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Biore vs Skintific

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

Biore and Skintific are well-regarded skincare brands that offer reliable daily care through thoughtfully crafted offerings. The Japanese line founded in 1980 is beloved for its sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers, while the second brand is known for its targeted moisturizers, potent serums, and protective sunscreens. The former suits sensitive skin and combination skin best, whereas the latter suits dry skin and dry sensitive skin best. They differ primarily in their core product types, key ingredients, and the specific skin types each formulation accommodates most effectively.

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

Popular Biore vs Skintific products

People Say

BioreSkintific
  • Cleansing efficacy Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Gets the gunk out — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Face feels squeaky clean — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “Removes waterproof mascara, eyeliner, foundation. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
    • “skin feels fresh — Skintific MUGWORT”
  • Lightweight and non-greasy texture Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “super light and leaves a radiant glow — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
    • “light as air — Skintific MATE FIT”
    • “melts into skin — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Ease of use Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “mess-free application — Skintific MUGWORT”
    • “great for traveling — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
    • “Desain botol cakep — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”
    • “Minimal effort required — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
  • No white cast Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “transparent finish — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “invisible, no white cast — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
    • “no white cast — Skintific MATE FIT”
  • Oil control Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “controls shine for 8 hours — Skintific MATE FIT”
    • “oil control is good — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “Keeps shine away — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
  • Makeup base and application Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “primer-like — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “Works in shower, effective on wet hands/face. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
    • “maintain your makeup without any mess — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
  • Drying and stripping effects Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Made my skin peel — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “Can feel drying, skin feels tight after use. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
    • “kurang lembab — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “cracks if not hydrated — Skintific MATE FIT”
  • Strong scent or fragrance Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “scent is actually quite strong — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
    • “has a light scent — Skintific MATE FIT”
    • “smells like alcohol — Biore UV Aqua Rich”

Biore vs Skintific routines for dry skin

Buy Skintific routine · £148.00 · 97% fitBuy Biore routine · £140.14 · 84% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Biore vs Skintific routines for oily skin

Buy Skintific routine · £236.19 · 94% fitBuy Biore routine · £235.68 · 88% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Biore vs Skintific routines for combination skin

Buy Skintific routine · £213.91 · 93% fitBuy Biore routine · £217.77 · 89% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

Biore or Skintific: which is better?

Both Biore and Skintific offer great options, with Skintific achieving Superior routine fit levels for dry, oily, and acne-prone skin compared to Biore's High levels. Reviewers note that Skintific does better for lightweight texture and oil control, while Biore excels in cleansing efficacy and makeup base application.

What is the difference between Biore and Skintific?

Biore is best for sensitive, combination, and dark-spot skin types, while Skintific is best for dry, dry-sensitive, and oily skin types. Skintific has a Superior routine fit for more skin categories overall, whereas Biore focuses more on cleansing efficacy and makeup base.

Biore or Skintific for dry skin?

For dry skin, Skintific reaches a Superior routine fit level while Biore reaches a High routine fit level. Skintific products on this page such as the 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel feature ceramides, which help improve skin hydration.

Scientific Reports, 2022

Biore or Skintific: which sunscreen is better?

Both brands offer solid sunscreen options, with Skintific delivering a lighter, non-greasy texture and Biore providing great makeup base and application. Every sunscreen product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Which is more affordable, Biore or Skintific?

This page does not provide pricing or affordability information for either Biore or Skintific.

Biore or Skintific for oily skin?

For oily skin, Skintific has a Superior routine fit compared to Biore's High routine fit, with the products on this page offering better oil control and a lightweight texture.

Biore or Skintific for sensitive skin?

Both Biore and Skintific achieve a Superior Lovi fit for sensitive skin. Every product listed for both brands on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Biore or Skintific for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, Skintific is the better choice with a Superior routine fit, while Biore achieves a High fit. Skintific also does better for oil control, which helps manage breakouts.

Biore or Skintific for combination skin?

Both Biore and Skintific work well for combination skin, with Lovi giving Biore a High routine fit and Skintific a Superior routine fit. Skintific has an advantage in oil control, while the products on this page for both brands list no fragrance.

Biore or Skintific for mature skin?

For mature skin, both brands offer good options, with Biore achieving a High routine fit and Skintific reaching a Superior fit. Skintific does better in this category for a lightweight and non-greasy texture, ease of use, and oil control.

Biore or Skintific for skin with dark spots?

For skin with dark spots, Biore has a High routine fit and Skintific has a Superior routine fit. Every product on this page for both brands lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

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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