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Shiseido

Anessa Men Multi-Control UV Sunscreen Gel SPF 50+ PA++++

SPF 50+ · PA++++ Tone-up Brightening veil from mineral & tone-up formulas; evens skin tone. JP Japan jp-domestic Formulation variant: jp-domestic. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Ethanol-forward men's gel with octinoxate, DHHB and added fragrance/dyes; elegant feel but EDC filter and alcohol/fragrance penalties.

◉ HYB Hybrid filters Hybrid filters — Combines mineral and chemical filters for balance of protection and feel. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB across the full sun-damage spectrum.
71.5
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #766 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Ethanol-forward men's gel with octinoxate, DHHB and added fragrance/dyes; elegant feel but EDC filter and alcohol/fragrance penalties.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A men-focused hybrid gel combining zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, octinoxate and DHHB for broad coverage. The texture is light, but ethanol high on the INCI, added fragrance, octinoxate and Blue 1 dye account for the low sensitivity-safety score.

Pros
  • Includes modern UVA filter DHHB alongside zinc oxide
  • Lightweight gel finish suited to oily skin
  • PA++++ UVA rating
  • Hyaluronate and thyme extract among hydrating actors
Cons
  • Ethanol placed high on the ingredient deck
  • Octinoxate is restricted in several markets over EDC concerns
  • Added fragrance plus CI 19140 and Blue 1 dyes
  • BHT and synthetic dyes add non-essential ingredients

Who it's for: Oily-skinned daily wearers wanting a quick-drying gel and untroubled by ethanol, fragrance, or older chemical filters like octinoxate.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 100
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 78
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 45
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 65
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 78
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 55
02 Composition · key UV filters 4 filters resolved
UVB 290–320nm UVB (290–320nm) — covered UVA-II 320–340nm UVA-II (320–340nm) — covered UVA-I 340–400nm UVA-I (340–400nm) — covered
Zinc Oxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
Octinoxate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Uvinul A Plus Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Titanium Dioxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
03 At-a-glance facts
Protection
Filter type Mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) sit on skin and reflect UV. Chemical filters absorb UV. Hybrid blends both.
Hybrid
Broad spectrum Protects across both UVA and UVB ranges. UVA causes aging and deeper damage; UVB causes burns.
Yes
Formulation & feel
Texture How the formula feels at application — milk, gel, cream, spray, stick, essence, lotion, powder, or cushion.
Gel
Finish How the formula looks on skin once dry: matte, natural, dewy, or glowy.
Natural
Tinted Adds sheer pigment (iron oxides) that masks the white cast common to mineral filters and gives a skin-tone finish.
No
Fragrance-free No synthetic perfume added. Not FDA-defined in the US; the EU requires 'Parfum' + the 26 named allergens on the label. 'Unscented' differs — may contain masking fragrance. Botanical oils still scent.
No
Alcohol-free No drying short-chain alcohols (alcohol denat., SD alcohol, ethanol). Does not refer to fatty alcohols like cetyl or stearyl alcohol, which are emollients.
No
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 30 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 1 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 1 ALCOHOL 1 WATCH 1 ACTIVE 2
Water·Diisopropyl Sebacate· Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Butylene Glycol· Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. · Alcohol Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts. · Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Isodecyl Neopentanoate·Xylitol·Silica· Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Xanthan Gum· Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Thymus Vulgaris Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Dimethylacrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Crosspolymer·Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer·Triethoxycaprylylsilane·Dextrin Palmitate/Ethylhexanoate·Amodimethicone·Hydrated Silica·Isohexadecane·Polysorbate 80·Isostearic Acid·Sorbitan Oleate· Bht Antioxidant preservative; trace concern. ·Hypericum Perforatum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. · Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Ci 19140·Blue 1
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Diisopropyl Sebacate Diisopropyl Sebacate
03 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
04 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
05 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate LEGACY FILTER Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature.
06 Alcohol ALCOHOL Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts.
07 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
08 Isodecyl Neopentanoate Isodecyl Neopentanoate
09 Xylitol Xylitol
10 Silica Silica
11 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
12 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum
13 Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
14 Thymus Vulgaris Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
15 Dimethylacrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Crosspolymer Dimethylacrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Crosspolymer
16 Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
17 Triethoxycaprylylsilane Triethoxycaprylylsilane
18 Dextrin Palmitate/Ethylhexanoate Dextrin Palmitate/Ethylhexanoate
19 Amodimethicone Amodimethicone
20 Hydrated Silica Hydrated Silica
21 Isohexadecane Isohexadecane
22 Polysorbate 80 Polysorbate 80
23 Isostearic Acid Isostearic Acid
24 Sorbitan Oleate
25 Bht WATCH Antioxidant preservative; trace concern.
26 Hypericum Perforatum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract St. John's Wort Extract
27 Fragrance ADDED FRAGRANCE Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive.
28 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
29 Ci 19140 Yellow 5 (CI 19140)
30 Blue 1 Blue 1