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Bioré
UV Aqua Rich Watery Gel 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
- Oily skin
- Combination skin
- Sensitive skin
- Acne & blemishes
- Dark spots & pigmentation
- Dryness & dehydration
- Oiliness & shine
How to use
Apply an appropriate amount to the skin evenly and in small amounts. If you use too little, you will not get sufficient sun protection. Be careful not to get the liquid directly on your clothing, and wait until it dries before wearing it. To maintain its effectiveness, please reapply frequently after wiping off sweat. When removing it, wash thoroughly with the cleanser you usually use (use face wash and makeup remover for the face, use body cleanser for the body).
What's inside
Ingredients List
23 trigger at least one check · 26 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
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- 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 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, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol, Xylitol
Barrier Repair12
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Aluminum Hydroxide, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Behenate, Glyceryl Stearate, Sorbitan Distearate, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol, Xylitol
Smoothing9
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Aluminum Hydroxide, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum, Cetyl Alcohol, 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-Pollution4
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis15
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, Lauryl Methacrylate/Sodium Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Polysorbate 60, 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 →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 →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 →Ethylhexyl Triazone
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Triazone is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl Triazone →Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone →C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate →Titanium Dioxide
Colorant, Opacifying, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Titanium Dioxide is a mineral UV filter.
Learn more about Titanium Dioxide →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 →Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Hair Conditioning, Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine is a chemical UV filter.
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Dupes
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- Bioré UV Aqua Rich Light Up Essence SPF 50+ PA++++72% match
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