Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Milk SPF50+ 2022 version, also known as Anessa Skincare Milk N is an update of of the Anessa Skincare Milk A, which I’ve reviewed on the blog here. This review is focusing on the difference (if any) between those two, with our usual filter low-down, checklist, and how it looks on the skin. Let’s go!
My skin is medium dark tone, Fitzpatrick IV, with an extreme combination (prone to dry patches). I enjoy spending time in the sun, doing outdoor activities like running and hiking, although I don’t enjoy sunbathing per se. I prefer my sunscreens quick to absorb, not sticky, with minimal to no white cast.
Anessa Perfect UV Skincare Milk N SPF50+ PA++++
Anessa’s product description from their official website below:
Would be very interesting to see if this is an even better sunscreen than the previous iteration, especially when using it for sports.
Ingredients
Filters
| Sunscreen Filter | Type | Spectrum | Remarks |
| Zinc Oxide (10.35%) | physical / inorganic | UVB, UVA II, and UVA I | good stability and good as a skin protectant and anti-irritant. Might leave whitish tint |
| Octocrylene (5%) | chemical / organic | UVB & UVA II with peak at 304 nm | quite photostable (loses 10% protection in 95 mins), used to stabilize other filters (eg Avobenzone), often used to improve water resistance of products |
| Octisalate / Ethylhexyl Salicylate / Octyl Salicylate (4.9%) | chemical / organic | UVB (280-320 nm) with peak at 306 nm | not a strong filter, used with other filters to solubilize. |
| Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate / Uvinul A Plus (1.8%) | chemical / organic | high UVA protection (320-400 nm) with peak protection at 354nm | high photostability, can be used up to 10%, available elsewhere but the US & Canada |
| Titanium Dioxide | physical / inorganic | UVB & UVA II – less good at UVA I | possible white cast |
| Homosalate (1%) | chemical / organic | UVB with peak at 306nm | not a strong filter (SPF 4.3 at 10% concentration), not photostable (loses 10% protection in 45 mins), used with other filters to solubilize. |
| Ethylhexyl Triazone / Uvinul T 150 (0.8%) | chemical / organic | photostable UVB filter | oil soluble, odorless & colorless powder, available elsewhere except the US & Canada |
| Polysilicone-15 / Parsol SLX (0.5%) | chemical / organic | UVB (290-320 nm), peak at 312 nm | Colorless to pale yellow liquid with nice and non-shiny finish. Can stabilize Avobenzone and works well with Ensulizole |
| Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine / Tinosorb S | chemical / organic | broad-spectrum (UVA & UVB, 280-400 nm, peak at 310-345 nm) | very photostable, available elsewhere but the US |
Filter Comparison with Anessa Skincare Milk A
I’m not a chemist, so I’m not qualified to explain the ingredient differences in details, but these are the most differences:
- Octinoxate is not present in Anessa Skincare Milk N
- Instead, there are new UVB filters in Anessa Skincare Milk N: Octisalate, Homosalate, and Ethylhexyl Triazone.
Full Ingredients List
On the packaging I have, there were only Japanese letters for ingredients, so please head over to incidecoder.
Anessa Skincare Milk N Application
The texture is very liquid, almost similar to the La Roche Posay UVMune 400 without the oily feeling. It also feels more liquid than the previous edition. I didn’t think this was possible, but if I thought Anessa Skincare Milk A applies like a dream, this one is even better. It’s like a dream with only the good fluffy things you want in your life.
It works well with any skincare I have underneath and any makeup I have on top. Sinks quickly, which makes it perfect for a fuss-free application on busy mornings.
Finish
Still holds the crown for the best finish for a sunscreen formulation. It’s amazingly non-sticky and non-tacky, and I haven’t found this anywhere else (you can check out other articles I wrote here). The closest one is possibly the Heliocare Water Gel, but that one makes my eyes water, which I didn’t get often with other sunscreens.
For this Anessa Skincare Milk 2022 review, I’m willing to forgive the slight white cast. PS: also take care if you’re sensitive to alcohol on the skin (which I’m not).
Claim Check on Anessa Perfect UV Skincare Milk 2022 edition
Disclaimer: The claim check is based on my experience only, and it might not be the ultimate truth for everyone.
Can be used as makeup primer
Absolutely. I can’t think of any other sunscreen that could claim this for me.
Mask stuffiness resistant
I’m not sure what it means, because I’ve never experienced this with any other sunscreens either. So yes?
Refreshing fragrance of fruity floral
The scent actually reminded me of dishwasher soap, but then fragrance is a personal thing.
Very water-resistant (80-minute bathing test)
I couldn’t check this claim because I haven’t been swimming since I wear this one.
Formulated with plant-derived moisturizing ingredients and beauty ingredients
Honestly, this looks like their weirdest claim. According to incidecoder, there doesn’t seem to be many breakthrough skin care ingredients here. Some vitamin E and antioxidants, and then dimethicone, water, glycerin. With their higher alcohol content and this claim, I expect something better.
Anessa Perfect UV Skincare Milk 2022 Short Review
Face Routine
Toner and serum, but on days I need more moisture, I can easily add a moisturizer or even B&S Dayshade SPF50 oil for added antioxidant & UVA protection.
Piling
Never happened on my skin
Feel on Skin
Very watery, sinks in quickly, leaving the skin with a silky smooth feel.
Scent
Quite prominent in the beginning, and then disappeared after a few minutes.
Stings the Eyes / General Discomfort
Not for me, but be aware if you’re sensitive to high alcohol content.
Comparison: Anessa Skincare Milk N (2022) vs Anessa Skincare Milk A (2020)
Packaging
The difference is only on the labeling and color. The new version has a darker blue color on the cap, the logo and the lettering are also in blue.
This is not important, but I have to point the taglines out… I mean, “Shining in the sun.”??? Maybe the Ultra Violette Extreme Screen can claim this with their glitters, but this sunscreen? “Radiant. Free. Now and into the future.” This sounds like an enlightened cult slogan, lol.
The Sunscreen Feel
What’s better in the new Skincare Milk N:
- It holds up better during sports and sweaty sessions.
- Felt less drying on the skin.
What’s not so great about the new Skincare Milk N:
- The fragrance is more prominent, and I liked it less (though some people might think otherwise).
That’s about it actually, not much difference you can feel on the skin.
Now, should you buy the new one?
- Of course! If you haven’t tried this sunscreen, go with the latest one.
- BUT, currently the older version has some discounted price (even at 50% off sometimes), then it’s totally fine to get the older one too. I had a backup purchased before I know about the new release, and the expiry date for the older one is May 2023. Enough time to finish the sunscreen!
Hold up better during sports than the previous version.
Felt less drying than the previous version
Checklist & Rating
It’s not the one with the highest UVA, not the least irritating, nor without a white cast, but it takes the crown as best finish ever.
Anessa Skincare Milk 2022 Review: Verdict
Anessa Skincare Milk Perfect UV Sunscreen SPF50+ 2022 edition review: Still my favorite sunscreen in the market because it’s very pleasant to wear and gives the skin a silky smooth feeling afterwards. Yes, there are a few downsides: some white cast, (more) difficult to get in Europe, price, and the scent. But I’m willing to compromise because for my 5 minute skincare routine, this is just the one sunscreen I would prefer to wear any day.
Have you tried this sunscreen? Is it on your wishlist? Let me know if you have more questions in the comments! Xoxo, Astrid.
Price & Availability
Around €30 for 60ml, available in Germany through the usual reselling sites for A-Beauty.
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Hi, where did you buy this product from? Did you get it directly from Japan?
Hi Hana, we usually buy at the usual A-Beauty sites like Stylevana and YesStyle.
Hi, this is kind of odd, but I wanted to let you all know that it seems like someone stole part of this review (literally word-for-word) and posted it to Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/AsianBeauty/comments/z61j6j/anessa_perfect_sunscreen/
I’m going to guess the poster is not anyone from Twindly…I felt the strangest sense of dejavu reading it until I revisited your review and realized where it was from.
Hi Helena, thanks for alerting me!