Skin Aqua sunscreens · Essence · 70 g
Skin Aqua Super Moisture Barrier UV Essence
4.4 out of 5 · 461 ratings
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An essence made to stay close to sweaty skin, in the brand’s words. The label carries the two-star water resistance mark.
- SPF50+
- PA++++
- UV耐水性★★
as printed on the label
$31.4070 g · $4.49 per 10 g
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Imported from Japan. The label is in Japanese and is not a US Drug Facts label.
On the label
What the label prints
The Japanese words on the pack, and what each one means.
- SPF50+／PA++++／UV耐水性★★SPF50+, PA++++ and two stars for UV water resistance
- 汗肌でも密着フィットUV！エッセンスタイプA close fit even on sweaty skin, in essence form
- 「バリアフィット処方」採用Made with the Barrier Fit formula
- 3種の美容液成分Three serum ingredients
- こまめにぬりなおすことReapply often
- Form
- Essence, lightly creamy
- Size
- 70 g tube
- Printed on the label
- SPF50+ · PA++++ · UV耐水性★★
- Scent
- None listed
- Comes off with
- Soap
- Made by
- Rohto Pharmaceutical, for Japan
Sun math
How far it goes
70 g is about 2.4 full-body applications at one ounce each, or $12.72 per application. On the face alone it lasts far longer.
“An average-sized adult or child needs at least one ounce of sunscreen (about the amount it takes to fill a shot glass) to evenly cover the body from head to toe.”
Fit
Who it suits, and who should pass
Good for
- Hot commutes and summer walks
- Faces that sweat through thinner gels
- A tube that fits a pocket
Look elsewhere if
- You want the lowest price: this is the dearest per gram
- You need to cover arms and legs: 70 g goes fast on a body
- You avoid alcohol in skincare: ethanol is on the ingredient list
Close call
Barrier UV Essence or UV Super Moisture Gel Twin Pack: which should you take?
Take the Barrier UV Essence ($31.40) if your days are hot and you sweat. Take the UV Super Moisture Gel Twin Pack ($22.50) if you use sunscreen daily and want the best value.
| Compared | Barrier UV Essence | UV Super Moisture Gel Twin Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $31.40 | $22.50 |
| Price per 10 g | $4.49 | $1.02 |
| Form | Essence, lightly creamy | Gel, thin and clear |
| Size | 70 g tube | 2 squeeze bottles, 110 g each |
| Printed on the label | SPF50+ · PA++++ · UV耐水性★★ | SPF50+ · PA++++ |
| Scent | None listed | None listed |
| Finish | Smooth and dry to the touch | Clear, no shine added |
| Made for | Face, on hot days | Face and body |
| Buyer rating | 4.4 out of 5 · 461 ratings | 4.7 out of 5 · 372 ratings |
Buyers
How buyers rate it
4.4out of 5 · 461 ratings
- 5 stars59%
- 4 stars26%
- 3 stars12%
- 2 stars1%
- 1 star2%
Questions
About the Barrier UV Essence
Is the Skin Aqua Barrier UV Essence waterproof?
No sunscreen is. The label of the Barrier UV Essence carries 2 stars for UV water resistance, the Japanese mark for a water test of 80 minutes, and it tells you to reapply often.
What does Barrier Fit mean on Skin Aqua?
It is the brand’s name for the formula of the Barrier UV Essence, made to sit close to sweaty skin. The tube holds 70 g.
Keep looking
The rest of the range
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Gel · 165 g
Super Moisture UV Gel 165 g
4.6 · 179 ratings
SPF50+ · PA++++ · UV耐水性★★ as printed on the label
Sources
- Sunscreen: How to Help Protect Your Skin from the Sunread 10 October 2026 · U.S. Food and Drug Administration