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Bioré
UV Aqua Rich Airy Hold Cream SPF 50+ PA++++
A sunscreen built around Chemical sunscreen and Mineral sunscreen, for hydration and barrier repair.
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From the brand
What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.
The brand recommends it for
- Sensitive skin
How to use
Apply small amounts at a time, blending evenly into the skin. After toning your face and neck with basic skincare products, gently blend in. If you use too little, you will not get sufficient sun protection. Be careful not to let the liquid come into direct contact with your clothes, and wait until it dries before putting on clothes. To maintain its effectiveness, reapply frequently after wiping off sweat, etc. To remove, wash thoroughly with your usual cleanser (face wash, makeup remover, etc. for the face, and body cleanser, etc. for the body). Be sure to close the cap after use.
What's inside
Ingredients List
17 trigger at least one check · 28 trigger none
- Chemical sunscreen
- Reef-unsafe UV filter
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
- Denatured alcohol
- May Worsen Dryness
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Chemical sunscreen4
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Triazone
Fatty alcohol2
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Sunscreen5
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Titanium Dioxide
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Benefits
Hydrating11
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Aluminum Hydroxide, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Glutamic Acid, Glycerin, Maltose, PEG-75, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol
Barrier Repair12
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Aluminum Hydroxide, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum, Cetyl Alcohol, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Behenate, Glyceryl Stearate, Sorbitan Distearate, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol
Smoothing10
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Aluminum Hydroxide, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum, Cetyl Alcohol, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Behenate, Glyceryl Stearate, Sorbitan Distearate, Stearyl Alcohol
Sun Protection5
Filters UV to help prevent sun damage.
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Titanium Dioxide
Anti-Pollution5
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Aluminum Hydroxide, Ascorbyl Glucoside, BHT, Dimethicone, Glycerin
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis12
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cetyl Alcohol, Dextrin Palmitate, Glyceryl Behenate, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate, Sodium Stearoxy Pg-Hydroxyethylcellulose Sulfonate, Sorbitan Distearate, Stearic Acid, Stearoyl Glutamic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Irritation4
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Ingredients Explained
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Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is a UV filter banned by Palau over coral-reef concerns.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate →Alcohol
Antifoaming, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Alcohol is a drying alcohol.
Learn more about Alcohol →Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
Learn more about Butylene Glycol →Ethylhexyl Triazone
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Triazone is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl Triazone →Silica
Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking, Bulking, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling
Silicon dioxide
Learn more about Silica →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 →Diisopropyl Sebacate
Plasticiser, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent
Diisopropyl sebacate
Learn more about Diisopropyl Sebacate →Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient, Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glyceryl Stearate →PEG-75
Binding, Humectant, Solvent
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy- (75 mol EO average molar ratio)
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