- Release Date
- 2013.2.12 Repackaged in 2015.
- Size
- 30g
- Brand
- Mentholatum SUNPLAY
- Producer
- ROHTO Pharmaceutical Co.
- Product Type
- Sunscreen
- Price
- ยฅ700
- SPFใปPA
- SPF50+ยทPA++++
- UV Filter(s)
- Octinoxate, Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide & Uvinul A Plus.
Mentholatum SUNPLAY Super Block is a Japanese sunscreen milk formulated for the outdoors.
The sunscreen milk has the strongest UV protection in the Mentholatum SUNPLAY sunscreen line, and it is reformulated to feature the newly added PA++++ to deliver superior UVA protection than any of its previous formulations.
It is specifically tailored to protect skin from intense UV conditions while playing sports, swimming at the beach, hiking, and other outdoor activities.
- For face and body.
- Resistant to water, sweat, and sebum (80 minutes).
- Removable with a makeup remover.
Ingredient(s): Alcohol-Free ย ย Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate ย ย Fragrance-Free ย ย Hyaluronic Acid ย ย Paraben-Free ย ย Uvinul A Plus ย ย Vitamin C (All Types)
Skin Type(s): Combination Skin ย ย Dry Skin ย ย Oily Skin
UV Protection: Outdoor Activities & Sports ย ย PA++++
Cyclopentasiloxane,, water,, ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate,, zinc oxide,, ratzillacosme.com do.not.copy,, triethylhexanoin,, diglycerin,, titanium dioxide,, methyl methacrylate crosspolymer,, trimethylsiloxysilicate,, diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate,, sodium hyaluronate,,ย tocopheryl acetate,, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate,, dipotassium glycyrrhizate,, lauryl PEG-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone,, hydrate silica,, hydrogen dimethicone,, polyglyceryl-2 triisostearate,, 1,2 hexanediol,, aluminum hydroxide,, panthenol,, vinyl dimthicone/lauryl dimethicone crosspolymer,, disodium EDTA.
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Hey Ratzilla, would you recommend this for oily skin or for use in very humid weather?
No, I really donโt like this at all. I find it unpleasantly thick and heavy. From what Iโve gathered online, those who do like it seem to have very dry, sensitive skin that lives in a dry environment.
Hi Ratzilla, when reading your blog, I just realized I bought the Vietnamese version instead of the Japanese one. So I did some research and found a site โ My Asian Skincareโ where the blogger says that both formulations are identical and she shows a picture of both of them, in Japanese of courseโฆ I am lostโฆ Thank you in advance for your answer.
Marie
Thereโre many other versions of โSunplay Super Blockโ found in nearby Asian countries. Some have near-identical packaging design to the one shown but with Chinese/English printed, others have SPF60 or SPF130 ratings. These have completely different ingredients/formulas and they arenโt made in Japan. If youโre buying products based on ingredients provided by my site, the packaging needs to look identical to whatโs shown; otherwise, youโre not going to get the same product.
The version shown above is the only one thatโs made in Japan. The Sunplay Super Block that is sold in Vietnam is printed entirely in Vietnamese with English ingredients and itโs rated SPF81. It doesnโt have the same ingredients (See here https://cdn02.static-adayroi.com/resize/502_502/100/0/2016/10/14/1476436655181_3873421.jpg
You are right. There are so many versions of Sunplay that one can get confused. Actually, I am talking about this one: http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SRjGuufGBF4/VexO1H7CWCI/AAAAAAAALhs/tOcqzdHhTpA/s1600/%2Bsunplay-superblock2x500.png
Do you think the quality is the same as the Japanese version?
Personally, I buy domestic-made (Japan) over other Asian countries. It very well could be just decades of social conditioning tho.
Hi again,
Another question-does this say if itโs non-comedogenic? Thanks ๐
The term โnon-comedogenicโ is completely meaningless as 1) it isnโt regulated whatsoever and 2) not everyoneโs skin reacts the same way.
Has this sunscreen been discontinued? The Master of Life seller on Rakuten says itโs sold out, and Iโm seeing it has been sold-out in a lot of different places too. This was my HG, I hope it wasnโt discontinued ๐
Nope. Itโs still very much in production and readily available in Japan.
Hi,
This may be a really silly question, but I have this sunscreen and it is made in Vietnam and has a different bottle design. Is this exactly the same as the one made in Japan, or does it vary in any way eg. ingredients etc? Thanks ๐
Not at all. They have different formulas. Theyโre more like distant cousins than siblings.
Thank you so much! Can I just ask, are the active sunscreen ingredients still the same in both?
Hi, do you know what % of zinc oxide sunplay superblock contains? Would greatly appreciate itโฆ the percentages seem very hard to find
Sunscreens are regulated as cosmetics in Japan (and Europe) so they donโt require % to be listed, whereas theyโre drugs in North America.
Thanks so much for the speedy and useful response. Do you know if there is any way to roughly estimate the PPD? Iโm trying to compare my Elta MD sunscreen which has 9% zinc oxide and 7.5% octinoxate to the Sunplay Superblock in terms of protectiveness. I wonder how likely it is that Superblock could have a PPD far above 16.
Even if you know the % of the filters, you still cannot accurately estimate its UVA protection as higher ZnO/TiO2 content doesnโt automatically equal higher UVA protection โ particle size and other ingredients present all make a significant difference.
The price is a little steep for me ๐ Allie costs US$30 on Amazon for 60ml and Sekkisei costs US$70 for 60g. Any other cheaper versions? (Biore, etc). I wouldnโt mind if itโs a little greasy or has white cast since I am using it for heavy duty outdoor activities (beach, camping) Thank you so much.
How about the Biore UV AQUA Rich Watery Essence? Is it suitable for 15 minutes exposure to the sun? What sunscreen do you recommend?
Same thing! The Biore is also an easy-on, easy-off sunscreen like the Nivea. I personally donโt use this kind of daily use sunscreen at all when itโs very hot outside as itโll come right off as soon as my skin get sweaty or oily.
Would it be okay to use if I donโt sweat easily? Or should I use a โstrongerโ one like Biore UV Perfect Milk? How do you know if the sunscreen is for outdoors โ what combination of formula should I take into consideration aside from the use of physical filters? Thank you
Thatโs your call, really. Personal preference and skin type will always vary.
How do you know if the sunscreen is for outdoors? Read the packaging (really!) โ this info is always provided somewhere on the packaging (in Japanese). Thereโs really no need to make educated guesses or analyze formulas. Of course, those who donโt read Japanese will run into some difficulties, but thereโs plenty of detailed product info online!
Hi there,
Thanks so much for all your reviews/descriptions/ingredient dissection โ your site is my go-to site when making online purchases from Japan!
I just wanted your opinion regarding Zinc % in sunscreens.
I like to scour the ingredients list too, but find that Japanese sunscreens donโt disclose the percentage of their active ingredients.
Would you recommend using something like this over a chemical filter sunscreen for maximum protection for a holiday in the tropics?:
http://skinhealth.com.au/blog/product/classic/
Active Ingredients: Zinc Oxide 200mg/g, Octocrylene 80mg/g, Bemotrizinol 20mg/g, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate 20mg/g, Octyl Methoxycinnamate 50mg/g.
(it states 200mg/g of Zinc โ I assume itโs 20% Zinc)
Thank you!
This and the sunscreen you linked both rely on a mix of chemical and physical filters. The Cancer Council sunscreen doesnโt have any UVA protection rating labels (much like US sunscreens), so itโs impossible to tell much UVA protection it actually offer. I know some people calculate PPD using the BASF Sunscreen Simulator, but it is far from accurate as it doesnโt take particle size and inactive ingredients into consideration.
Also, keep in mind that sunscreen needs to stay put on your skin in order to be protective. A PPD40 sunscreen isnโt necessarily going to be more protective than PPD16 on your skin in real life.
Iโve never seen or tried the sunscreen you linked, but it looks like it would be far too heavy/greasy on the face. Perhaps use it on your body (as its size is quite economical!) and a lightweight Japanese one on the face?
Thanks so much for your reply!
Yes, itโs quite frustrating when no UVA protection is indicated hence why I thought that a higher percentage of Zinc would equal a higher PPD/PA protection. Would you say that if it had a higher percentage of Zinc than this Sunkiller one though, that it may offer more thorough protection if regularly reapplied?
Also, got the Sunkiller Moisture Strong Plus thanks to your 2015 List and find that it works great under the eye area, and sides of nose/mouth where skin can get taut and dry ๐
I personally donโt see the benefits in comparing like that when itโs just speculation based on wild (perhaps slightly educated) guesses. Higher ZnO content doesnโt automatically means higher UVA protection. Its particle size and other ingredients present make a significant difference.
Also, the 2 formulas are vastly different. If you canโt stand the finish/texture of one of them (or perhaps your skin doesnโt react well), its UVA protection level is a moot point.
Thanks! (Y) off to restock the Sunplay then ๐
Hey. Is there a very strong white cast with this one? I have dark skin but itโs actually quite photosensitive. I use a medium coverage foundation on the regular and I was wondering if it would be enough to hide that? Thks!!
Thereโs a slight but still noticeable white cast on light skin. On skin thatโs much darker, I think itโll be even more apparent and much harder to hide with makeup without looking unnatural.
I have darker skin (Brown skinned โ african) and Iโm photosensitive tooโฆiโve noticed taking cod liver oil helps with photosensitivity and there are some scientific studies to back it upโฆsame with astaxanthin supplement. Iโm just sharing this because I found sunscreen can only do so much.
Yes, thanks for the tip! Iโve heard that about astaxanthin and Heliocare supplements!
Would this be too heavy-duty for everyday use? I have an especially hard time looking for a winter sunscreen.
That would depends on your skin type and tolerance. I personally find this to be too heavy for the face, period. I donโt like this at all, but this seems to be popular online among those with dry, sensitive skin (skin type I donโt have).
Could you possibly recommend me a top performing sunscreen suitable for combination, sensitive skin that doesnโt contain alcohol? i was considering this sunscreen but it appears it may be too heavy for me :/
That would be difficult as I personally dislike alcohol-free sunscreens in general. I much rather compensate for the potential drying effect than to deal to the mess of alcohol-free formulas.
Thanks. Iโm actually trying to avoid sunscreens with denatured alcohol because studies are inconclusive as to whether or not it is quite harmful.
There is a slight difference between Alcohol and Alcohol Denat. (the general name used for denatured alcohol). They are separate ingredients and are listed differently according to INCI (International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients) labelling. Alcohol Denat. is very rarely used in Japanese cosmetics.
Alcohol supposedly cause free radical damage when applied on the skin, but Iโve yet to actually find a peer-review study
that supports such claim. Iโve only read that from Paula Begoun, who doesnโt always interpret the data (or conclusions) from studies correctly โ other sites seem to just regurgitating what she says. She says alcohol causes the release of free radicals when used on the skin, but the source she cited was about free radicals produced in the liver after drinking alcohol! Her source http://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/arh27-4/277-284.htm
Any idea as to how does this one compare with the Rohto Hada-Labo UV Creamy Gel SPF 50/PA ++++ one?
This is formulated for the outdoors and sports whereas the Hada-Labo is for daily use. Both are best for drier skin โ theyโre not suitable for normal to oily skins or those who like a lightweight, matte finish. I personally dislike both.
Hi! Iโm currently in the market for a new sunscreen for the upcoming summer months. This one looks promising but Iโve noticed that it doesnโt have alcohol listed on the ingredient list and I prefer alcohol-based sunscreens. Doesnโt most sebum-resistant, as indicated in the description, Japanese sunscreens contained alcohol?
Not necessarily, but sunscreens with alcohol are more popular and generally better received than ones without in Japan as they feel lighter, fresher, and absorb into skin faster.