Which is better, Anessa or Sofina? The most comprehensive comparison helps you find the most suitable sunscreen

Anessa and Sofina, one is the best-selling brand in Japan, and the other has been in the top 3 in sales in Japan for 11 consecutive years. Which sunscreen is better, Anessa or Sofina? Below we compare 5 aspects of Anessa and Sofina. Let’s see which one you should use!

Which is better, Anessa or Sofina: Sun protection

Anessa>Sofina

Compared with Anessa, Sofina's sun protection ability is not strong (the strongest product under the Sofina brand is Sofina Little White Flower, because it has an additional waterproof film-forming agent), and there is not much difference from general sunscreen products on the market. Anessa has comprehensive UV protection with 2 types of physical sunscreen and 5 types of chemical sunscreen. It can effectively prevent sunburn and tanning if used correctly. In terms of sun protection, Anessa is more powerful than Sofina.

Which is better, Anessa or Sofina: Waterproof

Anessa＞Sofina

Anessa

Anessa is a waterproof sunscreen that contains 5 film-forming agents. After testing, it was found that the UVA transmittance of Anessa was only 5% (a part of the UV rays that can directly reach the dermis of the skin) 120 minutes after application. Of course, if the time exceeds this, you must reapply Anessa.

Sofia

The most waterproof product among Sofina products is Sofina Core Beauty Daytime Protective Lotion, also known as Sofina Little White Flower. It contains two film formers, one of which is a true waterproof film former (lauryl methacrylate/ethylene glycol dimethacrylate cross-linked polymer), which is a commonly used film former in cosmetics, while the other three are not present.