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Kiehl's vs Biore

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Kiehl's and Biore are two distinct skincare lines offering targeted daily solutions for diverse complexions. The American heritage label is renowned for nourishing moisturizers, targeted serums, soothing toners, and gentle eye products featuring glycerin and squalane, while the Japanese brand is beloved for a thoughtful range of sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers. Kiehl's suits dry skin and mature skin best, whereas its counterpart suits sensitive skin and combination skin best. They differ primarily in their heritage and specific formulations, as both provide reliable care tailored to unique dermatological needs.

Kiehl's is an American skincare brand founded in 1851 and owned by L'Oréal S.A. since 2000.

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

Popular Kiehl's vs Biore products

People Say

Kiehl'sBiore
  • Pores and Oil Control Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Gets the gunk out — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Keeps shine away — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “Removes waterproof mascara, eyeliner, foundation. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
    • “sucked the gunk out of my pores — Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque”
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Keeps skin moisturized for 24+ hours — Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream”
    • “Feels like a drink of water — Kiehl's Hydro-Plumping Serum Concentrate”
    • “savior for dry patches — Kiehl's Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado”
    • “feels like a moisturizer — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Lightweight and Non-Greasy Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “feels like nothing — Kiehl's Better Screen UV Serum”
    • “absorbs instantly without residue — Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream”
    • “Absorbs quickly — Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream”
    • “melts into skin — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Relaxing and Refreshing Scent Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Love the tingle — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “Fruity fragrance, smells like apple/grape, refreshing. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
    • “calming lavender smell — Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate”
  • Skin Barrier and Texture Improvement Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “leaves skin feeling silky — Kiehl's Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate”
    • “skin feels smoother — Kiehl's Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Serum”
    • “skin looked & felt smoother — Kiehl's Super Multi-Corrective Cream”
    • “Leaves skin feeling clean — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
  • Makeup Compatibility Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “concealer glides on smoothly — Kiehl's Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado”
    • “no pilling — Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream”
    • “primer-like — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Stinging and Skin Irritation Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “burned my face immediately — Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque”
    • “stings my face and feels like burning — Kiehl's Super Multi-Corrective Cream”
    • “left my face bright red — Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque”
    • “stings eyes — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • High Price and Value Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “pricy daily staple — Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream”
  • Product Ineffectiveness Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “skin felt tight after an hour — Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream”
    • “Did absolutely nothing — Kiehl's Clearly Corrective™ Dark Spot Solution”
    • “Doesn't get all blackheads — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Doesn't shrink pores — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
  • Unpleasant Scents and Fragrance Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “smells clinical — Kiehl's Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Serum”
    • “faint lab smell — Kiehl's Better Screen UV Serum”
    • “smell is overpowering — Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate”
    • “smells like alcohol — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Packaging and Application Issues Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “dipping fingers is unsanitary — Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream”
    • “hard to spread — Kiehl's Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado”
    • “Dropper doesn't reach bottom — Kiehl's Clearly Corrective™ Dark Spot Solution”
    • “Stains the sink — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”

Kiehl's vs Biore routines for dry skin

Buy Kiehl's routine · S$209.58 · 92% fitBuy Biore routine · S$278.56 · 84% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Kiehl's vs Biore routines for oily skin

Buy Kiehl's routine · S$287.99 · 90% fitBuy Biore routine · S$481.95 · 86% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Kiehl's vs Biore routines for combination skin

Buy Kiehl's routine · S$287.99 · 90% fitBuy Biore routine · S$343.98 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Kiehl's or Biore: which is better?

Kiehl's performs better on this page for hydration, skin barrier, and texture improvement, while Biore does better for pores and oil control and offers a more budget-friendly choice.

What is the difference between Kiehl's and Biore?

Kiehl's and Biore differ in their product selection and skin benefits, with Kiehl's offering a much larger range of products on this page and better performance for hydration, skin barrier improvement, and oil control. Lovi rates Kiehl's routines as Superior for dry, oily, combination, sensitive, and mature skin, while Biore routines achieve High fit levels across these skin types.

Kiehl's or Biore for dry skin?

For dry skin, Kiehl's is the better choice because Lovi rates its routine as Superior compared to Biore's High. Reviewers note that Kiehl's provides deep hydration and offers lightweight, non-greasy moisturizers across the products on this page.

Kiehl's or Biore: which cleanser is better?

Kiehl's offers better cleansers on this page, with superior Lovi fit levels for oily and oily acne-prone skin compared to Biore's average ratings.

Which is more affordable, Kiehl's or Biore?

Biore offers better affordability, as reviewers often note high price points for Kiehl's while Biore rates higher for value.

Which brand has more fragrance-free products, Kiehl's or Biore?

Kiehl's has more fragrance-free products on this page than Biore, with 26 out of 28 items listing no fragrance, while every Biore product on the page lists no fragrance.

Which brand is better for pores and oil control according to reviewers?

According to reviewers, Biore does better than Kiehl's for pores and oil control.

Where and when were Kiehl's and Biore founded?

Kiehl's was founded in 1851 in the United States, and Biore was founded in 1980 in Japan.

Kiehl's or Biore for oily skin?

For oily skin, Kiehl's is the better choice because Lovi rates its routine as Superior, while Biore achieves a High fit. Reviewers on the page indicate that Kiehl's does better for hydration, moisture, lightweight feel, and skin barrier and texture improvement.

Kiehl's or Biore: which sunscreen is better?

Kiehl's Better Screen UV Serum fits skin with dark spots, combination skin, sensitive skin, acne-prone skin, and mature skin at a High Lovi fit level, whereas Biore UV Aqua Rich fits combination skin at a High Lovi fit level while showing lower fit levels for dry and dry sensitive skin on this page. Kiehl's sunscreen options provide broad versatility across multiple skin types.

Kiehl's or Biore for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, Lovi rates Kiehl's as Superior and Biore as High. Reviewers note that Kiehl's may cause stinging and skin irritation, whereas Biore offers products with no fragrance.

Kiehl's or Biore for acne-prone skin?

Both Kiehl's and Biore fit acne-prone skin well, with Lovi giving acne-prone skin a High fit level for the products on this page. Review themes show that Biore does better for pores and oil control, while Kiehl's does better for hydration, moisture, and skin barrier improvement.

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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