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Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence vs Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel: which is better?

One disappears more cleanly; the other brings more hydration and a dewier finish, so the choice hinges on finish versus comfort.

The quick answer

Depends what you need

  • Rated higher: Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel — 91 vs 85 nextscore
  • Better for sun protection: UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence

Biore suits people who want the lightest, driest feel and strong protection, while Isntree suits those who want more hydration and a dewier finish.

Choose Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence if

  • you want a barely-there finish under makeup
  • you have deeper skin tones or humid-weather needs

Choose Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel if

  • you want a more hydrating sunscreen
  • you prefer a dewy finish under makeup

At a glance

Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery EssenceHyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel
—$0.29/ml
85 · 305 verdicts91 · 118 verdicts
Sun Protection—
—Niacinamide, Hyaluronic Acid

What Reddit says

Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence

What Reddit likes

  • Barely-there finish under makeup
  • No white cast on deeper skin tones
  • Huge drugstore HG for humid weather

Watch out for

  • Alcohol and fragrance hit hard
  • Can sting eyes and inflame sensitive skin
  • Shiny, drying, and can break out acne-prone skin
See the Reddit threads on Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence

Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel

What Reddit likes

  • Hydrating as hell
  • No white cast on many skin tones
  • Sits well under makeup

Watch out for

  • Can get shiny and dewy fast
  • Pills for some people
  • Eye sting and cheek irritation happen
See the Reddit threads on Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel
Compare full ingredient lists · 8 in common

In both · 8

  1. Water
  2. Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
  3. Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
  4. Butylene Glycol
  5. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
  6. Glycerin
  7. Propanediol
  8. Sodium Hyaluronate

Only in Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence · 25

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

Only in Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel · 35

  1. Ethylhexyl Salicylate
  2. Homosalate
  3. Dibutyl Adipate
  4. Niacinamide
  5. Cyclopentasiloxane
  6. Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
  7. Polysilicone-15
  8. 1,2-Hexanediol
  9. Pentylene Glycol
  10. Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract
  11. Ceramide NP
  12. Centella Asiatica Extract
  13. Portulaca Oleracea Extract
  14. Houttuynia Cordata Extract
  15. Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
  16. Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract
  17. Ceteth-10
  18. Hydrogenated Lecithin
  19. Decyl Glucoside
  20. Tocopherol
  21. Astaxanthin
  22. Hyaluronic Acid
  23. Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
  24. Ascorbyl Propyl Hyaluronate
  25. Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
  26. Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
  27. Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
  28. Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
  29. Adenosine
  30. Xanthan Gum
  31. Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
  32. Tromethamine
  33. Carbomer
  34. Propylene Glycol
  35. Ethylhexylglycerin

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