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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

At a glance

Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery EssenceCanmake Mermaid Skin Gel UV
—$0.49/ml
85 · 308 verdicts93 · 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

  1. Water
  2. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
  3. Ethanol
  4. Silica
  5. Isopropyl Palmitate
  6. Ethylhexyl Triazone
  7. Dipropylene Glycol
  8. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
  9. Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
  10. Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
  11. Dextrin Palmitate
  12. Butylene Glycol
  13. Xylitol
  14. Sorbitan Stearate
  15. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
  16. Glycerin
  17. Propanediol
  18. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
  19. Glyceryl Behenate
  20. Isohexadecane
  21. Potassium Hydroxide
  22. Cetyl Alcohol
  23. Polysilicone-9
  24. Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
  25. Polysorbate 60
  26. Arginine
  27. Ascorbyl Glucoside
  28. PEG-12 Dimethicone
  29. Sodium Hyaluronate
  30. Phenoxyethanol
  31. Disodium EDTA
  32. BHT
  33. Fragrance

Only in Canmake Mermaid Skin Gel UV · 8

  1. BG
  2. ヒアルロン酸Na
  3. (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
  4. 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
  5. セチルリン酸K
  6. 1,2-ヘキサンジオール
  7. PEG-50水添ヒマシ油
  8. EDTA-2Na

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