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Caudalie vs Biore

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Caudalie and Biore are esteemed skincare brands originating from France and Japan respectively. The former is cherished for its thoughtful formulations spanning serums, toners, moisturizers, and eye products, while the latter is beloved for its thoughtful range of sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers. Caudalie suits oily acne-prone skin and oily skin best, whereas Biore suits sensitive skin and combination skin best. They differ primarily in their targeted botanical compositions versus gentle yet thorough nature, offering distinct approaches to daily care.

Caudalie is a French skincare brand founded in 1995.

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

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

Popular Caudalie vs Biore products

People Say

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  • Instant Cooling and Refreshing Sensation Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “tip feels so cold — Caudalie Vinoperfect Brightening Eye Cream”
    • “feels cold and soothing — Caudalie Resveratrol-Lift Firming Eye Gel Cream”
    • “wakes up my skin — Caudalie Beauty Elixir”
    • “Love the tingle — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
  • Pleasant Texture Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “milky — Caudalie Resveratrol-Lift Instant Firming Serum”
    • “feels like cashmere — Caudalie Resveratrol-Lift Firming Cashmere Cream”
    • “milky texture — Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance Serum”
  • Hydrating and Dewy Finish Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Provides intense hydration, smooths fine lines, and gives the skin an even, radiant appearance. — Caudalie Premier Cru The Cream”
    • “intense hydration — Caudalie Grape Water”
    • “skin feels plump — Caudalie Resveratrol-Lift Firming Cashmere Cream”
    • “feels like a moisturizer — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Tightens Pores and Controls Oil Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “pores look smaller — Caudalie Instant Detox Mask”
    • “pores appear noticeably smaller — Caudalie Vinopure Purifying Toner”
    • “keeps oil at bay — Caudalie Vinopure Purifying Toner”
    • “Keeps shine away — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
  • Fresh and Pleasant Scent Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “smells like a spa — Caudalie Beauty Elixir”
    • “smells like grapes — Caudalie Vinoclean Instant Foaming Cleanser”
    • “fresh scent — Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance Serum”
    • “Fruity fragrance, smells like apple/grape, refreshing. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
  • Makeup Removal and Cleansing Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “Gets the gunk out — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “No greasy film, leaves skin fresh, rinses easily. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
    • “Removes waterproof mascara, eyeliner, foundation. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
  • Strong or Disliked Fragrance Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “smell is strong — Caudalie Vinopure Purifying Toner”
    • “smells medicinal — Caudalie Beauty Elixir”
    • “smells like alcohol — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “strong citrus smell — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Skin Irritation and Sensitivity Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “burns my eyes — Caudalie Beauty Elixir”
    • “bit dry for daily use — Caudalie Vinopure Purifying Toner”
    • “caused redness — Caudalie Resveratrol-Lift Firming Cashmere Cream”
    • “stings eyes — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • High Price Point Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “expensive — Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance Serum”
  • Drying Effect Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “skin felt tight — Caudalie Instant Detox Mask”
    • “dried out my skin — Caudalie Beauty Elixir”
    • “evaporates quickly — Caudalie Grape Water”
    • “Made my skin peel — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”

Caudalie vs Biore routines for dry skin

Buy Caudalie routine · S$318.51 · 88% fitBuy Biore routine · S$278.56 · 84% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Caudalie vs Biore routines for oily skin

Buy Caudalie routine · S$552.13 · 95% fitBuy Biore routine · S$481.95 · 86% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Caudalie vs Biore routines for combination skin

Buy Caudalie routine · S$448.03 · 94% fitBuy Biore routine · S$343.98 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Caudalie or Biore: which is better?

Caudalie provides superior fit levels for oily, combination, acne-prone, mature, and dark spot skin types on this page compared to Biore, while both brands offer equal High fit levels for dry and sensitive skin. Reviewers note that Caudalie helps deliver a refreshing sensation and pleasant texture, though some users report a risk of skin irritation.

What is the difference between Caudalie and Biore?

Caudalie is a French brand founded in 1995, while Biore is a Japanese brand founded in 1980 by Kao Corporation. For the products on this page, Caudalie fits best for oily acne-prone, oily, and combination skin, whereas Biore fits best for sensitive, combination, and mature skin. Topical hyaluronic acid, featured in Caudalie products, helps improve skin quality and signs of skin aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Caudalie or Biore for dry skin?

For dry skin, both Caudalie and Biore have a High routine fit level on Lovi. Topical hyaluronic acid, featured in Caudalie products, helps maintain skin moisture and improve signs of skin aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Caudalie or Biore: which cleanser is better?

For cleansing, the products on this page show that Caudalie fits oily and combination skin with a Superior Lovi fit, while Biore achieves an Average fit for those skin types.

Which is more affordable, Caudalie or Biore?

Biore is the more affordable brand, as Caudalie is often noted by reviewers for its high price point.

Which brand has been around longer, Caudalie or Biore?

Biore has been around longer than Caudalie, having been founded in Japan in 1980, whereas Caudalie was founded in France in 1995.

Do any Biore products contain fragrance?

Every Biore product on this page is formulated without added fragrance in its ingredient lists.

What are the key ingredients used across Caudalie products?

Caudalie features grape, hyaluronic acid, and squalane as the key ingredients across its products on this page.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Caudalie or Biore for oily skin?

For oily skin, Caudalie is the better choice because Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior, whereas Biore has a High fit level.

Caudalie or Biore for sensitive skin?

Both Caudalie and Biore are a High fit for sensitive skin. Caudalie is owned by an independent company founded in France in 1995, while Biore is owned by Kao Corporation and was founded in Japan in 1980.

Caudalie or Biore for acne-prone skin?

Caudalie fits acne-prone skin better, achieving a Superior routine fit compared to Biore's High fit level. Reviewers on this page note that Caudalie products help tighten pores and absorb excess oil.

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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