Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Spray SPF50+ PA++++ Versus Kosé Suncut Perfect UV Spray Unscented
Updated on February 05, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances, parabens and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Spray SPF50+ PA++++ 38 ingredients
Kosé Suncut Perfect UV Spray Unscented 30 ingredients
About this product
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Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Spray SPF50+ PA++++ 38 ingredients
Kosé Suncut Perfect UV Spray Unscented 30 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Titanium Dioxide 22%
Cosmetic Colorant
Zinc Oxide 10%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Polysilicone-15
UV FilterDimethicone
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Diisopropyl Adipate
EmollientParaffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone
Phenylisopropyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate/Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Crosspolymer
HumectantMethyl Dihydroabietate
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingMethylparaben
Preservative
Titanium Dioxide 22%, Zinc Oxide 10%, Water, Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Polysilicone-15, Dimethicone, Stearic Acid, Behenyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, Disodium EDTA, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Alcohol Denat., Diisopropyl Adipate, Paraffinum Liquidum, Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone, Phenylisopropyl Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate/Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Crosspolymer, Methyl Dihydroabietate, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Panthenol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hydroxide, Methylparaben
PEG-3 Dicaprylate/Caprate
EmulsifyingAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycrylene
Skin ConditioningTurtle Extract
EmollientHematite Extract
Skin ProtectingEquisetum Arvense Extract
AstringentRosa Rugosa Stem Extract
HumectantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ziziphus Jujuba Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningArnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Algae Extract
Emollient
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
BHT
Antioxidant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingPEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Phenyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Cyclomethicone
Emollient
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Squalane
Emollient
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Polysilicone-15
UV FilterC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
PEG-3 Dicaprylate/Caprate, Alcohol Denat., Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene, Turtle Extract, Hematite Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Rosa Rugosa Stem Extract, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ziziphus Jujuba Seed Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Algae Extract, Soluble Collagen, Butylene Glycol, BHT, Dipropylene Glycol, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Phenyl Dimethicone, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Cyclomethicone, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Squalane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Polysilicone-15, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB) is a chemical UV-A absorber. It is formulated for high UVA protection (320-400 nm).
DHHB is well-liked for:
DHHB has been approved by the EU, Japan, Taiwan, and South America for use up to 10%. Unfortunately, it has not been approved for use in the US or Canada due to slow regulatory processes.
This ingredient is soluble in oils, fats, and lipids.
Learn more about Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateYou might know this ingredient as Tinosorb S or Bemotrizinol. It is a UV filter that covers both UVA and UVB rays.
This ingredient has two peak UV absorption peaks ( 310 and 340 nm) and is able to absorb both UV-A and UV-B rays. This ingredient works by preventing UV rays from reaching and damaging your skin.
On top of that - it is highly photostable and helps prevent the photodegration of other sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone.
Tinosorb S is allowed in the EU, Australia, and Asia. It is close to being approved by the FDA and we'll hopefully get this ingredient in the U.S. by late 2025.
Fun fact: Tinosorb S is the most effective UV absorber at maximum concentration (measured by SPF) permitted in the EU.
This ingredient is oil-soluble, so your oil-cleansers will take this right off at night.
Learn more about Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazinePolysilicone-15 is a chemical UV filter that absorbs UV-B rays. It is a photostable ingredient often used to boost SPF factor and protect products from UV-induced deterioration.
Due to regulation loopholes, this ingredient is not required to be labeled as an active chemical filter like other UV ingredients. This is why you'll likely find this ingredient in mineral sunscreens from the US.
Polysilicone-15 is not water-soluble.
Learn more about Polysilicone-15Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Alcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol with other additives.
This ingredient gets a bad rep because it is irritating and drying - mostly due to its astringent property. Astringents draw out natural oils in tissue, constricting pores and leaving your skin dried out.
However, alcohol denat. is not all that bad.
Due to its low molecular weight, alcohol denat. tends to evaporate quickly. One study on pig skin found half of applied alcohol evaporated in 10 seconds and less than 3% stayed on skin.
This also helps other ingredients become better absorbed upon application.
Studies are conflicted about whether this ingredient causes skin dehydration. One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased skin dryness and irritation. Another study found irritation only occurs if your skin is already damaged.
Small amounts of alcohol are generally tolerated by oily skin or people who live in humid environments.
The rule of thumb is if this alcohol is near the end of an ingredients list, it will probably not affect your skin much.
Also...
This ingredient has antimicrobial and solvent properties.
The antimicrobial property helps preserve products and increase their shelf life. As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
Learn more about Alcohol Denat.Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateMethylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben. It is used to prevent the growth of fungus, mold, and other harmful bacteria. Parabens are chemicals used as preservatives in both cosmetics and food.
Methylparaben can be synthetically created. It can also be found naturally in some fruits, such as blueberries.
Oftentimes, Methylparaben is combined with other parabens to help increase the shelf life.
The safety of Methylparaben is currently being studied. While ongoing studies are looking into the safety of parabens, the results have been very mixed. Some studies have not found Methylparaben to be harmful.
Learn more about MethylparabenIngredient Ratings
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Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Spray SPF50+ PA++++ 38 ingredients
Kosé Suncut Perfect UV Spray Unscented 30 ingredients
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Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Spray SPF50+ PA++++ 38 ingredients
I use this to touch up and it makes my skin look fresh. It’s not super greasy and it leaves a satin finish. Doesn’t cause any breakout.
