Kanebo Allie Facial Gel UV EX SPF 50+ PA++++ vs Bioré UV Aqua Rich Aqua Protect Lotion SPF 50+ PA++++

Kanebo

Bioré

A sunscreen built around Mineral sunscreen and Chemical sunscreen, for barrier repair and sun protection.

A sunscreen built around Chemical sunscreen, for sun protection and hydration.

Sunscreen

24 ingredients

22 ingredients

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At a Glance

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Mineral sunscreen2
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide
Chemical sunscreen4
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Polysilicone-15
Sunscreen5
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide
Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)1
Polysorbate (Tween) emulsifiers.
Polysorbate 80

Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair6
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Behenyl Alcohol, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Isohexadecane, Zinc Oxide
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Zinc Oxide
Smoothing4
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Behenyl Alcohol, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Dimethicone, Isohexadecane

Hydrating2
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair2
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate
Smoothing1
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Glyceryl Stearate
Oil Control1
Reduces shine and excess sebum.
Alcohol

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Behenyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polysorbate 80
May Worsen Irritation1
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Alcohol
May Worsen Eczema1
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Alcohol
May Worsen Rosacea1
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Alcohol

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Dextrin Palmitate, Glyceryl Stearate
May Worsen Irritation2
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Alcohol, Fragrance
May Worsen Eczema2
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Alcohol, Fragrance
May Worsen Rosacea2
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Alcohol, Fragrance

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Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Alcohol (in both products)
Fragrance
0 / —
- Denatured alcohol
- May Worsen Dryness
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
Diisopropyl Sebacate
Emollient
Triethylhexanoin
Skin Conditioning
Zinc Oxide
UV Filter
1 / 0
- Mineral sunscreen
- Sunscreen
- Reduces Irritation
- Sun Protection
Titanium Dioxide
UV Filter
0 / 0
- Mineral sunscreen
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Dimethicone
Emollient
1 / 0
- Silicones
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Smoothing
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Ethylhexyl Triazone (in both products)
UV Filter
0-1 / —
- Chemical sunscreen
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating

Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Alcohol (in both products)
Fragrance
0 / —
- Denatured alcohol
- May Worsen Dryness
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Filter
0 / 0
- Chemical sunscreen
- Reef-unsafe UV filter
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Ethylhexyl Triazone (in both products)
UV Filter
0-1 / —
- Chemical sunscreen
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Silica
Abrasive
0-1 / —
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (in both products)
UV Filter
- Chemical sunscreen
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine (in both products)
UV Filter
- Chemical sunscreen
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Dextrin Palmitate
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
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Alcohol
Antifoaming, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Alcohol is a drying alcohol.
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Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
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Ethylhexyl Triazone
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Triazone is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl Triazone →
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Hair Conditioning, Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine →
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate →
Disodium EDTA
Chelating, Viscosity Controlling
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
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Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →