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Biore vs KORRES

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Biore and KORRES are two distinct skincare lines offering thoughtful daily care. The Japanese brand is known for sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers that suit sensitive and combination skin best. Conversely, the Greek brand is celebrated for moisturizers and cleansers that suit dry and sensitive skin best. While both deliver reliable daily care through effective formulas, they differ in their heritage, key ingredients, and targeted product solutions.

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

Popular Biore vs KORRES products

People Say

BioreKORRES
  • Texture and Weight Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “feels like velvet — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “absorbs instantly — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “Luxurious foam — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “melts into skin — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Cleansing 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”
  • Non-Stripping Formula Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Leaves skin soft — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “leaves face soft and smooth — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Leaves skin soft, doesn't dry out face. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
  • Appearance and Finish Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “transparent finish — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “primer-like — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “skin feels baby soft — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “gives a no-shine glow — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
  • Makeup Removal Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Removes waterproof mascara, eyeliner, foundation. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
    • “removes liquid eyeliner — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Melts away makeup — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Oil Control Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Keeps shine away — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “kept me matte all day — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Scent and Fragrance Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like alcohol — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “strong citrus smell — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “smells like babies — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “smell is too strong — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
  • Skin Irritation Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “burns sensitive skin — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
    • “Nose was irritated — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
  • Price Point Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “jar is very small — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”

Biore vs KORRES routines for dry skin

Buy KORRES routine · £159.31 · 96% fitBuy Biore routine · £140.14 · 84% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Biore vs KORRES routines for oily skin

Buy KORRES routine · £247.56 · 93% fitBuy Biore routine · £235.68 · 88% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Biore vs KORRES routines for combination skin

Buy KORRES routine · £218.58 · 93% fitBuy Biore routine · £217.77 · 89% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

Biore or KORRES: which is better?

When comparing the products on this page, both Biore and KORRES achieve a Superior Lovi routine fit for sensitive skin, while KORRES offers a Superior fit for dry skin compared to Biore's High fit. Biore stands out for its fragrance-free formulas across all products on this page, whereas KORRES is often noted by reviewers for scent complaints and higher prices.

What is the difference between Biore and KORRES?

Biore and KORRES differ in their formulations and skin suitability, as every Biore product on this page lists no fragrance, whereas KORRES products include fragrance and often receive scent complaints. Reviewers note that KORRES offers better texture and non-stripping formulas, while Biore excels in cleansing and debris removal.

Biore or KORRES for dry skin?

For dry skin, KORRES has a Superior routine fit on Lovi, whereas Biore has a High routine fit. KORRES is best for dry skin, sensitive skin, and acne-prone skin, while every Biore product on this page lists no fragrance.

Biore or KORRES: which cleanser is better?

When comparing cleansers, KORRES offers a non-stripping formula and a rich texture, whereas Biore provides effective cleansing and debris removal. Every Biore product on this page lists no fragrance, while KORRES cleansers often feature scent and fragrance complaints.

Which is more affordable, Biore or KORRES?

Biore is more affordable than KORRES, as KORRES often receives high price and value concerns from reviewers.

How do Biore and KORRES compare regarding scent and fragrance in their products?

When it comes to scent and fragrance, both Biore and KORRES perform at an equal level on this page. Every Biore product listed on this page contains no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas all KORRES products on this page include fragrance and often receive scent complaints.

Which brand performs better for texture and weight, Biore or KORRES?

KORRES performs better for texture and weight compared to Biore on this page.

What are the best skin types for Biore based on its brand-focused routines?

Biore fits best for sensitive skin, combination skin, and skin with dark spots according to its brand-focused routines.

Biore or KORRES for oily skin?

For oily skin, KORRES has a Superior routine fit on Lovi compared to Biore's High routine fit. Reviewers often mention fragrance and scent complaints for KORRES, whereas every Biore product on this page lists no fragrance.

Biore or KORRES for sensitive skin?

Both Biore and KORRES are well suited for sensitive skin, with Lovi fit levels of Superior for both brands. Biore's products on this page list no fragrance, whereas KORRES has scent and fragrance complaints often mentioned by reviewers.

Biore or KORRES for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, KORRES achieves a Superior routine fit on Lovi, whereas Biore reaches a High fit. Reviewers often mention KORRES for its gentle cleansers, though some note fragrance and scent complaints.

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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