UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF50+ PA++++

High pore-clogging risk for acne-prone skin. The #1 best-selling Japanese chemical sunscreen featuring Micro Defense capsule technology that creates an ultra-thin, invisible layer of UV protection with zero white cast.

Pore-clogging risk4/5

Fungal acne3 triggers

Key ingredientshyaluronic acid

Why it was flagged

Isopropyl Palmitate · pore-cloggerDextrin Palmitate · fungal triggerGlyceryl Stearate · fungal trigger

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Safer replacements

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$15 · won’t clog pores · fungal-acne safe

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Skin Aqua Super Moisture Gel SPF 50+ PA++++

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