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Anessa Sunscreen Mild Gel For Sensitive Skin SPF 35

Anessa Sunscreen Mild Gel For Sensitive Skin SPF 35

93/100 overall score

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About this sunscreen

Anessa Sunscreen Mild Gel for Sensitive Skin SPF 35 is a mineral-and-modern hybrid pairing zinc oxide and titanium dioxide with the modern filters Tinosorb S, Uvinul T 150 and Uvinul A Plus. It commonly wears matte and lightweight with a low white-cast risk, and it is generally low in pore-clogging concern. It is comfortable for sensitive skin and works well as a makeup base. With a score above 92 and excellent protection, it is a top-tier daily sunscreen.

Ingredient & SPF scores

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UV protection

Excellent 97
  • +32.8 Zinc Oxide at #8, UV filter (UVA1 +14.4)
  • +26.4 Titanium Dioxide at #10, UV filter (UVA1 +4)
  • +28.8 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #14, UV filter (UVA1 +9.6)
  • +13.2 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #16, UV filter
  • +21.6 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #18, UV filter (UVA1 +13.2)
  • βˆ’13.6 UVB coverage saturated
  • βˆ’13 UVA2 coverage saturated
  • +1 Label claims (SPF 35)
How we rate uv protection β†’
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Health safety

High 100
  • +100 Starting score
How we rate health safety β†’
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Allergens

Low 100
  • +100 Starting score
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White cast

Low 69
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’12 Zinc Oxide at #8
  • βˆ’15 Titanium Dioxide at #10
  • βˆ’10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
  • +5.6 Coated minerals (Aluminum Hydroxide, Hydrogen Dimethicone)
How we rate white cast β†’
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Eye sting

Low 100
  • +100 Starting score
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Heavy feel

Low 90
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’8 Zinc Oxide at #8
  • βˆ’6 Titanium Dioxide at #10
  • +3.5 Volatile silicone at #3, flashes off
How we rate heavy feel β†’
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Comedogenic

Low 100
  • +100 Starting score
How we rate comedogenic β†’
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Fungal acne

Safe 98
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’2 1 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
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Fabric stains

Low 75
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #18, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
  • βˆ’5 Zinc Oxide at #8, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
  • βˆ’5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture

Balanced
LightNourishing
  • ← 4.5 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Hydrated Silica)
  • ← 8 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
  • β†’ 10 Glycerin at #5, the anchor humectant
  • β†’ 2 Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate at #21, hyaluronic family
  • β†’ 1 Humectant polyols
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Finish

Matte
MatteDewy
  • ← 4 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Hydrated Silica)
  • ← 7 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
  • ← 5 2 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Diisopropyl Sebacate, Caprylyl Methicone)
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Makeup base

Good
PillsPrimer
  • β†’ 8 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
  • β†’ 3 1 soft-focus powders in moderation
  • β†’ 5 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
  • ← 1.5 Humectant syrup tackiness (partly offset by the base)
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Water resistance

Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant

Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.

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Full ingredient list (36)

What each ingredient does and how it moves each rating: green helps, red hurts, ↑ / ↓ give the direction, and ← / β†’ shift a slider toward its ends (finish, moisture, makeup base). Auto-derived from our scoring rules and the ingredient's position.

  1. 1 Water

    Solvent base, the water phase

  2. Emollient, softens and smooths skin

    • matte ← 3 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
  3. 3 Cyclopentasiloxane

    Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish

    • light ← 8 volatile carrier, flashes off
    • matte ← 7 volatile carrier, flashes off
  4. 4 Butylene Glycol

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

    • 1 β†’ nourishing humectant polyol
  5. 5 Glycerin

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

    • 10 β†’ nourishing the anchor humectant
  6. 6 Triethylhexanoin

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  7. 7 Caprylyl Methicone

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

    • matte ← 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
  8. 8 Zinc Oxide

    Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), low in the list, likely a minor contributor

    • ↑ 32.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
    • ↑ 5 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
  9. 9 Dipropylene Glycol

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

  10. 10 Titanium Dioxide

    Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), low in the list, likely a minor contributor

    • ↑ 26.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
  11. Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin

  12. 12 Silica

    Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish

    • light ← 3 sebum-absorbing powder
    • matte ← 3 sebum-absorbing powder
  13. Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

  14. Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S), low in the list, likely a minor contributor

    • ↑ 28.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
  15. 15 Isostearic Acid

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  16. 16 Ethylhexyl Triazone

    Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150), low in the list, likely a minor contributor

    • ↑ 13.2 UV protection
  17. 17 Dextrin

    Supporting ingredient

  18. Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus), low in the list, likely a minor contributor

    • ↑ 21.6 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
    • ↑ 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
  19. Supporting ingredient

  20. Soothing, skin-conditioning active

  21. Humectant, pulls water into the skin

    • 2 β†’ nourishing hyaluronic family
  22. 22 Hydrated Silica

    Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish

    • light ← 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
    • matte ← 1 sebum-absorbing powder
  23. Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

  24. 24 Copolymer

    Supporting ingredient

  25. 25 Aluminum Hydroxide

    Supporting ingredient

  26. 26 Dimethicone

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  27. 27 Hydrogen Dimethicone

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  28. 28 Succinoglycan

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

  29. 29 Crosspolymer

    Supporting ingredient

  30. 30 Citric Acid

    pH adjuster

  31. Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream

  32. 32 Stearic Acid

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

    • ↑ 2 minor malassezia feeder
  33. 33 Dextrin Palmitate

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  34. 34 Sodium Citrate

    pH adjuster

  35. 35 Tocopherol

    Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin

  36. 36 Phenoxyethanol

    Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling

Is the Anessa Mild Gel for Sensitive Skin good?

Yes. It scores above 92 out of 100 with excellent protection, placing it among the top-tier sunscreens in the catalog.

Is the Anessa Sunscreen Mild Gel For Sensitive Skin SPF 35 mineral or chemical?

It is a hybrid. It pairs mineral zinc oxide and titanium dioxide with the modern filters Tinosorb S, Uvinul T 150 and Uvinul A Plus.

Is it good for sensitive or oily skin?

Yes. It is formulated for sensitive skin, commonly wears matte and lightweight, and is low in pore-clogging concern, so it is generally agreeable for oily skin too.

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