The Japanese sunscreen shortlist

Four familiar names. Four different starting points. Compare the versions, find the one you came for and go straight to a retailer.

Explore the 4 picks

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01 Biore Aqua Rich Watery Essence The familiar blue tube

Biore

Biore Aqua Rich Watery Essence

Looking for the Japanese Aqua Rich people talk about? Start with the version. The similarly named US product is a separate formula.

02 Canmake Mermaid Skin Gel UV The clear gel option

Canmake

Canmake Mermaid Skin Gel UV

Compare the Clear version if you want to explore Mermaid Skin. Shade numbers matter when a retailer lists several versions together.

03 Anessa Perfect UV Milk The gold bottle

Anessa

Anessa Perfect UV Milk

Shopping for Anessa? Milk, Gel and Mild are different products. This is the Milk entry, with the version called out before you leave.

04 Skin Aqua Tone Up UV Essence Explore a lavender finish

Rohto

Skin Aqua Tone Up UV Essence

Tone Up is a different choice from an untinted sunscreen. Compare the shade and finish before choosing it just because it is Skin Aqua.

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