# Biore vs Sebamed

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Biore and Sebamed are well-regarded skincare brands rooted in thoughtful, science-backed daily care. The Japanese pioneer is cherished for its sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers, while the German label is loved for its moisturizers and gentle cleansers. Both offer reliable solutions tailored to sensitive skin, though the former suits combination skin best with its gentle yet thorough nature, and the latter supports reactive and problematic skin through its skin-neutral pH.

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

[biore.com](https://www.biore.com/en-sa/about-us/our-story/) [kao.com](https://www.kao.com/global/en/newsroom/news/release/2024/20240214-001/)

Sebamed is a German skincare brand founded in 1967 and owned by Sebapharma GmbH & Co. KG.

[sebamed.ae](https://sebamed.ae/en/article/2/Sebapharma) [sebamed.com](https://sebamed.com/en/info/company/about-us/) [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sebamed) [de.wikipedia.org](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sebamed)

This page compares some of the most popular Biore and Sebamed products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, [use the Lovi app](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=compare&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pge872e2b069).

### Popular Biore vs Sebamed products

#### Sebamed

- [Clear Face Care Gel](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/sebamed/clear-face-care-gel/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — High fit
- [Facial Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/sebamed/facial-cleanser/for/combination-skin) — High fit

#### Biore

- [UV Aqua Rich](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/biore/uv-aqua-rich/for/combination-skin) — High fit
- [Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/biore/deep-pore-charcoal-cleanser/for/oily-skin) — Average fit
- [Deep Cleansing Pore Strips](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/biore/deep-cleansing-pore-strips/for/oily-skin) — Average fit
- [Makeup Remover Perfect Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/biore/makeup-remover-perfect-oil/for/sensitive-skin) — High fit — [S$60.11 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.sg/dp/B09BJK3865?tag=lovi-care-web-product0e-22&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)

## Questions and answers

### Biore or Sebamed: which is better?

For sensitive and combination skin, Biore products on this page achieve a High Lovi fit level, whereas Sebamed Facial Cleanser also reaches a High fit for sensitive skin. Both brands list no fragrance in their products on this page.

### What is the difference between Biore and Sebamed?

Biore fits sensitive skin, combination skin, and mature skin best based on its brand-focused routines, while Sebamed has no skin types listed as fitting it best. For the products on this page, every product from both Biore and Sebamed lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### Biore or Sebamed: which cleanser is better?

Sebamed's Facial Cleanser is a better choice because Lovi gives it a High fit for combination, oily, sensitive, and acne-prone skin, whereas Biore's Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser only reaches an Average fit for those skin types.

### Which is more affordable, Biore or Sebamed?

The provided page facts do not contain pricing information, so it is not possible to determine whether Biore or Sebamed is more affordable.

### Which causes fewer breakouts, Biore or Sebamed?

Sebamed fits acne-prone skin and oily acne-prone skin with High or Average levels across the products on this page, whereas Biore's products on this page have Average or Low fits for those skin types and may not perform as well against breakouts.

### Between Biore and Sebamed, which brand was founded earlier and in which country?

Sebamed was founded earlier in 1967 in Germany, while Biore was founded later in 1980 in Japan.

### Which Biore product has a High fit level for sensitive skin?

Makeup Remover Perfect Oil by Biore has a High fit level for sensitive skin. None of the products on this page list any fragrance in their ingredients.

### What are the steps in the example Biore-focused routine for dry skin in the evening?

The example Biore-focused routine for dry skin in the evening includes a pre-cleanse with Makeup Remover Perfect Oil, cleansing with Hydrating Facial Cleanser, applying Glass Skin Refining [Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/serum), and moisturizing with First Spray Serum.

## Research behind their key ingredients

- [Benefits of topical hyaluronic acid for skin quality and signs of skin aging: From literature review to clinical evidence](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/) Sodium hyaluronate · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
- [Topical use of dexpanthenol in skin disorders](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12113650/) Panthenol · American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
- [Anti-aging and brightening effects of a topical treatment containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract: A split-face, randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31975502/) Tocopherol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
- [Psychophysical study of the effects of topical application of menthol in healthy volunteers](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16527405/) Menthol · Pain, 2006
- [Topical Formulation Containing Naringenin: Efficacy against Ultraviolet B Irradiation-Induced Skin Inflammation and Oxidative Stress in Mice](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26741806/) Grapefruit fruit extract · PloS One, 2016
- [The effects of a topical gel containing chitosan, 0,2% chlorhexidine, allantoin and despanthenol on the wound healing process subsequent to impacted lower third molar extraction](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27475700/) Allantoin · Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2016
- [Treatment of acne with a combination of propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera compared to erythromycin cream: two double-blind investigations](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30588129/) Aloe barbadensis leaf juice · Clinical Pharmacology, 2018
- [Effect of a topical antioxidant serum containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and ferulic acid after Q-switched 1064-nm Nd:YAG laser for treatment of environment-induced skin pigmentation](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32052907/) Tocopherol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
- [The 24-hour skin hydration and barrier function effects of a hyaluronic 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract moisturizing fluid: an intra-subject, randomized, assessor-blinded study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/) Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
- [A Double-Blinded, Randomized, Vehicle-Controlled Study of the Efficacy of Moisturizer Containing Licochalcone A, Decanediol, L-Carnitine, and Salicylic Acid for Prevention of Acne Relapse in Asian Population](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33150170/) Salicylic acid · BioMed Research International, 2020
- [A new topical panthenol-containing emollient: Results from two randomized controlled studies assessing its skin moisturization and barrier restoration potential, and the effect on skin microflora](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27425824/) Panthenol · The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017
- [High molecular compounds (polysaccharides and proanthocyanidins) from Hamamelis virginiana bark: influence on human skin keratinocyte proliferation and differentiation and influence on irritated skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11684194/) Witch hazel bark extract · Phytochemistry, 2001
- [Efficacy of a topical gel containing chitosan, chlorhexidine, allantoin and dexpanthenol for pain and inflammation control after third molar surgery: A randomized and placebo-controlled clinical trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32683390/) Allantoin · Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020
- [Efficacy of a multitargeted, salicylic acid-based dermocosmetic cream compared to benzoyl peroxide 5% in Acne vulgaris: Results from a randomized study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37941097/) Salicylic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
- [A Salicylic Acid-Based Dermocosmetic is Effective as an Adjunct to Benzoyl Peroxide for Mild to Moderate Acne and as Monotherapy in Maintenance Post Benzoyl Peroxide](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38051857/) Salicylic acid · Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023
- [Challenging the safety and efficacy of topically applied chlorogenic acid, apigenin, kaempferol, and naringenin by HET-CAM, HPLC-TBARS-EVSC, and laser Doppler flowmetry](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38831914/) Grapefruit fruit extract · Frontiers in Chemistry, 2024
- [Subclinical, non-erythematous irritation with an open assay model (washing): sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) versus sodium laureth sulfate (SLES)](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11278060/) Sodium laureth sulfate · Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2001
- [In vivo and in vitro evaluation of octyl methoxycinnamate liposomes](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24376350/) Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate · International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2013
- [Effect of seasonal and geographical differences on skin and effect of treatment with an osmoprotectant: Sorbitol](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23752031/) Sorbitol · Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2013
- [Influence of vitamin E acetate on stratum corneum hydration](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9706379/) Tocopheryl acetate · Arzneimittel-Forschung, 1998
- [Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of a Panthenol-Enriched Mask for Skin Barrier Recovery After Facial Laser Treatment: Results of a Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40613435/) Panthenol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025
- [Nanostructured Lipid Carrier Based Gel Containing α-Tocopherol and α-Tocopheryl Acetate for Synergistic Cutaneous Antiaging Efficacy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41309687/) Tocopheryl acetate · Scientific Reports, 2025
- [Safety assessment on comedogenicity of dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate in Asian subjects: A double-blind randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34471722/) Tocopheryl acetate · Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021
- [Mitigation of ultraviolet-induced erythema and inflammation by para-hydroxycinnamic acid in human skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39138602/) Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025
- [Facial disbiosis and UV filters](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39499337/) Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate · Archives of Dermatological Research, 2024
- [Impact of dermal emulsions containing diacyl phospholipids, mono acyl phospholipids, sodium lauryl ether sulfate and polysorbate 80 in combination with UVA irradiation on human skin physiology in vivo: A pilot study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42617898/) Sodium laureth sulfate · International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2026

## The brands

- Japanese skincare: [Biore](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/biore)
- German skincare: [Sebamed](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/sebamed)

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## About the Lovi Fit

Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes.

Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules its 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. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning.

Behind this comparison: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board).

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