Biore UV Aqua Rich Tone Up Sunscreen SPF50+ PA+++ | 70ml

🌞 What It Is

A Japanese water-based sunscreen from Kao’s Biore Aqua Rich line, featuring broad-spectrum SPF 50+ and PA++++ protection. It doubles as a tone-up lotion, infusing the skin with a subtle pearlescent sheen and soft-focus glow—think lightweight highlighter in sunscreen form .

💎 Key Benefits

Tone-up & highlight effect: Includes pearlescent powders (mica, titanium dioxide) that brighten, blur pores, and highlight high points like cheeks and the nose bridge .

Primer-friendly satin finish: Provides a luminous, no-makeup look and serves as a smooth base under makeup .

Strong UV defense: Offers high-level protection against UVA and UVB rays for everyday and outdoor use .

Hydrating yet quick-dry: Infused with hyaluronic acid and royal jelly extract; dries quickly without stickiness .

Water-resistant: Effective for up to 80 minutes under water or sweat .

Derm-grade tested: Non-comedogenic and allergy-tested for daily light use .

🧪 Key Ingredients

Ingredient Type Purpose

Pearl powder (mica, TiO₂, Al oxide) Brightens, highlights, blurs pores
Hyaluronic acid, royal jelly extract Retain moisture
Ethanol, silica Quick-drying, non-sticky finish
Broad-spectrum UV filters Strong SPF50+/PA++++ protection

💬 What Users Say

From r/AsianBeauty:

> “It acts like a highlighter which is quite pearly and reflective… strangely I’ve gotten compliments about the pearly effect.”
“I personally like it better than the Aqua Rich Aqua Protect Lotion… it gives this really pretty rainbow/silver/pearlescent finish.”

Important notes: it leans toward a slight white cast if over-applied—best used in light layers and blended well .

✅ Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

Efficient SPF50+/PA++++ protection

Light, hydrating feel with radiant finish

Doubles as primer and highlighter

Water- and sweat-resistant

Non-comedogenic & allergy-tested

✅ Who Should Use It

Those seeking daily sun protection with a subtle glow

Ideal pre-makeup step and for no-makeup, dewy looks

Great for normal to combination skin in humid climates

Users with darker skin tones or alcohol sensitivity may want to patch test first

💡 Application Tips

1. Shake well, dispense 2–3 finger lengths.
2. Pat onto face focusing on T-zone, cheekbones, nose bridge.
3. Blend gently; using two light layers helps avoid cast.
4. Reapply every 2 hrs, after sweating or swimming.
5. Remove thoroughly with cleanser at day-end.

🧾 Final Thoughts

The Biore Aqua Highlight Lotion 70 ml delivers solid UV protection with a fresh, hydrating texture and a pearlescent glow. It’s perfect as a light daily sunscreen/highlighter combo—just blend evenly and layer lightly to enjoy a radiant, lit-from-within finish.