Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Shiseido Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Milk (2020) versus La Roche-Posay Anthelios Oil Control Gel Cream SPF 50+ EU .
Last updated on March 14, 2024. Published on December 28, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
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
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Oil Control Gel Cream SPF 50+ 33 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 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
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
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Oil Control Gel Cream SPF 50+ 33 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
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Oil Control Gel Cream SPF 50+ 33 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 • Diisopropyl Sebacate • Silica • Alcohol Denat. • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Diisopropyl Adipate • Peg-8 • Dipropylene Glycol • C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer • Glycerin • Drometrizole Trisiloxane • Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Methoxypropylamino Cyclohexenylidene Ethoxyethylcyanoacetate • Tocopherol • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Acrylates Copolymer • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Bixa Orellana Seed Extract • Caprylyl Glycol • Citric Acid • Hydroxyacetophenone • Maltodextrin • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate • Pentylene Glycol • Silica Silylate • Sodium Polyacrylate • Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid • Triethanolamine • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Zinc PCA
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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.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Oil Control Gel Cream SPF 50+ EU contains this as ingredient number 1.
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.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Oil Control Gel Cream SPF 50+ EU contains this as ingredient number 4.
We don't have a description for Diisopropyl Sebacate.
Shiseido Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Milk (2020) contains this as ingredient number 9.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Oil Control Gel Cream SPF 50+ EU contains this as ingredient number 2.
Ethylhexyl Salicylate is an organic compound used to block UV rays. It primarily absorbs UVB rays but offers a small amount of UVA protection as well.
Commonly found in sunscreens, Ethylhexyl Salicylate is created from salicylic acid and 2-ethylhexanol. You might know salicylic acid as the effective acne fighter ingredient and BHA.
The ethylhexanol in this ingredient is a fatty alcohol and helps hydrate your skin, similar to oils. It is an emollient, which means it traps moisture into the skin.
According to manufacturers, Ethylhexyl Salicylate absorbs UV wavelength of 295-315 nm, with a peak absorption at 307-310 nm. UVA rays are linked to long term skin damage, such as hyperpigmentation. UVB rays emit more energy and are capable of damaging our DNA. UVB rays cause sunburn.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl SalicylateShiseido Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Milk (2020) contains this as ingredient number 14.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Oil Control Gel Cream SPF 50+ EU contains this as ingredient number 5.
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB) is a chemical UVA absorber. It is formulated for high UVA protection (320-400 nm) and photostability.
DHHB has been approved by the EU, Japan, Taiwan, and South America for use up to 10%.
UV absorbers are an agent that absorbs UV rays. They protect your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy.
UV rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation from the sun. Other sources include tanning beds and welding torches. Radiation is the emission of energy. UV Rays are divided into 3 groups. UVA (320-400 nm) contains the least amount of energy. They are linked to long term skin damage such as wrinkles and hyperpigmentation. UVB (290-320 nm) rays emit more energy than UVA rays. They are capable of damaging DNA in skin cells. UVB causes sunburns and are thought to be linked to skin cancer. UVC (200-280 nm) contains the highest amount of energy. Our ozone blocks UVC. UVC can also originate from welding torches, mercury lamps, and sanitizing bulbs.
Learn more about Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateShiseido Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Milk (2020) contains this as ingredient number 15.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Oil Control Gel Cream SPF 50+ EU contains this as ingredient number 18.
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.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Oil Control Gel Cream SPF 50+ EU contains this as ingredient number 12.
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 SilicaShiseido Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Milk (2020) contains this as ingredient number 21.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Oil Control Gel Cream SPF 50+ EU contains this as ingredient number 3.
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.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Oil Control Gel Cream SPF 50+ EU contains this as ingredient number 7.
Tocopherol (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 TocopherolShiseido Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Milk (2020) contains this as ingredient number 41.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Oil Control Gel Cream SPF 50+ EU contains this as ingredient number 17.
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Shiseido Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Milk (2020) 49 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Oil Control Gel Cream SPF 50+ 33 ingredients
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Shiseido Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Milk (2020) 49 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Oil Control Gel Cream SPF 50+ 33 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!
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Oil Control Gel Cream SPF 50+ 33 ingredients
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