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Published on June 12, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 1 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain SPF

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates

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Sunscreen Japanese Brand Japan
Sunscreen Australian Brand Australia

Sunscreen

Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.

Sunscreen

Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.

Price

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Buy Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Gel N SPF 50+ PA++++

Starts at $39.89
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Buy Face Day Wear Moisturiser Matte Zinc Lotion Invisible SPF 50

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
50
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
50

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (6)
Mineral UV Filter
Vitamin E
Exfoliators (2)
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (4)
Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter

Benefits

Acne Fighting
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

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What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.

Shiseido Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Gel N SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 18.

Cancer Council Face Day Wear Moisturiser Matte Zinc Lotion Invisible SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 2.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

26% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
38% are disliked or very disliked
23% have no rating yet
50% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet

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