Rohto Mentholatum Sun Play Super Block Spf 50+ Pa++++
82/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Rohto Mentholatum Sun Play Super Block SPF 50+ PA++++ is a hybrid sunscreen that blends Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate with Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide for high broad-spectrum coverage. It has a lightweight, matte finish that does not sting and low breakout risk, though the medium ghost_mode means a slight white cast can appear. It works well under makeup. Scoring 81.9/100 with excellent protection, it is a reliable matte high-SPF choice.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
99
- +18 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #3, UV filter
- +38.9 Zinc Oxide at #4, UV filter (UVA1 +17.1)
- +31.4 Titanium Dioxide at #7, UV filter (UVA1 +4.8)
- +28.8 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #10, UV filter (UVA1 +17.6)
- β11.6 UVB coverage saturated
- β11 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Health safety
High
64
- +100 Starting score
- β36 Octinoxate at #3 (regulatory/evidence concern)
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White cast
Medium
36
- +100 Starting score
- β30 Zinc Oxide at #4
- β35 Titanium Dioxide at #7
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- +11.3 Coated minerals (Aluminum Hydroxide, Hydrogen Dimethicone)
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Eye sting
Low
84
- +100 Starting score
- β16 Octinoxate at #3, migrates into eyes with sweat
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Heavy feel
Low
69
- +100 Starting score
- β22 Zinc Oxide at #4
- β16 Titanium Dioxide at #7
- β3 Trimethylsiloxysilicate at #9, silicone wax film
- +10.3 Volatile silicone at #1, flashes off
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Fungal acne
Low
91
- +100 Starting score
- β9 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate)
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Fabric stains
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #10, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
- β10 Zinc Oxide at #4, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- β5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- β 4.5 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Hydrated Silica, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer)
- β 8 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 2 Zinc Oxide at #4, mild sebum absorbent
- β 4 Sodium Hyaluronate at #11, hyaluronic family
- β 5 2 strong humectants (Panthenol, Diglycerin)
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 4 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Hydrated Silica)
- β 7 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- β 8 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 3 1 soft-focus powders in moderation
- β 4 Transfer-resistant grip resin, holds makeup
- β 6 High mineral load at #4 greys under foundation
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +4 1 water-locking waxes
Skincare extras
Beneficial actives this formula contains. Informational only, not part of the rating: their effect depends on a concentration the label does not disclose.
- β¨ Vitamin E
- β¨ Vitamin C
Full ingredient list (23)
What each ingredient does and how it moves each rating: green helps, red hurts, β / β give the direction, and β / β 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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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 8 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 7 volatile carrier, flashes off
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2 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 18 UV protection
- β 16 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide)
- β 38.9 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 10 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light β 2 mild sebum absorbent
- pills β 6 High mineral load greys under foundation
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 4 β nourishing humectant
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide)
- β 31.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
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Film former, locks the formula onto skin for water resistance
- β 3 silicone wax film
- β 4 wax water lock
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 28.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 4 β nourishing hyaluronic family
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 1 sebum-absorbing powder
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Supporting ingredient
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21 Panthenol
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
- 1 β nourishing humectant
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
Does Rohto Sun Play Super Block leave a white cast?
It can leave a slight cast. The ghost_mode is rated medium, partly because it contains Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide, so a faint whiteness may show on deeper tones.
Is the Rohto Mentholatum Sun Play Super Block Spf 50+ Pa++++ mineral or chemical?
It is a hybrid sunscreen, blending Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate with the mineral filters Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide.
Is the Rohto Mentholatum Sun Play Super Block Spf 50+ Pa++++ good for oily skin?
It is generally suitable. The finish is matte and lightweight, breakout risk is low, and it works well under makeup, which oily-skin users commonly look for.