Biore UV Sunscreens: A Review
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Hello everyone, my name is Caolan, and I'm thrilled to present our latest, 'But More Importantly' head-to-head comparison where we bring you the latest products for a comparative analysis. Today, we're focusing on Biore UV sunscreens, widely available in most local drugstores. As a leading brand in sunscreen and skincare, Biore has a longstanding presence in the market, originating from Japan. We often receive queries from our But More Importantly community about these sunscreens so we wanted to do an in depth review for you all.
Biore UV Perfect Protect Milk Moisture: A Detailed Review
To kick things off, we'll be examining the Biore UV Protect Perfect Milk Moisture SPF 50 with PA 3. This sunscreen comes in a vibrant yellow bottle, making you feel sunny from the outset. Its compact size of 25ml, which is half the standard size, makes it an ideal travel companion. Regarding the scent, it's mildly scented, with a little perfume added. It isn't too strong, but it isn't too pleasant either.
The texture leans towards the greasy side, making it unsuitable for those with acne-prone or combination skin, but ideal for those with normal to dry skin type. It does leave a slight white cast, but it isn't too noticeable if spread evenly. The presence of the white cast is due to it being a physical sunscreen containing water, cyclopentasiloxane, alcohol, and zinc oxide, with zinc oxide being the primary cause of the white cast.
For texture and smell, it scores a 3 and 2 out of 5 respectively. Price-wise, it isn't heavy on the pocket, but considering it's only a 25ml bottle, it gets a 3 out of 5. In terms of overall effectiveness, it scores a 3 out of 5, given its PA rating is only 3 instead of 4. So, the sunscreen gets an overall rating of 3 out of 5.
Examining Biore UV Perfect Protect Milk Cool with SPF 50
Moving on to its counterpart, Biore UV Perfect Protect Milk Cool. At first glance, it looks identical to the moisture variant but has a few minor differences. It shares a similar scent as the moisture variant with an extra hint of menthol, making it slightly more pleasant. The texture is similar, a bit greasy but not too much.
This sunscreen, though not as greasy as some, does still have a discernible greasiness to it. Its key ingredients include water, cyclopropane, pentasiloxane, zinc oxide, and alcohol. It also leaves a white cast on the skin. This sunscreen feels slightly lighter on the skin compared to the Moisture variant, but it's still somewhat greasy. It's suitable for those with dry to normal skin, but not ideal for those with combination or oily skin, as it might cause breakouts. My rating for it is 3 out of 5 for the texture, 2 out of 5 for its scent, and 3 out of 5 for its cost, which is a reasonable $18. Its effectiveness also garners a rating of 3.5 out of 5 due to its PA3-plus rating. Overall, I'd rate it at 3 stars.
Biore UV Perfect Milk SPF 50: Packaging, Texture, Scent, and Effectiveness
Next, we have the Biore UV Perfect Milk with SPF 50, which has a PA rating of 4-plus. My first impression wasn't very positive, as its packaging leaves much to be desired. Despite its unappealing packaging, its compact size (approximately 25ml) makes it convenient for travel. Inside, there's a small ball bearing which serves to prevent the sunscreen from coagulating. The scent, unfortunately, is quite strong, with a pronounced alcohol aroma that's much more potent than in other Biore UV variants. Its main ingredients are cyclopentasiloxane, water, and alcohol, which is high on the list, explaining the strong smell. The texture is very liquid, and it leaves more of a white cast than the other variants, indicating a high zinc oxide content - good for sun protection. However, it's quite greasy, making it suitable only for those with dry or normal skin but not for those with acne-prone or combination skin, as the greasiness could result in breakouts. For texture, I would rate it 2 out of 5; for scent, a mere 1 out of 5; for price, a reasonable 3 out of 5; and for effectiveness, given its PA4 rating, it earns a 4 out of 5.
Unpacking the Benefits of Biore UV Watery Essence Sunscreen
The Biore UV Watery Essence sunscreen, priced at $45, offers both quality and quantity with its substantial 50ml packaging. The dense, weighty feel of the package suggests a product that's worth its price tag. On testing, the sunscreen has a pleasant fragrance and a subtle cooling sensation upon application and its non-greasy, water-based formula glides smoothly across the skin. Ideal for those with normal, combination, and even acne-prone skin types, this sunscreen is less likely to clog pores thanks to its high water content. Although it leaves a marginally watery residue post-application, it does not feel greasy. The sunscreen's key components include water, alcohol, and ethyl hexyl methoxycinnamate, which contribute to the sunscreen's chemical protection. This results in minimum white cast upon application.
In terms of ratings, it scores a 4/5 for its texture and overall effectiveness, but only a 2/5 for its scent. The price, given its volume, would rank at an average of 3/5. This results in an overall average score of 3/5.
A Closer Look at UV Face Milk: Is It Worth It?
Next up, we have the UV Face Milk, with its simple packaging and compact 25ml size, making it convenient for on-the-go usage. Unfortunately, it has a rather overpowering alcohol smell, likely due to its high alcohol content. The texture is significantly more liquid than other Biore sunscreens and slightly greasy, which results in a noticeable white cast that gradually fades upon spreading.
The key ingredients include cyclopentasiloxane, water, alcohol, and zinc oxide. Suitable for normal to dry skin types, but not recommended for those with combination or acne-prone skin, as it may lead to breakouts. If you have sensitive skin, the strong alcoholic scent might be a deterrent.
Discover the Best Sunscreen for Your Skin
When rated, it scores 3/5 for texture and price, and 4/5 for effectiveness, but unfortunately, gets a zero for its overpowering smell. Giving it an overall average rating of 2.5/5.
The Final Verdict: Choosing the Ideal Sunscreen for Your Skin
Finishing up, the Biore UV Watery Essence sunscreen gets the nod, thanks to its almost non-existent greasiness, lack of white cast, and impressive moisturizing properties. It caters well to a range of skin types, including oily, normal, combination, and even dry skin. So, the Biore UV Watery Essence SPF 50 PA 4 is our recommendation. Let us know your thoughts about these products, particularly the Biore UV Watery Essence, in the comments.
Just a heads-up, folks, these are strictly my personal opinions about UV Biore sunscreens. Rest assured, this content is not sponsored - we've purchased all products ourselves. If you have any thoughts or experiences to share, feel free to drop a comment below.
About the Author: Caolan
With over a decade of international experience, Caolan's passion lies in simplifying the complex. Now, as the founder of But More Importantly, he applies these talents to the world of cosmetics, aiming to unmask marketing hype and provide readers with the truth about beauty products. His mission: to help you make informed choices and discover what truly enhances your beauty routine.
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