Skin Aqua Tone Up UV Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ - Mint Versus Biore UV Aqua Rich Weightless Moisturizer SPF 50 - Canada
Updated on November 12, 2024
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, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Skin Aqua Tone Up UV Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ 49 ingredients
Biore UV Aqua Rich Weightless Moisturizer SPF 50 27 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Skin Aqua Tone Up UV Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ 49 ingredients
Biore UV Aqua Rich Weightless Moisturizer SPF 50 27 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Tea-PCA
HumectantEDTA
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
PEG-8 Hyaluronate
EmollientAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingBlue 1 Lake
Cosmetic ColorantBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Silica
Abrasive
Talc
Abrasive
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingCI 45380
Cosmetic ColorantMethyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Polysilicone-13
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBarm Extract
Skin ConditioningPolystyrene
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Polyvinyl Alcohol
Acrylates Copolymer
Alumina
Abrasive
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Kunzea Pomifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Pea
Skin ConditioningRose Extract
Skin ConditioningBHT
Antioxidant
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingRosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Cnidium Monnieri Fruit Extract
HumectantPEG-40 Stearate
Emulsifying
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Water, Butylene Glycol, Tea-PCA, EDTA, PEG-12 Dimethicone, PEG-8 Hyaluronate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Blue 1 Lake, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Silica, Talc, Titanium Dioxide, Decyl Glucoside, CI 45380, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Parfum, Polysilicone-13, Alcohol Denat., Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Xanthan Gum, Barm Extract, Polystyrene, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Acrylates Copolymer, Alumina, Mica, Kunzea Pomifera Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Pea, Rose Extract, BHT, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, CI 77492, Sodium Hyaluronate, Triethylhexanoin, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Tin Oxide, Polysorbate 60, Cnidium Monnieri Fruit Extract, PEG-40 Stearate, Propylene Glycol
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%
UV Absorber
Homosalate 10%
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV Absorber
Octocrylene 5%
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Lauryl Methacrylate/Sodium Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Dextrin Palmitate
Emulsifying
Dicaprylyl Ether
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Behenate
Emollient
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sorbitan Distearate
EmollientLimonene
Perfuming
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingStearoyl Glutamic Acid
CleansingArginine
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Disodium EDTA
Citral
Perfuming
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Homosalate 10%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Octocrylene 5%, Water, Alcohol Denat., Lauryl Methacrylate/Sodium Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate, Glycerin, Dextrin Palmitate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Behenate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Parfum, Cetyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Distearate, Limonene, Sodium Hydroxide, Stearoyl Glutamic Acid, Arginine, Linalool, Geraniol, Disodium EDTA, Citral, Sodium Hyaluronate
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient 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.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
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.
Learn more about ParfumAlcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol with other additives.
This ingredient gets a bad rep because it is irritating and drying - mostly due to its astringent property. Astringents draw out natural oils in tissue, constricting pores and leaving your skin dried out.
However, alcohol denat. is not all that bad.
Due to its low molecular weight, alcohol denat. tends to evaporate quickly. One study on pig skin found half of applied alcohol evaporated in 10 seconds and less than 3% stayed on skin.
This also helps other ingredients become better absorbed upon application.
Studies are conflicted about whether this ingredient causes skin dehydration. One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased skin dryness and irritation. Another study found irritation only occurs if your skin is already damaged.
Small amounts of alcohol are generally tolerated by oily skin or people who live in humid environments.
The rule of thumb is if this alcohol is near the end of an ingredients list, it will probably not affect your skin much.
Also...
This ingredient has antimicrobial and solvent properties.
The antimicrobial property helps preserve products and increase their shelf life. As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
Learn more about Alcohol Denat.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:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateIngredient Ratings
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Skin Aqua Tone Up UV Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ 49 ingredients
Biore UV Aqua Rich Weightless Moisturizer SPF 50 27 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Skin Aqua Tone Up UV Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ 49 ingredients
Biore UV Aqua Rich Weightless Moisturizer SPF 50 27 ingredients
Best sunscreen I’ve ever used, and perhaps my favourite skincare product ever, period. I love its light, fresh smell and how deeply hydrating it is. It leaves my skin feeling firm and supple at the same time, and imbues it with an instant glow and brightness that lasts for the entire day. This will definitely be my go-to cold weather sunscreen from now on—could not recommend this more.
Got this version after the Japanese 2017 one, and I like it way less. It is lighter, less oily and smells like citrus (which I dislike). In general, I think it still does its job well, but it's a worse fit for me.
