Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Biore UV Watery Gel Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ versus P20 SPF 20 Sunscreen .
Published on August 28, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols
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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.
Ingredient Info
Biore UV Watery Gel Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ 36 ingredients
P20 SPF 20 Sunscreen 9 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
Ingredients in this product that are types of alcohol:
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
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
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
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 😥
Contains Alcohol
Ingredients in this product that are types of alcohol:
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
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 😥
At a glance
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Biore UV Watery Gel Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ 36 ingredients
P20 SPF 20 Sunscreen 9 ingredients
Notable Ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Biore UV Watery Gel Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ 36 ingredients
P20 SPF 20 Sunscreen 9 ingredients
Water • Alcohol Denat. • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Isopropyl Palmitate • Lauryl Methacrylate/Sodium Methacrylate Crosspolymer • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Dextrin Palmitate • Butylene Glycol • Xylitol • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Dimethicone • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Glycerin • Glyceryl Stearate • Propanediol • Glyceryl Behenate • Vinyl Dimethicone • Cedrenol • Agar • Sorbitan Distearate • Isoceteth-20 • Polyvinyl Alcohol • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Arginine • Potassium Hydroxide • Sodium Hydroxide • Royal Jelly Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Phenoxyethanol • EDTA • BHA • Parfum
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
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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.
Alcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol and other additives. It has a low molecular weight and will evaporate quickly. This helps other ingredients become better absorbed and dry once applied.
Alcohol Denat. is volatile and may cause irritation. It helps draw out natural oils in skin and dry out your skin.
One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased irritation.
Alcohol is antibacterial by nature. This can help preserve products and increase their shelf life.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
Learn more about Alcohol Denat.Biore UV Watery Gel Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 2.
P20 SPF 20 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 1.
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB) is a chemical UVA absorber. It is formulated for high UVA protection (320-400 nm) and photostability.
DHHB has been approved by the EU, Japan, Taiwan, and South America for use up to 10%.
UV absorbers are an agent that absorbs UV rays. They protect your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy.
UV rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation from the sun. Other sources include tanning beds and welding torches. Radiation is the emission of energy. UV Rays are divided into 3 groups. UVA (320-400 nm) contains the least amount of energy. They are linked to long term skin damage such as wrinkles and hyperpigmentation. UVB (290-320 nm) rays emit more energy than UVA rays. They are capable of damaging DNA in skin cells. UVB causes sunburns and are thought to be linked to skin cancer. UVC (200-280 nm) contains the highest amount of energy. Our ozone blocks UVC. UVC can also originate from welding torches, mercury lamps, and sanitizing bulbs.
Learn more about Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateBiore UV Watery Gel Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 7.
P20 SPF 20 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 5.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is made up of Benzoic Acid and long chain alcohols. It has a low molecular weight.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is an emollient and texture enhancer. Due to its solubility, it is often used in sunscreens to help evenly distribute active ingredients.
As an emollient, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate helps soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on your skin that traps moisture within.
This ingredient has been reported to cause eye irritation.
Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateBiore UV Watery Gel Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 15.
P20 SPF 20 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 2.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Biore UV Watery Gel Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ 36 ingredients
P20 SPF 20 Sunscreen 9 ingredients
Usage
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Biore UV Watery Gel Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ 36 ingredients
P20 SPF 20 Sunscreen 9 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Biore UV Watery Gel Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ 36 ingredients
Danananana
Best Sunscreen
Provides ample skin protection and coverage, pleasantly melts into skin and leaves no stickiness and discomfort of something being...
Best Sunscreen
Provides ample skin protection and coverage, pleasantly melts into skin and leaves no stickiness and discomfort of something being on the face. Easily applied all over with watery gel texture. Pleasant smell that does not overwhelm and fades, with no irritiation. Also very affordable.
tofunway29
New formula has tone-up and I dont like it.
I had used 3 bottles of this in last couple of years. But the one I bought in 2023 has tone-up and it...
New formula has tone-up and I dont like it.
I had used 3 bottles of this in last couple of years. But the one I bought in 2023 has tone-up and it has quite sticky texture to touch. My skin is super oily and has yellow complexion, that's why I don't want tone-up. Overall, it is still a very good product.
P20 SPF 20 Sunscreen 9 ingredients
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