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Cetaphil vs Biore

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Cetaphil and Biore are well-regarded skincare brands offering thoughtful daily care. Cetaphil is known for its nourishing cleansers, moisturizers, serums, and sunscreens formulated with glycerin, niacinamide, and panthenol to suit combination skin and acne-prone skin best. Meanwhile, Biore is known for its effective sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers that suit sensitive skin and combination skin best. While both provide reliable options for specific concerns, the American brand focuses heavily on barrier restoration and hydration, whereas the Japanese brand emphasizes gentle yet thorough cleansing.

Cetaphil is an American skincare brand founded in 1947 and owned by Galderma Group AG.

en.wikipedia.orgcetaphil.co.uk

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

biore.comkao.com

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

Popular Cetaphil vs Biore products

People Say

CetaphilBiore
  • Hydration and moisture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “cleared up flaky skin — Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream”
    • “healed my dry patches — Cetaphil Moisturising Cream”
    • “Leaves my face feeling soft, not tight. — Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser”
    • “feels like a moisturizer — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Gentleness and sensitivity Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “The only thing my reactive skin tolerates. — Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser”
    • “No breakouts since switching to this. — Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser”
    • “cleans without stripping — Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser”
  • Cleansing and makeup removal Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Gets the gunk out — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Face feels squeaky clean — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “Removes waterproof mascara, eyeliner, foundation. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
    • “removes excess oil — Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser”
  • Lightweight and non-greasy texture Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly — Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion”
    • “Absorbs quickly into skin without residue — Cetaphil Daily Hydrating Lotion”
    • “absorbs quickly — Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream”
    • “melts into skin — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Oil control and refreshing feel Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Keeps shine away — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “Love the tingle — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “No greasy film, leaves skin fresh, rinses easily. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
    • “Removes excess oil without drying. — Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser”
  • Skin transformation and complexion Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Skin felt softer after one use — Cetaphil Gentle Exfoliating SA Cleanser”
    • “skin looks more radiant — Cetaphil Vitamin C Serum”
    • “Leaves skin feeling clean — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Helped clear my blackheads — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
  • Formula changes and miscellaneous complaints Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Miss the bubbles, feels like washing with lotion. — Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser”
    • “New version burns my face. — Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser”
    • “Deep cleansing ability is not very strong — Cetaphil Extra Gentle Daily Scrub”
    • “stings eyes — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Unpleasant smell or strong fragrance Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Overpowering masking fragrance — Cetaphil Gentle Cleansing Bar”
    • “Scent is overwhelmingly artificial. — Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser”
    • “smells like alcohol — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “strong citrus smell — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Skin irritation and breakouts Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “burns my face now — Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion”
    • “new formula burns — Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser”
    • “caused whiteheads — Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion”
    • “Nose was irritated — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”

Cetaphil vs Biore routines for dry skin

Buy Biore routine · S$278.56 · 84% fitBuy Cetaphil routine · S$257.68 · 83% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Cetaphil vs Biore routines for oily skin

Buy Biore routine · S$481.95 · 86% fitBuy Cetaphil routine · S$330.00 · 83% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Cetaphil vs Biore routines for combination skin

Buy Cetaphil routine · S$348.51 · 88% fitBuy Biore routine · S$343.98 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Cetaphil or Biore: which is better?

Both brands offer products on this page that provide a High routine fit across all skin types. Reviewers find that Cetaphil performs better for hydration and gentleness, while Biore excels in cleansing, makeup removal, oil control, and refreshing feel.

What is the difference between Cetaphil and Biore?

Cetaphil is better for hydration and gentleness, while Biore performs better for oil control and cleansing. Both brands achieve an equal High fit level for various skin types on the products on this page.

Cetaphil or Biore for dry skin?

Both brands offer a High routine fit for dry skin, but reviewers note that Cetaphil performs better for overall hydration and moisture among the products on this page.

Cetaphil or Biore: which cleanser is better?

Cetaphil offers a much wider variety of cleansers with high Lovi fit levels for different skin types compared to Biore, which features fewer options on this page. Reviewers frequently mention that Cetaphil provides gentle, non-stripping cleansers, while Biore specializes in deep cleansing and makeup removal.

Which is more affordable, Cetaphil or Biore?

This information is not available on the current page for Cetaphil or Biore.

Between Cetaphil and Biore, which brand offers better hydration and moisture?

Cetaphil offers better hydration and moisture than Biore based on reviewer feedback on the products on this page.

How do the founding years and home countries of Cetaphil and Biore compare?

Cetaphil was founded in the United States in 1947, whereas Biore was founded in Japan in 1980.

Which brand performs better when it comes to cleansing and makeup removal?

Biore performs better when it comes to cleansing and makeup removal. Reviewers note that the products on this page for Biore excel in this category compared to Cetaphil.

Cetaphil or Biore for oily skin?

Both Cetaphil and Biore provide a High routine fit for oily skin on this page. Cetaphil features products like Daily Facial Cleanser which has a Superior fit for oily skin, while the products on this page help deliver oil control and refreshing feel with Biore.

Cetaphil or Biore: which sunscreen is better?

Cetaphil offers a wider selection of sunscreens on this page with higher Lovi fit levels across multiple skin types compared to Biore. For instance, the Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 achieves a Superior fit for dry, dry sensitive, combination, and sensitive skin.

Cetaphil or Biore for sensitive skin?

Both Cetaphil and Biore offer an equal High routine fit for sensitive skin, though Cetaphil features more products rated Superior for sensitive skin and scores better for gentleness. Biore is fragrance-free across all products on this page, while Cetaphil includes fragrance in only one product.

Cetaphil or Biore for acne-prone skin?

Cetaphil and Biore achieve equal high fit levels for acne-prone skin on the products on this page. Reviewers note that niacinamide helps control skin conditions, and the products on this page feature key ingredients like niacinamide.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

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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