Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Spray SPF50+ PA++++ Versus La Roche-Posay Anthelios Anti-Shine Invisible Fresh Mist Spray SPF 50+
Updated on February 05, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Spray SPF50+ PA++++ 38 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Anti-Shine Invisible Fresh Mist Spray SPF 50+ 33 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Spray SPF50+ PA++++ 38 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Anti-Shine Invisible Fresh Mist Spray SPF 50+ 33 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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
Butane
Water
Skin ConditioningHomosalate
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Glycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientNylon-12
Diisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientCarnosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Drometrizole Trisiloxane
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Mel
EmollientMethyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
P-Anisic Acid
MaskingPEG-32
HumectantPEG-8 Laurate
Emulsifying
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Silica Silylate
EmollientSodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate
CleansingSodium Saccharin
MaskingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Butane, Water, Homosalate, Dimethicone, Octocrylene, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Nylon-12, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Carnosine, Disodium EDTA, Drometrizole Trisiloxane, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Mel, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, P-Anisic Acid, PEG-32, PEG-8 Laurate, Pentylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Propylene Glycol, Silica Silylate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate, Sodium Saccharin, Tocopherol, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexyl Salicylate is an organic compound used to block UV rays. It primarily absorbs UVB rays but offers a small amount of UVA protection as well.
Commonly found in sunscreens, Ethylhexyl Salicylate is created from salicylic acid and 2-ethylhexanol. You might know salicylic acid as the effective acne fighter ingredient and BHA.
The ethylhexanol in this ingredient is a fatty alcohol and helps hydrate your skin, similar to oils. It is an emollient, which means it traps moisture into the skin.
According to manufacturers, Ethylhexyl Salicylate absorbs UV wavelength of 295-315 nm, with a peak absorption at 307-310 nm. UVA rays are linked to long term skin damage, such as hyperpigmentation. UVB rays emit more energy and are capable of damaging our DNA. UVB rays cause sunburn.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl SalicylateGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPhenoxyethanol 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.
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 WaterIngredient Ratings
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Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Spray SPF50+ PA++++ 38 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Anti-Shine Invisible Fresh Mist Spray SPF 50+ 33 ingredients
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