Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Shiseido Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Milk (2020) versus Allie Chrono Beauty Gel UV EX SPF50 PA++++ .
Last updated on August 04, 2023. Published on November 12, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols and silicones
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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.
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Ingredient Info
Shiseido Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Milk (2020) 49 ingredients
Allie Chrono Beauty Gel UV EX SPF50 PA++++ 25 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Shiseido Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Milk (2020) 49 ingredients
Allie Chrono Beauty Gel UV EX SPF50 PA++++ 25 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Shiseido Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Milk (2020) 49 ingredients
Allie Chrono Beauty Gel UV EX SPF50 PA++++ 25 ingredients
Water • Dimethicone • Zinc Oxide • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate • Cyclopentasiloxane • Talc • Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer • Alcohol Denat. • Diisopropyl Sebacate • Isododecane • Octocrylene • Peg/Ppg-9/2 Dimethyl Ether • Triticum Vulgare Starch • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Titanium Dioxide • Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone • Glycerin • Isopropyl Myristate • Sucrose Tristearate • Silica • Polysilicone-15 • Trimethylsiloxysilicate • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Zinc Chloride • Peg/Ppg-14/7 Dimethyl Ether • Glycyrrhizic Acid • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Potentilla Erecta Root Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Soluble Collagen • Ppg-17 • Dextrin Palmitate • Isostearic Acid • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Aluminum Hydroxide • Stearic Acid • Peg-6 • BHA • Tocopherol • EDTA • Butylene Glycol • Peg-Crosspolymer • Sodium Bisulfite • Distearyldimonium Chloride • Loess Extract • Phenoxyethanol • Parfum
Water • Zinc Oxide • Alcohol Denat. • Diisopropyl Sebacate • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Glycerin • C16-17 Alkyl Benzoate • Dimethicone • Drometrizole • Vp/Va Copolymer • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Butylene Glycol • Isohexadecane • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Polyacrylic Acid • Peg-400 • Polysorbate 80 • Methyl Alcohol • Xanthan Gum • C4-6 Olefin • Sorbitan Oleate • Polysilicone-9 • EDTA • Hyaluronic Acid
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterShiseido Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Milk (2020) contains this as ingredient number 1.
Allie Chrono Beauty Gel UV EX SPF50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 1.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
Shiseido Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Milk (2020) contains this as ingredient number 2.
Allie Chrono Beauty Gel UV EX SPF50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 9.
Zinc Oxide is a mineral broad-spectrum UV filter; it is the broadest UVA and UVB reflector approved by the FDA. While it is most commonly man-made for cosmetics, it can naturally occur in zincite, a rare mineral.
Today, traditional and nano-sized zinc oxide can be found in beauty products. Nano-sized zinc oxide can enhance a product's UV protection. While it is not believed to have a negative effect on skin, nano-zinc oxide can be harmful to coral reefs.
More about harmful reef ingredients here.
Zinc Oxide also has antibacterial and calming properties. It is not water soluble.
Zinc has been used throughout history as an ingredient in paint and medicine. An Indian text from 500BC is believed to list zinc oxide as a salve for open wound. The Ancient Greek physician Dioscorides has also mentioned the use of zinc as an ointment in 1AD.
Learn more about Zinc OxideShiseido Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Milk (2020) contains this as ingredient number 3.
Allie Chrono Beauty Gel UV EX SPF50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 2.
Alcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol and other additives. It has a low molecular weight and will evaporate quickly. This helps other ingredients become better absorbed and dry once applied.
Alcohol Denat. is volatile and may cause irritation. It helps draw out natural oils in skin and dry out your skin.
One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased irritation.
Alcohol is antibacterial by nature. This can help preserve products and increase their shelf life.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
Learn more about Alcohol Denat.Shiseido Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Milk (2020) contains this as ingredient number 8.
Allie Chrono Beauty Gel UV EX SPF50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 3.
We don't have a description for Diisopropyl Sebacate.
Shiseido Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Milk (2020) contains this as ingredient number 9.
Allie Chrono Beauty Gel UV EX SPF50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 4.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinShiseido Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Milk (2020) contains this as ingredient number 18.
Allie Chrono Beauty Gel UV EX SPF50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 7.
You might know this ingredient as Tinosorb S or Bemotrizinol. It is a UV filter that covers both UVA and UVB rays.
Bemotrizinol has two peak UV absorption peaks ( 310 and 340 nm) and is able to absorb both UV-A and UV-B rays. Skin exposed to UV causes free-radical molecules to form. This ingredient works by preventing the UV from reaching your skin.
It is highly photostable and helps prevent the photodegration of other sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone.
Bemotrizinol is not approved in the US but is allowed in the EU, Australia, and Asia.
In fact, it is the most effective UV absorber at maximum concentration (measured by SPF) permitted by in the EU.
It is oil-soluble.
Learn more about Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineShiseido Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Milk (2020) contains this as ingredient number 24.
Allie Chrono Beauty Gel UV EX SPF50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 12.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane 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 TriethoxycaprylylsilaneShiseido Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Milk (2020) contains this as ingredient number 35.
Allie Chrono Beauty Gel UV EX SPF50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 15.
EDTA is the shortened name for ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid. It is a chelating agent and used to stabilize products.
Chelating Agents are used to prevent trace metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This can prevent unwanted reactions or changed efficacy of products.
Shiseido Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Milk (2020) contains this as ingredient number 42.
Allie Chrono Beauty Gel UV EX SPF50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 25.
Butylene 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.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Shiseido Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Milk (2020) contains this as ingredient number 43.
Allie Chrono Beauty Gel UV EX SPF50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 13.
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Shiseido Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Milk (2020) 49 ingredients
Allie Chrono Beauty Gel UV EX SPF50 PA++++ 25 ingredients
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Shiseido Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Milk (2020) 49 ingredients
Allie Chrono Beauty Gel UV EX SPF50 PA++++ 25 ingredients
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Shiseido Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Milk (2020) 49 ingredients
Gia_G
Great spf
Great sunblock and the texture feels amazing. The only wee problem I had is that it stings my eyes
Pamplemousse
The least greasy sunscreen I've ever used
I've never had a sunscreen that feels like this. It feels matte and isn't greasy at all. Great sunscreen!
Allie Chrono Beauty Gel UV EX SPF50 PA++++ 25 ingredients
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