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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Celeteque Skin Defense Face and Body Daily Protection Cream SPF 50 versus Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ .

Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on September 30, 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, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Sunscreen Filipino Brand Philippines
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

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Starts at $8.99

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

Chemical UV Filter (2)
Mineral UV Filter

Benefits

Acne Fighting

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating
Rosacea (3)
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (4)
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (4)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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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: 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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Celeteque Skin Defense Face and Body Daily Protection Cream SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 1.

Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

Celeteque Skin Defense Face and Body Daily Protection Cream SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 15.

Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 33.

3
What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Celeteque Skin Defense Face and Body Daily Protection Cream SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 20.

Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 36.

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

25% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
60% are disliked or very disliked
15% have no rating yet
29% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
41% are disliked or very disliked
21% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Celeteque Skin Defense Face and Body Daily Protection Cream SPF 50 20 ingredients

Skin Defense Face and Body Daily Protection Cream SPF 50 hasn't been rated yet.
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Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ 34 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 20 ratings
Light (4) Works Well (2) Absorbs Well (2) Hydrating (1) Doesn't Work (1) Light Scent (1)
imyourdorito's avatar

imyourdorito

2 months ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

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.

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JamimaShamimSoha_575

8 months ago · Oily Skin
Review

no white cast, non comedogenic, gives a nice satin finish, ultra lightweight

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