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Bioré
UV Aqua Rich Light Up Essence SPF 50+ PA++++
A sunscreen built around Chemical sunscreen and Mineral sunscreen, for barrier repair and smoothing.
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From the brand
What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.
The brand recommends it for
- Oily skin
- Combination skin
- Sensitive skin
How to use
Apply an appropriate amount little by little, evenly onto the skin. After preparing the skin with basic skincare products, gently apply onto the face and neck. 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. To remove, wash thoroughly with your regular cleanser (such as a facial cleanser or makeup remover for the face, and a full-body cleanser for the body). Always close the cap after use.
What's inside
Ingredients List
15 trigger at least one check · 23 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
- Esters listed as pore-clogging in animal testing only
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Chemical sunscreen
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
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 alcohol1
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
Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Aluminum Hydroxide, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Sodium Hyaluronate, Stearic Acid
Barrier Repair10
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Aluminum Hydroxide, C30-45 Alkyl Methicone, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Isohexadecane, Isopropyl Palmitate, Stearic Acid
Smoothing9
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Aluminum Hydroxide, C30-45 Alkyl Methicone, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Isohexadecane, Isopropyl Palmitate
Sun Protection5
Filters UV to help prevent sun damage.
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Titanium Dioxide
Anti-Pollution4
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Concerns
May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis10
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer, Cetyl Alcohol, Dextrin Palmitate, Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Polysorbate 60, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Irritation4
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Fragrance, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
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 →Titanium Dioxide
Colorant, Opacifying, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Titanium Dioxide is a mineral UV filter.
Learn more about Titanium Dioxide →Isopropyl Palmitate
Binding, Fragrance, Perfuming, Emollient
Isopropyl Palmitate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Isopropyl Palmitate →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 →Ethylhexyl Triazone
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Triazone is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl Triazone →Sodium Potassium Aluminum Silicate
Bulking
Ceramic materials and wares, chemicals. Complex silicate of the following elements: aluminum, potassium and sodium
Learn more about Sodium Potassium Aluminum Silicate →Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone →
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