UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF50+ PA++++
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Creators keep circling back to Bioré UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF50+ PA++++ when they want something they can trust.
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POSITIVE
- “It is fantastic, it is very affordable and very wearable. It is an excellent introduction to Asian sunscreens”4:52–5:01
- “It has a gel cream texture and again it has a light cooling sensation when you're applying it”5:01–5:06
- “When it's dried it has that lovely pore filling effect”5:08–5:12
- “The Biore has slightly more of an alcohol smell when I was applying it but it didn't really bother me and the alcohol itself didn't really irritate my skin”5:20–5:29
- “The Biore is a bit oilier, it doesn't dry down quite as quickly as the Nivea”5:29–5:34
- “If I try extremely hard and massage my face a whole bunch after the sunscreens have dried down I can get the Biore to pill a little bit”5:39–5:45
- “I have never had an issue with either one of these pilling under makeup”5:45–5:48
- “The Biore comes in a larger pack size, it's 70 grams versus 50 and it has a flip top lid”5:56–6:02
- Source: Top Sunscreen Recommendations 2024 - Jun 10, 2024
- “This is one of the most iconic Japanese SPFs out there”3:41–3:46
- “It's really ultra light gel cream, very similar to Nivea to be honest”3:43–3:52
- “It feels like skincare. It does not feel like SPF”3:49–3:56
- “Feels very hydrating and cooling, like instant cooling application”3:58–4:02
- “Also wears really well under makeup”4:01–4:06
- “I would say it's great for like oily and combination skin”4:04–4:08
- “It is alcohol based. So, if you're somebody who has really sensitive skin or you're sensitive to alcohol, maybe she's not the one for you”4:06–4:11
- Source: Dermatologist reviews best Korean and Japanese sunscreens - Jun 29, 2025
- “A fellow dermatologist told me that this is her picky daughter's favorite sunscreen”0:27–0:32
- “It has a lightweight gel texture. It's super easy to spread”0:45–0:49
- “For the first minute or so, it does feel a tiny bit sticky, but once it dries down, it leaves my skin feeling really smooth and moisturized”0:47–0:51
- “It's one of my favorite sunscreens to use on my body because it's really inexpensive”0:55–1:00
- “It's super easy to spread over large surface areas like my arms or back and it has the modern UV filters that are common in Asian and European sunscreens which are more protective than in American sunscreens”0:57–1:04
- “I like it less for my face because the film that it forms is a little bit on the thicker side and I don't really like that feeling”1:19–1:26
- “People who have only used US market sunscreens though, face or body, you're probably going to love this sunscreen even if the film is slightly thicker than other Asian sunscreens because you've been living a deprived life”1:27–1:34
- “For people with inflammatory skin issues like eczema or psoriasis, or if it's been scratched open, if you have dry skin or issues with your skin barrier, then the alcohol content might cause some stinging”2:12–2:20
- Source: Dermatologist's summer skincare hits and flops - Aug 9, 2025
MIXED / NEGATIVE
No negative reviews yet — creators have only had good things to say.
WHAT CREATORS SAY
- Consensus
- 4.3 / 5 from 3 creator reviewsGrailPeople ratings based on creator reviews.
- Features
- Lightweight (2) · Hydrating (2) · Under makeup (2)
- Value
- Value for money (2)
- ⚠ may not suit sensitive skin (2)
- ⚠ may not suit dry skin (1)
- ⚠ didn't help with damaged skin barrier (1)
Product details
Details
- Type
- sunscreen
- Finish
- natural
- Shade
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- Key ingredients
- hyaluronic acid, vitamin C derivative, butylene glycol, royal jelly extract
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