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PLAY 100% Mineral Lotion SPF 30 Sunscreen with Green Algae

SPF 30 Tone-up Brightening veil from mineral & tone-up formulas; evens skin tone. US United States us-fda Formulation variant: us-fda. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

16% ZnO non-nano-style untinted lotion, fragrance/alcohol-free, mild botanicals; expect noticeable white-cast on deeper tones.

MIN Mineral filters Mineral filters — Physical filters (ZnO, TiO2) sit on skin and reflect UV. Reef-safer; very gentle. F F-FREE Fragrance-free Fragrance-free — No added fragrance or perfume — lower irritation risk for reactive skin. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
62.7
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1265 of 1558 in the current catalogue. 16% ZnO non-nano-style untinted lotion, fragrance/alcohol-free, mild botanicals; expect noticeable white-cast on deeper tones.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

Untinted 16% zinc oxide lotion in a fatty-alcohol and botanical base with bisabolol and astaxanthin. Clean preservation, but a noticeable white-cast on deeper tones and a modest UVA ceiling at SPF 30.

Pros
  • 16% zinc oxide as the single mineral filter
  • Bisabolol and astaxanthin for calming and antioxidant support
  • Free of added fragrance and denatured alcohol
  • Caprylhydroxamic acid and caprylyl glycol preservation
Cons
  • Visible white-cast on medium and deeper skin tones
  • SPF 30 gives a modest overall UV ceiling
  • Rich, slightly waxy lotion feel under makeup

Who it's for: Sensitive or fair-skinned users wanting a single-filter zinc lotion who prioritize a calming base over an invisible finish.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 36
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 50
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 78
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 55
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 75
03 At-a-glance facts
Protection
Filter type Mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) sit on skin and reflect UV. Chemical filters absorb UV. Hybrid blends both.
Mineral
Broad spectrum Protects across both UVA and UVB ranges. UVA causes aging and deeper damage; UVB causes burns.
No
Formulation & feel
Texture How the formula feels at application — milk, gel, cream, spray, stick, essence, lotion, powder, or cushion.
Lotion
Finish How the formula looks on skin once dry: matte, natural, dewy, or glowy.
Natural
Tinted Adds sheer pigment (iron oxides) that masks the white cast common to mineral filters and gives a skin-tone finish.
No
Fragrance-free No synthetic perfume added. Not FDA-defined in the US; the EU requires 'Parfum' + the 26 named allergens on the label. 'Unscented' differs — may contain masking fragrance. Botanical oils still scent.
Yes
Alcohol-free No drying short-chain alcohols (alcohol denat., SD alcohol, ethanol). Does not refer to fatty alcohols like cetyl or stearyl alcohol, which are emollients.
Yes
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 35 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 3
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Zinc Oxide 16.0%Inactive Ingredients: Arachidyl Alcohol MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
02 Arachidyl Glucoside Arachidyl Glucoside
03 Astrocaryum Vulgare Kernel Oil Tucuma Kernel Oil
04 Behenyl Alcohol Behenyl Alcohol
05 Bisabolol Bisabolol
06 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
07 C13-14 Alkane C13-14 Alkane
08 Caprylhydroxamic Acid Caprylhydroxamic Acid
09 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
10 Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
11 Caprylyl Glycol Caprylyl Glycol
12 Cellulose Gum Cellulose Gum
13 Cetearyl Alcohol Cetearyl Alcohol
14 Cetyl Alcohol Cetyl Alcohol
15 Citric Acid Citric Acid
16 Coco-Glucoside Coco-Glucoside
17 Diheptyl Succinate Diheptyl Succinate
18 Erythritol Erythritol
19 Ethyl Ferulate Ethyl Ferulate
20 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
21 Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract
22 Jojoba Esters Jojoba Esters
23 Lauryl Laurate Lauryl Laurate
24 Methyl Dihydroabietate Methyl Dihydroabietate
25 Microcrystalline Cellulose Microcrystalline Cellulose
26 Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
29 Polyhydroxystearic Acid Polyhydroxystearic Acid
30 Propanediol Propanediol
31 Sea Water Sea Water
32 Sodium Gluconate Sodium Gluconate
33 Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
34 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
35 Water Water