Biore vs Trilogy
Biore and Trilogy are two thoughtful skincare lines offering reliable daily care through effective and high-performing formulas. The Japanese brand founded in 1980 by Kao Corporation is beloved for its sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers, while the latter is deeply loved for its moisturizers and gentle cleansers. The former suits sensitive and combination skin best with standout items like the UV Aqua Rich, Makeup Remover Perfect Oil, and Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser, whereas its counterpart suits dry, balanced, and sensitive skin best with standout solutions such as the Vitamin C Ceramide Night Cream, Rosehip Cream Cleanser, and Line Smoothing Day Cream. Ultimately, both brands differ in their specific product types and targeted skin suitability while maintaining a gentle yet thorough nature.
Biore is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1980 and owned by Kao Corporation.
This page compares some of the most popular Biore and Trilogy products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.
People Say
Hydration and Moisture Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
- “Keeps skin moisturized — Trilogy Vitamin C Ceramide Night Cream”
- “Leaves skin thoroughly moisturised — Trilogy Line Smoothing Day Cream”
- “Feels moisturizing — Trilogy Rosehip Cream Cleanser”
- “feels like a moisturizer — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
Texture and Consistency Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
- “Silky cream consistency — Trilogy Rosehip Cream Cleanser”
- “Luxuriously rich — Trilogy Vitamin C Ceramide Night Cream”
- “Not greasy — Trilogy Line Smoothing Day Cream”
- “melts into skin — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
Cleansing and Sensation Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
- “Noticeable difference — Trilogy Line Smoothing Day Cream”
- “Gorgeous smelling — Trilogy Rosehip Cream Cleanser”
- “Supports regeneration of healthy skin barrier — Trilogy Vitamin C Ceramide Night Cream”
- “Face feels squeaky clean — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
Product Usability and Results Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
- “Minimal effort required — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
- “Satisfying to see results — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
- “Doesn't irritate my sensitive skin — Trilogy Rosehip Cream Cleanser”
- “Nothing irritated my skin — Trilogy Line Smoothing Day Cream”
Makeup Removal and Effectiveness Often MentionedNot noted
- “Gets the gunk out — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
- “Removes waterproof mascara, eyeliner, foundation. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
Complexion Brightening and Clarity Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
- “Wake to a glowing complexion — Trilogy Vitamin C Ceramide Night Cream”
- “Helped clear my blackheads — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
Application and Finish Issues Often MentionedOften Mentioned
- “too dewy for oily skin — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
- “Stains the sink — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
- “A little bit too thick — Trilogy Vitamin C Ceramide Night Cream”
- “Oily feeling on my face — Trilogy Line Smoothing Day Cream”
Skin Irritation and Sensitivity Mostly MentionedRarely Noted
- “Sting my skin a little — Trilogy Vitamin C Ceramide Night Cream”
- “stings eyes — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
Fragrance and Scent Often MentionedSometimes Noted
- “If you are sensitive to fragrances, you might find it irritating — Trilogy Rosehip Cream Cleanser”
- “Scent is awful — Trilogy Line Smoothing Day Cream”
- “smells like alcohol — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
Questions and answers
Biore or Trilogy: which is better?
Trilogy generally does better for hydration and brightening, while Biore excels in makeup removal. Lovi finds that Trilogy products fit dry and sensitive skin well with a High level, whereas Biore fits sensitive, combination, and mature skin best overall.
What is the difference between Biore and Trilogy?
Trilogy fits dry skin and mature skin with High levels of hydration, whereas Biore products on this page have fragrance-free formulas that fit sensitive skin best.
Biore or Trilogy: which cleanser is better?
Trilogy wins for cleansing, with the products on this page achieving a High fit for dry and sensitive skin. Reviewers also favor Trilogy for cleansing and sensation.
Which is more affordable, Biore or Trilogy?
This page does not provide pricing information to compare the affordability of Biore and Trilogy.
Which causes fewer breakouts, Biore or Trilogy?
Neither brand clearly causes fewer breakouts, as review themes show both brands perform equally in product usability and results.
Which brand has more fragrance-free products, Biore or Trilogy?
Biore has more fragrance-free products than Trilogy, as every product on the Biore page lists no fragrance in its ingredients compared to only one of three products on the Trilogy page.
How do the founding years and corporate ownership of Biore and Trilogy compare?
Biore was founded in Japan in 1980 and is owned by Kao Corporation, whereas Trilogy was founded in 2002 and has been owned by CITIC Capital Holdings Limited since 2018.
Which brand performs better when it comes to hydration and moisture according to reviewers?
Trilogy performs better when it comes to hydration and moisture according to reviewers.
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.
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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
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Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
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Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
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Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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