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Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ - Japan Versus Sun Bum Sunscreen Face Stick - SPF 30

Sunscreen
Sunscreen
Japanese Brand Japan
American Brand United States

Updated on November 06, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 1 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain SPF

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, brightening skin and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Ingredient Info

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

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Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50+ PA++++

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Masking, Perfuming

Parfum 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.

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ 37 ingredients

3.2 /5
from 15 ratings
Absorbs Well (12) Strong Scent (9) Light (8)
Shayan's avatar

Shayan

4 months ago
Review

Used the 2017 version and the latest version. All signs point to me hating this sunscreen (alcohol, fragrance etc) but it’s just so good. The texture is unbeatable, it looks so nice on, and layers well throughout the day. Love that it comes in a bigger size these days.

#great value
#hydrating
#absorbs well
#strong scent
phoebe1's avatar

Phoebe

9 months ago
Review

I’ve been using this for a year and a half and it’s my favorite sunscreen. Absorbs into skin quickly, and when applied every two hours I’ve never ever gotten burned. Doesn’t irritate my sensitive acne prone skin and doesn’t make me feel greasy.

#great value
#light
#absorbs well
#light scent

Sun Bum Sunscreen Face Stick - SPF 30 15 ingredients

3.5 /5
from 2 ratings
Strong Scent (2) Works Well (2) Great Value (1)
Gwennypenny's avatar

Gwyneth Currie

10 months ago
Review

It is effective if you don’t want ti get sub burnt, but it does NOT feel good on your skin (especially for oily/combo skin) broke both me and my brother out + needs to be re-applied frequently. Love the smell tho!!

#broke me out
#heavy
#sticky
#oily
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Miley Scanlon

27 days ago
Review

Absorbs sooooooo well, love the smell and its supes easy to apply! Recomend!!!

#great value
#hydrating
#light
#absorbs well