cleanser
Fresh Soy Face Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
S$30.00
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Hydrating Toner
Whamisa Organic Flowers Toner Deep Rich
Morning · Once a week
S$64.81
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SPF
Eryfotona Actinica
Morning
S$110.01
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
S$70.21
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Cleansing Toner
Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0
Evening · Once a week
S$36.48
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Serum or Treatment
Flavo-C Serum
Evening · Once a week
S$161.49
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Cleansing Mask
HERBIVORE Botanicals Blue Tansy BHA and Enzyme Pore Refining Mask
Once a week
S$89.14
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Cleanser
Fresh Soy Face Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
S$30.00
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Hydrating Toner
Whamisa Organic Flowers Toner Deep Rich
Morning · Once a week
S$64.81
- SPF UV Aqua Rich Morning
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Pre-Cleanser
Makeup Remover Perfect Oil
Evening · Once a week
S$60.11
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Cleansing Toner
Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0
Evening · Once a week
S$36.48
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Serum or Treatment
Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum
Evening · Once a week
S$63.44
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Cleansing Mask
HERBIVORE Botanicals Blue Tansy BHA and Enzyme Pore Refining Mask
Once a week
S$89.14
Buy ISDIN routine · S$562.14 · 92% fit
Buy Biore routine · S$343.98 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit
Questions and answers
Biore or ISDIN: which is better?
ISDIN is the better choice for most skin types on this page, achieving a Superior routine fit for dry, sensitive, and mature skin. Lovi rates ISDIN as Superior for these routine categories, whereas Biore products on this page list no fragrance.
What is the difference between Biore and ISDIN?
ISDIN offers superior fit levels for various skin types and features ultralight sunscreens and lightweight moisturizers, whereas Biore provides products on this page that list no fragrance.
Biore or ISDIN for dry skin?
For dry skin, Lovi rates ISDIN as Superior and Biore as High. ISDIN helps provide lightweight hydration, though some products feature added fragrance.
Biore or ISDIN: which sunscreen is better?
ISDIN offers sunscreens like Eryfotona Actinica that achieve a Superior Lovi fit for mature and sensitive skin types, whereas Biore UV Aqua Rich has a High fit for combination skin. Reviewers often mention that the products on this page by ISDIN feature ultralight and makeup-friendly sunscreen textures, while Biore products on this page list no fragrance.
Which is more affordable, Biore or ISDIN?
ISDIN often comes with a high price point, whereas the products on this page from Biore are generally more affordable.
How do the founding countries and parent corporations of Biore and ISDIN differ?
Biore was founded in 1980 in Japan and is owned by Kao Corporation, whereas ISDIN was founded in 1975 in Spain and is owned by Puig.
Which brand has better fragrance-free product options among Biore and ISDIN?
Biore has better fragrance-free product options on this page, as every product listed for the brand contains no fragrance. In contrast, several ISDIN products list added fragrance.
What do reviewers say about the price point and fragrance of ISDIN products?
Reviewers often mention a high price point for ISDIN products. They also sometimes note a strong fragrance, which aligns with the fact that five out of eight products on this page list fragrance in their ingredients.
Biore or ISDIN for oily skin?
For oily skin, Lovi rates ISDIN as Superior and Biore as High. ISDIN stands out on this page for its ultralight and makeup-friendly sunscreens, while Biore products on this page list no fragrance.
Biore or ISDIN for sensitive skin?
For sensitive skin, both brands offer good choices, with Lovi giving ISDIN a Superior fit and Biore a High fit. Every product on this Biore page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, while some ISDIN products may contain fragrance.
Biore or ISDIN for acne-prone skin?
For acne-prone skin, ISDIN may be a strong option since Lovi rates the routine fit for acne-prone skin as Superior. Every product on this page for Biore lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas some ISDIN formulas may contain fragrance.
Research behind their key ingredients
In vivo and in vitro evaluation of octyl methoxycinnamate liposomes
Comparison of methods for assessing photoprotection against ultraviolet A in vivo
Nanocomplex of quaternized cyclodextrin grafted chitosan and hyaluronic acid for a skin delivery
The clinical efficacy of a new emulsion for acne and conspicuous facial pore amelioration
Retrospective Review of Dermal Safety Studies of Organic Sunscreens
Targeting Circadian Rhythm for the Regulation of Skin Collagen Metabolism
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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Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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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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