Belo Essentials Tinted Sunscreen SPF50 PA+++ Versus Anessa Mineral UV Sunscreen Mild Gel SPF 35 PA+++
Updated on February 05, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Belo Essentials Tinted Sunscreen SPF50 PA+++ 38 ingredients
Anessa Mineral UV Sunscreen Mild Gel SPF 35 PA+++ 38 ingredients
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About this product
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Belo Essentials Tinted Sunscreen SPF50 PA+++ 38 ingredients
Anessa Mineral UV Sunscreen Mild Gel SPF 35 PA+++ 38 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientLauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningCyclotetrasiloxane
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Bee Venom
AstringentDimethicone/Methicone Copolymer
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Ceteareth-12
EmulsifyingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene
Skin ConditioningButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Hydrogenated Dimer Dilinoleyl/Dimethylcarbonate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingOctocrylene
UV Absorber
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Palmitate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Iron Oxides
Parfum
Masking
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Preservative
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
Bisabolol
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tetrasodium EDTA
Benzylidene Dimethoxydimethylindanone
Skin ProtectingWater, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Titanium Dioxide, Aluminum Hydroxide, Lauroyl Lysine, Cyclotetrasiloxane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, Bee Venom, Dimethicone/Methicone Copolymer, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Niacinamide, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Ceteareth-20, Ceteareth-12, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Palmitate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Hydrogenated Dimer Dilinoleyl/Dimethylcarbonate Copolymer, Octocrylene, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Sorbitan Palmitate, Sorbitan Olivate, Iron Oxides, Parfum, CI 77491, CI 77499, Benzyl Alcohol, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Bisabolol, Citric Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA, Benzylidene Dimethoxydimethylindanone
Dimethicone
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientDipropylene Glycol
MaskingBis-Butyldimethicone Polyglyceryl-3
CleansingPEG-100 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Trifluoropropyldimethyl/Trimethylsiloxysilicate
EmollientAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientDextrin Palmitate
Emulsifying
Thiotaurine
Antioxidant
Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Rosa Alba Leaf/Stem Extract
HumectantSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether
Skin ConditioningHydrogen Dimethicone
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Acrylate/Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Dimethylacrylamide Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingBatyl Alcohol
EmollientBeheneth-20
EmulsifyingSuccinoglycan
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Sulfite
Preservative
Lycium Chinense Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Barium Sulfate
Cosmetic Colorant
Dimethicone, Water, Zinc Oxide, Butylene Glycol, Titanium Dioxide, Glycerin, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Dipropylene Glycol, Bis-Butyldimethicone Polyglyceryl-3, PEG-100 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Trifluoropropyldimethyl/Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Dextrin Palmitate, Thiotaurine, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Rosa Alba Leaf/Stem Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Behenyl Alcohol, Isostearic Acid, Sodium Acrylate/Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Dimethylacrylamide Crosspolymer, Batyl Alcohol, Beheneth-20, Succinoglycan, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether, Citric Acid, Sodium Sulfite, Lycium Chinense Leaf Extract, Silica, Tocopherol, Stearic Acid, Sodium Citrate, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic Acid, Barium Sulfate
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 WaterTitanium dioxide is known for its UVA and UVB protection properties. It is non-comedogenic and non-irritating. Titanium Dioxide is a physical sunscreen. Physical sunscreens reflect light and prevent it from reaching your skin.
Protecting your skin against UV radiation can prevent the signs of aging. Sun damage is associated with fine-lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, and hyperpigmentation. Titanium dioxide can help prevent premature aging.
With modern production, nano-scale or fine-grade titanium dioxide can be easily produced for cosmetics. In sunscreen, titanium dioxide absorbs UV light. Our skin is not able to absorb Titanium dioxide, even nanoparticles.
Titanium itself is the 9th most common element in the Earth's crust. Titanium dioxide is formed when oxygen is introduced and can be found in ores, dust, sand, and soil.
Pure titanium dioxide is a white powder that is used in many products to add or change color.
Learn more about Titanium DioxideAluminum 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 HydroxideButylene 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.
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 DimethiconeCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidIngredient Ratings
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Belo Essentials Tinted Sunscreen SPF50 PA+++ 38 ingredients
Anessa Mineral UV Sunscreen Mild Gel SPF 35 PA+++ 38 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Belo Essentials Tinted Sunscreen SPF50 PA+++ 38 ingredients
Anessa Mineral UV Sunscreen Mild Gel SPF 35 PA+++ 38 ingredients
Definitely safe for my sensitive skin & leaves a semi matte “glow.” Comes out of the tube with a purple hue. It does take longer to blend than my previous Japanese sunscreen. And it leaves the slightest white cast on my melanated skin (Fitzpatrick III or IV). Often can find it on sale which makes it a good value. I’ll probably return to my previous sunscreen after finishing this tube.
