Shiseido Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Milk N SPF 50+ Pa++++
71/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Shiseido Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Milk N is an SPF 50+ hybrid sunscreen pairing mineral Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide with modern chemical filters such as Octocrylene, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate and Polysilicone-15. It delivers a matte finish, feels lightweight and does not commonly sting, though a medium white cast can show. Protection is excellent and pore-clogging potential is low, making it a solid daily option. The score of 71.1 places it among the stronger performers in this set, with makeup compatibility rated okay.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
85
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #3, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +12.8 Octocrylene at #8, UV filter
- +6.4 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #9, UV filter
- +19.8 Titanium Dioxide at #16, UV filter (UVA1 +3)
- +7.2 Homosalate at #20, UV filter
- +3.6 Polysilicone-15 at #21, UV filter
- +14.4 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #22, UV filter (UVA1 +4.8)
- +6.6 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #30, UV filter
- β27.4 UVB coverage saturated
- β3.6 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Health safety
Medium
50
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Homosalate at #20 (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β10.5 Octocrylene at #8, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
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Allergens
Low
67
- +100 Starting score
- β18 Fragrance
- β12 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
- β3 Photoallergen-tail UV filters (Octocrylene)
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White cast
Medium
40
- +100 Starting score
- β55 Zinc Oxide at #3
- β6 Titanium Dioxide at #16
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- +10.7 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide)
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Eye sting
Low
71
- +100 Starting score
- β7 Octocrylene at #8, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β1 Homosalate at #20, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β3 Octisalate at #9, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β10 Volatile alcohol at #4
- β8 Fragrance
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Heavy feel
Low
79
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Zinc Oxide at #3
- β2 Titanium Dioxide at #16
- +16.8 Volatile alcohol at #4, evaporating texture
- +3.8 Volatile hydrocarbon at #6, flashes off
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Comedogenic
Low
98
- +100 Starting score
- β2 Isopropyl Myristate at #14, heavy comedogenic ester
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Fungal acne
Low
89
- +100 Starting score
- β9 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Isopropyl Myristate)
- β2 1 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
- +0 Dimethicone at #1, a safe base that does not feed Malassezia
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Fabric stains
Low
65
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Octocrylene at #8, co-stains alongside avobenzone
- β15 Zinc Oxide at #3, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- β5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 13 Volatile alcohol at #4
- β 9.5 3 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Zea Mays Starch, Talc)
- β 4 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 5 Zinc Oxide at #3, mild sebum absorbent
- β 1 Glycerin at #19, the anchor humectant
- β 2 Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate at #28, hyaluronic family
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 10 3 sebum-absorbing powders (Talc, Zea Mays Starch, Silica)
- β 4 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 3 Volatile alcohol at #4
- β 2 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Diisopropyl Sebacate)
- β 3 1 emollient lipids (C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
- β 1 1 slippy emollient esters (Isopropyl Myristate)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 4 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 9 Quick-setting carrier (alcohol at #4), fast, even canvas
- β 3 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 15 High mineral load at #3 greys under foundation
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.
How we rate water resistance βFull ingredient list (50)
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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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2 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 41 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light β 5 mild sebum absorbent
- pills β 15 High mineral load greys under foundation
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4 Alcohol
Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes
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5 Talc
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 6 sebum-absorbing powder
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Volatile hydrocarbon, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Legacy UV filter (Octocrylene), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 12.8 UV protection
- β 10.5 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β 7 migrates into eyes with sweat
- β 15 co-stains alongside avobenzone
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Legacy UV filter (Octisalate), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 6.4 UV protection
- β 3 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 3 β dewy emollient lipid
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Supporting ingredient
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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
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13 Silica
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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 2 heavy comedogenic ester
- 1 β dewy slippy emollient ester
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 19.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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19 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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20 Homosalate
Legacy UV filter (Homosalate), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 7.2 UV protection
- β 1 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Polysilicone-15), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 3.6 UV protection
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 14.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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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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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 6.6 UV protection
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Supporting ingredient
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36 Stearic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 2 minor malassezia feeder
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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38 PEG-6
Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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39 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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40 BHT
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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43 Citric Acid
pH adjuster
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pH adjuster
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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47 Fragrance
Fragrance
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48 Synthetic
Supporting ingredient
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49 Gold
Supporting ingredient
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50 Mica
Colorant or pigment
Is Shiseido Anessa Perfect UV good for oily or acne-prone skin?
It wears matte and has low pore-clogging potential, so it is generally a reasonable pick for oily skin. As with any sunscreen, individual results vary.
Does Anessa Perfect UV leave a white cast?
It can show a medium white cast since it includes Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide. The effect is usually moderate rather than heavy.
Is Shiseido Anessa Perfect UV a strong sunscreen?
Yes, it scores 71.1 out of 100 with excellent SPF 50+ protection and a hybrid filter system. It does not commonly sting, which suits sensitive eyes.