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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Biore UV Barrier Me Mineral Gentle Milk SPF 50 PA+++ versus Biore UV Athlizm Skin Protect Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ .

Published on February 28, 2023

Overview

What they are

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

Cool Features

They both contain SPF

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

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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Sunscreen Japanese Brand Japan
Sunscreen Japanese Brand Japan

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.

Price

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
50
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
50

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter (2)
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (4)
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (2)
Rosacea
Eczema
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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.

1
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer. Polymers are compounds with high molecular weight. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is an emollient and texture enhancer.

In one study, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene showed better skin hydration levels than Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. As an emollient, it helps keep your skin soft and hydrated by trapping moisture in.

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is often used as a mineral oil replacement.

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Biore UV Barrier Me Mineral Gentle Milk SPF 50 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 3.

Biore UV Athlizm Skin Protect Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 8.

2
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Biore UV Barrier Me Mineral Gentle Milk SPF 50 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 5.

Biore UV Athlizm Skin Protect Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 12.

3
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Biore UV Barrier Me Mineral Gentle Milk SPF 50 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 12.

Biore UV Athlizm Skin Protect Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 1.

4
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Biore UV Barrier Me Mineral Gentle Milk SPF 50 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 16.

Biore UV Athlizm Skin Protect Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 15.

5
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Disliked

Dextrin Palmitate comes from the palmitic acid ester of Dextrin. It is used as an emulsifier and texture enhancer.

Emulsifiers help keep ingredients together. According to a manufacturer, dextrin palmitate helps create a low-viscosity gel texture.

Due to its fatty acid base, this ingredient is not fungal-acne safe.

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Biore UV Barrier Me Mineral Gentle Milk SPF 50 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 21.

Biore UV Athlizm Skin Protect Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 11.

6
What it does:

We don't have a description for Peg-Crosspolymer.

Biore UV Barrier Me Mineral Gentle Milk SPF 50 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 22.

Biore UV Athlizm Skin Protect Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 6.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

22% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
43% are disliked or very disliked
26% have no rating yet
36% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
39% are disliked or very disliked
14% have no rating yet

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Biore UV Barrier Me Mineral Gentle Milk SPF 50 PA+++ 23 ingredients

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Biore UV Athlizm Skin Protect Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ 28 ingredients

5.0 /5
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Expensive (1) Light Scent (1) Works Well (1)
Jetsettergirl's avatar

Jetsettergirl

5 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

I am an spf queen living a tropical island life riding my motorbike.
This is one the few sunscreens that does not sting your eye when you sweat....

I am an spf queen living a tropical island life riding my motorbike.
This is one the few sunscreens that does not sting your eye when you sweat.
On that note, its pretty pricey for a biore, but i have tried so maaannnyy other spf that are expensive and cheaper, yet this one doesnt sting at all

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