Review: Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen SPF50, PA++++
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I'm a little late in reviewing this, but remember my haul from my 2012 Japan trip? One of the many things I bought is this Anessa Sun Block.
Anessa
Anessa is a subsidiary brand under Shiseido, and can only be found in Japan. It's considered a drugstore product, so it's available in any drugstore/discount cosmetic shop you find on the streets.
There are several different types, but I picked up the Gold-coloured one because it felt the nicest on my skin. With SPF50 and PA+++ (revamped to PA++++ under the new grading system), this is one heavy-duty sunscreen that works for everyday use.
As with most Japanese sunscreen, the texture itself is light, liquidy, and has alcohol. Nonetheless, I didn't think it was drying, and it's almost waterproof. You can actually see the water running off the skin when it has this sunscreen on!
Despite the high SPF level, there isn't a white cast when flash is used, so this is great for travelling/photo-taking sessions.
This product is expensive (3160yen, or S$42). It's not as cheap as say, Biore. However, very little is needed each time, so that 60ml will go a very long way. I do layer the sunscreen because I'm afraid to put too little, and yet, my bottle is still going strong.
All in all, a good physical sunscreen (with Zinc Oxide) that is unfortunately too difficult to find in this part of the world. Stay away if you hate the texture of Japanese sunscreen (light, watery, alcohol-y), and prefer the creamier Western versions. But you're missing out on a lot of wonderful sunscreens!
I'm a little late in reviewing this, but remember my haul from my 2012 Japan trip? One of the many things I bought is this Anessa Sun Block.
Anessa
Anessa is a subsidiary brand under Shiseido, and can only be found in Japan. It's considered a drugstore product, so it's available in any drugstore/discount cosmetic shop you find on the streets.
There are several different types, but I picked up the Gold-coloured one because it felt the nicest on my skin. With SPF50 and PA+++ (revamped to PA++++ under the new grading system), this is one heavy-duty sunscreen that works for everyday use.
As with most Japanese sunscreen, the texture itself is light, liquidy, and has alcohol. Nonetheless, I didn't think it was drying, and it's almost waterproof. You can actually see the water running off the skin when it has this sunscreen on!
Despite the high SPF level, there isn't a white cast when flash is used, so this is great for travelling/photo-taking sessions.
This product is expensive (3160yen, or S$42). It's not as cheap as say, Biore. However, very little is needed each time, so that 60ml will go a very long way. I do layer the sunscreen because I'm afraid to put too little, and yet, my bottle is still going strong.
All in all, a good physical sunscreen (with Zinc Oxide) that is unfortunately too difficult to find in this part of the world. Stay away if you hate the texture of Japanese sunscreen (light, watery, alcohol-y), and prefer the creamier Western versions. But you're missing out on a lot of wonderful sunscreens!
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