Comparing Five Anessa Sunscreens

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Overview

The video compares five Anessa sunscreens, milks and gels, in terms of formulation, how they feel on the skin, price, and UV protection.

2 min read
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Features of Each Product

  • Perfect UV Skincare Milk NA (the gold milk): SPF50+ / PA++++, notable for its water resistance and silky, non-sticky feel. It is zinc oxide-based, so people who don't get along with ethanol or chemical UV filters should be careful. The video recommends using a cleanser to remove it.
  • Perfect UV Mild Milk NA (the pink milk): A hybrid formula designed with sensitive skin in mind. It is assessed as being designed to cause less irritation and a less occlusive feel than the gold milk, though the video notes that it contains a small amount of zinc oxide. SPF50+ / PA++++.
  • Mineral UV Mild Gel: Uses no chemical UV filters, with SPF35 / PA+++. It is introduced as a gentler product. In testing, it blocked more UV than its labeled values would suggest.
  • Perfect UV Skincare Gel NB (yellow): Clear with a light feel, but because it is based on ethanol and several chemical UV filters, the speaker considers it suited to people with resilient skin.
  • Brightening UV Gel (pink): A quasi-drug with tranexamic acid and dipotassium glycyrrhizate as active ingredients. It is zinc oxide-free and has a tone-up effect, while the video also mentions ingredients such as ethanol and colorants.
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Testing and How to Choose

  • In the UV protection test, all five products showed solid protection. In the long-wave UVA test as well, products including the gold milk, the pink Mild Milk, and the Mineral UV Mild Gel demonstrated blocking effects.
  • The speaker suggests the Mineral UV Mild Gel for those who prioritize gentleness on the skin, and the pink Mild Milk for a balance of suitability for sensitive skin and high protection. For those who value a translucent finish, the yellow gel is an option, and for those wanting a tone-up effect, the Brightening UV Gel is an option.
  • Since how a product feels and how irritating it seems vary from person to person, the video encourages choosing with each product's formulation caveats in mind, such as zinc oxide, ethanol, and chemical UV filters.