Anessa Tone Up Brightening UV Sunscreen Gel SPF 50+ Versus ma:nyo Foundation-Free Sun Cream Moisture SPF50+ PA++++
Updated on April 16, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, hyaluronic acid, SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Anessa Tone Up Brightening UV Sunscreen Gel SPF 50+ 50 ingredients
ma:nyo Foundation-Free Sun Cream Moisture SPF50+ PA++++ 46 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Anessa Tone Up Brightening UV Sunscreen Gel SPF 50+ 50 ingredients
ma:nyo Foundation-Free Sun Cream Moisture SPF50+ PA++++ 46 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Glycerin
Humectant
Diisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientTranexamic Acid
Astringent
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
PEG-100 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
PPG-17
Skin ConditioningHydrated Silica
Abrasive
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Dimethylacrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Crosspolymer
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Dextrin Palmitate
Emulsifying
Hydrogen Dimethicone
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate
Emulsifying
Beheneth-20
EmulsifyingSuccinoglycan
Skin ConditioningCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
BHT
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Metaphosphate
BufferingTrisodium EDTA
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether
Sodium Citrate
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Talc
Abrasive
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether
Skin ConditioningCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Potentilla Erecta Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Polyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Water, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Alcohol, Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, Glycerin, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Tranexamic Acid, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, PEG-100 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Silica, PPG-17, Hydrated Silica, Isostearic Acid, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Dimethylacrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Crosspolymer, CI 77891, Aluminum Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Dextrin Palmitate, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Mica, Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate, Beheneth-20, Succinoglycan, Cellulose Gum, Parfum, BHT, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Sodium Metaphosphate, Trisodium EDTA, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether, Sodium Citrate, Butylene Glycol, Talc, Sodium Metabisulfite, PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether, CI 17200, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Potentilla Erecta Root Extract, CI 42090, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Polyquaternium-51, Soluble Collagen
Water
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Adipate
EmollientDipropylene Glycol
MaskingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantGlycerin
Humectant
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sedum Sarmentosum Extract
HumectantAnastatica Hierochuntica Extract
AstringentHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolysilicone-15
UV FilterSilica
Abrasive
Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingTromethamine
BufferingIsododecane
EmollientOctyldodecanol
EmollientAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientStearic Acid
Cleansing
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dibutyl Adipate, Dipropylene Glycol, CI 77891, Glycerin, Isononyl Isononanoate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Niacinamide, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sedum Sarmentosum Extract, Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Squalane, Tocopherol, Butylene Glycol, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Pentylene Glycol, Polysilicone-15, Silica, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Tromethamine, Isododecane, Octyldodecanol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Polyacrylate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Adenosine, Behenyl Alcohol, Disodium EDTA, CI 77492, CI 77491
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.
As a colorant, Aluminum Hydroxide may add opacity, or reduce the transparency. Aluminum hydroxide is contains both basic and acidic properties.
According to manufacturers, this ingredient is an emollient and humectant. This means it helps hydrate the skin.
In medicine, this ingredient is used to help relieve heartburn and help heal ulcers.
There is currently no credible scientific evidence linking aluminum hydroxide in cosmetics to increased cancer risk.
Major health organizations allow the use of aluminum hydroxide in personal care products and have not flagged it as a carcinogenic risk at typical usage levels.
Learn more about Aluminum HydroxideYou 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 TriazineButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCi 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Diethylamino 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 BenzoateEthylhexyl Triazone is a modern chemical sunscreen that protects from UV-B radiation.
It is the most effective of existing UV-B filters, as it provides the highest level of photo-stable absorption. It protects from the entire UV-B range (280 to 320nm), with it's highest level of protection at 314nm.
Ethylhexyl Triazone is oil soluble, oderless and colorless, which mean it is able to be incorporated into a variety of different formulations.
It is not currently available within the United States due to slow changing FDA regulations. Outside of the US, it is used in formulations at concentrations up to 5%.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl TriazoneGlycerin 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 GlycerinWe don't have a description for Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether yet.
Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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!
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