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Date Tested: 8/15/2023

In this Biore Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50 (2023) sunscreen lotion review, I test this beloved sunscreen (with the vertical text written on the tube) and find that it is still a P.O.S. (bad sunscreen). I also purchased this sunscreen new from Stylevana on the recommendation that their products are genuine.

The Biore Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50 2023 sunscreen lotion is a chemical based formulation containing Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Hydrogenated Polyisobute Bisethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, and Dextrin Palmitate. I have not come across any data indicating % of active ingredients, nor is there much information on the vendors web site as to the ingredients list. In order to get an ingredients list I needed to use google translate on the product tube itself.

Despite the huge following of this particular sunscreen, the Biore Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ sunscreen lotion only filtered UVA by 41.46%, reduced UVB by 35.19%, and blocked total UVI by 41.12%. I actually tested this product two times on two different days to verify the results. The initial test results were even lower with UVA blocked by 37.99%, UVB by 33.00%, and total UVI reduced by 37.72%. These results are similar to the original version that I tested (see my previous test of the Biore Aqua Rich Watery Essence).

Biore Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50 2023 sunscreen lotion characteristics at a glance:

• Amazingly lightweight even during reapplication
• Infused with skin care ingredients hyaluronic acid, royal jelly extract & moisturizing butylene glycol
• Unique hydrating Aqua Micro Capsules release moisture during application
• Very water-resistant, yet easy to remove with soap
• No added colourant
• Non-comedogenic, allergy tested
• Light waery texture spreads easily and absorbs instantly with no white cast
• Suitable for use as makeup base
• Lightweight, non-sticky, smooth texture
• For Face & Body
  
• Viscosity is nice (haha not a real viscosity I know)
  

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Biore Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50 2023 UV blocking test results

Best result out of 2 tests

First test result

Ultraviolet light quick reference:

UVA: The Ultraviolet wavelength from 315nm – 400nm. The “Aging UV light” – Causes wrinkles.
UVB: The Ultraviolet wavelength from 280nm – 315nm. The “Bad UV light” – Causes skin cancer.
UVI: The global sun UV index. The more a sunscreen can reduce the level of UVI, the better.

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UV test results:

Ultraviolet sensor readings:

Want to know more about how I test sunscreen? Head here to read about the details.

Testing notes:

There is so much interest in this sunscreen that I can only contribute to its ability to feel really nice when applied to the skin. However, I think that is all that this sunscreen really provides, a nice feeling. In terms of actual protection it really is quite terrible. The question I have for those who really like this sunscreen and disagree with my findings is that with all the offerings on the market, why continue to use something that tests badly in a controlled environment when there are so many other sunscreen that test well?

Anyways, I had high hopes the formula efficacy improved with the new release. Unfortunately despite the ingredients change, the UV protection is still quite bad.