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Olay vs Biore

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

Olay and Biore are two distinct skincare lines known for gentle, effective care. Olay is warmly loved for its thoughtfully formulated moisturizers, eye products, serums, and cleansers enriched with nourishing niacinamide and glycerin, suiting sensitive skin and acne-prone skin best. Biore is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1980 and owned by Kao Corporation, beloved for its thoughtful range of sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers that suit sensitive skin and combination skin best. While both cater well to sensitive skin, the former focuses heavily on anti-aging and hydration with active ingredients, whereas the latter delivers reliable daily care through thorough cleansing and sun protection.

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

Popular Olay vs Biore products

People Say

OlayBiore
  • Skin Texture and Smoothness Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “skin feels baby soft — Olay Retinol24”
    • “Skin feels like silk — Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 Night Moisturizer”
    • “light and smooth — Olay Ultimate Eye Cream”
    • “Leaves skin feeling clean — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
  • Absorption and Lightweight Feel Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “sinks in quickly — Olay Super Serum”
    • “absorbs quickly — Olay Vitamin C Serum”
    • “absorbs instantly — Olay Super Serum Night Repair”
    • “melts into skin — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Exfoliation and Cleansing Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Gets the gunk out — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Face feels squeaky clean — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “Keeps shine away — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “tiny beads aren't harsh — Olay Regenerating Cream Cleanser”
  • Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Instantly smoother, softer, and more hydrated — Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream”
    • “My skin feels so hydrated and plump. — Olay Regenerist Regenerating Serum”
    • “very hydrating — Olay Retinol24”
    • “feels like a moisturizer — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Makeup Compatibility and Base Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “absorbs instantly — Olay Eye Lifting Serum”
    • “acts as primer — Olay Super Serum”
    • “primer-like — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Radiance and Brightening Often MentionedNot noted
    • “iridescent glow — Olay Super Serum”
    • “hides dark shadows — Olay Ultimate Eye Cream”
    • “skin looks brighter — Olay Vitamin C Serum”
  • Skin Irritation and Sensitivity Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “breakouts — Olay Super Serum”
    • “burned my skin — Olay Retinol24”
    • “burning sensation — Olay Ultimate Eye Cream”
    • “stings eyes — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Fragrance and Scent Issues Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Fragrance can be an irritant — Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream”
    • “floral scent — Olay Super Serum”
    • “smells like plastic — Olay Retinol24”
    • “smells like alcohol — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Lack of Results or Ineffectiveness Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Doesn't get all blackheads — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Doesn't shrink pores — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “no difference — Olay Vitamin C Serum”

Olay vs Biore routines for dry skin

Buy Biore routine · S$278.56 · 84% fitBuy Olay routine · S$248.06 · 83% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Olay vs Biore routines for oily skin

Buy Biore routine · S$481.95 · 86% fitBuy Olay routine · S$485.72 · 81% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Olay vs Biore routines for combination skin

Buy Biore routine · S$343.98 · 87% fitBuy Olay routine · S$383.33 · 80% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Olay or Biore: which is better?

Olay is better for hydration, texture, and brightening, while Biore is better for exfoliation and cleansing based on the products on this page.

What is the difference between Olay and Biore?

Olay stands out for offering a much wider selection of products on this page compared to Biore, while both brands achieve an equal High fit level across all skin types for their routines. Reviewers note that Olay does better for texture, hydration, and brightening, whereas Biore performs better for exfoliation and cleansing.

Olay or Biore for dry skin?

Both Olay and Biore work well for dry skin, as Lovi rates their routines as High for this skin type. Olay offers a wider selection of moisturizers that help with hydration, while Biore provides lighter options like the UV Aqua Rich sunscreen.

Olay or Biore: which cleanser is better?

Biore does better for exfoliation and cleansing compared to Olay based on reviewer themes. The products on this page for both brands feature options like the Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser and Regenerating Cream Cleanser.

Which is more affordable, Olay or Biore?

Both Olay and Biore are popular skincare choices, but this page does not provide pricing or affordability information to compare the two brands.

Olay or Biore: which brand has been around longer?

Olay has been around longer, having been founded in 1952, whereas Biore was founded in 1980.

Olay or Biore: which brand offers fragrance-free products?

Both Olay and Biore offer products with no added fragrance among the products on this page. Olay features fragrance-free options in nearly all of its formulations, while every Biore product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Olay or Biore: which brand does better for skin texture and smoothness?

Olay does better for skin texture and smoothness compared to Biore, based on reviewer feedback on this page. Reviewers often mention improved texture and smoothness with Olay products.

Olay or Biore for oily skin?

Both Olay and Biore are a High fit for oily skin. Reviewers note that Olay does better for hydration and moisture, while Biore does better for exfoliation and cleansing.

Olay or Biore: which sunscreen is better?

Olay Complete All Day Moisturizer SPF 15 and Biore UV Aqua Rich are both available on the pages. For dry skin, Lovi rates Olay Complete All Day Moisturizer SPF 15 as Average and Biore UV Aqua Rich as Caution.

Olay or Biore for sensitive skin?

Both Olay and Biore provide a High routine fit for sensitive skin. Reviewers often mention that Olay products on this page help improve texture and smoothness, while providing intense hydration.

Olay or Biore for acne-prone skin?

Both Olay and Biore provide an equal High routine fit level for acne-prone skin. Reviewers note that the products on this page for Olay often deliver intense hydration and improved texture, while Biore offers strong cleansing options.

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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