Biore Sarasara UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence Sunscreen SPF50+

5/23 Best Ingredients

13/23 Good Ingredients

5/23 Unfavorable Ingredients

5/23 Natural Ingredients

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Anti-aging Ingredients (Best For Sunscreens)

bht

Butylated Hydroxytoluene. Antioxidant properties. Studies demonstrate no significant irritation, sensitization, or photosensitization.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 12396675

Moisturizing Ingredients (Best For Sunscreens)

dimethicone

Dimethicone. Moisturizer
glyceryl stearate

Glyceryl Monoester. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient

xylitol

Xylitol. A type of sugar used in skin care as a humectant

Sunscreen Ingredients (Best For Sunscreens)

diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate. UV absorber, considered safe if under 10%

Cleansing Ingredients

citrus aurantium dulcis

Orange. Fragrance, cleansing ingredient
potassium hydroxide

Potassium Hydroxide. Cleansing agent, safe as used in cosmetics
Source: National Institutes of Health - CID 14797

disodium edta

Edta. Chelating agent, removes unwanted compounds from the skin. Considered safe because it's difficult to absorb through skin
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 12396676

Healing Ingredients

sodium hyaluronate

Sodium Hyaluronate. Heals damaged skin

Neutral Ingredients

water

Aqua. Water
alcohol

Alcohol. If in large quantities, alcohol can be irritating and/or damaging to skin.
lauryl methacrylate/sodium methacrylate crosspolymer

Lauryl Methacrylate/sodium Methacrylate Crosspolymer. Film former
acrylates/c10 30 acrylate crosspolymer

Acrylates/c10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer. Useful for combining ingredients, film forming, emulsion stabilizing, viscosity controlling
agar

Agar. Binding ingredient

polyvinyl alcohol

Polyvinyl Alcohol. Thickener
citrus grandis

Grapefruit. Fragrance ingredient. Inconsistent evidence for phototoxicity.
sodium hydroxide

Sodium Hydroxide. Controls pH levels. Skin irritation or pain if used above concentration limits.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PubChem CID: 14798
fragrance

Fragrance.

Unfavorable Ingredients

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate

Octyl Methoxycinnamate. Sunscreen ingredient. Potentially increased toxicity as a result of breakdown of OMC following UV irradiation (sun exposure)
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMCID: PMC2840218
citrus medica limonum

Lemon. Fragrance. Tightens skin. Anti dandruff. Citrus medica limonum (lemon oil) is found to be potentially phototoxic.
Source: National Institutes of Health - CASRN 8008-56-8
butylene glycol

Butylene Glycol. Solvent, conditioning agent. Possible contact allergen
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 25182293

propylene glycol

Propylene Glycol. Antiseptic and preservative. Possibly irritating to skin.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 16283903
phenoxyethanol

Phenoxyethanol. Preservative. Considered safe, however cases of eczema and urticaria due to this ingredient have been recorded.
Source: National Institutes of Health - CASRN: 122-99-6

Original List of Ingredients:

Water, Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Lauryl Methacrylate/Sodium Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Dimethicone, Acrylates/C10-30 Acrylate Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, Agar, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citrus Grandis, Citrus Medica Limonum, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis, Xylitol, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Potassium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, BHT, Fragrance

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Merchant's description of this product:
Biore SARASARA UV Aqua Rich Waterly Essence Sunscreen 50g SPF50+ PA+++ for Face and Body.SPF50+ PA+++ sunscreen for face and body.It is Water-base Wash off with regular cleanser.Fresh fruit aroma read more

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