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Biore UV Athlizm Skin Protect Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ Versus Hada Labo Gokujyun All in One UV White Day Gel (SPF50 + PA ++++)

Sunscreen
Sunscreen
Japanese Brand Japan
Japanese Brand Japan

Updated on November 06, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants, hyaluronic acid and SPF

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols and silicones

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Ingredient Info

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Gokujyun All in One UV White Day Gel (SPF50 + PA ++++)

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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!

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Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.
  • It has mild preservative properties.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB) is a chemical UV-A absorber. It is formulated for high UVA protection (320-400 nm).

DHHB is well-liked for:

DHHB has been approved by the EU, Japan, Taiwan, and South America for use up to 10%. Unfortunately, it has not been approved for use in the US or Canada due to slow regulatory processes.

This ingredient is soluble in oils, fats, and lipids.

Learn more about Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
Skin Conditioning, UV Absorber, UV Filter

You might know this ingredient as Tinosorb S or Bemotrizinol. It is a UV filter that covers both UVA and UVB rays.

This ingredient has two peak UV absorption peaks ( 310 and 340 nm) and is able to absorb both UV-A and UV-B rays. This ingredient works by preventing UV rays from reaching and damaging your skin.

On top of that - it is highly photostable and helps prevent the photodegration of other sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone.

Tinosorb S is allowed in the EU, Australia, and Asia. It is close to being approved by the FDA and we'll hopefully get this ingredient in the U.S. by late 2025.

Fun fact: Tinosorb S is the most effective UV absorber at maximum concentration (measured by SPF) permitted in the EU.

This ingredient is oil-soluble, so your oil-cleansers will take this right off at night.

Learn more about Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.

What it does:

Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:

Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.

Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.

This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.

Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.

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Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Sodium 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 Hyaluronate

When to use

5 Routines
100% use in am
0% use in pm
80% use every day
44 Routines
100% use in am
0% use in pm
91% use every day
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Biore UV Athlizm Skin Protect Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ 23 ingredients

4.5 /5
from 2 ratings
Hydrating (2) Expensive (1) Light Scent (1)
Jetsettergirl's avatar

Jetsettergirl

9 months ago
Review

This is a great sunscreen for being outdoors. It doesnt sting the eye at all! It is in the heavier side but if youre going out, better only have light moisturizer and this.

#expensive
#hydrating
#light scent
#works well
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Alyssa

18 days ago
Review

I like this better than its sister. (The turqoise coloured one)

Strong alcohol scent, but it’s not drying. Leaves the skin plumpy too. Plus is that it didn’t break me out even though I’m very acne prone 😁 Only one thing is that it sometimes stings, but that’s about it! Go for it if you’re looking for a medium to light suncreen.

#hydrating
#oily
#strong scent

Hada Labo Gokujyun All in One UV White Day Gel (SPF50 + PA ++++) 30 ingredients

4.7 /5
from 3 ratings
Hydrating (2) Absorbs Well (1) Great Value (1)
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jade

1 year ago
Review

this product is a game changer for my sensitive skin, i've never had a sunscreen that is this gentle and i think its one of the best out there!! it makes me actually want to wear sunscreen

#great value
#hydrating
#absorbs well
#light scent
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SamanthaTan_417

11 months ago
Review

It feels very light and hydrating on the skin and dries matte, no oilyness or stickiness.

#hydrating
#light