Biore UV Aqua Rich for dry skin
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Caution
- CautionDry Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ConcerningSafety
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 and UV protection due to the presence of glycerin and hyaluronic acid, but is unsuitable for your dry skin because the high alcohol content can be drying and it lacks deeply hydrating ingredients like ceramides or fatty acids to support your skin barrier.
- While it provides general skincare benefits like hydration, these are mostly supportive and irrelevant for your dry or flaky skin due to the lack of specialized ingredients in concentrations that offer significant moisturization.
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
★4.6Overall 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 does Lovi advise caution with Biore UV Aqua Rich for dry skin?
Lovi advises caution because the high alcohol content can be drying and it lacks deeply hydrating ingredients like ceramides or fatty acids to support your skin barrier. A product of this type needs rich, barrier-repairing ingredients and nourishing oils or extracts to properly care for dry skin.
Which ingredients make this cream a poor fit for dry skin?
This cream is a poor match for dry skin because its high alcohol content can be drying, and it lacks deeply hydrating ingredients like ceramides or fatty acids to support your skin barrier. A product for dry skin needs rich, nourishing ingredients like ceramides, Centella Asiatica, and natural oils to provide deep moisture and protect the skin.
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 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate do for dry skin?
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate helps protect dry skin from the sun by absorbing UV rays. This ingredient is generally well-tolerated and stays on the outer surface to shield your skin without causing irritation.
Scientia Pharmaceutica, 2014European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2014
Where does it go in a skincare routine for dry skin?
This product goes in the morning routine as the final step before makeup, but it is a poor match because the high alcohol content may dry out your skin. A sunscreen for dry skin needs rich hydrators like ceramides or fatty acids to support the skin barrier.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
This cream is a poor match for dry skin because its high alcohol content can be drying and it lacks deeply hydrating ingredients like ceramides or fatty acids to support your skin barrier. To safely use it with retinol, your dry skin needs a product containing ceramides and fatty acids to prevent irritation.
How often should I use it?
This product is a poor match for dry skin because its high alcohol content can be drying, so you may want to limit its use or avoid it altogether. A product for this skin needs rich moisturizers with ceramides or fatty acids to support the skin barrier and keep it smooth and soft.
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?
This cream is unlikely to cause breakouts for dry skin, as reviewer complaints about skin breakouts are low. However, dry skin needs a product with richer nourishing ingredients like ceramides or fatty acids to truly care for flaky areas.
Is it 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, 2017Replacing 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
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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