UV Aqua Rich Watery Gel SPF50+ PA++++ — Reddit Reviews
by Biore
Updated September 22, 2026
Watery SPF50+ PA++++ that stays light; white cast reports are the big caveat.
What the community says
A watery Japanese sunscreen people reach for in humid weather and under makeup. It’s lighter than a lot of rivals and feels comfortable on skin, but deeper skin tones keep flagging a white cast.
What this means for you
Backed by 9 threads from r/AsianBeauty, r/SkincareAddiction and 3 more.
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Real Reddit threads — 12 mentions across 9 threads
Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Gel SPF50+ PA++++ on Reddit, in one place — 9 threads from r/AsianBeauty, r/SkincareAddiction and 3 more, summarized.
“The Aqua Rich Watery Gel is far from perfect, but despite the white cast, I prefer it over the Essence because it’s not as greasy.”
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“The Airy Hold Cream is definitely not greasy but doesn’t dry down like a matte milk sunscreen.”
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“I prefer the watery essence to watery gel (flip lid not screw lid).”
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“The watery gel leaves a bit of a white cast and I have quite pale skin so it could be worse for darker skin.”
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“Related question: If I buy the Biore UV watery gel at a Japanese market in the US, do you think it’s the same as if I bought it in Japan?”
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“Sunscreen: Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Gel (better and more hydrating than the Essence”
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“better and more hydrating than the Essence”
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“Sunscreen: Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Gel”
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“Products I will be mini reviewing soon:”
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“Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Gel SPF 50+ PA++++”
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“Till next time~”
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“have been wanting to try the sunscreens (... Bioré UV Aqua Rich Watery Gel... )”
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“got to stock up on some sunscreens and other skincare/makeup!”
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“I have combo/oily skin with rosacea”
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“I use the Bioré Aqua Rich Watery Gel (made in Japan, as the American version is not the same).”
Positive
“the formulations are much lighter and more comfortable, no stinging.”
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“I have never noticed it stain white garments.”
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Dupes & Alternatives
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