This content was created by Jane Yoo. This content was uploaded by Jane Yoo. This is a YouTube video titled "Anessa Japanese Sunscreens and After-Sun Care | Dermatologist Review" (posted 2026-08-02) featuring Dr. Jane Yoo, a board-certified dermatologist and Mohs surgeon, delivering a single-speaker expert product review. She reviews Anessa (Shiseido) sun care products — gel sunscreen, spray, brush-on mineral powder, and a night sun-care serum — describing textures, SPF/PA ratings, active UV filters (including next-generation filters Tinosorb S, Uvinul T150, Uvinul A+ not approved in the U.S.), common UVB/UVA actives (octocrylene, octisalate, avobenzone, titanium dioxide, zinc oxide), and supporting ingredients (hyaluronic acid, collagen, green tea extract, niacinamide, glycerin). The focus is on protection, wearability, reapplication formats, and post-sun recovery, with emphasis that some formulations are only available in Japan.
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Hi everyone, I'm Dr. Jane Yoo, board-certified dermatologist and Mohs surgeon. While I was in Japan running the Tokyo Marathon, I also picked up some Anessa products. As always with Japanese sunscreens, several of these contain next-generation filters not yet approved for use in United States sunscreens, which makes them especially worth highlighting. Anessa is Shiseido's dedicated sun care line and one of the most well-regarded sunscreen brands in Japan. It is known for combining high-level UV protection with lightweight, skin-friendly textures and their signature Aqua Booster technology, a formula that actually strengthens its protective barrier when it comes into contact with sweat or water. So let's take a look. Let's start with the sunscreens. The Nessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Gel SPF 50+ PA+++. +++ is a watery gel texture that spreads easily and absorbs instantly without stickiness. The filter system here is comprehensive: Octocrylene Octisalate for UVB, Avobenzone for UVA, and the next generation filters Tinosorb S for broad UVA and UVB, Uvinul T150 for UVB, and Uvinul A+ for UVA. None of these next generation filters are currently approved in the US. It is formulated with 50% plant-based beauty essence ingredients, works as a makeup base, and is strong enough to hold up under a face mask. The Nessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Spray SPF 50+ PA++++ brings that same high-level protection in a convenient spray format that is ideal for body reapplication or hard-to-reach areas. It is worth noting that filter listings for this products vary slightly across sources, but consistently reported actives include octinosate, octisalate, and octocrylene for UVB, Parsol SLX for additional UVB coverage, and Uvinul A Plus and Tinosorb S for UVA and broad spectrum protection. Regardless of the exact formulation variation, the SPF 50+ PA++++ rating holds across all versions. It contains skincare actives like hyaluronic acid, collagen, and green tea extract, which can be used on the face, body, and hair and washes off easily with soap. For a completely different format, the Nessa Perfect UV Brush-On Powder SPF 50+ PA++++ is a mineral powder sunscreen using titanium dioxide and zinc oxide for both UVA and UVB protection. It is a great option for midday reapplication over makeup. Now for something that sits outside the traditional sunscreen category, the Anessa Night Sun Care Serum. This is Anessa's approach to post-UV exposure skin recovery. Used at night on the face and body after a day of sun exposure, it is formulated with niacinamide to suppress melanin production and to help address dark spots and wrinkles alongside glycerin to deeply moisturize and support the skin's natural barrier overnight. It is a thoughtful addition to a sun care routine that does not stop even when the sun goes down. Anessa consistently delivers on both protection and wearability. For those who can access Japanese formulations, their use of next-generation filters makes them some of the most well-rounded sunscreens available anywhere.
