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Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Milk N vs Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel: which is better?

One favors a matte, sweat-proof finish; the other leans hydrating and clear, so the choice comes down to finish, comfort, and skin tolerance.

The quick answer

Depends what you need

  • Rated about the same — 90 vs 91 nextscore
  • Better for sun protection: Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Milk N

Anessa is better for a matte, bulletproof finish; Isntree is better for hydration, a clear look, and easier makeup layering.

Choose Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Milk N if

  • you want a matte, powdery dry-down
  • you spend time in sweat or humidity

Choose Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel if

  • you want a hydrating, dewy finish
  • you prefer no white cast under makeup

At a glance

Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Milk NHyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel
$0.33/ml$0.29/ml
90 · 150 verdicts91 · 118 verdicts
Sun Protection—
—Niacinamide, Hyaluronic Acid

What Reddit says

Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Milk N

What Reddit likes

  • Matte, powdery dry-down
  • Laughs off sweat and humidity
  • Layers well under makeup

Watch out for

  • White cast shows on deeper tones
  • Fragrance and alcohol sting some skin
  • Can feel heavy or break acne-prone skin out
See the Reddit threads on Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Milk N

Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel

What Reddit likes

  • Hydrating as hell
  • No white cast on many skin tones
  • Sits well under makeup

Watch out for

  • Can get shiny and dewy fast
  • Pills for some people
  • Eye sting and cheek irritation happen
See the Reddit threads on Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel
Compare full ingredient lists · 10 in common

In both · 10

  1. Water (Aqua)
  2. Ethylhexyl Salicylate (4.9%)
  3. Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (1.8%)
  4. Glycerin
  5. Homosalate (1%)
  6. Polysilicone-15 (0.5%)
  7. Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine (0.5%)
  8. Tocopherol
  9. Butylene Glycol
  10. Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate

Only in Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Milk N · 39

  1. Dimethicone
  2. Zinc Oxide (10.35%)
  3. Alcohol
  4. Talc
  5. Isododecane
  6. Diisopropyl Sebacate
  7. Octocrylene (5%)
  8. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
  9. PEG/PPG-9/2 Dimethyl Ether
  10. Zea Mays (Corn) Starch
  11. Silica
  12. Isopropyl Myristate
  13. Titanium Dioxide
  14. PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
  15. Dextrin Palmitate
  16. Ethylhexyl Triazone (0.8%)
  17. PEG-10 Dimethicone
  18. Isostearic Acid
  19. Triethoxycaprylylsilane
  20. Disteardimonium Hectorite
  21. Aluminum Hydroxide
  22. Stearic Acid
  23. Trisodium EDTA
  24. Sodium Chloride
  25. PEG-6
  26. Fragrance (Parfum)
  27. BHT
  28. Sodium Metabisulfite
  29. PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether
  30. Saccharide Isomerate
  31. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
  32. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
  33. Potentilla Erecta Root Extract
  34. Citric Acid
  35. Sodium Citrate
  36. Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
  37. Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
  38. Soluble Collagen
  39. Phenoxyethanol

Only in Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel · 33

  1. Dibutyl Adipate
  2. Niacinamide
  3. Cyclopentasiloxane
  4. Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
  5. 1,2-Hexanediol
  6. Pentylene Glycol
  7. Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract
  8. Ceramide NP
  9. Centella Asiatica Extract
  10. Portulaca Oleracea Extract
  11. Houttuynia Cordata Extract
  12. Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
  13. Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract
  14. Sodium Hyaluronate
  15. Ceteth-10
  16. Hydrogenated Lecithin
  17. Decyl Glucoside
  18. Propanediol
  19. Astaxanthin
  20. Hyaluronic Acid
  21. Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
  22. Ascorbyl Propyl Hyaluronate
  23. Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
  24. Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
  25. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
  26. Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
  27. Adenosine
  28. Xanthan Gum
  29. Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
  30. Tromethamine
  31. Carbomer
  32. Propylene Glycol
  33. Ethylhexylglycerin

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