Sunplay Skin Aqua UV Tinted Based SPF 50+ Pa++++
82/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Sunplay Skin Aqua UV Tinted Based SPF 50+ PA++++ is a hybrid sunscreen mixing zinc oxide and titanium dioxide with modern triazine and other chemical filters. The tinted formula wears lightweight with a matte finish and little white cast, and it excels as a makeup base. It does not sting and is low for pore-clogging. With excellent protection and a score of 81.6/100, it is a strong matte, tint-and-prime option for daily wear.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
100
- +18 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #2, UV filter
- +38.9 Zinc Oxide at #7, UV filter (UVA1 +17.1)
- +26.4 Titanium Dioxide at #8, UV filter (UVA1 +4)
- +6.4 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #9, UV filter
- +21.6 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #14, UV filter (UVA1 +13.2)
- +28.8 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #16, UV filter (UVA1 +9.6)
- β26.4 UVB coverage saturated
- β14.8 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Health safety
High
64
- +100 Starting score
- β36 Octinoxate at #2 (regulatory/evidence concern)
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Allergens
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- β18 Fragrance
- β12 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
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White cast
Low
86
- +100 Starting score
- β30 Zinc Oxide at #7
- β15 Titanium Dioxide at #8
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- β2 Titanium Dioxide as pigment (CI 77891) at #31
- +39.9 Tinted formula, pigment masks the cast
- +2.6 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide)
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Eye sting
Low
63
- +100 Starting score
- β16 Octinoxate at #2, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β3 Octisalate at #9, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β10 Volatile alcohol at #6
- β8 Fragrance
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Heavy feel
Low
82
- +100 Starting score
- β22 Zinc Oxide at #7
- β6 Titanium Dioxide at #8
- +7 Volatile silicone at #3, flashes off
- +3.2 Volatile hydrocarbon at #5, flashes off
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Fungal acne
Safe
98
- +100 Starting score
- β2 1 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
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Fabric stains
High
30
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #14, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
- β40 Iron-oxide pigments at #23, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
- β10 Zinc Oxide at #7, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- β5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 13 Volatile alcohol at #6
- β 8 3 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Talc)
- β 12 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 2 Zinc Oxide at #7, mild sebum absorbent
- β 4 Glycerin at #11, the anchor humectant
- β 2 Sodium Hyaluronate at #34, hyaluronic family
- β 1 1 strong humectants (Ectoin)
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 8 3 sebum-absorbing powders (Talc, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane)
- β 11 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 3 Volatile alcohol at #6
- β 1 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Isononyl Isononanoate)
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Makeup base
Excellent
PillsPrimer
- β 8 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 9 Quick-setting carrier (alcohol at #6), fast, even canvas
- β 3 1 soft-focus powders in moderation
- 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 3 High mineral load at #7 greys under foundation (tinted)
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +2 1 water-locking waxes
Full ingredient list (43)
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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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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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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4 Talc
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 6 sebum-absorbing powder
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Volatile hydrocarbon, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
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6 Alcohol
Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes
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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 3 High mineral load greys under foundation (tinted)
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 26.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Legacy UV filter (Octisalate), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 6.4 UV protection
- β 3 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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11 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 4 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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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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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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Film former, locks the formula onto skin for water resistance
- β 2 wax water lock
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 28.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Colorant or pigment
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Supporting ingredient
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20 Stearic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 2 minor malassezia feeder
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Supporting ingredient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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23 Ci 77492
Colorant or pigment
- β 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
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24 Dimethicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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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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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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30 Fragrance
Fragrance
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Colorant or pigment
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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33 Ci 77491
Colorant or pigment
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 β nourishing hyaluronic family
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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36 Ci 15850
Colorant or pigment
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Botanical extract
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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40 Ectoin
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
- 1 β nourishing humectant
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Botanical extract
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
Does Sunplay Skin Aqua UV Tinted Based work under makeup?
Yes, it excels as a makeup base, rating excellent for that use. It wears lightweight with a matte finish, so it doubles as a tint-and-prime step.
Does the Sunplay Skin Aqua UV Tinted Based SPF 50+ Pa++++ leave a white cast?
No, it rates low for white cast. The tinted formula wears matte with little whiteness despite including zinc oxide and titanium dioxide.
Is it a good sunscreen overall?
It is a strong daily pick with excellent SPF 50 protection and a score of 81.6/100. It does not sting and is low for pore-clogging.