ANESSA
ANESSA Brightening UV Gel NA SPF50, 90g (Fresh, White Floral)
ANESSA Brightening UV Gel NA SPF50, 90g (Fresh, White Floral)
A Japanese brightening sunscreen gel for daily face and body wear — ANESSA Brightening UV Gel delivers SPF50+ PA++++ UV protection while visibly evening skin tone with a lavender-pink tint, suppressing dark spots with Tranexamic Acid, and leaving a lightweight, non-greasy finish that works as a skincare step and makeup base in one.
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Why You’ll Love It
ANESSA is Shiseido's dedicated sun care line and one of the most trusted sunscreen names in Japan — and the Brightening UV Gel is what the line looks like when it's designed for people who want their morning sunscreen to do more than just protect. The lavender-pink gel blends into skin in seconds without the white cast or heavy layer you get from most SPF50 formulas, and the tint quietly corrects dullness as it settles so skin looks clearer and more even-toned before any makeup goes on. That's before you factor in the Tranexamic Acid, which is a clinically recognised brightening active that suppresses the melanin production triggered by UV exposure over time — making this a Japanese UV gel that actively works against the dark spots and uneven tone that sun exposure causes in the first place. The texture is genuinely gel-like and fast-absorbing, comfortable enough to apply to the neck and body without residue, and water-resistant enough to hold through a commute or light activity.
How to Work It Into Your Routine
Use the ANESSA Brightening UV Gel as the final step of your morning skincare routine, after moisturiser and before any makeup. For the face and neck, squeeze an appropriate amount — roughly a 500-yen coin in volume — into your palm and spread evenly across the face, neck, and any exposed areas, pressing gently into the skin to ensure full coverage. Do not apply too sparingly, as insufficient quantity reduces the UV protection effect. For the body, apply directly from the tube in a line onto skin and blend with circular motions. Allow to absorb for a minute before applying makeup. Remove at the end of the day with your regular facial cleanser or soap — no dedicated makeup remover needed.
What’s Inside
(1) Tranexamic Acid (Active Brightening Ingredient): clinically recognised brightening active that reduces melanin production and helps prevent the appearance of dark spots and freckles caused by UV exposure
(2) Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate (Active Anti-inflammatory): calms inflammation triggered by UV exposure and helps prevent skin roughness
(3) Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate (Super Hyaluronic Acid): high-moisture humectant that keeps skin hydrated throughout UV wear
(4) Soluble Collagen: supports skin suppleness and a smooth, comfortable base feel
(5) Tinosorb S (Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine): next-generation broad-spectrum UV filter delivering stable, photostable UVA and UVB protection
Tranexamic acid*, dipotassium glycyrrhizinate*, purified water, ethanol, dipropylene glycol, 2-ethylhexyl paramethoxycinnamate, 1,3-butylene glycol, diisopropyl sebacate, methylpolysiloxane, alkyl benzoate (C12-C15), 2,4-bis-[{4-(2-ethylhexyloxy)-2-hydroxy}-phenyl]-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1,3,5-triazine, silicic anhydride, α-olefin oligomer, decamethyltetrasiloxane, polyoxyethylene polyoxypropylene cetyl ether (20E.O.) (8P.O.), dextrin palmitate, concentrated glycerin, polyethylene glycol 300, 2-[4-(diethylamino)-2-hydroxybenzoyl]benzoic acid hexyl ester, polyoxyethylene (17) polyoxypropylene (4) dimethyl ether, 2,4,6- Tris[4-(2-ethylhexyloxycarbonyl)anilino]-1,3,5-triazine, cross-linked N,N-dimethylacrylamido-2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonate copolymer, polyoxyethylene-methylpolysiloxane copolymer, methylphenylpolysiloxane, polyvinyl acetate emulsion, succinoglucan, highly polymerized dimethylsiloxane-methyl(aminopropyl)siloxane copolymer, sodium metaphosphate, hydrophobized hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, polyvinyl alcohol, edetate trisodium, tetrahydrotetramethylcyclotetrasiloxane, tetradecene, sodium metabisulfite, black tea extract, tea extract (1), acetylated sodium hyaluronate, water-soluble collagen (F), phenoxyethanol, fragrance, titanium dioxide, titanium dioxide, mica, barium sulfate, Red No. 227, Blue No. 1. * indicates active ingredient. No indication indicates other ingredients.〈M130177-203〉
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these products authentic?
Yes, authenticity is 100% guaranteed.
We source directly from the brand, or from official stores within Japan.
All products are fresh off the shelves, in its original Japanese version, and never outdated.
What are your shipping rates?
All orders over US$75 ships for free, applied automatically at check out.
For all other orders, we charge US$10-20 for shipping depending on your location.
How long does delivery take?
Here are our latest estimate which includes 3-5 days for ordering processing in Japan.
Actual delivery can be affected by customs or carrier delays in each country, all of which are outside of our control.
- USA: 12-15 days
- Canada, United Kingdom, France, Germany: 9 to 12 days
- Australia, New Zealand, Denmark, Finland, India, Indonesia, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland: 10 to 13 days
- China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam: 8 to 10 days
- Rest of the world: 11 to 18 days
*For in-stock items only. For pre-orders or restocking items, please contact us before placing an order if you need a detailed estimate.
Will I pay customs or import fees?
US orders: We ship all orders DDP (duties delivered prepaid) which means that we handle all the import and custom duties on our end and nothing is due at your door.
Orders outside the US: Duties and import taxes are set by your local customs authority and are not collected by us. Please note that all local charges are your responsibility. Unfortunately, there is no current system that allows us to handle this on your behalf from Japan.
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