Dr. Bio Waterful Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ Versus Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ - Japan
Updated on November 06, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Dr. Bio Waterful Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ 32 ingredients
Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ 37 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Dr. Bio Waterful Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ 32 ingredients
Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ 37 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialVinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Propylheptyl Caprylate
EmollientTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate
EmollientOzokerite
Emulsion StabilisingVinyldimethicone
Aluminum Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantHydroxystearic Acid
Cleansing
Mentha Aquatica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBambusa Vulgaris Shoot Extract
Antioxidant
Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract
HumectantBrassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentBambusa Vulgaris Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientAlumina
Abrasive
Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Emulsifying
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningSynthetic Wax, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Titanium Dioxide, Isopropyl Palmitate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate, Ozokerite, Vinyldimethicone, Aluminum Stearate, Hydroxystearic Acid, Mentha Aquatica Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Shoot Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Alumina, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Stearic Acid, Water, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Lauryl Methacrylate/Sodium Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Dextrin
AbsorbentButylene Glycol
Humectant
Xylitol
HumectantAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialGlycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Propanediol
SolventGlyceryl Behenate
Emollient
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Heptanol
Perfuming
Agar
MaskingSorbitan Distearate
EmollientIsoceteth-20
Emulsifying
Polyvinyl Alcohol
Polyvinylalcohol Crosspolymer
Stearoyl Glutamic Acid
CleansingArginine
Masking
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingRoyal Jelly Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
EDTA
BHT
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Water, Alcohol Denat., Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Isopropyl Palmitate, Lauryl Methacrylate/Sodium Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Palmitic Acid, Dextrin, Butylene Glycol, Xylitol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Dimethicone, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Propanediol, Glyceryl Behenate, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Heptanol, Agar, Sorbitan Distearate, Isoceteth-20, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Polyvinylalcohol Crosspolymer, Stearoyl Glutamic Acid, Arginine, Potassium Hydroxide, Sodium Hydroxide, Royal Jelly Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, EDTA, BHT, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 BenzoateWe don't have a description for Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer yet.
Isopropyl Palmitate is a texture enhancer and emollient. It is an ester of isopropyl alcohol and palmitic acid.
Palmitates are emollients. Emollients help keep your skin soft and smooth by creating a barrier that traps moisture in.
When added to cosmetics, Isopropyl Palmitate creates a silky texture and improves spreadability.
Isopropyl Palmitate may not be fungal acne safe. It can worsen acne prone skin.
Learn more about Isopropyl PalmitateWater. 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!
Learn more about WaterButylene 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.
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Dr. Bio Waterful Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ 32 ingredients
Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ 37 ingredients
Reviews
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Dr. Bio Waterful Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ 32 ingredients
Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ 37 ingredients
Used the 2017 version and the latest version. All signs point to me hating this sunscreen (alcohol, fragrance etc) but it’s just so good. The texture is unbeatable, it looks so nice on, and layers well throughout the day. Love that it comes in a bigger size these days.
I’ve been using this for a year and a half and it’s my favorite sunscreen. Absorbs into skin quickly, and when applied every two hours I’ve never ever gotten burned. Doesn’t irritate my sensitive acne prone skin and doesn’t make me feel greasy.
