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Anessa skincare

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

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

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Anessa is widely loved for its advanced sunscreens and sophisticated formulas. Its products suit all skin types best, offering reliable daily protection. For particular concerns, the standout products include the Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Milk for acne-prone skin and the Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Gel for skin with dark spots. These thoughtful formulations work to shield and care for the complexion.

This page covers some of the most popular Anessa products; for the whole Anessa range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.

Anessa sunscreens

Questions and answers

Is Anessa worth it?

Yes, Anessa is worth considering because Lovi rates the Anessa-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Every Anessa product on this page also lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

What are Anessa's best products?

Anessa offers the Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Milk and the Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Gel, both of which fit oily, combination, and acne-prone skin best with High ratings from Lovi. Lovi rates the Anessa-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

Which Anessa sunscreen is best for sensitive skin?

Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Gel is best for sensitive skin because Lovi rates it High for sensitive skin, while Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Milk is rated Average.

Does Anessa cause breakouts?

Anessa is unlikely to cause breakouts, as the Anessa products on this page are well-suited for acne-prone skin. Lovi rates the Anessa-focused routine Superior for acne-prone skin, and both the Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Milk and Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Gel fit acne-prone skin at a High level.

Is Anessa fragrance-free?

Yes, every one of the Anessa products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. Lovi rates the Anessa-focused routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

What are the key ingredients in Anessa products?

Anessa products feature active ingredients such as titanium dioxide and zinc oxide to block UV rays, alongside glycerin and water-soluble collagen to help keep skin soft and hydrated. Additional ingredients like dipotassium glycyrrhizate, tocopherol, and green tea leaf extract help calm the skin and protect it from environmental stress.

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How do I build a Anessa skincare routine?

An Anessa routine relies on choosing one of the brand's sunscreens, such as Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Milk or Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Gel, depending on your skin type. Lovi rates the Anessa-focused routine Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin.

Where can I buy Anessa, and how much does it cost?

You can buy Anessa at stores in France shown on this page, with prices ranging from €31.70.

What are good alternatives to Anessa?

Good alternatives to Anessa with brand pages on Lovi include Biore, Hada Labo, Shiseido, SK-II, Shiseido Senka, and DHC. Lovi rates Biore-focused routines as High for dry, oily, sensitive, and acne-prone skin, and Superior for combination skin.

Anessa vs Biore: which is better?

Anessa is better for dry, oily, sensitive, and combination skin, where Lovi rates the Anessa-focused routine Superior and the Biore-focused routine High or Superior. Both brands offer good daily sun protection options.

Who owns Anessa, and where is it from?

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

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Is Anessa cruelty-free?

PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Anessa as cruelty-free.

Research behind Anessa's key ingredients

Behind these ratings

Lovi rates every product from its 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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