Chemist at Play 1% Hyaluronic Acid Gel Sunscreen SPF 50+ Pa++++
96/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Chemist at Play 1% Hyaluronic Acid Gel Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ is a modern chemical sunscreen built entirely on next-generation triazine filters for strong, photostable broad-spectrum cover. It has a balanced finish with low white cast and a lightweight gel feel, and is generally low for stinging and pore-clogging. It works well under makeup. With a high score of 96.2/100 and excellent protection, it is an outstanding daily option.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
100
- +34.2 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #4, UV filter (UVA1 +20.9)
- +20.9 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #5, UV filter
- +45.6 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #7, UV filter (UVA1 +15.2)
- +38.4 Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol at #10, UV filter (UVA1 +14.4)
- −18.8 UVB coverage saturated
- −14.8 UVA2 coverage saturated
- −5.5 UVA1 coverage saturated
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- −15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #4, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Moisture
Hydrating
LightNourishing
- → 2 Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate at #13, hyaluronic family
- → 6 Ceramide barrier lipids
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- ← 6 2 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Caprylyl Methicone, Dibutyl Adipate)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- → 8 1 velvet elastomer fillers, blur and grip
- → 6 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- ← 3 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Polyacrylate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer)
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.
How we rate water resistance →Full ingredient list (36)
What each ingredient does and how it moves each rating: green helps, red hurts, ↑ / ↓ give the direction, and ← / → shift a slider toward its ends (finish, moisture, makeup base). Auto-derived from our scoring rules and the ingredient's position.
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Solvent base, the water phase
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 3 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 3 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus)
- ↑ 34.2 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150)
- ↑ 20.9 UV protection
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Botanical extract
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S)
- ↑ 45.6 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb M), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 38.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 → nourishing hyaluronic family
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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17 Ceramide AS
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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18 Ceramide EOP
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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19 Ceramide NS
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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20 Ceramide NG
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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21 Ceramide NP
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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27 Propanediol
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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29 Hexyldecanol
Fatty alcohol, an emollient and thickener, not the drying kind
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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35 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
Is Chemist at Play Hyaluronic Acid Gel Sunscreen good?
Yes, it scores a high 96.2/100 with excellent protection. It uses modern triazine filters for strong, photostable broad-spectrum cover.
Does the Chemist at Play 1% Hyaluronic Acid Gel Sunscreen SPF 50+ Pa++++ leave a white cast?
No, it is rated low for white cast and generally wears clear. The finish is balanced and the gel feel is lightweight.
Is it good for oily or acne-prone skin?
It tends to suit oily and acne-prone skin. It is generally low for pore-clogging and stinging, with a balanced, lightweight gel texture.