Supergoop! Play Everyday Lotion SPF 50 Pa++++
90/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Supergoop! Play Everyday Lotion SPF 50 PA++++ is a chemical sunscreen using a modern filter set including Ethylhexyl Triazone and Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol for strong broad-spectrum cover. It wears lightweight with a matte finish, a low chance of white cast, and a low-sting profile that suits everyday use. Protection is rated excellent and it is generally a good base under makeup. Scoring near 90 out of 100, it is a strong all-rounder for face and body.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
94
- +20.9 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #4, UV filter
- +34.2 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #6, UV filter (UVA1 +20.9)
- +38.4 Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol at #8, UV filter (UVA1 +14.4)
- +19.2 Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone at #10, UV filter
- β16.1 UVB coverage saturated
- β6.3 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Allergens
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- β18 Fragrance
- β7 3 declared fragrance allergens
- β5 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
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Eye sting
Low
86
- +100 Starting score
- β8 Fragrance
- β6 3 declared fragrance allergens
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Fungal acne
Medium
73
- +100 Starting score
- β27 3 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate)
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #6, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- β 5 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethylsilsesquioxane)
- β 4 Glycerin at #12, the anchor humectant
- β 2 Humectant polyols
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 6 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethylsilsesquioxane)
- β 4 2 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Dibutyl Adipate, Caprylyl Methicone)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- β 3 1 soft-focus powders in moderation
- β 4 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 2 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Carbomer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, β¦)
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.
How we rate water resistance βSkincare 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¨ Niacinamide
- β¨ Adenosine
Full ingredient list (35)
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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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 β nourishing humectant polyol
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150)
- β 20.9 UV protection
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus)
- β 34.2 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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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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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb M), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 38.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Iscotrizinol), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 19.2 UV protection
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11 Niacinamide
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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12 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 4 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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16 Adenosine
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Fatty alcohol, an emollient and thickener, not the drying kind
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Botanical extract
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19 Carbomer
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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22 Glutathione
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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24 Fragrance
Fragrance
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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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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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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30 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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31 Tromethamine
pH adjuster
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32 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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33 Citronellol
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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34 Geraniol
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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35 Limonene
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
What SPF is Supergoop Play Everyday Lotion?
It is SPF 50 PA++++, and its protection is rated excellent. That makes it suitable as a primary sunscreen for daily and outdoor use.
Is Supergoop Play Everyday good for oily or acne-prone skin?
Yes, it has a matte finish and is generally low on pore-clogging concerns, which suits oily and breakout-prone skin. It also wears lightweight and does not sting.
Is Supergoop Play Everyday Lotion mineral or chemical?
It is a chemical sunscreen using a modern filter set, including Ethylhexyl Triazone and Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol. With a score near 90 it is a strong all-rounder.