when my husband went to japan the first time, he just bought the gel version. then we went together and i got my hands on the essence version. i've finished the gel one, so now i'm finishing the essence so i can make good comparison about them both. i know that many people have compared them both already, but still.. i would like to try it myself. some prefer the gel version, some prefer the essence version. so let's find out which one is mine.
description from kao.com (this is google translated, so don't be surprised that it might sound ridiculous): it firmly protects the skin from strong ultraviolet rays, and prevents spots and freckles due to sunburn. fresh and fragrant fresh fruit aroma. or face and body.
the packaging: it comes with cardboard backing just like toothpaste packaging. there's descriptions at the back but everything is in japanese, so i don't understand anything. the sunscreen itself is in blue plastic tube with screw top. it has spout to dispose the product, and the opening is just fine, not too big not too small. compared to the gel version, this one is smaller since it only comes in 50ml, while the gel version has 90 ml of product. this one is also upside down just like any other sunscreen, but the gel one is upright.
the scent: although it's said that it has fresh fruit scent, but for me, i think the gel version has a stronger lemon-y scent. the essence version does fruity scent, but very subtle.
the product: the essence is pearly white just like the gel one, but it's more viscous. the gel is runnier. somehow it makes me use a little less with the essence since it's thicker. it absorbs quick too, just like the gel one. it's sticky but after it's completely absorbed, it won't be anymore. it doesn't leave white cast.
the result: as makeup base, this one works fine. it won't pile up under makeup, and it leaves dewy finish. some said that the gel one is more matte than the essence one. for me, i don't feel the difference. if i use powder, my nose will start to shine after 3-4 hours. but the rest of my face is okay. and that works for both the gel and the essence one. so i will say both the essence and the gel one works on my combination skin. as for the protection property, this is a daily sunscreen, which means that you should put other sunscreen when you are outdoor or having sport. and i have bad experience with both the gel and the essence. when i went to hongkong, i thought using the gel one on my face and my body is enough since it's cloudy, but i was wrong. i got sunburn. and it happens again when i went to japan. i only use the essence and some other sunscreen that i bought there and it was raining but i still got sunburn when i was back home. so definitely indoor only sunscreen.
i know this might be an old news for you, but i don't think i can ever pick one over the other. i like them both, the gel and essence version. as for the newer version, since so many people dislike it, i didn't try to buy one and try it myself when in japan. instead, i pick anessa and kose suncut. hopefully i can find other sunscreen that i like just like this biore uv aqua rich watery gel and essence.
description from kao.com (this is google translated, so don't be surprised that it might sound ridiculous): it firmly protects the skin from strong ultraviolet rays, and prevents spots and freckles due to sunburn. fresh and fragrant fresh fruit aroma. or face and body.
the packaging: it comes with cardboard backing just like toothpaste packaging. there's descriptions at the back but everything is in japanese, so i don't understand anything. the sunscreen itself is in blue plastic tube with screw top. it has spout to dispose the product, and the opening is just fine, not too big not too small. compared to the gel version, this one is smaller since it only comes in 50ml, while the gel version has 90 ml of product. this one is also upside down just like any other sunscreen, but the gel one is upright.
the scent: although it's said that it has fresh fruit scent, but for me, i think the gel version has a stronger lemon-y scent. the essence version does fruity scent, but very subtle.
the product: the essence is pearly white just like the gel one, but it's more viscous. the gel is runnier. somehow it makes me use a little less with the essence since it's thicker. it absorbs quick too, just like the gel one. it's sticky but after it's completely absorbed, it won't be anymore. it doesn't leave white cast.
the result: as makeup base, this one works fine. it won't pile up under makeup, and it leaves dewy finish. some said that the gel one is more matte than the essence one. for me, i don't feel the difference. if i use powder, my nose will start to shine after 3-4 hours. but the rest of my face is okay. and that works for both the gel and the essence one. so i will say both the essence and the gel one works on my combination skin. as for the protection property, this is a daily sunscreen, which means that you should put other sunscreen when you are outdoor or having sport. and i have bad experience with both the gel and the essence. when i went to hongkong, i thought using the gel one on my face and my body is enough since it's cloudy, but i was wrong. i got sunburn. and it happens again when i went to japan. i only use the essence and some other sunscreen that i bought there and it was raining but i still got sunburn when i was back home. so definitely indoor only sunscreen.
i know this might be an old news for you, but i don't think i can ever pick one over the other. i like them both, the gel and essence version. as for the newer version, since so many people dislike it, i didn't try to buy one and try it myself when in japan. instead, i pick anessa and kose suncut. hopefully i can find other sunscreen that i like just like this biore uv aqua rich watery gel and essence.
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| the outer packaging |
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| the bottle |
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| the opening and the product on my hand |
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