79%
would repurchase
4.4/5
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ingredients

Original (gold bottle): Dimethicone, Water, Alcohol, Zinc Oxide, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Isopropyl Myristat, Talc, Isododecane, Octocrylene, POLYBUTYLENE GLYCOL/PPG-9 Trimethylsiloxysilicate, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Titanium Dioxide, Glycerin, Diisopropyl sebacate, VINYL DIMETHICONE/ METHICONE SILSESQUIOXANE CROSSPOLYMER, Dextrin palmitate, Xylitol, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, PEG/PPG-14/7 dimethyl ether, Sodium chloride, Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract, Thymus Serpillum Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Isostearic Acid, Aluminum hydroxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Stearic Acid, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Distearyldimonium chloride, Trisodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, BHT, Sodium Metabisulfite, FragranceMild, for sensitive skin (light gold bottle): Cyclopentasiloxane, Zinc Oxide, Diisopropyl sebacate, Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, Water, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, Triethylhexanoin, Diethylhexyl succinate, Titanium Dioxide, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Dextrin palmitate, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, PEG/PPG-14/7 dimethyl ether, Sodium chloride, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract, Rosa roxburghii extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Aluminum hydroxide, Stearyl Phosphate, Silica, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Pyrosulfite, Tocopherol

Reviews

Reviews


5.0
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5 years ago

I can't say if this is the best sunscreen because how do i know if it really did does it job well .. Like i can't see the UV being blocked haha but i do love the product! I have also saw video...

About reviewer (47 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

HairBlond, Other, Other

EyesBlack



5.0
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5 years ago

Again, I am super impressed that this is even on MakeupAlley! This is the best sunscreen I've ever tried. Much better than the Anthelios LaRochePosay sunscreen, which changed their formula a few...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesHazel


5.0
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5 years ago

Good quality sunscreen that does not give me any irritation. Super impressed with this

About reviewer (58 reviews)

Age

SkinOther, Other

HairOther

EyesOther


1.0
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5 years ago

As soon as I applied the sunscreen I felt a strong burning sensation on my face and neck. It caused my skin dehydrated and red itchy for months. I will not recommend this product !

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Medium

HairBlack

EyesOther


5.0
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6 years ago

The Anessa perfect UV sunscreen aqua booster has SPF 50+ and PA++++, perfect for use under extreme condition (I have easily-tanned light skin, and after having been exposed to cloudless sunny days...

About reviewer (13 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown


3.0
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6 years ago

I bought this based on the great reviews but I had some problems. I bought the one in the light golden bottle, called the mild version for sensitive skin. It is supposed to be alcohol and fragrance...

About reviewer (1679 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinSensitive, Fair, Warm

HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

EyesHazel


5.0
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6 years ago

his is a fantastic light, liquid sunscreen. It does dry my skin, so I need to apply moisturizer prior. Good waterproof protection. So far has not broken out my skin. I use DHC oil or Dermalogica...

About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Tan

HairBrown

EyesHazel


5.0
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6 years ago

Currently there are 2 main types of Anessa sunscreen, indicated by gold and silver packaging. The gold type (Perfect UV Sunscreen Aqua Booster) is “super waterproof” and has a silky, light finish....

About reviewer (35 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrown, Straight, Medium

EyesGreen


2.0
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6 years ago

Original reviews: This sunscreen has been number 1 very hyped Asian sunscreen for many years. It recently became available in two different versions. Golden bottle (product preview or third...

About reviewer (743 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

EyesHazel


5.0
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7 years ago

If you travel to japan, I think you have to pick this product, you can find it in any matsumoto kiyoshi store I use the one with golden bottle This is a lightweight sunscreen, doesn't cause...

About reviewer (117 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Medium, Neutral

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBlack


5.0
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9 years ago

I heard about this sunscreen from Bois de Jasmin's blog earlier this summer. Anessa Perfect UV is a great sunscreen, albeit a bit pricey compared to other Japanese sunscreens. It has a runny...

About reviewer (78 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Fair, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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9 years ago

i have this one in its latest packaging, though not sure if it changed or not. this is a really good sunscreen to use for everyday life, it is thin milky fluid and i really love the fluid texture...

About reviewer (228 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBlack, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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9 years ago

Pros: + Waterproof + Absord quickly + Not drying + Does not cause breakouts + Can be used as primer + Suitable for both dry & oily skin Cons: + None

About reviewer (27 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Medium, Not Sure

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesBrown


5.0
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9 years ago

This is a very expensive sunscreen so I only reserve it for face use. I've use this sunscreen all year round and I've tried it over and under makeup up and I love it. The sunscreen it self is of a...

About reviewer (53 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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10 years ago

This is very expensive sunscreen. I like it better than my Neutrogena SPF70 ultra light. I cannot use the natural suncreen blockers due to allergies (Titanium Dioxide). Natural is not always...

About reviewer (173 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinDry, Fair, Cool

HairBrown, Kinky, Fine

EyesHazel


5.0
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10 years ago

Anessa UV perfect PA++++ (the newest version) is the PERFECT sunscreen. It has a lovely milky, thin consistency and never balls up or is noticeable under make-up. Once on, it takes about 3-4...

About reviewer (15 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Fair, Not Sure

HairBlond, Other, Other

EyesBlue


5.0
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11 years ago

This is my second Anessa sunscreen, and I bought it because my Shiseido perfect UV is running low. I thought that because the Anessa perfect essence is nice and decent on oily skin (it's meant for...

About reviewer (18 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Relaxed, Medium

EyesBlack


5.0
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11 years ago

This review is for the 2013 version (PA++++, UV filters include ZO, Tinosorb S & Uvinul A Plus). This sunscreen, just as its predecessor, is the HG of sunscreens to me. The finish is absolutely...

About reviewer (22 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinDry, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesBlue


5.0
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11 years ago

I have really fallen in love with this sunscreen. The moment I applied it and saw the silky matte finish I was stunned that not only was my face not shiny, but it was also well protected. This...

About reviewer (1232 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBlue


2.0
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11 years ago

I have mixed feelings about this product - I really wanted to like it. First of all, this sunscreen does go on wonderfully, it has a nice matte finish and is runny enough to be applied consistently...

About reviewer (92 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlack