Biore UV Aqua Rich Daily Hydrating Facial Moisturizer with SPF 50 | Oil Free Sunscreen & Primer for Makeup with Hyaluronic Acid, No White Cast, Non-Comedogenic, For Sensitive Skin, PA++++, 1.7 Oz

Best Sunscreen We’ve Ever Used!
Love this sunscreen! It goes on so very light and easy, before completely absorbing into the skin without even knowing you’ve even applied sunscreen. Never any irritation to skin or eyes. That icky white film that settles into any lines and looks/feels disgusting while collecting dirt or sand doesn’t exist with this Biore sun protection, which also makes it so much nice to reapply throughout the day (as you need to do with any sunscreen). It’s so light and invisible that applying and wearing makeup over top is also a dream. Can’t say enough good things about this sunscreen. Not only is the only protection we use now, but we’ve purchased it as gifts for so many others who also now swear by it. We buy it in three-packs, so it’s easily found anywhere (car, purse, etc….). Once you use this Biore sunscreen, you also wont go back to anything else!

Works well. Very lightweight 10/10
Pretty darn good! Works on a variety of skin tones ! I tested this in myself and my loved one who has very pale skin. He avoided a sunburn and only got slightly more red. I got a couple of shades deeper with no burn on my forehead (the only place I normally burn).

Does not pill/flakes when applied over serums/creams, no white cast, invisible after application.
Formulated and Made In Japan. I have used South Korean sunscreens and my personal experience is that this Made In Japan BIORE sunscreen performs much better.Here’s what I do to maintain my skin and protect it from sun and environmental damage: I double cleanse (DHC oil cleanser then La Roche Posay Foaming Cleanser) then prep my face, neck, and decolletage, following the several-step K-Beauty routine by applying clear, liquid serums of 2.5% Retino,l + Vit C./Arbutin (to fade dark spots,) + Niacinamide, + Ganoderma, + snail mucin with ginseng. Then I apply a layer of COSRX propolis-honey-royal jelly extract cream, then a layer of Seoul Ceuticals Snail Repair Cream (contains Vit E, Vit B5 & Green Tea). Before the cream layer of Seoul Ceuticals Snail Repair Cream completely dries and still feels slightly tacky to the touch, I apply a thin layer (two finger lengths) of sunscreen Biore 50 SPF.This BIORE sunscreen goes on smoothly & is completely absorbed, without leaving a white cast. Most importantly, BIORE sunscreen does not pill or flake when dry and when makeup is applied over it.On this skin protective canvas, I then apply a very thin layer of Elizabeth Mott Thank Me Later Make Up Primer. Then, and only then, do I apply my makeup. I try to achieve the So Korean and Japanese effect of a natural look in my daytime go to office/work make-up. I save the more dramatic makeup looks for special events/evening wear when the light is low and make-up does not appear too overpowering/glaring.I have tried many sunscreens and the ones that are Made In Japan like BIORE, in my experience, are the best.*****Cautionary NOTE*****: I have not tried this Biore sunscreen while spending all day out in full sun or while swimming. For that, I firmly believe you need to use a reef-friendly (approved in Hawaii) thicker mineral-based sunscreen, if you are serious and want to avoid looking like worn, cracked leather after the age of 25. Of course, it is never too late to start a good skin regimen. Start today. In a couple of months and even sooner, you will see the good effects of your efforts.I come from a culture that emphasizes good skin care and protection from the sun (I use a UV-protective umbrella and/or UV-protective wide-brim hats during daylight hours. I am an 82 yo; people say I look 30+ yrs younger. I drink Matcha Green Tea instead of Coffee (which I think ages your skin because it reduces the amount of oxygen that reaches your cells). Take good care of your skin, eat clean, healthy foods, and be happy.

New US formula is sticky and smells bad.
This is a reformulated version of the beloved Biore Watery Essense sold in Japan, and it is not like the original version sold in Japan at all. The original version is super light weight, goes on and vanishes without a trace, leaving only a slight glossy feel and a very light peachy scent. The original version contains bithionol that’s banned in the US because it may cause photocontact sensitization, but this was never an issue for me in the 10+ years that I was using the sunscreen. This reformulated version doesn’t contain bithionol, but it smells like all the other sunscreens sold in the US. It has that gross chemical smell that you smell in Coppertone and Neutrogena. The sunscreen goes on greasy as well. It’s a little bit better after it dries, but it is not any better than Neutrogena. Basically, the reformulated version is better than Coppertone but smells just as weird and feels just as greasy as Neutrogena, but it costs more.If I wanted to deal with this gross smell and feeling, I wouldn’t have switched from Neutrogena to Biore 10+ years ago.I wear sunscreen every day and I can’t imagine that I’ll have to smell like this every day. Eww.I’m abandoning Biore and switching to Supergoop Unseen until I find a better alternative. Please message if you find a better alternative.