Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF50+/PA++++ (Japanese Version)
Japanese formula only. The US Biore sunscreen sold at Target and CVS is a different product with different UV filters.
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How to Use
Apply evenly and thoroughly after skincare. Reapply as needed, including after wiping off sweat. Kao directs users to remove it with face or body wash.
Quick Specs
Product Description
A Japanese SPF50+ PA++++ sunscreen with a watery texture for everyday face and body use. Kao describes the current formula as water resistant and removable with face or body wash. It contains ethanol and fragrance, so it may not suit people who avoid those ingredients.
What's in It
Full ingredient list (36)
Water, Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Isopropyl Palmitate, (lauryl Methacrylate/Sodium Methacrylate) Crosspolymer, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene +28 more
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Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Dextrin Palmitate, Butylene Glycol, Xylitol, (acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate) Crosspolymer, Dimethicone, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Propanediol, Glyceryl Behenate, (vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane) Crosspolymer, Cetanol, Agar, Sorbitan Distearate, Isoceteth-20, Polyvinyl Alcohol, (dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone) Crosspolymer, Stearoyl Glutamate, Arginine, Potassium Hydroxide, Sodium Hydroxide, Royal Jelly Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, BHT, Fragrance
Ingredients from the YesStyle listing, July 2026. Formulas can change between batches; check your packaging for the definitive list.
What People Are Saying
“This is the sunscreen that converted me. Feels like putting on a lightweight moisturizer, not sunscreen. No white cast on my brown skin.”
“My ride or die SPF for the last 3 years. I have oily skin and this is the only sunscreen that doesn't make me look like a greaseball by noon.”
“Just make sure you get the Japanese version. The one sold at US drugstores is a completely different formula and nowhere near as good.”
“Only downside is it does contain alcohol. My dry skin friends say it can feel slightly tight. But for my combo/oily skin it is perfect.”
“@cosme Best Cosmetics Award winner. Consistently one of the highest rated sunscreens in Japan with 5.2/7 average rating across thousands of reviews.”
FAQ
Is this the same as the US Bioré Aqua Rich sunscreen?
Does Watery Essence contain alcohol or fragrance?
Do I need an oil cleanser to remove it?
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Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 50
Prefer a clear, velvety makeup base? This US formula is an alternative to a watery Japanese gel. It has 40-minute water resistance and no added fragrance. The texture and UV filters differ.
