Kao Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Gel Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ 90ml

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The Biore Watery Essence is wildly popular in Japan and for good reason. This lightweight chemical sunscreen glides onto the skin and leaves absolutely no white cast behind.

Water, Ethanol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Isopropyl Palmitate, Lauryl Methacrylate/Sodium Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl benzoate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Dextrin Palmitate, BG, Xylitol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Dimethicone, Alkyl Benzoate (C12-15), Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Propanediol, Glyceryl Behenate, Vinyl dimethicone / methicone Silsesquioxane crosspolymer, Cetanol, Agar, Sorbitan Distearate, Isoceteth-20, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Arginine, Potassium hydroxide, Sodium Hydroxide, Royal Jelly Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, EDTA-2Na, BHT, FragranceEven though it's a super waterproof type (confirmed in an 80-minute water resistance test), it comes off easily with regular soap. It still contains Hyaluronic Acid and Royal Jelly for hydration and brightening, but the gel also features Kao Beauty’s innovative "Micro Defense formula". This groundbreaking technology ensures even coverage and full protection by forming a fine veil on the skin that spreads into micro crevices when applied. Are you into sunscreen agents? We have shiny explanations(along with product lists) about others as well: There is no explanation on how much sunscreen to use, so it’s difficult to determine how much to put on and reapply to protect your skin from the UV. However, due to the complex and well-developed formula, as well as the ability to build up the product without making your skin uncomfortable, I’m not too worried about how to use it. But it would be nice to have some reference to follow.

Ethylhexyl Triazone, aka Uvinul T 150, another new generation sunscreen agent with super-high UVB protection It is an oil-soluble, slightly yellowish powder that is not absorbed into the skin too much. This is good news for a sunscreen agent as it needs to be on the surface of the skin to do its job properly. Regarding Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine side effects, we have good news here as well: it has a great safety profile and unlike a couple of other chemical sunscreens, Trinosorb S (and M) does not showestrogenic activity. This list of ingredients represents all options or variants of this product. Actual ingredients in a given product option may vary from this list. Water, ethanol, ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, (lauryl methacrylate/sodium methacrylate) crosspolymer, ethylhexyl triazone, dimethicone, alkyl benzoate (C12-15), titanium oxide, hexyl diethylaminohydroxybenzoylbenzoate, bisethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyltriazine, (dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone) crosspolymer, BG, xylitol, dextrin palmitate, DPG, hydrous silica, hydroxyethyl cellulose, glycerin, glyceryl stearate, cetanol, polymethylsilsesquioxane, (vinyl dimethicone/methicone) Sesquioxane) crosspolymer, triethoxycaprylylsilane, propanediol, (acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate) crosspolymer, glyceryl behenate, polysorbate 60, aluminum hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, stearic acid, stearyl Alcohol, sorbitan distearate, agar, polyvinyl alcohol, isoceteth-20, stearoyl methyl taurine Na, stearoyl glutamic acid, AMP, stearoxy PG sodium hydroxyethyl cellulose sulfonate, arginine, glutamic acid, locust bean gum, maltose, sodium hyaluronate, royal jelly extract, Phenoxyethanol, EDTA-2Na, BHT, fragranceOverall, I have to say, it is pretty difficult to think of any cons, because the product works very well with my skin. Nonetheless, I will be listing some cons that do not apply to myself, but may be applied to others. The Pros: While both the Watery Essence and Watery Gel offer lightweight, watery textures, the gel is more runny and leaves a slight tone-up effect. This is due to the gel's hybrid nature, combining both mineral and chemical SPF protection. The Watery Gel is also a popular choice for body application, whereas the Watery Essence is designed specifically for the face. May be drying to some people’s skin types, or vice versa, greasy (may depend on your skin type or environment you live in)

Although you can use both products on your face and your body, the biggest difference between these two products is that the Biore Aqua Rich UV Watery Essence is better to use on your face as a foundation primer rather than the Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Gel, which may be better to use on your body. The Biore UV Aqua Rich watery Gel may be used on your face for foundation primer, but the chances that the sunscreen gel would become flakey is higher since the gel version is denser than the watery essence version. Inactive ingredients: Water, Alcohol, Lauryl Methacrylate/ Sodium Methacrylate Crosspolymer, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Xylitol, Dextrin Palmitate, Hydrated Silica, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Glyceryl Stearate, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Cetyl Alcohol, C4-14 Perfluoroalkylethoxy Dimethicone, Aluminum Hydroxide, Potassium Hydroxide, Stearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Agar, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Isoceteth-20, Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate, Aminomethyl Propanol, Sodium Stearoxy PG-Hydroxyethylcellulose Sulfonate, Glutamic Acid, Ceratonia Siliqua (Carob) Gum, Maltose, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Royal Jelly Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene), Fragrance. For those with sensitive skin, the gel might be a better option as it contains less alcohol and less potent chemical sun protection, so it may be less irritating. And if you're keeping an eye on your budget, the Watery Gel also tends to be cheaper than the Watery Essence per fluid ounce.

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Both items are formulated for the face and body, delivering maximum UV protection of SPF 50+ and PA++++.