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RoC vs Anessa

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

RoC and Anessa are distinct skincare houses established in France and Japan respectively, offering dedicated treatments for diverse complexions. RoC delivers expertly formulated serums, eye products, moisturizers, and cleansers enriched with glycerin and retinol, whereas Anessa is widely loved for advanced sunscreens and sophisticated formulas. The former brand suits mature skin and skin with dark spots best, while the latter brand suits all skin types best with reliable daily protection. These approaches differ as the French line targets specific aging and hyperpigmentation concerns, while the Japanese line focuses primarily on shielding and caring for the skin.

RoC is a French skincare brand founded in 1957 and owned by Bridgepoint Group plc since 2024.

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Anessa is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1992 and owned by Shiseido Company, Limited.

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This page compares some of the most popular RoC and Anessa products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular RoC vs Anessa products

Questions and answers

RoC or Anessa: which is better?

RoC and Anessa fit different needs, as RoC focuses on anti-aging with ingredients like retinol and vitamin C, while Anessa offers fragrance-free sunscreens that Lovi rates as High for oily, mature, and acne-prone skin.

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What is the difference between RoC and Anessa?

RoC is a French brand founded in 1957 featuring anti-aging ingredients like retinol and vitamin C across twelve products, while Anessa is a Japanese brand founded in 1992 specializing in fragrance-free sunscreens.

RoC or Anessa: which sunscreen is better?

For sunscreens on this page, RoC Barrier Renew AM Moisturizer SPF 30 has a High Lovi fit for dry sensitive skin and dry skin, while Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Gel has a High Lovi fit for sensitive skin.

Which is more affordable, RoC or Anessa?

When it comes to value, reviewers on Lovi sometimes note that the products on this page from RoC offer good value. Anessa has no mentions regarding affordability on its page.

Which causes fewer breakouts, RoC or Anessa?

Anessa's Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Gel has a High Lovi fit for acne-prone skin, whereas the products on this page for RoC show varying fit levels like Average. Anessa also lists no fragrance in its products, which may help minimize potential irritation.

Which brand has been established longer, RoC or Anessa?

RoC has been established longer than Anessa, having been founded in France in 1957 compared to Anessa's founding in Japan in 1992.

Do any RoC products contain fragrance, and does Anessa include fragrance in its products?

Yes, 2 of the 12 RoC products on this page contain fragrance, while every Anessa product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

What are the main skin types that RoC fits best according to its brand-focused routines?

According to its brand-focused routines, RoC fits mature skin, skin with dark spots, and dry skin best.

Research behind their key ingredients

Behind this comparison

Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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