Sunplay Kids Sunscreen Lotion SPF 60
81/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Sunplay Kids Sunscreen Lotion SPF 60 is a chemical (hybrid) sunscreen pairing octinoxate and titanium dioxide with modern triazone and triazine filters. It is lightweight with a matte finish, keeps white cast low, and does not commonly sting, with low breakout risk, and it works well as a base. Protection is excellent and the score of 81.0/100 is strong. A high-SPF, comfortable everyday lotion suitable for families.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
84
- +18 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #3, UV filter
- +31.4 Titanium Dioxide at #5, UV filter (UVA1 +4.8)
- +28.8 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #9, UV filter (UVA1 +17.6)
- +17.6 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #11, UV filter
- +14.4 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #23, UV filter (UVA1 +4.8)
- β24.2 UVB coverage saturated
- β3.8 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +2 Label claims (SPF 60)
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Health safety
High
64
- +100 Starting score
- β36 Octinoxate at #3 (regulatory/evidence concern)
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Eye sting
Low
84
- +100 Starting score
- β16 Octinoxate at #3, migrates into eyes with sweat
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Fungal acne
Low
76
- +100 Starting score
- β24 2 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate)
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Fabric stains
Low
75
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #9, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
- β10 Titanium Dioxide at #5, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Hydrating
LightNourishing
- β 4.5 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Polymethylsilsesquioxane)
- β 4 Glycerin at #12, the anchor humectant
- β 2 Sodium Hyaluronate at #35, hyaluronic family
- β 2 2 strong humectants (Sorbitol, Ectoin)
- β 1 Humectant polyols
- β 1 1 emollient lipids (Squalane)
- β 0.5 1 fatty-alcohol emollients (Arachidyl Alcohol)
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 4 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Silica)
- β 5 2 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Caprylyl Methicone, Diisopropyl Sebacate)
- β 1 1 emollient lipids (Squalane)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- β 8 1 velvet elastomer fillers, blur and grip
- β 3 1 soft-focus powders in moderation
- β 5 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 0.5 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer)
- β 6 High mineral load at #5 greys under foundation
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.
How we rate water resistance βFull ingredient list (38)
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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 3 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide)
- β 31.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 10 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- pills β 6 High mineral load greys under foundation
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant polyol
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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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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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Fatty alcohol, an emollient and thickener, not the drying kind
- 0.5 β nourishing fatty-alcohol emollient
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 17.6 UV protection
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12 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 4 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Fatty alcohol, an emollient and thickener, not the drying kind
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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15 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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18 Silica
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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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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22 Bisabolol
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 14.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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25 Squalane
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 1 β nourishing emollient lipid
- 1 β dewy emollient lipid
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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27 Citric Acid
pH adjuster
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28 Cellulose
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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29 Hectorite
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 12 feeds malassezia
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 12 feeds malassezia
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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34 Ectoin
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
- 1 β nourishing humectant
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 β nourishing hyaluronic family
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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38 Sorbitol
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant
Does the Sunplay Kids Sunscreen Lotion SPF 60 leave a white cast?
No, white cast is generally low, so it blends in well on most skin tones despite the titanium dioxide.
Is the Sunplay Kids Sunscreen Lotion SPF 60 good for oily skin or under makeup?
It suits oilier skin and works as a base. The finish is matte, breakout risk is low, and it performs well under makeup.
Is it a good high-SPF option?
Yes. With a score of 81.0/100 and excellent protection at SPF 60, it is a strong, comfortable everyday lotion for families.