No. 03
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How it works.
65% would recommend
Why we ranked it No. 3 in skincare
Sample
41 redditors with explicit opinion · 27 positive · 7 negative · 7 neutral
Score
0.692 — formula: 0.75 × % positive + 0.25 × pos/neg ratio
Confidence95% CI: 50–78% · the true approval rate falls in this range with 95% statistical confidence
Verdict
Highly Recommended — ≥65% positive across ≥7 redditors.
Sources
r/30PlusSkinCare, r/AsianBeauty, r/SkincareAddictionUK, r/SkincareAddiction
Biore · skincare
Highly Recommended
UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence
r/30PlusSkinCarer/AsianBeautyr/SkincareAddictionUKr/SkincareAddiction
TL;DR — Reddit consensus
Japanese cult favorite with a lightweight, hydrating texture that layers under makeup. Some users report breakouts or inadequate tan protection.
What redditors love
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Lightweight texture that doesn't feel greasy or heavy
“light, not greasy, no stinging, no alcohol scent galore like the regular blue one”
u/natashastri · r/AsianBeauty →
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Hydrating formula that feels cooling on application
“This is the most hydrating sunscreen I've ever used. It feels cool when applied in summer”
u/WiseCardiologist3221 · r/AsianBeauty →
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Layers well under makeup without pilling
“on makeup days, i use biore UV aqua rich essence followed with makeup”
u/seijurogouu · r/AsianBeauty →
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Works for dry, tretinoin-treated skin without irritation
“I have dry, sensitive, mature skin and I use Tretinoin so I love products that are hydrating and protect my skin barrier. Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence sunscreen”
u/JennLnz · r/AsianBeauty →
What they don’t
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Breaks out acne-prone skin despite sensitive formulation
“even the stuff recommended for sensitive skin like biore uv aqua sunscreen breaks me out terribly”
u/tronkus · r/SkincareAddictionUK →
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May not provide adequate protection against tanning
“I am currently using Biore Uv and I don't think it's good enough to prevent tan”
u/Upandup12345 · r/IndianSkincareAddicts →
Direct quotes
What 41 redditors actually said.
Top 6 by confidence shown — expand below for the rest. Click any to open the original on Reddit.
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u/monsoon_logic
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r/30PlusSkinCare
biore uv aqua rich is elite tier. i swear once you try japanese sunscreens its hard to go back.
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u/WiseCardiologist3221
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r/AsianBeauty
This is the most hydrating sunscreen I've ever used. It feels cool when applied in summer, and I think I'll keep using it for a long time.
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u/tronkus
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r/SkincareAddictionUK
even the stuff recommended for sensitive skin like biore uv aqua sunscreen breaks me out terribly
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u/fruitsingularity
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r/SkincareAddiction
Biore UV my true love that I make my relatives get me in Japan
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u/kay_giirl
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r/AsianBeauty
I have one of the unpopular opinions about Biore Watery Essence SPF because I *hate* that sunscreen on my skin.
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"Lightweight? Absolutely. Protective? Always. Greasy residue? Never heard of her. This sunscreen feels like nothing on the skin but works like a shield."
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"on makeup days, i use biore UV aqua rich essence followed with makeup"
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"I mostly love it. Now I NEED to know: what other Asian sunscreens are amazing and worth buying?"
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"I use biore uv watery essence (the main soldier)"
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"so easy to use my husband and kids use it too. Easy to apply dries quickly"
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"I have dry, sensitive, mature skin and I use Tretinoin so I love products that are hydrating and protect my skin barrier. Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence sunscreen"
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"light, not greasy, no stinging, no alcohol scent galore like the regular blue one"
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"I use the biore uv watery essence as its not greasy and doesn't pill."
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"I buy nivea uv water gel and biore uv aqua essence for my face, doesn't leave me feeling shiny or greasy"
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"I am currently using Biore Uv and I don't think it's good enough to prevent tan"
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"The old one is SO much better. I'm definitely goin"
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"Completely different scent. Completely different texture. Disturbing."
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"Biore watery essence (NOT biore aqua rich) is my holy grail fyi, no cast."
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"Does the biore sunscreens ever get greasy for u? I get a lot of mixed reviews saying either it's greasy or dries down really well"
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"bad reaction to the North American formulation of the Biore sunscreen"
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"you tried so far ?
I don't breakout wit sunscreens but some are very heavy.. biore aqua rich watery essence is what I use because it's very light and basically like a serum"
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"biore aquarich!!! the one i bought from japan has done wonders and I can't even feel"
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"i went a bit crazy ordering sunscreen for the last month or so amid all the tariffs and asian sunscreen crackdown"
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"the top performing sunscreens are... Biore UV Cream (latest 2025 version)"
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"Light gel, scented. Super lightweight, less fragrance than Anessa and a bit more citrusy. Applies easily with no white cast and dries down quickly"
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"The only new products I added in the last couple of weeks are: Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF50+ PA++++"
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"I also use the Light Up Essence but after a lot of research, I've found the Cell Fusion C Laser UV Sunscreen to be even better"
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"Biore UV , These are some of the brands that provide protection from the sun"
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"Sunblock is just Biore UV."
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"Kinda excited they carry the sunscreen. Always felt weary about getting it off Amazon not knowing if the product you're getting is legit."
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"I have always liked Biore sunscreens."
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"I just ordered a restock of the Japanese Biore sunscreen."
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"Evenings I use Vitamin C, eye cream, moisturizer with SPF (Acqua Biore sunscreen)."
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"I bought like four or five of the Biore UV sunscreens during my last foray into little Tokyo."
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"Try biore aqua blue tube!!"
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"SPF (varies, currently mostly Biore Aquau Gel one)"
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"id recommend Biore's uv gel/watery series (stick to the blue bottles only)"
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"Biore 50 SPF"
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