For those with sensitive skin, the gel might be a better option as it contains less alcohol and less potent chemical sun protection, so it may be less irritating. And if you're keeping an eye on your budget, the Watery Gel also tends to be cheaper than the Watery Essence per fluid ounce. Ethylhexyl Triazone, aka Uvinul T 150, another new generation sunscreen agent with super-high UVB protection Are you into sunscreen agents? We have shiny explanations(along with product lists) about others as well: Water, Ethanol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Isopropyl Palmitate, Lauryl Methacrylate/Sodium Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl benzoate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Dextrin Palmitate, BG, Xylitol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Dimethicone, Alkyl Benzoate (C12-15), Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Propanediol, Glyceryl Behenate, Vinyl dimethicone / methicone Silsesquioxane crosspolymer, Cetanol, Agar, Sorbitan Distearate, Isoceteth-20, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Arginine, Potassium hydroxide, Sodium Hydroxide, Royal Jelly Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, EDTA-2Na, BHT, Fragrance

Given the bad results from the first test and given the insane cult following of this sunscreen (so many people couldn’t be wrong, right!?), I thought it pertinent to source a different sample and see if I had maybe tested a bad sample. Unfortunately, the second sample from a completely different bottle tested just about the same, with poopy-poo-poop results. Micro Defense นวัตกรรมขั้นสุดจากญี่ปุ่น อนุภาคเล็กปกป้องผิวจากแดดได้สมบูรณ์แบบที่สุด ป้องกันผิวลึกถึงชั้นคอลลาเจน ไม่ให้ผิวแก่ก่อนวัย กันน้ำกันเหงื่อให้การปกป้องผิวยาวนาน เนื้อเจล บางเบาพิเศษ กันแดดยอดขายอันดับ1The Biore Aqua Rich Watery Gel is one of those super popular word of mouth sunscreen lotions talked about by asian women the world renown. Why asian women? Because I only know the people mentioning this sunscreen to me happen to be asian women. Truth be told, one asian man told me to retest this sunscreen, but that’s neither here nor there. I don’t know why I am even writing this, one too many martinis maybe. Also I got a Nacific item and didn’t get a Stray Kids PC which I have come to expect now which is maybe a little selfish but I was really sad I didn’t get one this time! Testing results showed the Biore Aqua Rich Watery Gel SPF 50 only reduced measured UVI by 53.46%, UVA irradiance by 53.68%, and UVB intensity by 49.60%. I would consider these scores as terrible. In fact, if you used this sunscreen on a high UV index day, you would probably begin to burn within 15-25 minutes. Testing a second sample of the Biore Watery Gel cult favorite While both the Watery Essence and Watery Gel offer lightweight, watery textures, the gel is more runny and leaves a slight tone-up effect. This is due to the gel's hybrid nature, combining both mineral and chemical SPF protection. The Watery Gel is also a popular choice for body application, whereas the Watery Essence is designed specifically for the face.

It boasts an impressive SPF 50+ PA++++, providing strong UV protection while also incorporating skin-loving ingredients like Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, and antioxidant Vitamin E. Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, aka Tinosorb M, the good buddy of our current molecule Tinosorb S Given the exotic UV-filters, I found the Biore watery gel sunscreen provided terrible UV protection compared to other sunscreen products I’ve tested. I was also perplexed at the results given that Biore’ is typically a brand recognized for its high product quality and that all the asian moms and women over 30 love this lotion (Gasp! How could you! I blame the martinis).It still contains Hyaluronic Acid and Royal Jelly for hydration and brightening, but the gel also features Kao Beauty’s innovative "Micro Defense formula". This groundbreaking technology ensures even coverage and full protection by forming a fine veil on the skin that spreads into micro crevices when applied.