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COSRX vs Biore

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COSRX and Biore are esteemed Asian skincare brands offering thoughtful selections of cleansers, masks, and targeted treatments designed for daily care. The first brand is known for serums and moisturizers featuring hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide that suit oily and oily acne-prone skin best, while the second brand is celebrated for sunscreens and makeup removers tailored for sensitive and combination skin. These distinct collections differ through their specialized ingredients and formulations, providing customized options to address individual complexion needs.

COSRX is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2013 and owned by Amorepacific Group since 2024.

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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 COSRX and Biore products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular COSRX vs Biore products

People Say

COSRXBiore
  • Acne and Pore Control Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “helped to improve my acne after only 2 weeks — COSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser”
    • “cleared up my spots — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”
    • “Gets the gunk out — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Keeps shine away — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
  • Lightweight and Fast-Absorbing Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly like water — COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum”
    • “sinks in immediately — COSRX Advanced Snail Peptide Eye Cream”
    • “absorbs practically immediately — COSRX Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)”
    • “melts into skin — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Deep Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “skin drinks it up — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “woke up with soft, supple skin — COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream”
    • “gives a healthy glow — COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum”
    • “feels like a moisturizer — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Skin Texture and Smoothing Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “gives me that glass skin look — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “skin feels softer immediately — COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum”
    • “Skin feels like glass — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “Leaves skin feeling clean — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
  • Deep Cleansing and Oil Control Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Face feels squeaky clean — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “No greasy film, leaves skin fresh, rinses easily. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
    • “Removes waterproof mascara, eyeliner, foundation. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
    • “removes every trace of oil — COSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser”
  • Soothing and Calming Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “No stinging or irritation — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “perfect for first-time retinol users — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “calms down my redness — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
  • Drying and Stripping Effects Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “left my face tight — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”
    • “leaves skin feeling tight — COSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser”
    • “Made my skin peel — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “Can feel drying, skin feels tight after use. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
  • Medicinal and Strong Scent Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like chemicals — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”
    • “smells like onions — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “smells like tea tree/medicinal — COSRX Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)”
    • “smells like alcohol — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Unpleasant Texture and Finish Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “texture is gooey and stringy — COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream”
    • “too slimy and sticky — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “too dewy for oily skin — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “Too liquidy, thin consistency, messy application. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”

COSRX vs Biore routines for dry skin

Buy COSRX routine · S$41.07 · 89% fitBuy Biore routine · S$278.56 · 84% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

COSRX vs Biore routines for oily skin

Buy COSRX routine · S$130.21 · 90% fitBuy Biore routine · S$481.95 · 86% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

COSRX vs Biore routines for combination skin

Buy COSRX routine · S$130.21 · 88% fitBuy Biore routine · S$343.98 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

COSRX or Biore: which is better?

COSRX is better for providing deep hydration, lightweight absorption, and effective acne control across the products on this page. Lovi rates COSRX as a Superior fit for oily and acne-prone skin, while Biore achieves a High fit for those skin types.

What is the difference between COSRX and Biore?

COSRX tends to outperform Biore in deep hydration, soothing effects, and skin smoothing, while Biore is known for effective deep cleansing and oil control. For routine fit, COSRX achieves Superior levels for oily and acne-prone skin, whereas Biore reaches a High fit level for those skin types.

COSRX or Biore for dry skin?

Both COSRX and Biore achieve a High routine fit level for dry skin on this page. COSRX features a wider range of products rated as Superior or High for dry skin, such as the Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence.

COSRX or Biore: which cleanser is better?

COSRX is better for sensitive and acne-prone skin, with its Advanced Snail Mucin Gel Cleanser earning a Superior fit for those types. Biore offers deep cleansing and oil control, but its cleansers have lower fit levels for sensitive and dry skin on this page.

Which is more affordable, COSRX or Biore?

The products on this page do not provide pricing information, so it is not possible to determine whether COSRX or Biore is more affordable.

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

COSRX was founded in 2013 in South Korea, whereas Biore was established earlier in 1980 in Japan.

Which brand performs better for lightweight and fast-absorbing skin care?

COSRX performs better for lightweight and fast-absorbing skin care among the products on this page. Reviewers frequently mention its lightweight absorption.

Which COSRX sunscreen contains fragrance?

The Vitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen SPF 50+ is the only COSRX sunscreen on this page that lists a fragrance.

COSRX or Biore for oily skin?

COSRX is superior for oily skin, whereas Biore has a high routine fit. The products on this page help deliver lightweight absorption and deep hydration.

COSRX or Biore: which sunscreen is better?

COSRX offers a better sunscreen selection on this page, with options like the Ultra-Light Invisible Sunscreen achieving a Superior fit for acne-prone skin while Biore offers only an Average fit. Both brands feature sunscreens with no fragrance in their ingredients.

COSRX or Biore for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, both COSRX and Biore provide a high routine fit on the products on this page. COSRX fits best for oily acne-prone skin, oily skin, and acne-prone skin, while Biore fits best for sensitive skin, combination skin, and mature skin.

COSRX or Biore for acne-prone skin?

COSRX is a superior fit for acne-prone skin compared to Biore, delivering stronger results in acne control, hydration, and soothing care across the products on this page.

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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