Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence Sunscreen offers both UVA (PA+++) and UVB (SPF50) protection. This sunscreen from Biore is part of line made specifically for their Japanese market.
Description
Biore UV Aqua Rich Waterly Essence Sunscreen (SPF50+ PA+++) for Face and Body. With its special mixture of hyaluronic acid and citrus essence, it beautifully moisturizes your skin. Hyaluronic acid helps your skin remain fresh and moist. The citrus essence contains orange extract, grapefruit extract and lemon extract.
Ingredients
Water, Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Lauryl Methacrylate/Sodium Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Dimethicone, Acrylates/C10-30 Acrylate Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, Agar, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citrus Grandis, Citrus Medica Limonum, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis, Xylitol, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Potassium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, BHT, Fragrance.
This is the ingredient analysis on cosDNA
There are both good and not-so-good ingredients found in this sunscreen.
Sodium Hyaluronate - good moisturizer, does a great job attracting and maintaining water in the skin.
Citrus - rich in Vitamin C, a good antioxidant with brightening properties.
Alcohol - a bit of a controversial ingredient, do not use this if you are allergic to products containing alcohol.
Fragrance - a not-so-good ingredient, but oh well it really depends on how sensitive your skin is.
Price
RM 32.90 / 50g
(I bought it from Japan for 730 yen - approx. RM 22.00)
Packaging
It comes in a light blue, soft plastic tube. The tip is a standard nozzle. Nothing fancy, but it functions well.
Review
Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence Sunscreen comes with SPF50 / PA+++. Anything above SPF50 blocks 98% of UVB rays. In terms of PA ranking, the highest I have seen in the market is PA++++. Therefore, this sunscreen with PA+++ efficiently blocks a decent amount of UVA rays.
What I love most about this sunscreen is its texture. Upon squeezing it out from the tip, it appears to be slightly thick. However, upon application, it instantly turns into something very watery. This makes it really easy to apply.
Another thing I love about this Biore sunscreen is the end result. It doesn't leave a white cast on your skin. It has a matte finish with no sticky feeling at all. Because of its "barely there" finish, sometimes I wonder if I even applied enough at all. This product serves as a good base for my makeup.
This sunscreen is also water-based. It is extremely lightweight and doesn't clog my pores.
I tend to sleep till the very last minute before having to wake up for work. I only allocate 15 minutes in the morning for my skincare and makeup, that is why I try to keep my routine as simple as possible.
Here is my morning skincare and makeup routine:
Step 1: Cleanse my face with a foam cleanser
Step 2: Apply Missha facial treatment essence
Step 3: Apply Etude House toner
Step 4: Apply moisturizer / essence
Step 5: Apply Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence Sunscreen
Step 6: Apply Innisfree BB Cream
Step 7: Proceed with the rest of my makeup
It is good to note that this Biore sunscreen doesn't state anywhere that is it waterproof or sweatproof, so I wouldn't encourage using this if you are going to spend a sweaty day at a sunny beach. Still its a great product to use for normal day-to-day activities. I applied this once for an outdoor event and it worked great. There was no air-conditioning, weather was hot and humid, I walked around quite a bit under the sun - but my makeup stayed on all day and did not run or melt.
Pros
- Affordable pricing
- Turns watery upon application on your face
- Easy to apply
- Doesn't leave a white cast on your face
- Has a non-sticky, matte finish
- Offers sufficient UVA and UVB protection
- Contains moisturizing ingredients
- Able to withstand a little bit of sweat
- Suitable for people with normal-oily skin
- Water-based, doesn't clog pores
Cons
- Some people are sensitive to products containing alcohol
- Not waterproof or sweatproof
- Might not be suitable for a full sweaty day on a sunny beach
Repurchase
Yes. Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence Sunscreen is one of the best face sunscreen in the market. It offers good UVA and UVB protection. It has a non-sticky and matte finish, which makes it a great makeup base. I love that is it easy to apply and doesn't leave a white cast on my skin. This sunscreen definitely suits my normal-oily skin. Plus it has moisturizing properties as it contains sodium hyaluronate! I apply this Biore sunscreen every day because its water-based and doesn't clog pores.
- Crystal
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