Rohto Mentholatum Sunplay Ultra Protection Sunscreen Lotion Spf 99 PA++++
77/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Rohto Mentholatum Sunplay Ultra Protection SPF 99 PA++++ is a hybrid sunscreen blending zinc oxide and titanium dioxide with chemical octinoxate and modern Uvinul A Plus. It finishes matte and is non-stinging with low breakout risk, but it carries a high chance of visible white cast and feels somewhat heavier on skin. It works okay under makeup. Excellent protection and a 77.2/100 score make it a high-coverage option best for those who do not mind a cast.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
95
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +17.1 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #4, UV filter
- +31.4 Titanium Dioxide at #7, UV filter (UVA1 +4.8)
- +21.6 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #14, UV filter (UVA1 +13.2)
- β11.3 UVB coverage saturated
- β8.8 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +4 Label claims (SPF 99, PA rating)
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Health safety
High
64
- +100 Starting score
- β36 Octinoxate at #4 (regulatory/evidence concern)
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White cast
High
15
- +100 Starting score
- β55 Zinc Oxide at #2
- β35 Titanium Dioxide at #7
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- +15 Coated minerals (Aluminum Hydroxide, Hydrogen Dimethicone)
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Eye sting
Low
89
- +100 Starting score
- β11 Octinoxate at #4, migrates into eyes with sweat
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Heavy feel
Medium
58
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Zinc Oxide at #2
- β16 Titanium Dioxide at #7
- +14 Volatile silicone at #1, flashes off
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Fabric stains
Low
65
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #14, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
- β15 Zinc Oxide at #2, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- β5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 6 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Hydrated Silica, Polymethyl Methacrylate)
- β 8 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 5 Zinc Oxide at #2, mild sebum absorbent
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 6 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethyl Methacrylate, Hydrated Silica)
- β 7 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 11 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 8 Powder overload over a film former, some pilling risk
- β 15 High mineral load at #2 greys under foundation
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +7 1 film-forming polymers that lock the formula on for water resistance
Full ingredient list (20)
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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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 41 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light β 5 mild sebum absorbent
- pills β 15 High mineral load greys under foundation
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3 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate)
- β 17.1 UV protection
- β 11 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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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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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
- β 7 film former
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 21.6 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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20 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
Does Rohto Mentholatum Sunplay SPF 99 leave a white cast?
Yes, white cast is rated high, so it can leave a visible residue. It may show more on deeper skin tones, so blend thoroughly.
Is the Rohto Mentholatum Sunplay Ultra Protection Sunscreen Lotion Spf 99 PA++++ good?
It scores 77.2/100, a strong result. It delivers excellent protection and a matte finish, with the trade-off of a noticeable white cast and a slightly heavier feel.
Is it mineral or chemical?
It is a hybrid, blending mineral zinc oxide and titanium dioxide with chemical octinoxate and a modern filter.