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Biore vs Pixi

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

Biore and Pixi are two distinct skincare lines known for thoughtful, gentle, and effective formulas that deliver reliable daily care. The former is a Japanese brand founded in 1980 and owned by Kao Corporation, beloved for sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers that suit sensitive skin and combination skin best. Conversely, the latter is a British brand founded in 1999, appreciated for toners, serums, eye products, and moisturizers that suit oily skin and sensitive skin best without heaviness or irritation. While both offer standout solutions for acne-prone skin, dark spots, and mature skin, they differ in their specific product types and active ingredients to achieve a calm, radiant complexion.

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

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Pixi is a British skincare brand founded in 1999.

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

Popular Biore vs Pixi products

People Say

BiorePixi
  • Hydration and dewy glow Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Instant surge of hydration — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “healthy radiance — Pixi Glow Mist”
    • “deeply hydrates and balances — Pixi Antioxidant Tonic”
    • “feels like a moisturizer — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Cleansing and debris removal Mostly MentionedRarely 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”
    • “picks up leftover dirt — Pixi Rose Tonic”
  • Ease of use and application Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Minimal effort required — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Works in shower, effective on wet hands/face. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
    • “Easy to use — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
  • Lightweight texture and finish Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “melts into skin — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “Absorbs quickly — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “absorbs really fast — Pixi Rose Oil Blend”
  • Skin texture smoothing Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Skin feels incredible, so smooth — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
    • “forehead bumps gone — Pixi Glow Tonic”
    • “Skin feels smoother — Pixi Retinol Tonic”
    • “Leaves skin feeling clean — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
  • Makeup performance and base Often MentionedNot noted
    • “primer-like — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “Removes waterproof mascara, eyeliner, foundation. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
  • Strong scent or fragrance sensitivity Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like alcohol — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “strong citrus smell — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “smell is overpowering — Pixi Glow Tonic”
    • “Scent is too strong — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
  • Skin irritation and redness Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “burned my face — Pixi Glow Tonic”
    • “broke me out — Pixi Rose Tonic”
    • “Nose was irritated — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
  • Eye irritation Often MentionedNot noted
    • “stings eyes — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Drying and stripping effects Often MentionedNot noted
    • “Made my skin peel — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”

Biore vs Pixi routines for dry skin

Buy Pixi routine · S$247.09 · 93% fitBuy Biore routine · S$278.56 · 84% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Biore vs Pixi routines for oily skin

Buy Pixi routine · S$363.28 · 94% fitBuy Biore routine · S$481.95 · 86% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Biore vs Pixi routines for combination skin

Buy Pixi routine · S$329.01 · 93% fitBuy Biore routine · S$343.98 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Biore or Pixi: which is better?

Both brands offer solid options depending on your skincare goals, with Pixi delivering superior hydration and glow while Biore excels at cleansing and makeup performance. Lovi rates both brands as having Superior routine fit across all listed skin types. Pixi features key ingredients like aloe vera and hyaluronic acid, which helps support skin moisture.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2019

What is the difference between Biore and Pixi?

Pixi offers superior hydration and glow while Biore excels at cleansing and makeup performance. Pixi features key ingredients like aloe vera and hyaluronic acid, and Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior across all skin types.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2019

Biore or Pixi for dry skin?

For dry skin, both brands offer good options, with Pixi providing a superior routine fit compared to Biore's high fit. Pixi features key ingredients like hyaluronic acid, which helps improve skin moisture.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, Biore or Pixi?

The provided page facts do not contain pricing information to determine whether Biore or Pixi is more affordable.

Which brand has a stronger fragrance or scent issue, Biore or Pixi?

Pixi has more scent issues, as 3 of its 10 products on this page list fragrance and reviewers often note strong fragrance, whereas every Biore product on this page lists no fragrance.

Where were Biore and Pixi founded and who owns them?

Biore was founded in 1980 in Japan and is owned by Kao Corporation, whereas Pixi was founded in 1999 in the United Kingdom and is independently owned.

Which brand offers better results for cleansing and debris removal?

Biore offers better results for cleansing and debris removal compared to Pixi. The products on this page help provide effective pore cleansing while maintaining gentle daily care.

Biore or Pixi for oily skin?

For oily skin, both Biore and Pixi offer solid choices, as Lovi rates Biore High and Pixi Superior for this skin type. Pixi provides targeted options like Glow Tonic which is rated Superior for oily skin.

Biore or Pixi for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, both brands offer good options, with Lovi giving Biore a High fit level and Pixi a Superior fit level for the routine on this page. Reviewers note that Biore has no fragrance across its products on this page, while Pixi provides key ingredients like aloe vera which helps soothe the skin.

Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2019

Biore or Pixi for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, both brands offer products on this page with varying results, and Lovi rates Biore High and Pixi Superior for overall routine fit. Pixi features options like Glow Tonic which has a Superior fit for acne-prone skin, while Biore products on this page generally achieve an Average fit for this skin type.

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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