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Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence vs House of Hur Weightless Sun Fluid: which is better?

Both sunscreens disappear fast, but one leans more matte and the other feels more comfortable for sensitive or oily skin.

The quick answer

Depends what you need

  • Rated higher: Weightless Sun Fluid — 90 vs 85 nextscore
  • Better for sun protection: UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence

Biore suits those wanting a watery, makeup-friendly feel, while House of Hur fits people who want a matte, fragrance-free finish and do not mind extra dryness.

Choose Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence if

  • you want a watery finish under makeup
  • you have oily or sensitive skin

Choose House of Hur Weightless Sun Fluid if

  • you want a true matte finish
  • you avoid fragrance and shine

At a glance

Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery EssenceHouse of Hur Weightless Sun Fluid
—$0.27/ml
85 · 308 verdicts90 · 112 verdicts
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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
See the Reddit threads on Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence

House of Hur Weightless Sun Fluid

What Reddit likes

  • True matte, weightless finish
  • No white cast and fragrance-free
  • Stays invisible under makeup

Watch out for

  • Dries out dry or dehydrated skin
  • Can sting eyes
  • Pills for some users, especially with reapplication or rubbing
See the Reddit threads on House of Hur Weightless Sun Fluid
Compare full ingredient lists · 7 in common

In both · 7

  1. Water
  2. Silica
  3. Ethylhexyl Triazone
  4. Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
  5. Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
  6. Butylene Glycol
  7. Disodium EDTA

Only in Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence · 26

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

Only in House of Hur Weightless Sun Fluid · 19

  1. Dibutyl Adipate
  2. Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
  3. Methylpropanediol
  4. Tromethamine
  5. Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
  6. 1,2-Hexanediol
  7. Honey Extract
  8. Citrus Junos Fruit Extract
  9. Caprylyl Methicone
  10. Polysilicone-15
  11. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
  12. Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
  13. Glyceryl Stearate
  14. Pentylene Glycol
  15. Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
  16. Hydroxyacetophenone
  17. Polyether-1
  18. Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
  19. Ethylhexylglycerin

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