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Biore vs Charlotte Tilbury

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

Biore and Charlotte Tilbury are two distinct skincare lines representing thoughtful Japanese daily care and British luxury, respectively. The Japanese brand is known for sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers featuring effective formulas, while the British brand focuses on moisturizers and eye products. Both brands suit sensitive skin, combination skin, acne-prone skin, and mature skin best, though they differ through their unique ingredient approaches and specific standout solutions for dark spots. Through these carefully crafted offerings, each line delivers reliable results tailored to different beauty routines.

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

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Charlotte Tilbury is a British skincare brand founded in 2013 and owned by Puig since 2020.

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

Popular Biore vs Charlotte Tilbury products

People Say

BioreCharlotte Tilbury
  • Lightweight and hydrating texture Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “extremely emollient and rich — Charlotte Tilbury Magic Eye Rescue”
    • “floods skin with moisture — Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Cream”
    • “super hydrated — Charlotte Tilbury Collagen Superfusion Facial Oil”
    • “melts into skin — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Sun protection and makeup base Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “perfect canvas for base — Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Cream”
    • “radiant skin filter — Charlotte Tilbury Collagen Superfusion Facial Oil”
    • “lit-from-within glow — Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Cream”
    • “transparent finish — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Cleansing efficacy and debris removal Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “Gets the gunk out — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Face feels squeaky clean — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “No greasy film, leaves skin fresh, rinses easily. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
  • Oil control and refreshing sensation Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Keeps shine away — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “Love the tingle — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “Leaves skin soft, doesn't dry out face. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
    • “sinks in well — Charlotte Tilbury Collagen Superfusion Facial Oil”
  • High price point Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “extremely overpriced — Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Cream”
  • Fragrance and scent issues Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like alcohol — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “strong citrus smell — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “grandma perfume smell — Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Cream”
    • “scent too strong — Charlotte Tilbury Collagen Superfusion Facial Oil”
  • Skin irritation and eye discomfort Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “stings eyes — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Greasy or shiny finish Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “too dewy for oily skin — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “too greasy for oily skin — Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Cream”

Questions and answers

Biore or Charlotte Tilbury: which is better?

Neither brand is universally better, as Biore excels in cleansing efficacy, oil control, and affordability with products on this page, while Charlotte Tilbury provides better hydrating moisturizers and sun protection with a makeup base. Biore has a High fit for sensitive skin and combination skin, whereas Charlotte Tilbury achieves a Superior fit for mature skin with its Magic Cream.

What is the difference between Biore and Charlotte Tilbury?

Biore offers products on this page that are better for cleansing efficacy, oil control, and refreshing sensation, while Charlotte Tilbury provides a lightweight and hydrating texture as well as sun protection and makeup base. Reviewers frequently note that Charlotte Tilbury features hydrating moisturizers, though it comes with a high price point.

Which is more affordable, Biore or Charlotte Tilbury?

Biore products are more affordable compared to Charlotte Tilbury, which is frequently noted for its high price point. Lovi rates Biore products on this page across a range of skin types.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Biore or Charlotte Tilbury?

Biore is unlikely to cause fewer breakouts than Charlotte Tilbury on this page, as both brands show similar average acne-prone fit levels across their key products.

Which brand has products that are better suited for mature and dry skin, Biore or Charlotte Tilbury?

Charlotte Tilbury has products on this page that are better suited for mature and dry skin, achieving a Superior Lovi fit level for mature skin and a High fit for dry skin with Charlotte's Magic Cream.

How do the country of origin and founding years compare between Biore and Charlotte Tilbury?

Biore was founded in Japan in 1980, while Charlotte Tilbury was founded in the United Kingdom in 2013.

Which brand offers better sun protection and a makeup base according to reviewers?

Charlotte Tilbury offers better sun protection and a makeup base according to reviewers.

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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