Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Milk SPF 50+ Versus Danessa Myricks Beauty Evolution Setting & Blurring Loose Powder
This hybrid sunscreen covers the full UV range and blocks ~98% of UVB at SPF 50.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
No concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Dimethicone
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Talc
Abrasive
Isododecane
EmollientDiisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientOctocrylene
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Silica
Abrasive
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Dextrin Palmitate
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Homosalate
Skin Conditioning
Potentilla Erecta Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
PEG-6
HumectantTocopherol
Antioxidant
BHT
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Bis-Butyldimethicone Polyglyceryl-3
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
MaskingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCitrus Unshiu Peel Extract
MaskingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
PEG/PPG-9/2 Dimethyl Ether
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialTetrasodium Pyrophosphate
BufferingPolysilicone-15
UV Filter
PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Lauryl Betaine
CleansingZea Mays Starch
Absorbent
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Charcoal Extract
Skin ConditioningTriethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone, Water, Zinc Oxide, Alcohol, Talc, Isododecane, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Octocrylene, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Silica, Isopropyl Myristate, Titanium Dioxide, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Dextrin Palmitate, Glycerin, Homosalate, Potentilla Erecta Root Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Soluble Collagen, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Isostearic Acid, Stearic Acid, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, PEG-6, Tocopherol, BHT, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Bis-Butyldimethicone Polyglyceryl-3, Sodium Chloride, Aluminum Hydroxide, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Saccharide Isomerate, Sodium Metabisulfite, Sodium Citrate, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, PEG/PPG-9/2 Dimethyl Ether, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Polysilicone-15, PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Lauryl Betaine, Zea Mays Starch, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Citric Acid, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Sodium Benzoate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Charcoal Extract, Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
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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.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
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 DimethiconePhenoxyethanol is one of the most widely used preservatives in skincare (and for good reason!).
It has a large spectrum of antimicrobial activity and especially effective bacteria, yeast, and mold while only having a weak effect on your skin's natural microbiome.
On a cellular level, it disrupts the cell membranes of microbes by poking holes that make the cell leak. This shuts down the chemical reactions the microbe needs to make energy so it can no longer survive.
Another perk of this ingredient is that it stays functional across a wide pH range (3-10).
You'll often see it paired with boosters like Ethylhexylglycerin; one study showed that a 1:9 ratio of Ethylhexylglycerin to Phenoxyethanol damages bacterial membranes as effectively as doubling the Phenoxyethanol concentration on its own.
Typical use concentrations range from 0.3-1% depending on the formula, and this ingredient is capped at 1% int the EU.
Safety-wise, the fear mongering does not hold up to the evidence. The EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety and FDA consider it safe as a preservative at up to 1%, including for children of all ages.
Adverse systemic effects only showed up in animal studies at exposures roughly 200x higher than what people get from cosmetics. And despite its very widespread use, this ingredient is a rare sensitizer and allergic reactions are uncommon.
Learn more about PhenoxyethanolSilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaTalc is a clay mineral. It helps absorb moisture and improve the texture of products. Like other types of clay, Talc can have a slight exfoliating effect on skin. Talc can be added to increase the volume of products.
Some Baby powders are made by combining talc with corn starch. The word "talc" comes from Latin and originates from Arabic. Talc is a mineral commonly found throughout the world.
If you have any concerns about using talc, we recommend checking out the FDA's official page.
Learn more about TalcTriethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicon-based surface modifier that makes sunscreens feel silky and makeup stay put.
Its main job is to coat mineral particles like titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, and color pigments in a thin, oily layer so they spread smoothly, don't clump, and stick to skin better.
This ingredient is typically used at low levels (up to 2.5% in eyeshadow and 1% in lipstick).
Learn more about Triethoxycaprylylsilane
