What the community says
Pros
- Original Japanese formula is watery, lightweight, and leaves no white cast
- Feels like a moisturizer, absorbs quickly, and is great under makeup
- High SPF 50+ with a breathable, non-greasy finish in hot, humid weather
Cons
- US/Canadian versions are thicker, greasier, scented, and prone to pilling
- Can sting eyes and irritate sensitive or rosacea-prone skin
- Reports of causing breakouts for acne-prone users
Product details
Key Ingredients
Commonly Used With
Where to buy
Available on Amazon
From the threads
Source threads
r/SkincareAddictionMentioned
11.3k pts · 272 comments
“I like biore watery essence because I cannot stand the sunscreen smell and feel of physical sunscreens.”
“What kind of sunscreen do you two wear?”
“Do you reapply during the day? Do you use physical or chemical or a combo of ingredients?”
r/30PlusSkinCareIn routine
6.6k pts · 309 comments
“I forgot to mention spf! I wear it everyday. I use the biore UV spf as it’s the only one that doesn’t seem to break me out.”
r/AsianBeautyMentioned
4.5k pts · 159 comments
“I had my mother buy me the DHC lip creams, Biore sunscreens, Dolly Wink/that other brand of eyeliner and mascara in bulk from Taiwan at great prices.”
“Can someone tell me why Biore has so many moisturising spf 50 sunscreens and which to buy?”
“Best sunblocks are from japan”
r/30PlusSkinCareMentioned
4.4k pts · 846 comments
“Biore uv from Japan.”
“Used it in the blazing Sun in Italy in June and it was great”
r/tretinoinMentioned
4.3k pts · 232 comments
“I use Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence (the Japanese formula, NOT the new US formula that they sell in Target/on Amazon)”
“It feels more like a fragrance free moisturizer than a sunscreen and works great to protect my skin!”
“Have you tried any Korean/Japanese sunscreens?”