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Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence vs Canmake Mermaid Skin Gel UV: which is better?
The choice comes down to ultra-fast, invisible wear versus a more makeup-friendly, glowier finish with a stronger overall reception.
The quick answer
Depends what you need
- Rated higher: Canmake Mermaid Skin Gel UV — 93 vs 85 nextscore
- Better for sun protection: UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence
Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence suits people who want the fastest invisible finish; Canmake Mermaid Skin Gel UV suits those who want a primer-like, glowier base.
Choose Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence if
- you want the most invisible finish
- you have oily skin and dislike greasiness
Choose Canmake Mermaid Skin Gel UV if
- you want a sunscreen-primer hybrid
- you want a glowier, makeup-friendly base
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At a glance
| Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence | Canmake Mermaid Skin Gel UV |
|---|---|
| — | $0.49/ml |
| 85 · 308 verdicts | 93 · 128 verdicts |
| Sun Protection | — |
What Reddit says
Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence
What Reddit likes
- Watery gel that vanishes fast
- No white cast, plays well under makeup
- Doesn’t feel greasy on oily skin
Watch out for
- Alcohol sting is a real thing
- Fragrance bugs sensitive noses and skin
- Can leave oily or shiny finish
Canmake Mermaid Skin Gel UV
What Reddit likes
- Sunscreen-primer hybrid that sits beautifully under makeup
- Lightweight, non-greasy feel with no white cast
- Rosacea-friendly tint options for redness and redness-prone skin
Watch out for
- Glowy finish can read greasy on oily skin
- Can sting eyes or migrate there on some faces
- Some people break out or clog pores on it
Compare full ingredient lists · 0 in common
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Only in Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence · 33
- Water
- Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
- Ethanol
- Silica
- Isopropyl Palmitate
- Ethylhexyl Triazone
- Dipropylene Glycol
- C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
- Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
- Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
- Dextrin Palmitate
- Butylene Glycol
- Xylitol
- Sorbitan Stearate
- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Glycerin
- Propanediol
- Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
- Glyceryl Behenate
- Isohexadecane
- Potassium Hydroxide
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Polysilicone-9
- Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
- Polysorbate 60
- Arginine
- Ascorbyl Glucoside
- PEG-12 Dimethicone
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Phenoxyethanol
- Disodium EDTA
- BHT
- Fragrance
Only in Canmake Mermaid Skin Gel UV · 8
- BG
- ヒアルロン酸Na
- (アクリロイルジメチルタウリンアンモニウム/VP)コポリマー
- ポリグリセリル-3ポリジメチルシロキシエチルジメチコン
- セチルリン酸K
- 1,2-ヘキサンジオール
- PEG-50水添ヒマシ油
- EDTA-2Na