Biore Aqua Rich for dry sensitive skin
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
Caution
- LowDry Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ConcerningSafety
A poor match for dry sensitive skin; the sunscreens alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry sensitive skin: flakiness, tightness, redness, fine lines, and wrinkles. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate moisturizing and sun protection, but the alcohol content may be drying for your dry and sensitive skin, and the hyaluronic acid is not in a concentration to provide significant moisturization for your dry or flaky skin.
- The formula lacks significant emollient or occlusive ingredients to support your skin barrier, making it moderately unsuitable for dry skin.
How to apply
- Use this moisturizing sunscreen daily in your morning routine. Reapply every two hours if you are staying outdoors.
- Apply this product at the very end of your morning routine right after your regular moisturizer.
- Gently pat a nickel-sized amount of the moisturizing sunscreen evenly across your face and neck.
- Apply this product onto clean, dry skin before you go outside into the sun.
- Avoid the immediate eye area and do a patch test before your first use to check for sensitivity.
People Say
★4.5Overall rating based on 10.0k+ reviewsThis sunscreen is celebrated for its incredibly lightweight, watery texture that absorbs instantly without a white cast, making it ideal for daily wear. A very large amount of data suggests that users find it an excellent base for makeup and appreciate its non-greasy feel. Some users with sensitive or dry skin note that the high alcohol content can be drying or irritating, and the dewy finish may be too shiny for those with very oily skin.
Highlights
Lightweight texture Mostly Mentioned
- “Feels like nothing on skin”
- “absorbs instantly”
- “water-like consistency”
- “not heavy or sticky”
No white cast Mostly Mentioned
- “Completely invisible”
- “great for dark skin”
- “zero white residue”
- “clear finish”
Excellent makeup base Often Mentioned
- “Acts like a primer”
- “makeup sits beautifully”
- “no pilling under foundation”
- “smooth canvas”
Fast absorption Often Mentioned
- “Dries down quickly”
- “no greasy film”
- “sinks right in”
- “refreshing feel”
Strong alcohol scent Often Mentioned
- “Smells like vodka”
- “strong chemical scent”
- “alcohol smell lingers”
- “overpowering at first”
Stings eyes Sometimes Noted
- “Burns if it gets in eyes”
- “makes eyes water”
- “avoid eye area”
- “stings when sweating”
Too shiny Sometimes Noted
- “Leaves a greasy sheen”
- “too dewy for summer”
- “makes me look oily”
- “need powder to set”
Drying for sensitive skin Rarely Noted
- “Dried out my cheeks”
- “caused irritation”
- “too harsh for sensitive skin”
- “stripped moisture barrier”
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Questions and answers
Why does Lovi advise caution with Biore Aqua Rich Watery Essence for dry sensitive skin?
Lovi advises caution because the alcohol content may be drying for your dry and sensitive skin, and the hyaluronic acid is not in a concentration to provide significant moisturization. Additionally, the formula lacks significant smoothing or sealing ingredients to support your skin barrier, which is why a product for this skin needs rich hydrating and barrier-repairing ingredients like ceramides and Centella Asiatica.
Which ingredients make this cream a poor fit for dry sensitive skin?
The alcohol in this cream may dry out your skin, and the hyaluronic acid is not present in a high enough concentration to provide deep moisture for dry or flaky areas. Additionally, the formula lacks the rich softening and protective ingredients needed to properly support a dry skin barrier. A product for this skin needs soothing and barrier-repairing ingredients like ceramides and Centella Asiatica to deliver rich hydration and protection without irritation.
What does Octinoxate do for dry sensitive skin?
Octinoxate helps protect dry sensitive skin from sun damage, but because it is a cinnamic acid derivative, it may cause irritation or allergic reactions in sensitive skin types. To safely protect dry skin, a sunscreen of this type needs soothing, barrier-repairing ingredients like niacinamide or plant-based antioxidants that calm redness and keep moisture locked in.
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What does Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine do for dry sensitive skin?
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine is a broad-spectrum UV filter that helps shield dry sensitive skin from sun damage without causing irritation. Because sensitive skin easily reacts to harsh ingredients, this type of product needs gentle, soothing components and reliable UV protection to keep skin calm and safe outdoors.
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for dry sensitive skin?
This moisturizing spf goes in the morning step of your routine after a cleanser and soothing toner. Because the alcohol content may be drying and it lacks rich soothing ingredients, dry skin needs a product with heavier nourishing oils and barrier-supporting ingredients instead.
Can I use it with retinol, and in what order?
This product may not be the best choice for your dry sensitive skin when using retinol because its alcohol content can be drying and it lacks rich moisturizing ingredients to protect your skin barrier. To use it in your routine, apply retinol first at night, followed by a deeply nourishing moisturizer with heavy oils or ceramides to keep your skin soft and smooth.
How often should I use this cream?
You should use this sunscreen every morning as the final step of your daytime routine. However, because it contains alcohol and lacks heavy moisturizing ingredients, it may feel drying on your dry and sensitive skin. This skin type needs rich moisturizers with nourishing barrier-supporting ingredients and high levels of hydrating components to stay soft and smooth.
Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry sensitive skin?
This moisturizing spf is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for dry sensitive skin, as its ingredients do not tend to block pores. However, a product of this type needs richer, barrier-supporting ingredients and heavy hydrators to properly care for dry skin.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no fragrance and contains drying alcohol (alcohol).
What the research says
Replacing 20% of the chemical UV filter octyl methoxycinnamate with urucum oil in solid lipid nanoparticles maintained the skin protection factor without inducing toxic responses or significant skin penetration in human volunteers.
Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2018Liposomal encapsulation of octyl methoxycinnamate increases its safety, skin affinity, and in vivo solar photoprotection factor while slowing its release and enhancing retention in the stratum corneum compared to a conventional formulation.
International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2013Encapsulation of ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate and butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane in lipid microparticles significantly reduced their in vivo human skin penetration compared to nonencapsulated filters.
Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2011Maximal topical applications of 6% bemotrizinol in a model sunscreen formulation did not result in meaningful systemic exposure in humans.
Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology, 2023Oral and dermal administration of Uvinul A plus resulted in three major urinary metabolites accounting for 52% of the oral dose, with a very low estimated daily systemic exposure of 8.1-9.3 μg/d in volunteers not intentionally exposed.
International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health, 2020
Ingredients
Water, Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butylene Glycol, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hyaluronic Acid, Grapefruit Fruit Extract, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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