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Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence vs Anthelios Mineral Ultra-Light Face Sunscreen: which is better?

This matchup comes down to invisible wear and comfort versus a matte mineral finish with more trade-offs.

Reddit’s pick

UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence

  • Rated higher: UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence — 85 vs 74 nextscore
  • Better for sun protection: UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence
  • More reviewed: UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence — 308 vs 54 verdicts

Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50+ gets the nod for its clearly more positive reception, with fast-vanishing wear, no white cast, and an easy under-makeup feel despite alcohol sting and fragrance.

Choose Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence if

  • you want a no-white-cast finish
  • you wear sunscreen under makeup

Choose Anthelios Mineral Ultra-Light Face Sunscreen if

  • you want a matte mineral sunscreen
  • you prefer rosacea-friendly filters

At a glance

Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery EssenceAnthelios Mineral Ultra-Light Face Sunscreen
—$0.60/ml
85 · 308 verdicts74 · 54 verdicts
Sun Protection—
—Titanium Dioxide

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

Anthelios Mineral Ultra-Light Face Sunscreen

What Reddit likes

  • Thin, slightly mattifying finish
  • Rosacea-friendly mineral filters
  • Doesn't break out many acne-prone users

Watch out for

  • Pills even without moisturizer or makeup
  • White cast is obvious on pale skin
  • Can sting, burn, or feel dry
See the Reddit threads on Anthelios Mineral Ultra-Light Face Sunscreen
Compare full ingredient lists · 5 in common

In both · 5

  1. Water
  2. Silica
  3. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
  4. Isohexadecane
  5. Phenoxyethanol

Only in Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence · 28

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

Only in Anthelios Mineral Ultra-Light Face Sunscreen · 33

  1. Titanium Dioxide
  2. Zinc Oxide
  3. Dimethicone
  4. Isododecane
  5. Undecane
  6. Triethylhexanoin
  7. Nylon-12
  8. Caprylyl Methicone
  9. Butyloctyl Salicylate
  10. Phenethyl Benzoate
  11. Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
  12. Tridecane
  13. Dicaprylyl Carbonate
  14. Dicaprylyl Ether
  15. Talc
  16. Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
  17. Aluminum Stearate
  18. Pentylene Glycol
  19. PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
  20. Alumina
  21. Polyhydroxystearic Acid
  22. Magnesium Sulfate
  23. Propylene Glycol
  24. Caprylyl Glycol
  25. PEG-8 Laurate
  26. Disteardimonium Hectorite
  27. Triethoxycaprylylsilane Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
  28. Tocopherol
  29. Propylene Carbonate
  30. Cassia Alata Leaf Extract
  31. Maltodextrin
  32. Benzoic Acid
  33. PEG-9

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