Sunplay Skin Aqua Clear White SPF 50+ Pa++++ (old Version)
82/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Sunplay Skin Aqua Clear White SPF 50+ PA++++ (old version) is a hybrid sunscreen that pairs Zinc Oxide with modern chemical filters like Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine and Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate. It wears matte and lightweight, shows low white cast, does not sting, and is a good base for makeup. Pore-clogging risk is low. With excellent protection and a strong score of 81.5/100, it is a well-rounded daily face sunscreen, especially for oily or combination skin.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
86
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #3, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +17.1 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #4, UV filter
- +10.8 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #23, UV filter (UVA1 +6.6)
- +14.4 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #24, UV filter (UVA1 +4.8)
- β1.5 UVB coverage saturated
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, 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
Low
74
- +100 Starting score
- β27.5 Zinc Oxide at #3 (nano)
- +1.9 Coated minerals (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
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Zinc Oxide at #3
- +10 Volatile silicone at #2, flashes off
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Fungal acne
Safe
100
- +100 Starting score
- +0 Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil at #8, jojoba wax ester, fungal-acne exception (not penalized)
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Fabric stains
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #23, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
- β15 Zinc Oxide at #3, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 9.5 3 sebum-absorbing powders (Hydrated Silica, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Talc)
- β 8 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 5 Zinc Oxide at #3, mild sebum absorbent
- β 2 Sodium Hyaluronate at #15, hyaluronic family
- β 2 1 emollient lipids (Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil)
- β 6 Ceramide barrier lipids
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 10 3 sebum-absorbing powders (Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Talc, Hydrated Silica)
- β 7 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 1 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Isononyl Isononanoate)
- β 3 1 emollient lipids (Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- β 11 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 1 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 4 Transfer-resistant grip resin, holds makeup
- β 0.5 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Acrylates Crosspolymer)
- β 7.5 High mineral load at #3 greys under foundation (nano)
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +2 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 C
- β¨ Vitamin E
Full ingredient list (31)
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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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 7.5 High mineral load greys under foundation (nano)
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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate)
- β 17.1 UV protection
- β 11 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 6 sebum-absorbing powder
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Botanical extract
- 2 β nourishing emollient lipid
- 3 β dewy emollient lipid
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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10 Talc
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
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Supporting ingredient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 β nourishing hyaluronic family
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16 Arginine
pH adjuster
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17 Niacinamide
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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18 Ceramide NP
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Film former, locks the formula onto skin for water resistance
- β 2 wax water lock
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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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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 10.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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26 Polystyrene
Supporting ingredient
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Film former, locks the formula onto skin for water resistance
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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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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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pH adjuster
Does Sunplay Skin Aqua Clear White leave a white cast?
No, it is rated low for white cast. Despite containing some Zinc Oxide, it wears matte and lightweight with minimal residue, which suits most skin tones.
Is the Sunplay Skin Aqua Clear White SPF 50+ Pa++++ (old Version) good for oily or acne-prone skin?
Yes, it is a strong fit. It has a matte finish, stays lightweight, and is rated low for pore-clogging, so it is generally well suited to oily and combination skin.
What SPF is it and is it good?
It is SPF 50+ PA++++ with excellent protection and a score of 81.5/100. It is a well-rounded daily face sunscreen that also works well under makeup.