Comparison between Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence (2023) vs. Kao Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Gel SPF 50+ PA++++

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36 Ingredients 50

1
Water
1
Water
2
Ethanol
2
Alcohol Denatured
3
Octinoxate
3
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
4
Ethylhexyl Triazone
4
Lauryl Methacrylate/Sodium Methacrylate Crosspolymer
5
Isopropyl Palmitate
5
Ethylhexyl Triazone
6
Lauryl Methacrylate/Sodium Methacrylate Crosspolymer
6
Dimethicone
7
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
7
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
8
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
8
Titanium Dioxide
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Uniqueness11 out of 36
30.6%
Uniqueness25 out of 50
50.0%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
5 out of 36
14%
chemical
27 out of 36
75%
natural
9 out of 50
18%
chemical
35 out of 50
70%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 3Negative: 0
Butylene Glycol#11Glycerin#16Sodium Hyaluronate#32
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Isopropyl Palmitate#5Glyceryl Stearate SE#17
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Ethanol#2Octinoxate#3
Dry skin
Positive: 4Negative: 1
Butylene Glycol#12Glycerin#18Stearyl Alcohol#32Sodium Hyaluronate#45Alcohol Denatured#2
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Glyceryl Stearate SE#19Stearic Acid#31
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Titanium Dioxide#8

Detailed view

Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence (2023) vs. Kao Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Gel SPF 50+ PA++++
Position 1
Both products have the same component on this position.

#1Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

Position 2

#2Ethanol

Origin: chemical
Role: Antifoaming agent, Antimicrobial agent, Astringent, Fragrance ingredient, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Soothing
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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#2Alcohol Denatured

Origin: chemical
Role: Antifoaming agent, Antimicrobial agent, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Antiseptic
Alcohols
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Bad for dry skin
Bad for dry skin

Alcohol Denatured is a great bacteria killer. Manufacturers often put it inside products to increase their shelf life.

It’s one of the most harmful alcohols used in skincare. You should use it carefully, especially if you have dry skin. It removes oily barrier from the surface of your skin making it less protected and causing dryness. We advise you to pay attention to the position of this component in a formulation. If it stays below the 6th position it will hardly harm your skin. We also recommend testing the product first before application. If you feel a “cooling effect” it means the product contains a lot of alcohol and it's better to be careful with it.

Position 3

#3Octinoxate

Origin: chemical
Role: No information
UV Protection
EWG Rating [ 5 ]
Octinoxate is an effective sun protector that absorbs UV-B rays mostly. That means it can help to protect the skin from burns and from cancer. It’s also a solvent for other sunscreen components. This helps manufacturers to make products less oily.
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#3Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

Origin: No information
Role: No information
Position 4

#4Ethylhexyl Triazone

Origin: chemical
Role: No information
UV Protection
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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#4Lauryl Methacrylate/Sodium Methacrylate Crosspolymer

Origin: chemical
Role: Film former
EWG Rating [ 2 ]
Position 5

#5Isopropyl Palmitate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Binding, Emollient, Fragrance ingredient, Solvent
Softening
Antistatic
Hair gloss
Malassezia unsafe
Comedogenic rating [ 4 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Bad for oily skin
Bad for oily skin
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#5Ethylhexyl Triazone

Origin: chemical
Role: No information
UV Protection
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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