Rohto Sunplay Skin Aqua Clear White SPF 50+ Pa+++
76/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Rohto Sunplay Skin Aqua Clear White SPF 50+ blends chemical Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate with mineral Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide in an older-school filter mix. It sets matte, stays lightweight, does not commonly sting, and is low on pore-clogging concerns. A slight visible cast is possible, but it generally sits well under makeup. With 75.9/100 and good protection, it is a dependable daily sunscreen.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
74
- +18 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #3, UV filter
- +38.9 Zinc Oxide at #4, UV filter (UVA1 +17.1)
- +19.8 Titanium Dioxide at #15, UV filter (UVA1 +3)
- β6 UVB coverage saturated
- +3 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Health safety
Medium
54
- +100 Starting score
- β36 Octinoxate at #3 (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β10 Propylparaben at #21, endocrine-scrutinized preservative
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White cast
Medium
57
- +100 Starting score
- β30 Zinc Oxide at #4
- β6 Titanium Dioxide at #15
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- +3.2 Coated minerals (Methicone)
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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
82
- +100 Starting score
- β22 Zinc Oxide at #4
- β2 Titanium Dioxide at #15
- +6 Volatile silicone at #2, flashes off
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- 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 7.5 3 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Lauroyl Lysine, Polymethylsilsesquioxane)
- β 8 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 2 Zinc Oxide at #4, mild sebum absorbent
- β 10 Glycerin at #6, the anchor humectant
- β 2 Hyaluronic Acid at #25, hyaluronic family
- β 1 Humectant polyols
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 7 3 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Lauroyl Lysine)
- β 7 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 2 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Isononyl Isononanoate)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- β 8 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 6 2 soft-focus powders in moderation
- β 2 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 1.5 Humectant syrup tackiness (partly offset by the base)
- β 6 High mineral load at #4 greys under foundation
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +3 1 film-forming polymers that lock the formula on for water resistance
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 C
Full ingredient list (27)
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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1 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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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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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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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant polyol
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6 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 10 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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10 Silica
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
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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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pH adjuster
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Supporting ingredient
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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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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 19.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
- β 3 film former
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17 Methicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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pH adjuster
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
- β 10 endocrine-scrutinized preservative
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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23 Hydroxide K
pH adjuster
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24 Arginine
pH adjuster
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 β nourishing hyaluronic family
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
Is Sunplay Skin Aqua Clear White mineral or chemical?
It is a mix. It pairs chemical Octinoxate with mineral Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide in an older-school filter set.
Does the Rohto Sunplay Skin Aqua Clear White SPF 50+ Pa+++ leave a white cast?
A slight visible cast is possible from the mineral filters. It does set to a matte, lightweight finish.
Is the Rohto Sunplay Skin Aqua Clear White SPF 50+ Pa+++ good for oily skin?
It is a good fit. The matte finish suits oily skin, pore-clogging concerns are low, and it does not commonly sting. It scores 75.9/100 with good protection.