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Biore UV Aqua Rich Tone Up Essence Lavender SPF 50+ PA++++
SPF 50+ · PA++++ Tone-up Brightening veil from mineral & tone-up formulas; evens skin tone. JP Japan jp-domestic Formulation variant: jp-domestic. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.
Truncated LOI shows ethanol and octinoxate prominent; scoring conservative due to unidentified balance of formula.
◐ CHEM Chemical filters Chemical filters — Organic filters absorb UV. Cosmetically elegant; filter selection matters. F F-FREE Fragrance-free Fragrance-free — No added fragrance or perfume — lower irritation risk for reactive skin.
56.8
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1430 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Truncated LOI shows ethanol and octinoxate prominent; scoring conservative due to unidentified balance of formula.
Verdict Should you buy it?
An SPF 50+ PA++++ lavender tone-up essence with a very short disclosed INCI led by water, ethanol, and octinoxate. With no other filters visible in the listing, UVA coverage and stabilization can't be verified from the data shown.
Pros
- Fragrance-free per the listed INCI
- SPF 50+ PA++++ claim for high protection level
- Essence texture intended to layer well under makeup
- Lavender tone-up cast aims to counter sallowness
Cons
- Disclosed INCI is truncated, limiting full assessment
- Ethanol is the second ingredient, can be drying
- Octinoxate is a legacy UVB filter
- No additional UVA filter visible in the listed INCI
Who it's for: Tone-up seekers comfortable with a sparse disclosed INCI and who tolerate ethanol-forward Japanese essences.
01 Score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 1 filters resolved
03 At-a-glance facts
Protection
Filter type Mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) sit on skin and reflect UV. Chemical filters absorb UV. Hybrid blends both.
Chemical
Broad spectrum Protects across both UVA and UVB ranges. UVA causes aging and deeper damage; UVB causes burns.
No
Formulation & feel
Texture How the formula feels at application — milk, gel, cream, spray, stick, essence, lotion, powder, or cushion.
Essence
Finish How the formula looks on skin once dry: matte, natural, dewy, or glowy.
Natural
Tinted Adds sheer pigment (iron oxides) that masks the white cast common to mineral filters and gives a skin-tone finish.
No
Fragrance-free No synthetic perfume added. Not FDA-defined in the US; the EU requires 'Parfum' + the 26 named allergens on the label. 'Unscented' differs — may contain masking fragrance. Botanical oils still scent.
Yes
Alcohol-free No drying short-chain alcohols (alcohol denat., SD alcohol, ethanol). Does not refer to fatty alcohols like cetyl or stearyl alcohol, which are emollients.
No
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 3 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 1 WATCH 0
Water· Alcohol Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts. · Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
02 Alcohol ALCOHOL Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts.