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Bioré ビオレUV アクアリッチ ウォータリーエッセンス 70g Ad#Cosmetics & Skincare★5.1/7JP¥980 Bioré ビオレUV アクアリッチ ウォータリーエッセンス 70g Japan price
The math
Japan price incl. taxJP¥980
Tax-free price (paid in store)JP¥891
In USD≈ US$6
⚠️ Needs JP¥5,000 (excl. tax) at one store on one day
 Japan consumption tax 10% (food 8%)
@cosme rating ★ 5.1/7
Pros: Hydrating and light, spreads quickly
Pros: Not sticky, no white cast, doesn't interfere with makeup
Pros: Cheap, easy to find, works on face and body
Cons: Stings if it gets in your eyes
Cons: One product alone may not be enough in midsummer
 Pros and cons summarized by us from public reviews

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Bioré UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence 70g

ビオレUV アクアリッチ ウォータリーエッセンス 70g

Price JP¥980 · tax-free JP¥891
Flights Allowed with conditions
Source Tsuruha Drug official online shop (incl. tax) · 10-23
Cosmetics & Skincare

As of 2026-10-23, the store price on Tsuruha Drug official online shop (incl. tax) is JP¥980 (incl. tax); of the 21 destinations we check, it is allowed in all 21.

A watery sunscreen under ¥1,000 at drugstores, renewed in 2025. Light, spreads easily, and leaves no white cast; good for daily use and generous full-body application.

BestJapanBuyData updated 2026-10-23 · sources at the end

Store price (incl. tax) JP¥980. At a tax-free shop you pay the tax-free price JP¥891 at the register (≈ US$6).Below the threshold on its own: you need JP¥5,000 (excl. tax) at one store on one day to buy tax-free. How the new tax-free refund works ›

Customs rules differ by country and region. Will it work in your country? →

Flights: Allowed with conditions. Liquids/gels: on international flights, carry-on containers must be ≤100ml each, ≤1L total, in one resealable clear bag per person; check anything over 100ml

@cosme rating ★ 5.1/7 (378 reviews), not our own rating.

Pros: Hydrating and light, spreads quickly; Not sticky, no white cast, doesn't interfere with makeup; Cheap, easy to find, works on face and body

Cons: Stings if it gets in your eyes; One product alone may not be enough in midsummer; Spreads so easily that it's easy to overuse and run out fast

Good for: Daily commuters who want a light, non-sticky sunscreen | Not for: Long hours outdoors in midsummer when strong protection is needed

Sold at drugstores, cosmetics shops and department store counters in Japan. Find the nearest store.

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Edited 2026-10-23 · prices for reference only · names: Bioré UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence 70g / ビオレUV アクアリッチ ウォータリーエッセンス 70g

Japan price and tax refund

Price in Japan

Store price
JP¥980
Tax-free price
JP¥891
In USD (reference)
≈ US$6

Japan price: Tsuruha Drug official online shop (incl. tax), 2026-10-23
Below JP¥5,000 (excl. tax) on its own: combine purchases at one store on one day to buy tax-free
USD rate JP¥1 = US$0.006377 (2026-10-23) · Prices are for reference only; check in store.

How tax-free shopping works

Until Oct 31, 2026: show your passport at a tax-free shop and pay the tax-free price at the register (at least JP¥5,000 excl. tax per store per day).

Calculate the refund · New tax-free rules explained

Specs

BrandBioré / ビオレ（花王）
ModelビオレUV アクアリッチ ウォータリーエッセンス 70g
Released2025
TypeSunscreen
Skin type (per brand)TBD
Skin concern (brand focus)UV protection
Volume70mL/g
Quasi-drug (薬用)No
Main sales channelDrugstore

Spec sources: Kao Bioré UV official site, @cosme product page

Taking it home: country by country

Customs rules differ by country; check your own customs authority before you travel. Pick your country to put it at the top.

Country / regionResultWhat to know
Mainland China Allowed Cosmetics and skincare: reasonable amounts for personal use can usually be brought in
Hong Kong Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
Macao Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
Taiwan Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
Singapore Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
South Korea Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
United States Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
Thailand Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
Malaysia Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
Philippines Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
Vietnam Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
Indonesia Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
India Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
Australia Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
New Zealand Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
Canada Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
United Kingdom Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
Germany Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
France Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
Italy Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
Spain Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.

Flights (all destinations): Allowed with conditions: Liquids/gels: on international flights, carry-on containers must be ≤100ml each, ≤1L total, in one resealable clear bag per person; check anything over 100ml

This model: TBD. Results follow published standards; some buildings or hotels may differ.

Overseas vs Japan-only model

No counterpart model listed yet.

Reviews

Third-party rating: 5.1 / 7 (378 reviews)
Rating source: @cosme, 2026-10-23
The rating comes from a third-party site and is not our own. Pros and cons are our summary of public reviews.

Pros

  • Hydrating and light, spreads quickly
  • Not sticky, no white cast, doesn't interfere with makeup
  • Cheap, easy to find, works on face and body

Cons

  • Stings if it gets in your eyes
  • One product alone may not be enough in midsummer
  • Spreads so easily that it's easy to overuse and run out fast

Where to buy

In Japan

Sold at drugstores, cosmetics shops and department store counters in Japan.

Find the nearest store

Japanese phrases to show staff · Checkout checklist · Calculate the price after refund

Frequently asked questions

Can I take Bioré ビオレUV アクアリッチ ウォータリーエッセンス 70g home from Japan?

Of the 21 destinations we check, it is allowed in all 21. See the table "Taking it home: country by country" on this page for each country and region.

How much is the Bioré ビオレUV アクアリッチ ウォータリーエッセンス 70g in Japan tax-free?

As of 2026-10-23, the store price on Tsuruha Drug official online shop (incl. tax) is JP¥980 including tax. Tax-free or after the refund it is JP¥891. It costs less than JP¥5,000 (excl. tax) on its own, so you need to combine purchases at one store on one day to buy tax-free. From Nov 1, 2026, you pay the tax-included price in store and get the tax refunded when you leave Japan (a fee may apply).

Where can I buy the Bioré ビオレUV アクアリッチ ウォータリーエッセンス 70g in Japan?

Sold at drugstores, cosmetics shops and department store counters in Japan. The price we list is from Tsuruha Drug official online shop (incl. tax) (2026-10-23); prices in store may differ.

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