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Shiseido Anessa Moisture UV Sunscreen Mild Milk For Sensitive Skin A SPF 35 PA+++

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Moisturizing

Doesn't work for:

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Sun protection
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone

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Key actives

Cyclopentasiloxane 4.5% - 5.5%Dimethicone 0.3% - 0.55%

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Product summary

"Shiseido - Anessa Moisture UV Sunscreen Mild Milk For Sensitive Skin A SPF 35 PA+++" is using UV filters in a relatively low concentration. Because of this, it might not be able to provide reliable sun protection.

It also works as a moisturizer, so you do not have to use an additional hydrating product.

Sunscreen filters

This is a "mixed" sunscreen in the sense that it uses both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") sun filters. The organic filters in the product are: tinosorb s, uvinul a plus and uvinul t. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses both titanium dioxide and zinc oxide.

Irritation risk

There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of it to be low. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

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What can the product work for?

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Moisturizing

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Anessa Moisture UV Sunscreen Mild Milk For Sensitive Skin A SPF 35 PA+++

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This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: dimethicone, cyclopentasiloxane.

sodium hyaluronate 0.3% - 0.5%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

triethylhexanoin 1.8% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

glycerin 2.5% - 3%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Sun protection

This product can be considered "reef safe" because it does not contain the UV filters (oxybenzone and octinoxate) that can be harmful to coral reefs when present in the water in high concentrations.

zinc oxide 5%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Mineral

A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 0.7% - 1.05%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Tinosorb S. One of the most effective broad spectrum sunscreen ingredients. Protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Unfortunately, not approved by FDA (US) yet.

diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate 0.55% - 0.8%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Uvinul A Plus. A new generation broad spectrum sunscreen that offers an effective protection especially in the UVA range. It is stable in formulations. Unfortunately, is not approved by the FDA (US) yet

Anti-aging

This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.

The biggest anti-aging effect in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing early signs of skin aging. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).

tocopherol 0.1% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

Evens skin tone

This product contains ingredients () that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.

The biggest effect for evening out skin tone in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations. This is why sun protection is the best strategy for maintaining an even skin tone. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

cyclopentasiloxane 4.5% - 5.5%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

dimethicone 0.3% - 0.55%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

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Potential irritants

acrylamide 0.3% - 0.55%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Used to stabilize formulations and increase water resistance of sunscreen ingredients. In cosmetics, the polymer form of this compound is used. The polymer's molecules cannot penetrate the skin making the compound safe for use in skin care as long as the monomer residue (which, unlike polyacrylamide, is toxic) in the final product is below 0.2%. It can be irritating for skin

triethylhexanoin 1.8% - 2.1%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

diisopropyl sebacate 6.1% - 7.5%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin without creatng a greasy finish

cyclopentasiloxane 4.5% - 5.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

Ingredient list view

Water, Diisopropyl sebacate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Triethylhexanoin, Caprylyl methicone, Zinc oxide, Dipropylene glycol, Titanium dioxide, Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, Silica, Peg-100 hydrogenated castor oil, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Isostearic acid, Ethylhexyl triazone, Palmitic acid, Unknown, Dextrin, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Peg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl ether, Glycyrrhizic acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Hydrated silica, Bis-butyldimethicone polyglyceryl-3, Acrylamide, Unknown, Acrylic acid, Unknown, Methacrylic acid, Unknown, Dimethicone, Hydrogen dimethicone, Succinoglycan, Dimethylacrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate crosspolymer, Citric acid, Methylcellulose, Stearic acid, Dextrin palmitate, Unknown, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol

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WIMJ similarity score		34%	34%	32%	32%	32%	32%	32%	31%	31%	31%
SPF	SPF 35	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 60	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine cyclopentasiloxane +9 more	Common: titanium dioxide zinc oxide +3 more Other: niacinamide panthenol +8 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +3 more Other: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane homosalate +4 more	Common: dimethicone ethylhexyl triazone +4 more Other: niacinamide panthenol +4 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +3 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol +3 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine dimethicone +2 more Other: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethiconol +4 more	Common: cyclopentasiloxane dimethicone +5 more Other: cyclomethicone methicone +2 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +3 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride jojoba esters +5 more	Common: dimethicone hydrated silica +3 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +1 more	Common: ethylhexyl triazone glycerin +1 more Other: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane octocrylene +1 more	Common: cyclopentasiloxane dimethicone +2 more Other: methicone
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Potential Irritants	acrylamide Has skin benefit? dextrin palmitate Has skin benefit? +6 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? +12 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +16 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +11 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +15 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +14 more	tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone Has skin benefit?	jojoba esters Has skin benefit? dehydroacetic acid Has skin benefit? +9 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +10 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? triethanolamine Has skin benefit? +10 more	peg-30 dipolyhydroxystearate Has skin benefit?
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? diisopropyl sebacate Has skin benefit? +40 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +44 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? coco-caprylate/caprate Has skin benefit? +23 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? isopropyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +26 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +15 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Shiseido Anessa Moisture UV Sunscreen Mild Milk For Sensitive Skin A SPF 35 PA+++

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Sun protection

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Evens skin tone

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