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UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++
A sunscreen built around Chemical 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
- Dry skin
- Oily skin
- Normal skin
- Dark spots & pigmentation
How to use
Use Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence Sunscreen at the final step of your morning skin care routine, around 15-30 minutes before heading outdoors. Dispense a generous amount and spread evenly over your face, neck and other areas likely to be exposed to the sun. Don’t forget those easy-to-miss spots! Reapply every two hours, or more often when spending extended periods outdoors. Reapply immediately after swimming, sweating or towel drying to help maintain sun protection.
What's inside
Ingredients List
18 trigger at least one check · 18 trigger none
- Denatured alcohol
- May Worsen Dryness
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
- Chemical sunscreen
- Reef-unsafe UV filter
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
- 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
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Chemical sunscreen
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
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.
Sunscreen4
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Triazone
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Benefits
Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xylitol
Barrier Repair10
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Behenate, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Isopropyl Palmitate, Sorbitan Distearate, Xylitol
Smoothing8
Refines rough or uneven texture.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Behenate, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Isopropyl Palmitate, Sorbitan Distearate
Sun Protection4
Filters UV to help prevent sun damage.
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Triazone
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis10
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, Isoceteth-20, Isopropyl Palmitate, Lauryl Methacrylate/Sodium Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Sorbitan Distearate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
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 →Alcohol
Antifoaming, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Alcohol is a drying alcohol.
Learn more about Alcohol →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 →Ethylhexyl Triazone
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Triazone is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl Triazone →Isopropyl Palmitate
Binding, Fragrance, Perfuming, Emollient
Isopropyl Palmitate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Isopropyl Palmitate →Lauryl Methacrylate/Sodium Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Film Forming
Lauryl Methacrylate/Sodium Methacrylate Crosspolymer isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Lauryl Methacrylate/Sodium Methacrylate Crosspolymer →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 →Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling
Propene, 2-methyl-, homopolymer
Learn more about Hydrogenated Polyisobutene →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 →Dextrin Palmitate
Anticaking, Cleansing, Emulsifying
Dextrin Palmitate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Dextrin Palmitate →
Dupes
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- Bioré UV Aqua Rich Aqua Protect Lotion SPF 50+ PA++++78% match
- Bioré UV Aqua Rich Aqua Highlight Lotion SPF 50+ PA++++75% match
- Bioré UV Aqua Rich Light Up Essence SPF 50+ PA++++74% match