Biore Aqua Rich UV for oily skin
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
Average
- HighOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for oily skin; other sunscreens fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. 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 excellent UV protection for your oily skin due to ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate and bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, which also provide a lightweight feel and aid in seboregulation.
- While it offers general hydration benefits from hyaluronic acid, these are not directly targeted at your primary concern of oily shine.
- The product is safe for your oily skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Use this moisturizing sunscreen daily in your AM routine. Reapply every two hours when exposed to direct sun.
- Apply this moisturizing sunscreen as the final step of your morning routine after your moisturizer.
- Smooth an even layer of the moisturizing sunscreen over your face and neck, avoiding harsh rubbing.
- Apply the moisturizing sunscreen onto clean, dry skin for the best protection and even coverage.
- Avoid the immediate eye area and discontinue use if any irritation occurs.
People Say
★4.4Overall rating based on 10.0k+ reviewsBased 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
How well does Biore Aqua Rich work for oily skin?
Biore Aqua Rich UV works moderately well for oily skin, offering good sun protection and a lightweight feel, though its general hydration is not directly targeted at oily shine. To truly fit oily skin well, a product of this type needs ingredients like zinc oxide and niacinamide that provide excellent sun protection and oil control.
International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2013Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for oily skin?
Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate and bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine make this cream a good fit by offering strong sun protection with a lightweight feel that helps manage oily shine. To truly suit oily skin, this type of product also needs ingredients like zinc oxide and niacinamide to keep oil under control.
What does Octinoxate do for oily skin?
Octinoxate protects oily skin from UV damage while being unlikely to disturb natural skin bacteria or trigger breakouts. It provides reliable sun protection without feeling heavy on shine-prone skin.
Archives of Dermatological Research, 2024International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2013
What does Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine do for oily skin?
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine helps protect oily skin from UV damage by absorbing sunlight efficiently while remaining very stable in formulas. It is unlikely to feel heavy, though an oily skin type still needs a lightweight, non-greasy sunscreen texture that keeps shine under control.
Where does it go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This moisturizing spf goes as the final step of your morning routine after cleanser, hydrating toner, and moisturizer. Oily skin works best with products that provide lightweight sun protection and help control shine.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this sunscreen in the morning as the last step before makeup, well after applying your evening retinol. Oily skin needs a lightweight sunscreen with oil-control ingredients and mattifying agents that help keep shine under control.
How often should I use it?
You can use this moisturizing spf daily in the morning as part of your routine. It provides good sun protection and a lightweight feel, though oily skin ultimately needs oil-controlling ingredients to properly manage shine.
Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This sunscreen is unlikely to cause breakouts for your oily skin, as it contains no harsh or prohibited ingredients that trigger irritation. However, a product for oily skin should ideally feature oil-controlling ingredients to help manage excess shine.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no fragrance and contains drying alcohol (alcohol).
What the research says
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, 2013Topical 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, 2022Optimized 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, 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, 2018Encapsulation 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, 2011The 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, 2024Maximal 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, 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.
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