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Biore Aqua Rich UV for dry skin

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Biore Aqua Rich UV

Caution

  • AverageDry Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • RiskySafety

A poor match for dry skin; the sunscreens alongside fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry skin: flakiness, tightness, dehydration, 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 for your dry skin due to the presence of hyaluronic acid, but lacks sufficient emollient ingredients for optimal results.
  • The formula provides general skincare benefits and sun protection with ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, though it does not offer specialized ingredients to significantly address dryness or flakiness.

How to apply

  • Apply this moisturizing sunscreen daily in your AM routine. Use it every morning as the final step of your skincare routine.
  • Apply after your moisturizer and before putting on makeup. This ensures proper sun protection for your skin.
  • Gently spread an even layer over your face and neck. Avoid rubbing too hard to keep your dry skin happy.
  • Apply on completely dry skin for the best coverage and protection. Make sure your face is clean before application.
  • Avoid the immediate eye area during application. Do a patch test before your first use.

People Say

★4.4Overall rating based on 10.0k+ reviews

Based on a very large amount of data, this sunscreen is highly praised for its exceptionally light, watery texture that sinks in quickly without leaving a white cast, making it ideal for daily use and under makeup. While it offers reliable protection and a hydrating feel for most, a significant number of users mention a strong alcohol scent and some find the finish too shiny or greasy. A smaller group reports eye stinging or breakouts.

Highlights

  • Lightweight texture Mostly Mentioned
    • “feels like water”
    • “absorbs instantly”
    • “weightless on skin”
    • “non-sticky”
  • No white cast Mostly Mentioned
    • “completely transparent”
    • “zero cast”
    • “clear finish”
    • “invisible”
  • Great makeup base Often Mentioned
    • “acts like primer”
    • “makeup sits beautifully”
    • “no pilling”
    • “smooth canvas”
  • Strong alcohol smell Often Mentioned
    • “smells like vodka”
    • “strong chemical scent”
    • “overpowering alcohol”
    • “fumes sting”
  • High protection Sometimes Noted
    • “no sunburns”
    • “SPF 50+ PA++++”
    • “reliable protection”
    • “prevented tanning”
  • Hydrating feel Sometimes Noted
    • “refreshing”
    • “moisturizing”
    • “plumping”
    • “good for dry skin”
  • Eye stinging Sometimes Noted
    • “burns my eyes”
    • “makes eyes water”
    • “stings when sweating”
    • “migrates to eyes”
  • Shiny/Greasy finish Sometimes Noted
    • “too dewy”
    • “looks oily”
    • “greasy film”
    • “shiny face”
  • Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
    • “caused acne”
    • “clogged pores”
    • “small bumps”
    • “broke me out”
  • Fragrance sensitivity Rarely Noted
    • “strong floral scent”
    • “perfume is too much”
    • “irritating fragrance”
    • “smells artificial”

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Questions and answers

Why does Lovi advise caution with Biore Aqua Rich for dry skin?

Lovi advises caution because this product offers only moderate moisture and lacks the rich ingredients needed to properly care for dry skin. To properly care for dry skin, a product of this type needs barrier-repairing ingredients like ceramides, soothing extracts like Centella Asiatica, and nourishing oils.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Drug Delivery, 2017

Which ingredients make this cream a poor fit for dry skin?

This cream is a poor fit for dry skin because alcohol can dry you out further, and it lacks the rich, softening ingredients your skin needs. A moisturizing spf for dry skin needs extra nourishing oils, ceramides, and soothing extracts to lock in moisture.

What does Octinoxate do for dry skin?

Octinoxate provides sun protection, but a product for dry skin also needs rich, nourishing ingredients and heavy barrier protectors to keep skin soft and prevent moisture loss.

What does Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine do for dry skin?

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine is a sunscreen ingredient that protects dry skin from sun damage and premature aging caused by UV rays. It is unlikely to cause irritation and stays stable in sunlight to provide reliable daily defense.

Where does it go in a skincare routine for dry skin?

This product goes as the final step in the morning routine for dry skin after cleansing, toning, and moisturizing. While it contains hyaluronic acid for some moisture, it lacks enough rich skin-softening ingredients to properly care for dry skin, which needs a heavier cream and protective oils to stay smooth and comfortable.

Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?

You should use caution when using this sunscreen with retinol on dry skin because the formula lacks enough rich, softening ingredients to properly protect dry skin from irritation. If you still choose to use them together, apply your retinol first, let it absorb, and then follow with this sunscreen in the morning.

How often should I use it?

This product can be used every morning as a sunscreen and moisturizer step in your routine. Because it lacks sufficient rich softening ingredients, dry skin needs an extra standalone moisturizing cream underneath to stay truly comfortable.

Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?

This sunscreen is unlikely to cause breakouts for dry skin, though some users with this skin type may experience a shiny or greasy finish. A product for dry skin needs rich, nourishing oils and butters alongside hydrating ingredients to properly soften and comfort dry patches.

Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

It has no fragrance and contains drying alcohol (alcohol).

What the research says

  • Topical hyaluronic acid filler serum combined with Botulinum toxin type A lengthened the duration of the toxin's effect in reducing wrinkles compared to Botulinum toxin type A alone.

    Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

  • Optimized transfersomes loaded with epigallocatechin-3-gallate and hyaluronic acid increased cell viability while reducing lipid peroxidation, intracellular ROS, and MMP expression in HaCaT cells, and exhibited higher skin permeation and deposition compared to plain EGCG.

    Drug Delivery, 2017

  • Liposomal 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, 2013

  • Para-hydroxycinnamic acid alone or combined with niacinamide significantly mitigates ultraviolet-induced erythema, barrier disruption, and surface inflammatory biomarkers in female panelists compared to placebo and octinoxate.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025

  • 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, 2018

  • Encapsulation 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, 2011

  • The application of a sunscreen formulation containing ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, ethylhexyl salicylate, methyl anthranilate, and octocrylene does not significantly affect critical acne-related species such as Cutibacterium acnes and Staphylococcus epidermidis, refuting the induction of facial dysbiosis in men.

    Archives of Dermatological Research, 2024

  • Maximal topical applications of 6% bemotrizinol in a model sunscreen formulation did not result in meaningful systemic exposure in humans.

    Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology, 2023

  • Oral 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, Xanthan Gum, Disodium Edta, Phenoxyethanol

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.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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