Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ versus Pond's UV Protect Sun Serum SPF35 PA+++ .
Last updated on August 06, 2023. Published on August 10, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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Sunscreen
Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.
Sunscreen
Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.
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Ingredient Info
Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ 34 ingredients
Pond's UV Protect Sun Serum SPF35 PA+++ 42 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Contains Parabens
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Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ 34 ingredients
Pond's UV Protect Sun Serum SPF35 PA+++ 42 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ 34 ingredients
Pond's UV Protect Sun Serum SPF35 PA+++ 42 ingredients
Water • Alcohol Denat. • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Isopropyl Palmitate • Peg-Crosspolymer • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Palmitic Acid • Butylene Glycol • Xylitol • Dimethicone • C16-17 Alkyl Benzoate • Glycerin • Glyceryl Stearate • Propanediol • Glyceryl Behenate • Polymethylsilsesquioxane/Silica Crosspolymer • Heptanol • Agar • Sorbitan Distearate • Isoceteth-20 • Polyvinyl Alcohol • Stearoyl Glutamic Acid • Arginine • Potassium Hydroxide • Sodium Hydroxide • Royal Jelly Extract • Hyaluronic Acid • Phenoxyethanol • EDTA • BHT • Parfum
Water • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Cyclohexasiloxane • Niacinamide • Glycerin • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Octocrylene • Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid • Silica • Glycol Stearate • Stearic Acid • Peg-100 Stearate • Titanium Dioxide • Carbomer • Potassium Hydroxide • Acrylates Crosspolymer • Dimethicone • Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Cystine • Glycine • Sodium PCA • Tocopheryl Acetate • Pyridoxine Hcl • Glyceryl Stearate • Cetyl Alcohol • Parfum • Hydroxystearic Acid • Sodium Hydroxide • Phenoxyethanol • Methylparaben • Cyclomethicone • Propylparaben • Cyclopentasiloxane • Dimethiconol • Disodium EDTA • BHT • Stearamide Amp • Aluminum Hydroxide • Sodium Carbonate • Sodium Chloride • Palmitic Acid • Arachidic Acid
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterBiore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 1.
Pond's UV Protect Sun Serum SPF35 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 1.
Palmitic Acid is a fatty acid found in our skin. In cosmetics, it is usually derived from palm oil. It is a cleanser, emollient, and emulsifier.
As an emollient, it helps hydrate the skin. The emulsifying properties keep ingredients together in a product.
Palmitic Acid may not be fungal-acne safe. It can worsen oily skin and cause breakouts due to its emollient nature.
Learn more about Palmitic AcidBiore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 10.
Pond's UV Protect Sun Serum SPF35 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 41.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 14.
Pond's UV Protect Sun Serum SPF35 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 17.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinBiore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 16.
Pond's UV Protect Sun Serum SPF35 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 5.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateBiore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 17.
Pond's UV Protect Sun Serum SPF35 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 24.
Potassium hydroxide is commonly known as caustic potash. It is used to fix the pH of a product or as a cleaning agent in soap. In cleansers, it is used for the saponification of oils.
Sapnification is the process of creating fatty acid metal salts from triglycerides and a strong base. During this process, Potassium Hydroxide is used up and is not present in the final product.
Using high concentrations of Potassium Hydroxide have shown to irritate the skin.
Learn more about Potassium HydroxideBiore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 29.
Pond's UV Protect Sun Serum SPF35 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 15.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideBiore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 30.
Pond's UV Protect Sun Serum SPF35 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 28.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 33.
Pond's UV Protect Sun Serum SPF35 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 29.
BHT is a synthetic antioxidant. As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
BHT also helps stabilize products and prevent them from degrading. Many products are sensitive to air and light. BHT prevents them from breaking down when exposed.
Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 35.
Pond's UV Protect Sun Serum SPF35 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 36.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, 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.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term '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. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
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 ParfumBiore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 36.
Pond's UV Protect Sun Serum SPF35 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 26.
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Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ 34 ingredients
Pond's UV Protect Sun Serum SPF35 PA+++ 42 ingredients
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Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ 34 ingredients
Pond's UV Protect Sun Serum SPF35 PA+++ 42 ingredients
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Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ 34 ingredients
imyourdorito
I'll start by saying that yes, this feels like practically nothing on the skin, and it's very similar to a primer as far as texture goes.
BUT...
I'll start by saying that yes, this feels like practically nothing on the skin, and it's very similar to a primer as far as texture goes.
BUT once applied, I didn't feel the same level of protection as with the European SPFs I used to use. I even applied half of each on my face to compare:
With the European one I experienced a cooling effect and didn't feel any heat touching my skin, it was like being hugged by icecream (a weird comparison, but it's the closest I can think of). Meanwhile, with this one, I didn't feel anything? I felt the heat touching my skin as much as on my non-protected areas, and there was no cooling effect whatsoever.
Is it cosmetically elegant? Yes. Is it cheaper than any European SPF? Yes. But I prefer not to play around with sun protection knowing the damage it can cause, and I don't feel 100% safe using this one.
Pond's UV Protect Sun Serum SPF35 PA+++ 42 ingredients
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