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Biore vs No7

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Biore and No7 are two established skincare labels offering distinct paths to daily wellness. The Japanese brand is known for sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers featuring effective formulas, while the British brand focuses on serums, eye products, moisturizers, and sunscreens built around vitamin c, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid. Both cater to different complexions, with the former suiting sensitive and combination skin best and the latter fitting mature and dry skin. They differ primarily in their heritage and targeted ingredients, providing tailored options for individual routines.

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

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No7 is a British skincare brand founded in 1935 and owned by Sycamore Partners since 2025.

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This page compares some of the most popular Biore and No7 products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Biore vs No7 products

People Say

BioreNo7
  • Hydrating and dewy Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Skin feels moisturized — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream”
    • “healthier glow — No7 Total Renewal Micro-Dermabrasion Exfoliator”
    • “dryness eradicated immediately — No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream”
    • “feels like a moisturizer — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Smooths skin texture Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin feels so soft — No7 Total Renewal Micro-Dermabrasion Exfoliator”
    • “skin feels velvety — No7 Pure Retinol”
    • “leaves my eye area soft and wrinkle free — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
    • “Leaves skin feeling clean — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
  • Lightweight texture Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “melts into skin — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “Absorbs quickly — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
    • “leaves the skin feeling hydrated and comfortable — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
  • Good makeup base Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “primer-like — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “Wears well under makeup — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
  • Immediate results Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “Satisfying to see results — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
  • Quick absorption Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs quickly — No7 Restore & Renew Multi Action Eye Cream”
    • “absorbs instantly — No7 Pure Retinol”
  • Strong scent or fragrance Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Too much fragrance — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream”
    • “overpowering — No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream”
    • “Scent is overpowering — No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Day Cream”
    • “smells like alcohol — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Skin irritation Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Nose was irritated — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Burned my face — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “burned my skin — No7 Pure Retinol”
    • “Caused breakouts — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
  • Drying and stripping Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Can be drying — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”
    • “caused flaky skin — No7 Pure Retinol”
    • “Made my skin peel — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
  • Eye irritation Often MentionedNot noted
    • “stings eyes — Biore UV Aqua Rich”

Biore vs No7 routines for dry skin

Buy No7 routine · S$330.50 · 90% fitBuy Biore routine · S$278.56 · 84% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Biore vs No7 routines for oily skin

Buy Biore routine · S$481.95 · 86% fitBuy No7 routine · S$556.49 · 82% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Biore vs No7 routines for combination skin

Buy Biore routine · S$343.98 · 87% fitBuy No7 routine · S$452.39 · 86% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Biore or No7: which is better?

Both brands perform well, but No7 offers a Superior routine fit for mature skin and dry skin compared to Biore. Reviewers note that No7 is better for hydration and smoothing skin texture.

What is the difference between Biore and No7?

Biore and No7 offer different skincare benefits, with No7 providing superior results for dry and mature skin routines compared to Biore. Reviewers often note that No7 excels in deep hydration and anti-aging, while Biore products on this page list no fragrance and offer good immediate results and makeup bases.

Biore or No7 for dry skin?

For dry skin, No7 has a Superior routine fit on this page, while Biore has a High routine fit. No7 offers products like Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream which has a High fit for dry skin, whereas Biore features UV Aqua Rich which has a Caution fit level for dry skin.

Biore or No7: which sunscreen is better?

For sunscreen, Biore UV Aqua Rich has a High fit for combination skin and an Average fit for oily skin, oily acne-prone skin, skin with dark spots, mature skin, sensitive skin, and acne-prone skin, while No7 offers sunscreens such as Lift & Luminate Day Cream and Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Day Cream.

Which is more affordable, Biore or No7?

This page does not provide pricing or affordability information to compare Biore and No7.

Which brand has products that are entirely fragrance-free, Biore or No7?

Biore has products that are entirely fragrance-free on this page, whereas some No7 products contain fragrance.

Biore or No7: which brand performs better for mature skin routines?

No7 performs better for mature skin routines, achieving a Superior routine fit compared to Biore's High fit.

How do the founding years and corporate ownership of Biore and No7 compare?

Biore was founded in 1980 in Japan and is owned by Kao Corporation, whereas No7 was founded in 1935 in the United Kingdom and is owned by Sycamore Partners since 2025.

Biore or No7 for oily skin?

For oily skin, Lovi rates both Biore and No7 as a High fit. Reviewers note that No7 provides quicker absorption, while Biore offers better immediate results.

Biore or No7 for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, both Biore and No7 offer a High routine fit on this page. Reviewers note that skin irritation is equal between the two brands.

Biore or No7 for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, both brands offer products on this page with an average Lovi fit level. Reviewers note that Biore does better for immediate results, while No7 provides quick absorption.

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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