# Anessa vs Skinfix

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Anessa and Skinfix are distinct skincare brands designed to protect and nourish the complexion. The Japanese brand is known for its advanced sunscreens featuring sophisticated formulas that suit all skin types, while the Canadian brand is beloved for its deeply nourishing moisturizers and scientifically targeted formulas that suit dry, sensitive skin best. Both offer reliable daily protection, with Anessa providing standout options like the Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Milk for acne-prone skin and the Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Gel for skin with dark spots, and Skinfix offering the Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream for acne-prone skin. These thoughtful formulations differ primarily in their focus, allowing each to care for the skin through rich, restorative ingredients or protective daily wear.

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

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Skinfix is a Canadian skincare brand founded in 2014 and owned by Skinfix Inc..

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This page compares some of the most popular Anessa and Skinfix 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=pg6575db0c8c).

### Popular Anessa vs Skinfix products

#### Skinfix

- [Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/skinfix/barrier-triple-lipid-peptide-cream/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — High fit

#### Anessa

- [Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Milk](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/anessa/perfect-uv-sunscreen-skincare-milk/for/oily-skin) — High fit — [S$22.09 at YesStyle](https://www.yesstyle.com/en/shiseido-anessa-perfect-uv-sunscreen-skincare-milk-spf-50-pa-2024/info.html/pid.1127278830?curr=SGD&rco=SG)
- [Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Gel](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/anessa/perfect-uv-sunscreen-skincare-gel/for/sensitive-skin) — High fit

## Questions and answers

### Anessa or Skinfix: which is better?

Both brands are great choices since the products on this page have no fragrance. Anessa has High Lovi fit for oily and mature skin, while Skinfix has High Lovi fit for dry and sensitive skin.

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

Anessa is a Japanese brand founded in 1992 offering sunscreens with High Lovi fit for oily and acne-prone skin, while Skinfix is a Canadian brand founded in 2014 offering a moisturizer with High Lovi fit for dry and sensitive skin. Every product on this page from both brands lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

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

This page does not provide pricing or affordability information for either Anessa or Skinfix.

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

Anessa has a High Lovi fit for acne-prone skin with the products on this page, whereas Skinfix has an Average fit. Every product on this page for both brands lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### Where were Anessa and Skinfix founded and who owns them?

Anessa was founded in 1992 in Japan and is owned by Shiseido Company, Limited. Skinfix was founded in 2014 in Canada and is owned by Skinfix Inc.

### Do Anessa and Skinfix products contain fragrance?

Every product on this page from both Anessa and Skinfix lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### How does the Lovi fit level for mature skin compare between Anessa's sunscreens and Skinfix's moisturizer?

For mature skin, Anessa's sunscreens achieve a High Lovi fit level across the products on this page, while Skinfix's moisturizer also achieves a High Lovi fit level.

## Research behind their key ingredients

- [The effect of niacinamide on reducing cutaneous pigmentation and suppression of melanosome transfer](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12100180/) Niacinamide · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002
- [Topical use of dexpanthenol in skin disorders](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12113650/) Panthenol · American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
- [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
- [Topical palmitoyl pentapeptide provides improvement in photoaged human facial skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18492182/) Peptide complex · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2005
- [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 extract · 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
- [Alteration of barrier properties, stratum corneum ceramides and microbiome composition in response to lotion application on cosmetic dry skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35340018/) Ceramides · Scientific Reports, 2022
- [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
- [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
- [Randomized controlled study for the anti-aging effect of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide after laser therapy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33103316/) Niacinamide · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021
- [A new topical panthenol-containing emollient: Results from two randomized controlled studies assessing its skin moisturization and barrier restoration potential, and the effect on skin microflora](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27425824/) Panthenol · The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017
- [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
- [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
- [A randomized controlled trial to compare the effectiveness and safety of adsorbent lotion containing tapioca starch, spent grain wax, Butyrospermum parkii extract, argania spinosa kernel oil, aloe barbadensis, rosehip oil, and allantoin with a low-potency topical corticosteroid in the treatment of intertrigo](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33811776/) Shea butter · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
- [Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of a Panthenol-Enriched Mask for Skin Barrier Recovery After Facial Laser Treatment: Results of a Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40613435/) Panthenol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025
- [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
- [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
- [Efficacy and safety of combination cream of stimu-tex AS™ (spent grain wax, Argania Spinosa Kernel oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (shea butter) extract), and saccharide isomerate after fractional CO2 laser procedure: split-face, double blinded, randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41134387/) Shea butter · Lasers in Medical Science, 2025

## The brands

- Japanese skincare: [Anessa](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/anessa)
- Canadian skincare: [Skinfix](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/skinfix)

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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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