Anessa Perfect Uv Sunscreen Skincare Gel Spf 50+ Pa++++
82/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ is a hybrid sunscreen combining chemical filters such as Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Triazone and Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine with Titanium Dioxide. It has a matte, lightweight finish with low white cast and is rated excellent as a makeup base, though it may sting slightly for some. With excellent protection and a score of 82.1/100, it is a strong choice for oily skin and wear under makeup.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
96
- +17.1 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #4, UV filter
- +7.6 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #5, UV filter
- +45.6 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #6, UV filter (UVA1 +15.2)
- +17.6 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #9, UV filter
- +28.8 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #10, UV filter (UVA1 +17.6)
- +26.4 Titanium Dioxide at #11, UV filter (UVA1 +4)
- β40.2 UVB coverage saturated
- β11.1 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Health safety
High
64
- +100 Starting score
- β36 Octinoxate at #4 (regulatory/evidence concern)
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Allergens
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- β18 Fragrance
- β12 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
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White cast
Low
86
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Titanium Dioxide at #11
- +1 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane)
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Eye sting
Medium
52
- +100 Starting score
- β11 Octinoxate at #4, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β6 Octisalate at #5, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β18 Volatile alcohol at #2
- β5 Alcohol high up speeds filter migration
- β8 Fragrance
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Heavy feel
Low
96
- +100 Starting score
- β6 Titanium Dioxide at #11
- +2.4 Volatile alcohol at #2, evaporating texture
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Fungal acne
Safe
98
- +100 Starting score
- β2 1 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
- +0 Dimethicone at #3, a safe base that does not feed Malassezia
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Fabric stains
Low
80
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #10, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
- β5 Titanium Dioxide at #11, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 22 Volatile alcohol at #2
- β 4.5 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Talc)
- β 4 Glycerin at #12, the anchor humectant
- β 2 Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate at #20, hyaluronic family
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 4 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Talc)
- β 5 Volatile alcohol at #2
- β 2 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Diisopropyl Sebacate)
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Makeup base
Excellent
PillsPrimer
- β 4 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 10 Quick-setting carrier (alcohol at #2), fast, even canvas
- β 3 1 soft-focus powders in moderation
- β 2 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 1 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Carbomer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer)
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +2 1 water-locking waxes
Full ingredient list (39)
What each ingredient does and how it moves each rating: green helps, red hurts, β / β give the direction, and β / β shift a slider toward its ends (finish, moisture, makeup base). Auto-derived from our scoring rules and the ingredient's position.
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1 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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2 Alcohol
Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes
- β 5 high up speeds filter migration
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate)
- β 17.1 UV protection
- β 11 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Legacy UV filter (Octisalate)
- β 7.6 UV protection
- β 6 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S)
- β 45.6 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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8 Silica
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 17.6 UV protection
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 28.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 26.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 5 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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12 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 4 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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15 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Supporting ingredient
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 β nourishing hyaluronic family
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Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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22 PPG-17
Supporting ingredient
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 2 wax water lock
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Supporting ingredient
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27 Carbomer
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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28 Hydroxide K
pH adjuster
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29 Agar
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Supporting ingredient
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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33 Stearic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 2 minor malassezia feeder
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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35 BHT
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Botanical extract
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37 Talc
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 1 sebum-absorbing powder
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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39 Fragrance
Fragrance
Is the Anessa Perfect UV Gel good under makeup?
Yes, it is rated excellent as a makeup base. Its matte, lightweight finish and low white cast make it easy to layer.
Is the Anessa Perfect Uv Sunscreen Skincare Gel Spf 50+ Pa++++ mineral or chemical?
It is a hybrid sunscreen. It blends chemical filters such as Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate and Ethylhexyl Triazone with Titanium Dioxide.
Is the Anessa Perfect UV Gel good for oily skin?
Yes, the matte finish and low pore-clogging concern suit oilier skin. It scores 82.1/100 with excellent protection, though it may sting slightly for some.