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Shiseido
Pokemon Pikachu Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Milk 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.
Anessa milk uses modern filter stack (no octinoxate/oxybenzone) with excellent finish, but fragrance and trailing ethanol bring sensitivity down.
◉ 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.
74.2
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #621 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Anessa milk uses modern filter stack (no octinoxate/oxybenzone) with excellent finish, but fragrance and trailing ethanol bring sensitivity down.
Verdict Should you buy it?
Anessa Perfect UV in Pikachu collector packaging. The hybrid filter stack pairs zinc oxide and titanium dioxide with five modern chemical filters for broad SPF 50+ PA++++ coverage. Ethanol, fragrance, and homosalate sit alongside the actives, so the sensitivity profile lags the filter quality.
Pros
- Nine-filter system covers UVA1 through UVB at SPF 50+ PA++++
- Includes modern filters bemotrizinol, Uvinul T 150, and Uvinul A Plus
- Lightweight milk texture with silicone slip suits oily and combination skin
- Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide add a mineral backstop
- Mica and titanium dioxide give a subtle tone-up effect
Cons
- Ethanol sits high enough to sting or dry reactive skin
- Synthetic fragrance is a common contact-irritation trigger
- Homosalate raises endocrine-disruption concerns at higher exposures
- BHT and sodium metabisulfite add to the sensitivity load
Who it's for: Oily or combination-skin shoppers wanting strong UV defense in a fast-drying milk, who tolerate ethanol and fragrance and want the Pikachu collector packaging.
01 Score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 9 filters resolved
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.
Milk
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) 55 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 4 LEGACY FILTER 3 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 1 ALCOHOL 1 WATCH 1 ACTIVE 3
Octocrylene Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time. ·Aluminum Hydroxide·PEG-10 Dimethicone· Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. ·Sodium Chloride·Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate·Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract·Sodium Citrate· Polysilicone-15 Parsol SLX ·PEG-6·Trisodium Edta·Talc·Citric Acid·Isomerized Sugar·Dextrin Palmitate·Dimethicone· Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Peg/Ppg-14/7 Dimethyl Ether·Peg/Ppg-9/2 Dimethyl Ether·Sodium Metabisulfite·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Zea Mays Starch·Water·Soluble Collagen·Synthetic Fluorphlogopite· Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Isopropyl Myristate· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Silica·Lauryl Betaine·Isostearic Acid·Phenoxyethanol·Butylene Glycol· Homosalate Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature. · Alcohol Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts. · Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. ·Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone· Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. · Bht Antioxidant preservative; trace concern. ·Sodium Benzoate·Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. · Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. · Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone·Potentilla Erecta Root Extract·Diisopropyl Sebacate·Bis-butyldimethicone Polyglyceryl-3·Triethoxycaprylylsilane·Stearic Acid·Isododecane·Disteardimonium Hectorite·Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
17 Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
22 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.
29 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
36 Alcohol ALCOHOL Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts.
39 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.