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[ DemythSkin Verdict ]
Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF50+ PA++++ (Japan 2023 Formula)
SunscreenSun Protection
Efficacy
Exceptional
4.6 / 5.0
Safety
Caution
3.3 / 5.0
System Verdict
Brilliant UV filters in a cosmetically elegant base, but the high alcohol and fragrance keep this from being universally skin‑friendly. Efficacy is strong because it uses an S Tier, modern chemical filter quartet (Octinoxate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Uvinul A Plus, Tinosorb S) that together provide high, photostable SPF50+ and PA++++ UVA protection in a lightweight, even‑coverage film, supported by humectants like glycerin, xylitol, and sodium hyaluronate for hydration. The score is pulled back slightly by the alcohol‑heavy base and comedogenic Isopropyl Palmitate high in the INCI, which may challenge sensitive or acne‑prone skin despite the otherwise sophisticated, high‑performing sunscreen architecture.
Active Ingredients Detected
S Tier: Gold StandardsHigh Clinical Proof | Skin-Transformative
Ethylhexyl TriazoneDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
A Tier: Good BasicsProven Results
WaterXylitolDimethiconeGlycerinVinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane CrosspolymerDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerArginineSodium Hyaluronate
B Tier: Supporting IngredientsPromising Ingredients
Lauryl Methacrylate/Sodium Methacrylate CrosspolymerHydrogenated PolyisobuteneBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenyl Methoxyphenyl TriazineDextrin PalmitateButylene GlycolAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerC12-15 Alkyl BenzoateGlyceryl StearatePropanediolGlyceryl BehenateCetanol (Cetyl Alcohol)Sorbitan IsostearateIsoceteth-20Polyvinyl AlcoholStearoyl Glutamic AcidPotassium HydroxideSodium HydroxidePhenoxyethanolDisodium EDTABHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene)
C Tier: Marketing IdolsHype | Limited or Weak Data
Royal Jelly Extract
D Tier: Potential IrritantsBe Cautious
EthanolEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (Octinoxate)Isopropyl PalmitateFragrance
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