UV Aqua Rich Watery Gel SPF50+ PA++++ — Reddit Reviews
by Biore
Updated October 3, 2026
Watery SPF 50+ that vanishes fast; white cast and eye sting show up.
What the community says
A watery gel sunscreen with ethanol, modern UV filters, and a fast-drying finish that layers under makeup. It suits oily or combo skin in hot, humid weather. Dry eyes and deeper skin tones are the usual dealbreakers.
What this means for you
Backed by 14 threads from r/AsianBeauty, r/SkincareAddiction and 3 more.
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Real Reddit threads — 18 mentions across 14 threads
Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Gel SPF50+ PA++++ on Reddit, in one place — 14 threads from r/AsianBeauty, r/SkincareAddiction and 3 more, summarized.
“Same w Biore uv gel . Since they’ve mineral filters too”
Cautionary
“Since they’ve mineral filters too”
Cautionary
“Would highly suggest Kose Suncut UV essence”
Cautionary
“Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Gel and Essence - I have so many bottles of this around my house. It's my go to no matter what.”
Positive
“It applies well, dries well, and sits under my makeup well. There's no pilling”
Positive
“My one complaint with it is the alcohol / ethanol is quite strong when you first apply it, so if I apply under my eyes the vapours sting.”
Positive
“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.”
Mentioned
“The Airy Hold Cream is definitely not greasy but doesn’t dry down like a matte milk sunscreen.”
Mentioned
“I prefer the watery essence to watery gel (flip lid not screw lid).”
Mentioned
“The watery gel leaves a bit of a white cast and I have quite pale skin so it could be worse for darker skin.”
Mentioned
“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?”
Mentioned
“Sunscreen: Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Gel (better and more hydrating than the Essence”
Positive
“better and more hydrating than the Essence”
Positive
“Sunscreen: Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Gel”
Positive
“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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