Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Face Republic Purity Sun Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ versus Biore UV Aqua Rich Aqua Protect Lotion SPF 50+ PA++++ .
Published on July 11, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 4 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, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances and silicones
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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.
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Ingredient Info
Face Republic Purity Sun Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ 42 ingredients
Biore UV Aqua Rich Aqua Protect Lotion SPF 50+ PA++++ 23 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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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 😥
At a glance
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Face Republic Purity Sun Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ 42 ingredients
Biore UV Aqua Rich Aqua Protect Lotion SPF 50+ PA++++ 23 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Face Republic Purity Sun Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ 42 ingredients
Biore UV Aqua Rich Aqua Protect Lotion SPF 50+ PA++++ 23 ingredients
Water • Dibutyl Adipate • Propanediol • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Niacinamide • Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Caprylyl Methicone • Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone • Glycerin • Butylene Glycol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract • Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract • Rosa Canina Fruit Extract • Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract • Aloe Ferox Leaf Extract • Artemisia Capillaris Extract • Artemisia Vulgaris Oil • Prunus Armeniaca Juice • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Pentylene Glycol • Behenyl Alcohol • Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate • Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate • Decyl Glucoside • Tromethamine • Carbomer • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 • Ethylhexylglycerin • Adenosine • Xanthan Gum • T-Butyl Alcohol • Tocopherol • Ascorbic Acid • Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil • Ceramide NP • Phytosphingosine
Water • Alcohol • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate • Glycerin • Silica • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Glyceryl Stearate • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Dextrin Palmitate • Agar • Cellulose • Polyvinyl Alcohol • Acrylates Copolymer • Polysilicone-3 • Sodium Hydroxide • Royal Jelly Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Phenoxyethanol • Disodium EDTA • EDTA • BHT • Parfum
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.
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!
Learn more about WaterFace Republic Purity Sun Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 1.
Biore UV Aqua Rich Aqua Protect Lotion SPF 50+ PA++++ 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 BenzoateFace Republic Purity Sun Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 4.
Biore UV Aqua Rich Aqua Protect Lotion SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 7.
Ethylhexyl Triazone is a modern chemical sunscreen that protects from UV-B radiation.
It is the most effective of existing UV-B filters, as it provides the highest level of photo-stable absorption. It protects from the entire UV-B range (280 to 320nm), with it's highest level of protection at 314nm.
Ethylhexyl Triazone is oil soluble, oderless and colorless, which mean it is able to be incorporated into a variety of different formulations.
It is not currently available within the United States due to slow changing FDA regulations. Outside of the US, it is used in formulations at concentrations up to 5%.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl TriazoneFace Republic Purity Sun Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 6.
Biore UV Aqua Rich Aqua Protect Lotion SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 6.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinFace Republic Purity Sun Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 12.
Biore UV Aqua Rich Aqua Protect Lotion SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 4.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Face Republic Purity Sun Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ 42 ingredients
Biore UV Aqua Rich Aqua Protect Lotion SPF 50+ PA++++ 23 ingredients
Usage
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Face Republic Purity Sun Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ 42 ingredients
Biore UV Aqua Rich Aqua Protect Lotion SPF 50+ PA++++ 23 ingredients
Reviews
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Face Republic Purity Sun Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ 42 ingredients
ShiBLue
No
I thought it was good for my skin since the ingredients have Niacinamide, but when i tried on it my skin the feeling is Silky and i was saying...
No
I thought it was good for my skin since the ingredients have Niacinamide, but when i tried on it my skin the feeling is Silky and i was saying to myself that it's ok but in the morning I had a breakout like a small cyst then after a few days many are coming out on my skin face. The analysis of this website is really amazing. It's not Malassezia Safe, which tells me it's bad for the skin.
Biore UV Aqua Rich Aqua Protect Lotion SPF 50+ PA++++ 23 ingredients
acelexa
A liquid SPF that you have to shake before use. In liquid form, I think its very suitable for the rest of the body except for the face. It's also...
A liquid SPF that you have to shake before use. In liquid form, I think its very suitable for the rest of the body except for the face. It's also lightly scented
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