Sunplay Skin Aqua Physical Sunscreen SPF50+ Pa++++
79/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Sunplay Skin Aqua Physical Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ is a pure mineral sunscreen combining zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. The finish is matte with a medium feel, though the white cast runs high, which is common with denser physical formulas. It is low on pore-clogging and does not sting, generally friendly for sensitive and breakout-prone skin, and it works okay under makeup. With good protection and a high score of 79.1/100, it is a strong mineral option if you can work past the cast.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
76
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #3, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +31.4 Titanium Dioxide at #5, UV filter (UVA1 +4.8)
- β0.4 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Allergens
Low
98
- +100 Starting score
- β2 Essential oils (Lavandula Angustifolia Oil)
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White cast
High
15
- +100 Starting score
- β55 Zinc Oxide at #3
- β35 Titanium Dioxide at #5
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- β15 Pure mineral formula
- +15 Penalties exceed the scale, floored at 0
- +15 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide)
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Heavy feel
Medium
58
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Zinc Oxide at #3
- β16 Titanium Dioxide at #5
- +14 Volatile silicone at #2, flashes off
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Fungal acne
Low
86
- +100 Starting score
- β9 1 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Hydrogenated Lecithin)
- β5 1 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
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Fabric stains
Low
80
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Zinc Oxide at #3, 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 (Silica, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer)
- β 8 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 5 Zinc Oxide at #3, mild sebum absorbent
- β 1 Glycerin at #23, the anchor humectant
- β 1 1 strong humectants (Betaine)
- β 1 Humectant polyols
- β 8 Ceramide barrier lipids with cholesterol/phytosphingosine partners
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 6 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Silica)
- β 7 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 8 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 8 1 velvet elastomer fillers, blur and grip
- β 15 High mineral load at #3 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 (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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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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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant polyol
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide)
- β 31.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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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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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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11 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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12 Stearic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 5 minor malassezia feeder
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Supporting ingredient
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Supporting ingredient
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Plant oil, an emollient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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21 Ceramide NP
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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22 Betaine
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant
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23 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Botanical extract
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25 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
Does the Sunplay Skin Aqua Physical Sunscreen SPF50+ Pa++++ leave a white cast?
Yes, the white cast runs high. This is common with denser physical formulas, so it may be more visible on deeper skin tones.
Is the Sunplay Skin Aqua Physical Sunscreen SPF50+ Pa++++ mineral or chemical?
It is a pure mineral sunscreen, using zinc oxide and titanium dioxide with no chemical filters.
Is it good for acne-prone skin?
It is generally suitable. It is low on pore-clogging with a matte finish and does not sting, which commonly suits oily and breakout-prone skin.