Sunplay Water In UV is formulated with a MPC moisture retention barrier to help replenish and lock-in moisture on skin. It is enriched with Carrot extract, Vitamin B1, B2 and C to keep skin soft & smooth.
Innovative gel texture. Ultra light and smooth on the skin
I first came across this on a sachet sample from the Shape Run goodie bag and subsequently went to look for the full retail size but could not find it in the market. An email to Sunplay Singapore revealed that this product has been discontinued. I wondered why this product is still on their Sunplay site though.
Luckily, a work trip to Taipei had me busily looking around for it in their Watsons store after work. It was much cheaper than in Singapore. I think I got it for about S$10 so I went ahead to get 2.
I like the liquid formula which left the skin non-greasy and non-sticky, something that is very difficult to find among the major brands. I usually used it on the body as I have a separate Dermalogica sunscreen for the face.
Sunplay is a brand that contains a Japan "Watery Liquid" formulation that is light, mild, non-greasy and smooth on the skin. It is also non-comedogenic (does not clog pores) as well as protecting against harmful UVA and UVB rays.
A check on Cosdna showed that the key ingredients against sun rays are Octylmethoxy Cinnamate, Octocrylene and Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, which is also known as Avobenzone, has shown to be able to degrade significantly in light over time, lessening its sun protection capabilities. For this reason, most sunscreens containing the ingredient also include photo-stabilizing ingredients like Octocrylene.
Avobenzone appears to be relatively non-toxic and non-irritating to the skin. However, because it is often used in conjunction with photo-stabilizers, there is a greater risk for skin irritation and low-level toxicity. You can read more about it here.
Octylmethoxy Cinnamate, according to Cosmetics Database has many concerns regarding its use, which includes biochemical changes that cause mutation and cell death upon exposure to sunlight (which is likely when used as a sunscreen ingredient); immunotoxicity and photoallergic effects; reproductive toxicity that leads to estrogenic effects; organ system toxicity, especially in the liver; and enhanced skin absorption.
You can read more about it here or here
Read more about my other favourite sunscreens and why I love them
- A'Pieu Pure Block Natural Sun Cream
- Dr. GL Sun Protection SPF30 PA++
- John Masters SPF30 Natural Sunscreen
Mentholatum Sunplay Water in UV SPF25 PA++ has been discontinued and replaced with Mentholatum Sunplay Clear Water Sunscreen with Color Control SPF50+.
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yes you are so right dear, not to mention most Japanese sunscreen and skincare is notorious of high alcohol amount ranked high up in the ingredient list too :<
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