The opening is small but the product flows out easily, credit to the consistency of the sunblock. 

Scent

Texture/consistency

On skin

Under makeup

Ingredients

For face and body

Water-resistant

Overall

Rating: 9.5/10
Will repurchase and recommend!

I believe most of the people know how harmful UV rays are to your skin. It can cause skin ageing, dark spots, cancer and the list goes on and on. However, how many really make it a point to apply sunscreen/sunblock 10-15 minutes before Sun exposure? How many really look at what your current sunscreen can offer? How many understand SPF and PA ratings printed on the majority of the sunblocks?


Fret not, let me break the information down for you.

1. SPF rating

The higher, the better? Hmm not wrong to some extent. SPF rating reflects the protection against UVB, the UV ray responsible for damaging the outer layer of your skin and it can cause problems like sunburns. You can know how long you will be protected from UVB via a simple calculation:


A typical SPF 50 will generally give you a 16h protection, assuming it takes 20 mins for your skin to darken.

2. PA rating

PA rating system is more common in Asian markets. Basically, it reflects the level of protection against UVA rays. UVA can lead to nasty stuff like premature skin ageing as it penetrates more deeply than UVB rays. :(.
Currently, the highest PA rating known is '++++'.

Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Gel Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++

Ingredients:

Promises:

How to use:

Packaging

Sturdy plastic case, light enough to carry around if required.




The information at the back of the container is in Japanese. I hope they can translate into English to cater for international users.




The opening of the bottle is rather large so it is very easy to pour the sunscreen out. This sunscreen is great for the body too.





Date of manufacture is stated at the bottom.

Smell

Nothing overwhelming. I realised Biore has cut back on their fragrance use over the years. Light and powdery. can go undetected on the skin unless you pay attention to it.

Ingredients

Biore Aqua Rich Sunscreen has a combination of both physical and chemical sunscreen ingredients. I believe this is why it is able to deliver a PA ++++ protection for users. (but don't quote me on that).

This UV watery gel has a lot of parabens in it. There are also ingredients I am not very excited to see.

Maximum protection

SPF 50+? Checked
PA++++? Checked

Actually, PA with 4+ rating is not very common yet. Majority of the over-the-counter sunscreens have 3+ only. I am not complaining, let's stay young for a longer time together hahaaaa.

Consistency

Pretty watery but not as lightweight as some other ranges from Biore.

Take a tiny bit of effort to blend. Nothing out of the world. There are small 'particles' inside. Not sure what they are but it does not affect the outcome.

Absorption

The liquidy consistency made absorption quite enough. Best to work it in with a fast hand.

On skin/Effect

Immediately after spreading it out, it can look glowy and feel slightly sticky.






After waiting for a couple of minutes...


It leaves my skin soft and ready for the rest of my makeup routine. It does not interfere with my makeup after that and you cannot detect anything oily about it.

Biore Aqua Rich Watery Gel lightly smoothens and whitens my skin. It is not white cast, don't worry.



However, I realised my face can look a little oily over time towards the end of the day (>10 hours). Caution: This may not work well with all foundations.
I am currently using powder/loose powder with it.

The Verdict

Overall, I am very happy with Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Gel. This is already my second or third bottle. With this sunscreen, you get both sensory and functionality in a bottle. The finish is great and it does not work against my current makeup routine. Furthermore, you get a big bottle of sunscreen for both face and bottle. I know my skin is getting the maximum protection with this SPF 50 and PA++++.

Rating: 9/10 

Don't mind repurchasing 

Today's topic revolves around Biore new and improved Aqua Jelly make up remover - smoother, lighter consistency but with the same cleansing ability.


Removing make up is as important, if not even more important than putting them on. I bet you've heard this a thousand times. Shall spare you from my naggy genes.

I've finally tried the new and improved Biore cotton sheets after all the rave. It is really moist (20% more cleansing oil in each sheet!) compared to some other brands. The new cotton sheets come in an air-tight tub to keep your remover wipes moist for a longer period of time.



The new cotton sheets promise to remove make up faster yet gently.So, let's try!
Disclaimer: Photos are arranged in increasing ugly level.




Daily make up routine: BB cream, powder, concealer, eyebrows, eyeliner, mascara, blusher and lipstick. 

Closer view. Ya my brows T.T

I hope it's clear enough to tell! Base make up was gone after a couple of wipes. Say hi to the pimple near my brows, my sun spots since primary 3 fml and my dark circles :( It's a sad sight.


Smaller picture to cover my ass a bit hahaha.



I tried removing my eye makeup using the other side of the sheet. (place sheet on eye for a couple of seconds before wiping off. You don't have to tug too much if you do it this way!)







It removed most of the eyeliner, except those near the lashes. Bottom mascara gone but upper lashes were holding strong.




What I like about it:


The convenience

Biore cotton sheets are the so convenient. This is the thing I will bring whenever I travel. Just one sheet to get everything off. I will choose to bring the handy pack (10 pieces) as it can last me for 10 days. I got the regular tub when I went Taiwan this year as my sister uses it too. This is also the thing I reach out for when I'm out all day and I just wanna crawl into bed the moment I reach home.



The removal power

I would say it is great when it comes to taking off your base make up. If your daily make up routine is simple and you don't use crazily waterproof/smudge proof mascara, this is perfect. The mascara I am using practically doesn't budge unless you remove it using an oil-based makeup remover. (which I think you should!) At least it got most of my very smudge proof eyeliner off!





What I don't like about it:


The sealing

The new pack is designed like those wet tissue pack. You have to pull the sheet out nicely if not it will be hard to seal it nicely later. You have to if not your wipes will dry out in no time. And I always fail to pull the sheets out nicely hahaha my hands.






The verdict




Biore has great remover wipes out of the all I've used. Though the sheets are smaller, it is thicker; hence, I can use both sides of a sheet to clean. It is really moist so I don't have to drag/rub too hard to get all my make up off. However, it is necessary to double cleanse, that is to wash your face with a normal cleanser, to really get every single bit off. You may want to wipe your face with a cotton pad wet with some clarifying toner after that. There's a lot of things to do but don't be lazy before your skin makes you regret. Anyhow, I always do this no matter what remover I use. I tried to remove another mascara using the sheet and I would say it got 90% off. Remember, use eye makeup remover for eye makeup! After all, it is made to work well for that!

Rating: 8/10
Repurchase: Yes, it makes removing makeup so hassle-free

Didn't know I am supposed to submit my review a few days ago! Rushed through this post but I hope it is detailed enough~