Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Gel SPF 50+ Versus SKIN1004 Tone Brightening Tone-up Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++
Updated on February 05, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, hyaluronic acid and SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Gel SPF 50+ 64 ingredients
SKIN1004 Tone Brightening Tone-up Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ 46 ingredients
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Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Gel SPF 50+ 64 ingredients
SKIN1004 Tone Brightening Tone-up Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ 46 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Dimethicone
Emollient
Diisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Homosalate
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCollagen Water
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
BHT
Antioxidant
PEG-6
HumectantSilica
Abrasive
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Bis-Butyldimethicone Polyglyceryl-3
CleansingDextrin
AbsorbentOctocrylene
UV Absorber
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Sulfite
Preservative
Sodium Citrate
BufferingTriethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
PEG/PPG-9/2 Dimethyl Ether
Skin ConditioningTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Acrylamides/Dmapa Acrylates/Methoxy PEG Methacrylate Copolymer
C30-45 Olefin
Skin ConditioningDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether
Hydrated Silica
Abrasive
PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether
Skin ConditioningPotentilla Erecta Root Extract
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialEthylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Trifluoropropyldimethyl/Trimethylsiloxysilicate
EmollientSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Glycyrrhizic Acid
HumectantTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Isododecane
EmollientC30-45 Alkyl Methicone
Emollient
Hydrogenated Palm Oil
Emollient
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingIron Hydroxide
StabilisingTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Distearyldimonium Chloride
Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract
MaskingElaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Zinc Citrate
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Dextrin Palmitate
Emulsifying
Synthetic Ruby
Abrasive
PPG-17
Skin ConditioningSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCharcoal Extract
Skin ConditioningIsomerized Safflower Acid
Skin ConditioningAgar
MaskingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Water, Alcohol Denat., Dimethicone, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Glycerin, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Butylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Collagen Water, Tocopherol, BHT, PEG-6, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Bis-Butyldimethicone Polyglyceryl-3, Dextrin, Octocrylene, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Sulfite, Sodium Citrate, Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, PEG/PPG-9/2 Dimethyl Ether, Titanium Dioxide, Acrylamides/Dmapa Acrylates/Methoxy PEG Methacrylate Copolymer, C30-45 Olefin, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Caprylyl Methicone, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether, Hydrated Silica, PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether, Potentilla Erecta Root Extract, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Trifluoropropyldimethyl/Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Citric Acid, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Glycyrrhizic Acid, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Isododecane, C30-45 Alkyl Methicone, Hydrogenated Palm Oil, Potassium Hydroxide, Iron Hydroxide, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Zinc Citrate, Stearic Acid, Dextrin Palmitate, Synthetic Ruby, PPG-17, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Carbomer, Charcoal Extract, Isomerized Safflower Acid, Agar, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Adipate
EmollientTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Propanediol
SolventCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone
UV Absorber
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCorchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientNymphaea Alba Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Dimethicone
Emollient
Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Trisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Alumina
Abrasive
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Pvm/Ma Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyether-1
T-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingSodium Palmitoyl Proline
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dibutyl Adipate, Titanium Dioxide, Propanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Centella Asiatica Extract, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Niacinamide, Caprylyl Methicone, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Corchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glycerin, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Dimethicone, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Dimethiconol, Trisiloxane, Stearic Acid, Alumina, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Adenosine, Sodium Polyacrylate, Madecassoside, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Polyether-1, T-Butyl Alcohol, Tranexamic Acid, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Palmitoyl Proline, Butylene Glycol, 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.
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 WaterDimethicone 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 DimethiconeGlycerin 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 GlycerinButylene 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.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumTitanium 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 DioxideDiethylamino 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 BenzoateCaprylyl Methicone is a type of silicone.
It helps soften and soothe the skin by creating a thin film on top. This film helps trap moisture, keeping your skin hydrated.
We don't have a description for Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether yet.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is made up of Benzoic Acid and long chain alcohols. It has a low molecular weight.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is an emollient and texture enhancer. Due to its solubility, it is often used in sunscreens to help evenly distribute active ingredients.
As an emollient, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate helps soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on your skin that traps moisture within.
This ingredient has been reported to cause eye irritation.
Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl 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 TriazoneTriethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This can help elongate the shelf life of products.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is often used to coat mineral sunscreens ingredients to help give a better feel. It also helps reduce oxidative stress in sunscreens.
Learn more about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneStearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidIngredient Ratings
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Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Gel SPF 50+ 64 ingredients
SKIN1004 Tone Brightening Tone-up Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ 46 ingredients
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Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Gel SPF 50+ 64 ingredients
I absolutely love this sunscreen! Absorbs quickly into the skin, lightweight actually feels like nothing on the skin, minimal to no smell of that sunscreeny smell and also very easy to apply! It’s not sticky, doesn’t leave any residue or an oiliness to your hands or face after application. It also brightened and reduced/got rid of my dark spots. The only thing is that it broke me out on my chin Show more
SKIN1004 Tone Brightening Tone-up Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ 46 ingredients
I really wanted to like it, but it's just way too thick for my skin and left a white cast that just would not absorb.
It’s pretty lightweight and dries well. It initially has a white cast but it absorbs quickly.
