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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Celimax Dual Barrier Watery Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ versus Biore UV Watery Gel Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ .

Published on July 06, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid and 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 or parabens

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and silicones

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Sunscreen South Korean Brand South Korea
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 $8.39

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
Vitamin E
Ceramides (3)
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Anti-Aging (2)
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

Irritating

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (4)
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

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

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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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Celimax Dual Barrier Watery Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 1.

Biore UV Watery Gel Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.

It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

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Celimax Dual Barrier Watery Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 5.

Biore UV Watery Gel Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 18.

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

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:

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Celimax Dual Barrier Watery Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 12.

Biore UV Watery Gel Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 32.

4
What it does:

Vinyl Dimethicone is a type of silicone.

Celimax Dual Barrier Watery Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 19.

Biore UV Watery Gel Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 20.

5
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Disliked

Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.

Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.

As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.

In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.

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Celimax Dual Barrier Watery Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 29.

Biore UV Watery Gel Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 17.

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

35% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
39% are disliked or very disliked
16% have no rating yet
33% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
44% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Celimax Dual Barrier Watery Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ 31 ingredients

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Biore UV Watery Gel Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ 36 ingredients

4.7 /5
from 3 ratings
Absorbs Well (1) Great Value (1) Hydrating (1) Light (1) Light Scent (1) Works Well (1)
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Danananana

1 year ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

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.

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tofunway29

8 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

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.

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