Biore UV Aqua Rich Aqua Protect Lotion SPF 50+ PA++++ (2025)
82/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Biore UV Aqua Rich Aqua Protect Lotion SPF 50+ PA++++ (2025) is a chemical sunscreen on a hybrid filter system including octinoxate, Uvinul T 150, Uvinul A Plus and Tinosorb S. The watery lotion wears lightweight with a matte finish and keeps white cast low, and it works well under makeup, though it may sting somewhat around the eyes during sweat. With a strong 82.2/100 score and excellent measured protection, it is a well-rounded daily SPF 50.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
93
- +18 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #3, UV filter
- +20.9 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #5, UV filter
- +34.2 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #7, UV filter (UVA1 +20.9)
- +38.4 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #9, UV filter (UVA1 +12.8)
- β21.3 UVB coverage saturated
- β1.5 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Health safety
High
64
- +100 Starting score
- β36 Octinoxate at #3 (regulatory/evidence concern)
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Allergens
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- β18 Fragrance
- β12 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
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Eye sting
Medium
53
- +100 Starting score
- β16 Octinoxate at #3, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β18 Volatile alcohol at #2
- β5 Alcohol high up speeds filter migration
- β8 Fragrance
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Fungal acne
Low
86
- +100 Starting score
- β14 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Glyceryl Stearate)
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #7, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 22 Volatile alcohol at #2
- β 5 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
- β 10 Glycerin at #4, the anchor humectant
- β 2 Sodium Hyaluronate at #22, hyaluronic family
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 6 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
- β 5 Volatile alcohol at #2
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- β 10 Quick-setting carrier (alcohol at #2), fast, even canvas
- β 3 1 soft-focus powders in moderation
- β 2.5 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Polyvinyl Alcohol)
- β 1.5 Humectant syrup tackiness (partly offset by the base)
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.
How we rate water resistance βFull ingredient list (23)
What each ingredient does and how it moves each rating: green helps, red hurts, β / β give the direction, and β / β shift a slider toward its ends (finish, moisture, makeup base). Auto-derived from our scoring rules and the ingredient's position.
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1 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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2 Alcohol
Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes
- β 5 high up speeds filter migration
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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 18 UV protection
- β 16 migrates into eyes with sweat
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4 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 10 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150)
- β 20.9 UV protection
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6 Silica
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 6 sebum-absorbing powder
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus)
- β 34.2 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 14 feeds malassezia
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 38.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Film former, locks the formula onto skin for water resistance
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13 Agar
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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14 Cellulose
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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pH adjuster
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18 Fragrance
Fragrance
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19 BHT
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Botanical extract
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 β nourishing hyaluronic family
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
Does Biore UV Aqua Rich Aqua Protect SPF 50+ leave a white cast?
No, white cast is low. It is a watery chemical lotion with a matte finish that generally goes on clear and works well under makeup.
Is the Biore UV Aqua Rich Aqua Protect Lotion SPF 50+ PA++++ (2025) mineral or chemical sunscreen?
It is a chemical sunscreen on a hybrid blend including octinoxate, Uvinul T 150, Uvinul A Plus and Tinosorb S, with no mineral filters.
Is Biore UV Aqua Rich Aqua Protect any good?
It scores 82.2/100, a strong result. Measured protection is excellent and the matte, makeup-friendly lotion suits daily use, though it may sting somewhat near the eyes during sweat.