Biore UV Aqua Rich for dry sensitive skin
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
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- LowDry Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
A weak 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 for your dry and flaky skin, as glycerin and hyaluronic acid provide hydration, though the presence of alcohol may counteract these benefits.
- Grapefruit fruit extract and tocopheryl acetate offer some antioxidant support, but the formula lacks specialized ingredients to directly address significant dryness.
- The product is safe for your dry and sensitive skin, with no harsh or prohibited ingredients that would cause irritation.
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
★4.6Overall rating based on 400+ reviewsThis sunscreen is highly praised for its exceptionally lightweight, watery feel that sinks in quickly without leaving a white cast, making it ideal for daily use and as a makeup base. While it offers excellent protection and hydration for most, its significant alcohol and fragrance content can lead to dryness, irritation, or breakouts for those with sensitive or acne-prone skin, and may cause stinging around the eyes.
Highlights
Lightweight & watery Mostly Mentioned
- “melts into skin”
- “absorbs quickly”
- “not greasy”
No white cast Mostly Mentioned
- “transparent finish”
- “no white residue”
- “good for dark skin”
Strong alcohol scent Mostly Mentioned
- “smells like alcohol”
- “overwhelming scent”
- “fumes sting eyes”
Excellent makeup base Often Mentioned
- “primer-like”
- “foundation adheres well”
- “sits well under makeup”
High protection Often Mentioned
- “SPF 50+ PA++++”
- “prevents sunburn”
- “good for summer”
Hydrating & dewy Often Mentioned
- “feels like a moisturizer”
- “dewy finish”
- “non-drying”
Eye irritation Sometimes Noted
- “stings eyes”
- “eyes water constantly”
- “burns if it runs”
Fragrance sensitivity Sometimes Noted
- “strong citrus smell”
- “irritating fragrance”
- “too perfumed”
Shiny/greasy finish Sometimes Noted
- “too dewy for oily skin”
- “looks greasy”
- “oil slick by noon”
Skin breakouts Rarely Noted
- “caused cystic acne”
- “small bumps”
- “clogged pores”
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Questions and answers
Why is Biore UV Aqua Rich a weak match for dry sensitive skin?
Biore UV Aqua Rich is a weak match for dry sensitive skin because the alcohol in it may counteract its hydrating ingredients, and it lacks specialized ingredients to directly address significant dryness. A product of this type needs soothing ingredients like ceramides and Centella Asiatica along with richer barrier-repairing ingredients to keep dry skin soft and smooth.
Which ingredients make this cream a poor fit for dry sensitive skin?
This cream is a weak match for your dry and sensitive skin mainly because it contains alcohol, which may dry out your skin and counteract its hydrating ingredients. A product of this type needs rich hydrating and barrier-repairing ingredients like ceramides and Centella Asiatica, along with soothing components to properly care for dry skin.
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.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2018
What does Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate do for dry sensitive skin?
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate is a sunscreen ingredient that helps protect dry sensitive skin from sun damage without causing irritation. Because it stays stable in the sun, it reliably shields your face throughout the day.
Where does it go in a skincare routine for dry sensitive skin?
This product goes in the morning routine as your moisturizing sunscreen after cleansing and a soothing toner. Because this formula is a weak match for dry sensitive skin, a product of this type needs richer hydrators, soothing barrier ingredients, and no alcohol to properly care for and comfort your skin.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this moisturizing spf in the morning after your cleanser and soothing toner, before applying your retinol in the evening. This product is unlikely to cause irritation on your dry and sensitive skin, but a product of this type for your skin needs richer nourishing ingredients and no alcohol to properly manage significant dryness.
How often should I use it?
You can use this moisturizing spf every morning to help protect against the sun, though it is a weak match for your dry and sensitive skin. This type of skin needs richer, deeply nourishing creams with intensive hydrators and barrier-repairing ingredients to properly soothe flaking and rough patches.
Health Science Reports, 2021Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Can Biore UV Aqua Rich clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry sensitive skin?
Biore UV Aqua Rich is unlikely to cause breakouts for dry sensitive skin, as reviewers rarely report this issue. However, a sunscreen for this skin type needs extra rich moisturizing ingredients like heavier oils or butters and soothing agents to properly comfort dry areas and prevent irritation from alcohol.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no fragrance and contains drying alcohol (alcohol).
What the research says
A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Topical application of an aqueous gel containing 0.1% w/w naringenin demonstrated in vitro safety, significantly reduced UV-induced stratum corneum lipid peroxidation, and showed in vivo anti-inflammatory efficacy against methyl nicotinate-induced inflammation in human participants compared to a blank gel and untreated area, while chlorogenic acid, apigenin, and kaempferol displayed pro-oxidant profiles.
Frontiers in Chemistry, 2024Vitamin E in O/W and W/O emulsions significantly increased stratum corneum hydration and enhanced water-binding capacity, with an optimum concentration of 5%.
Arzneimittel-Forschung, 1998Replacing 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, 2011Oral 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, 2020Maximal topical applications of 6% bemotrizinol in a model sunscreen formulation did not result in meaningful systemic exposure in humans.
Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology, 2023
Why other sunscreens fit dry sensitive skin better
Cosmetic formulations containing 5% Centella asiatica extract showed the best efficacy in improving skin moisture and decreasing transepidermal water loss, while also exhibiting antiinflammatory properties in 25 volunteers compared to baseline measurements.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016In 50 participants with sensitive skin, a Ceramide NP C15-containing emollient improved skin barrier function with a significant reduction in transepidermal water loss and induced modest changes in skin microbiota compared to the vehicle.
Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2026Combining oral and topical astaxanthin in 30 healthy females improved skin wrinkles, age spots, elasticity, texture, and moisture, while 6 mg daily oral supplementation in 36 healthy males improved crow's feet wrinkles, elasticity, and transepidermal water loss.
Acta Biochimica Polonica, 2012
Ingredients
Water, Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Grapefruit Fruit Extract, Xylitol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Triethanolamine, 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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