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Shiseido

Anessa Perfect UV Brush On Powder SPF 50+ PA++++

SPF 50+ · PA++++ Tinted Iron-oxide pigment masks white cast with a sheer skin-tone finish. JP Japan jp-domestic Formulation variant: jp-domestic. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Identical mineral powder formula to refill version; fragrance is the main sensitivity caveat.

MIN Mineral filters Mineral filters — Physical filters (ZnO, TiO2) sit on skin and reflect UV. Reef-safer; very gentle. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB across the full sun-damage spectrum. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol). TINT Tinted Tinted — Adds sheer colour — covers white cast and gives a skin-tone finish.
83.0
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #230 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Identical mineral powder formula to refill version; fragrance is the main sensitivity caveat.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A pressed mineral powder on titanium dioxide and zinc oxide with iron oxide tint, ethanol-free at SPF 50+ / PA++++. Best used as a touch-up over a primary sunscreen, since reaching label dose with powder is difficult in real-world use.

Pros
  • Ethanol-free mineral formula
  • TiO2 and ZnO with iron oxide tint for visible-light cover
  • Convenient powder format for midday top-ups
  • PA++++ UVA rating
  • Tocopherol antioxidant included
Cons
  • Contains fragrance, a sensitization vector
  • Reaching label SPF dose with powder is difficult
  • Talc and barium sulfate present in the base

Who it's for: People who already wear a primary sunscreen and want a tinted mineral powder for daytime touch-ups over makeup.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 99
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 80
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 70
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 68
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 78
02 Composition · key UV filters 2 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
Titanium Dioxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
Zinc Oxide 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.
Mineral
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.
Powder
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.
Yes
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.
Yes
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 18 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 1
Silica· Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. · Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Stearic Acid·Aluminum Hydroxide·Tromethamine·Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine·Magnesium Chloride·Magnesium Stearate·Triethoxycaprylylsilane·Tin Oxide· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Chlorphenesin· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Synthetic Fluorphlogopite·Iron Oxides·Barium Sulfate·Mica
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Silica Silica
02 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
03 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
04 Stearic Acid Stearic Acid
05 Aluminum Hydroxide Aluminum Hydroxide
06 Tromethamine Tromethamine
08 Magnesium Chloride Magnesium Chloride
09 Magnesium Stearate Magnesium Stearate
10 Triethoxycaprylylsilane Triethoxycaprylylsilane
11 Tin Oxide Tin Oxide
12 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
13 Chlorphenesin Chlorphenesin
14 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.
16 Iron Oxides Iron Oxides
17 Barium Sulfate Barium Sulfate
18 Mica Mica