Biore UV Aqua Rich Tone Up Essence SPF 50+ Versus Shiseido Urban Environment Sun Dual Care Oil-Free Sunscreen SPF 42
Updated on April 18, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, hyaluronic acid and SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Biore UV Aqua Rich Tone Up Essence SPF 50+ 30 ingredients
Shiseido Urban Environment Sun Dual Care Oil-Free Sunscreen SPF 42 47 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Biore UV Aqua Rich Tone Up Essence SPF 50+ 30 ingredients
Shiseido Urban Environment Sun Dual Care Oil-Free Sunscreen SPF 42 47 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Silica
Abrasive
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantDipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingIsohexadecane
EmollientPolysilicone-9
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
BHT
Antioxidant
CI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantRoyal Jelly Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Methylparaben
Preservative
Water, Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Zinc Oxide, Silica, Isopropyl Palmitate, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Mica, Isononyl Isononanoate, CI 77891, Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Sorbitan Stearate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Polysilicone-9, Polysorbate 80, Parfum, Disodium EDTA, Tin Oxide, BHT, CI 17200, CI 42090, Royal Jelly Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Methylparaben
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid 1%
UV Absorber
Homosalate 15%
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV Absorber
Zinc Oxide 15.5%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Trisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Sd Alcohol 40-B
Astringent
Glycerin
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether
Skin ConditioningLauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Trehalose
Humectant
Myristyl Myristate
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Dextrin Palmitate
Emulsifying
Isodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientAscorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Thiotaurine
Antioxidant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentPaeonia Albiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sanguisorba Officinalis Root Extract
CleansingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Garcinia Mangostana Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningPerilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract
TonicSpirulina Platensis Extract
Skin ProtectingTriethanolamine
BufferingTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingTocopherol
Antioxidant
BHT
Antioxidant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Menthoxypropanediol
Masking
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Polysilicone-2
CI 77120
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Citrate
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Iron Oxides
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid 1%, Homosalate 15%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Zinc Oxide 15.5%, Water, Dimethicone, Trisiloxane, Sd Alcohol 40-B, Glycerin, Silica, PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Trehalose, Myristyl Myristate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Dextrin Palmitate, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Thiotaurine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sanguisorba Officinalis Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Garcinia Mangostana Bark Extract, Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Triethanolamine, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Butylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Tocopherol, BHT, Alcohol, Isostearic Acid, Menthoxypropanediol, Sodium Metabisulfite, Polysilicone-2, CI 77120, Sodium Citrate, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic Acid, Parfum, Iron Oxides
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterAlcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is usually an astringent alcohol.
These alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Fatty alcohols come from plant oils such as coconut oil. These can help hydrate the skin and are non-irritating. Some fatty alcohols include cetyl and stearyl alcohol.
Learn more about AlcoholZinc Oxide is a mineral broad-spectrum UV filter; it is the broadest UVA and UVB reflector approved by the FDA. While it is most commonly man-made for cosmetics, it can naturally occur in zincite, a rare mineral.
Today, traditional and nano-sized zinc oxide can be found in beauty products. Nano-sized zinc oxide can enhance a product's UV protection. While it is not believed to have a negative effect on skin, nano-zinc oxide may be harmful to coral reefs - though the verdict is not entirely out on this one.
Zinc Oxide also has antibacterial and calming properties. It is not water soluble.
Zinc has been used throughout history as an ingredient in paint and medicine. An Indian text from 500BC is believed to list zinc oxide as a salve for open wound. The Ancient Greek physician Dioscorides has also mentioned the use of zinc as an ointment in 1AD.
Learn more about Zinc OxideSilica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolTriethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This can help elongate the shelf life of products.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is often used to coat mineral sunscreens ingredients to help give a better feel. It also helps reduce oxidative stress in sunscreens.
Learn more about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTABHT is a synthetic antioxidant and preservative.
As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
As a preservative, it is used to stabilize products and prevent them from degrading. Specifically, BHT prevents degradation from oxidation.
The concerns related to BHT come from oral studies; this ingredient is currently allowed for use by both the FDA and EU.
However, it was recently restricted for use in the UK as of April 2024.
Learn more about BHTSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateIngredient Ratings
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Biore UV Aqua Rich Tone Up Essence SPF 50+ 30 ingredients
Shiseido Urban Environment Sun Dual Care Oil-Free Sunscreen SPF 42 47 ingredients
