# Anessa vs MAËLYS

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Anessa and MAËLYS are distinct skincare lines known for thoughtful formulas and reliable daily protection. The Japanese brand, founded in 1992 and owned by Shiseido Company, Limited, is widely loved for its advanced sunscreens, while the second option is loved for targeted [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/serum). Both suit all skin types best, though they differ as the first offers specialized sun protection with the Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Milk and Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Gel, whereas the other delivers specialized care through solutions like the TOO-FINE and the RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum.

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 Anessa and MAËLYS products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, [use the Lovi app](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=compare&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pg44fb75a5cd).

### Popular Anessa vs MAËLYS products

#### Anessa

- [Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Milk](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/anessa/perfect-uv-sunscreen-skincare-milk/for/oily-skin) — High fit — [€31.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.it/dp/B0CSSVF9GQ?tag=lovi-care-web-product09-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Gel](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/anessa/perfect-uv-sunscreen-skincare-gel/for/sensitive-skin) — High fit

#### MAËLYS

- [TOO-FINE](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/maelys/too-fine/for/sensitive-skin) — Low fit
- [RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/maelys/re-lure-tight-and-tone-body-serum/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — Average fit

## Questions and answers

### Anessa or MAËLYS: which is better?

Anessa offers a better fit for many skin types, with Lovi fit levels reaching High across oily, combination, mature, and acne-prone skin, while the products on this page from MAËLYS generally score Low or Average. Every product on this page from Anessa lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### What is the difference between Anessa and MAËLYS?

Anessa earns High to Average Lovi fit levels across multiple skin types for the products on this page, whereas MAËLYS ranges from Low to Caution. Additionally, every Anessa product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, while MAËLYS includes fragrance in the RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body [Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/serum).

### Which is more affordable, Anessa or MAËLYS?

I am sorry, but the provided page facts and studies do not contain pricing or affordability information for either Anessa or MAËLYS.

### Which causes fewer breakouts, Anessa or MAËLYS?

Anessa is a better choice for skin with breakouts because the products on this page receive High Lovi fit levels for acne-prone skin, while MAËLYS products on this page are rated Low.

### Which brand has been established longer, Anessa or MAËLYS?

Anessa has been established longer, having been founded in 1992, while MAËLYS was founded in 2017.

### Do both Anessa and MAËLYS offer fragrance-free products on this page?

Yes, both Anessa and MAËLYS offer fragrance-free products on this page. Every product listed for Anessa contains no fragrance, while one of the two MAËLYS products on this page is also fragrance-free.

### Which company owns Anessa and which owns MAËLYS?

Anessa is owned by Shiseido Company, Limited, while MAËLYS is owned by Barinboim Group.

## Research behind their key ingredients

- [Regulatory effects of Lactobacillus plantarum-GMNL6 on human skin health by improving skin microbiome](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33526970/) Lactobacillus · International Journal of Medical Sciences, 2021
- [Collagen Supplements for Aging and Wrinkles: A Paradigm Shift in the Fields of Dermatology and Cosmetics](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35223163/) Water-soluble collagen · Dermatology Practical & Conceptual, 2022
- [Skin penetration and stabilization of formulations containing microfine titanium dioxide as physical UV filter](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18503414/) Titanium dioxide · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2000
- [Treatment of acne with a combination of propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera compared to erythromycin cream: two double-blind investigations](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30588129/) Aloe barbadensis leaf juice · Clinical Pharmacology, 2018
- [Use of Collagen in Cosmetic Products](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38534748/) Water-soluble collagen · Current Issues in Molecular Biology, 2024
- [Injectable thermo-sensitive and wide-crack self-healing hydrogel loaded with antibacterial anti-inflammatory dipotassium glycyrrhizate for full-thickness skin wound repair](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35245682/) Dipotassium glycyrrhizate · Acta Biomaterialia, 2022
- [Efficacy of probiotic-derived lotion from Lactobacillus paracasei MSMC 39-1 in mild to moderate acne vulgaris, randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35384257/) Lactobacillus · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
- [Green tea extract reduces induction of p53 and apoptosis in UVB-irradiated human skin independent of transcriptional controls](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18631247/) Camellia sinensis leaf extract · Experimental Dermatology, 2009
- [The 24-hour skin hydration and barrier function effects of a hyaluronic 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract moisturizing fluid: an intra-subject, randomized, assessor-blinded study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/) Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
- [The human stratum corneum layer: an effective barrier against dermal uptake of different forms of topically applied micronised titanium dioxide](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11509913/) Titanium dioxide · Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, 2001
- [Biomimetic hyaluronic acid-stabilized zinc oxide nanoparticles in acne treatment: A preclinical and clinical approach](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40254135/) Zinc oxide · Journal of Controlled Release, 2025
- [Botulinum toxin injection as a single or combined treatment with non-cross-linked high molecular weight and low molecular weight hyaluronic acid gel for neck rejuvenation: A randomized clinical trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35775872/) Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
- [Antiacne and antiblotch activities of a formulated combination of Aloe barbadensis leaf powder, Garcinia mangostana peel extract, and Camellia sinensis leaf extract](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31239743/) Camellia sinensis leaf extract · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019
- [In vivo and in vitro evaluation of octyl methoxycinnamate liposomes](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24376350/) Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate · International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2013
- [Topical Zinc Oxide Nanoparticle Formulations for Acne Vulgaris: A Systematic Review of Pre-Clinical and Early-Phase Clinical Evidence](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41007718/) Zinc oxide · Biomedicines, 2025
- [Efficacy and Tolerability of Stable Hybrid Cooperative Complexes of High- and Low-Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid in Asian Patients: An Open-Label Study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40921777/) Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid · Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2026
- [Evaluation of a retinol containing topical treatment to improve signs of neck aging](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37461826/) Glaucine · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023
- [Nanocomplex of quaternized cyclodextrin grafted chitosan and hyaluronic acid for a skin delivery](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36279763/) Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid · Colloids and Surfaces. B, Biointerfaces, 2022
- [Facial disbiosis and UV filters](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39499337/) Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate · Archives of Dermatological Research, 2024
- [Mitigation of ultraviolet-induced erythema and inflammation by para-hydroxycinnamic acid in human skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39138602/) Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025
- [Clinical and histologic findings after use of a novel combined retinol, tripeptide, and glaucine containing cream in the treatment of photo-aged skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37584260/) Glaucine · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023
- [Efficacy of a Topical Formulation on Skin Hydration and Barrier Function in Individuals With Xerosis: A 28-Day Randomized, Split-Leg, Untreated-Controlled Trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42108609/) Dipotassium glycyrrhizate · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2026

## The brands

- Japanese skincare: [Anessa](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/brands/anessa)
- Skincare: [MAËLYS](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/brands/maelys)

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## About the Lovi Fit

Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes.

Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules its 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. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning.

Behind this comparison: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board).

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