Head to head
UV Aqua Rich SPF 50 (US formula) vs Black Girl Sunscreen SPF 30
Bioré UV Aqua Rich SPF 50 (US formula) and Black Girl Sunscreen Black Girl Sunscreen SPF 30 tie on our overall score — the choice comes down to what you value most.
Benefit fingerprints
What each one does.
Bioré UV Aqua Rich SPF 50 (US formula)
Black Girl Sunscreen Black Girl Sunscreen SPF 30
Side by side
Every detail, compared.
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- UV protection
- No white cast
- Hydrating
- Natural
- UV protection
- No white cast
- Hydrating
- Dewy
- • Everyday face sunscreen under makeup on a budget
- • Dry or sensitive skin that wants a light, hydrating texture (alcohol and fragrance permitting)
- • US shoppers who want a Japanese-style feel without importing
- • Dry or normal skin on medium to deep skin tones
- • An affordable face-and-body daily sunscreen
- • People who dislike the white cast of mineral sunscreens
- Lightweight watery texture that absorbs fast
- No white cast and works under makeup
- Inexpensive and easy to find at US retailers
- Dries clear with no white cast on deep skin tones
- Moisturizing enough to double as a lotion
- Water resistant for 80 minutes and usable on face and body
- Contains alcohol denat. and fragrance
- Not water resistant
- Glowy finish can feel heavy or look shiny on oily skin
- Plant oils and cocoa butter make it a less obvious pick for very acne-prone skin
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FAQ
Quick answers.
Which is better, UV Aqua Rich SPF 50 (US formula) or Black Girl Sunscreen SPF 30?
Bioré UV Aqua Rich SPF 50 (US formula) and Black Girl Sunscreen Black Girl Sunscreen SPF 30 tie on our overall score — the choice comes down to what you value most.
Which is better value?
Bioré UV Aqua Rich SPF 50 (US formula) works out to about $9.46 / oz and Black Girl Sunscreen Black Girl Sunscreen SPF 30 to about $6.31 / oz, based on typical non-Amazon retail prices when we last checked.
How do you score them?
Both are scored on the same five-factor rubric (results, formula & ingredients, texture & experience, value, community love), using the formula or specs, verified creator reviews, community consensus and value. Brands can’t pay for placement.