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Stock up on sunscreen in Japan: the formula isn't the same as the US version
Biore UV Aqua Rich and other Japanese sunscreens sold in Japan use filters not allowed in US formulas, so the American version is weaker. Multiple travellers say it's the one thing they always restock in Japan.
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- Type
- Hack
- Category
- Shopping & Tax-free
- Place
- Japan-wide
- Saving
- cheaper + better product
- For
- tourist
- Posted
- Jan 13, 2026
- Last checked
- Oct 21, 2026
- Source
- r/JapanTravelTips ↗
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