Supergoop! PLAY Everyday Lotion SPF 50 for oily acne-prone skin
Avobenzone
Homosalate
Octisalate
Sunflower Extract
Rosemary Leaf Extract
High
- HighOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
A great choice for oily acne-prone skin; a few sunscreens fit it even better.
- Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
- Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2016
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily acne-prone skin: shine, breakouts, blemishes, and enlarged pores. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- This formulation offers moderate benefits for your oily skin, with ingredients like Diisopropyl Sebacate helping to regulate sebum and Glycerin providing essential hydration without being overly occlusive.
- While it provides excellent broad-spectrum UV protection and general moisturizing, it lacks specialized ingredients to directly address your primary concerns of acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the inclusion of soothing agents like Allantoin and Dexpanthenol.
How to apply
- Use your moisturizing sunscreen every morning. Reapply throughout the day if you are outside.
- Apply this moisturizing sunscreen as the final step of your morning routine after your moisturizer.
- Gently smooth a nickel-sized amount over your face and neck, avoiding harsh rubbing to keep oily areas calm.
- Apply this moisturizing sunscreen on clean, dry skin to ensure even coverage and protection.
- Avoid getting the product into your eyes and do a patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 5.0k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this chemical sunscreen is frequently praised as a hydrating and versatile option for face and body, leaving no white cast, which is excellent for dry to normal skin types and deeper skin tones. Users with oily or acne-prone skin often find the finish too greasy or shiny, and some with sensitive eyes or skin report irritation from the chemical filters and essential oil fragrance.
Highlights
No white cast Mostly Mentioned
- “blends in clear”
- “great for dark skin”
- “zero white cast”
Hydrating formula Often Mentioned
- “feels like lotion”
- “good for dry skin”
- “leaves skin soft”
Lightweight texture Often Mentioned
- “absorbs quickly”
- “not heavy”
- “goes on smooth”
Greasy/shiny finish Often Mentioned
- “oily on face”
- “looks like sweat”
- “too shiny for summer”
Pleasant scent Sometimes Noted
- “smells like citrus”
- “no sunscreen smell”
- “light clean scent”
Versatile value Sometimes Noted
- “huge bottle lasts”
- “great family sunscreen”
- “economical size”
Stings eyes Sometimes Noted
- “burns my eyes”
- “tearing up”
- “stings during workouts”
Strong fragrance Sometimes Noted
- “scent is too strong”
- “smells like basil”
- “irritating fragrance”
Skin irritation Rarely Noted
- “caused redness”
- “broke me out”
- “tingling sensation”
Sticky residue Rarely Noted
- “feels sticky initially”
- “hair sticks to face”
- “remains tacky”
Sources: lovi.care, dermstore.com, ulta.com, sephora.my, supergoop.com, reddit.com, and more
Questions and answers
What makes Supergoop! PLAY Everyday Lotion SPF 50 a great fit for oily acne-prone skin?
Supergoop! PLAY Everyday Lotion SPF 50 is a great fit because it helps balance oil with ingredients like Diisopropyl Sebacate and delivers light hydration without heavy, pore-clogging layers. It also has a very safe and gentle feel on skin, keeping irritation unlikely thanks to soothing additions like Allantoin and Dexpanthenol.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Which ingredients make this lotion a good fit for oily acne-prone skin?
Diisopropyl Sebacate helps regulate sebum and Glycerin provides essential hydration without being overly heavy on your skin. Its safe profile with soothing agents like Allantoin and Dexpanthenol is unlikely to cause irritation.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017
What does Avobenzone do for oily acne-prone skin?
Avobenzone helps protect your skin from sun damage, but it does not treat oily or acne-prone skin on its own. Sunscreens for this skin type need ingredients that feel light, absorb excess oil, and won't clog your pores.
What does Homosalate do for oily acne-prone skin?
Homosalate acts as a UV filter in sunscreen to protect oily and acne-prone skin from sun damage without feeling heavy. Chemical sunscreens containing this ingredient show a very low likelihood of causing skin irritation or breakouts.
Where does this lotion go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?
This moisturizing sunscreen goes last in your morning routine, right after your moisturizer. It is very unlikely to cause irritation on oily skin, helping keep your face comfortable all day.
Can I use this lotion with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this moisturizing SPF in the morning after your retinol routine, or as your daytime step since it has a very safe profile with soothing ingredients like allantoin and dexpanthenol. It is unlikely to cause irritation on oily skin, providing lightweight hydration and UV protection.
How often should I use this lotion?
You can use this moisturizing spf every morning as the final step of your daytime routine. Daily application helps protect your skin from the sun while providing light hydration.
Can this lotion clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?
Supergoop! PLAY Everyday Lotion SPF 50 is a great fit for oily acne-prone skin because it hydrates without feeling heavy, though reviewers frequently mention a greasy or shiny finish. It is unlikely to cause irritation due to soothing ingredients like allantoin and dexpanthenol, but it lacks specialized ingredients to directly target breakouts.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017
Is this lotion fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.
What the research says
A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Topical gel containing chitosan, 0.2% chlorhexidine, allantoin and dexpanthenol did not improve postoperative comfort regarding swelling and pain, but improved the wound's aesthetic appearance following impacted lower third molar extraction compared to no gel.
Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2016A new topical panthenol-containing emollient significantly improved transepidermal water loss reduction, stratum corneum hydration, and intercellular lipid lamellae length compared with control in healthy subjects without negatively impacting bacterial viability.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017A topical gel containing chitosan, chlorhexidine, allantoin, and dexpanthenol significantly reduced postoperative pain, trismus, swelling, and analgesic consumption, while improving wound healing after third molar surgery compared to a placebo.
Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020Encapsulation of ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate and butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane in lipid microparticles significantly reduced their in vivo human skin penetration compared to nonencapsulated filters.
Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2011Microencapsulation of the BMDBM/HP-beta-CD complex in lipid microparticles significantly decreased the percutaneous penetration of the UV filter into the stratum corneum of human volunteers compared to the non-encapsulated sunscreen agent.
Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis, 2011Following human skin application of an O/W emulsion containing 2% BMDBM loaded in lipospheres, 15% of the sunscreen accumulated in the uppermost layers of the stratum corneum without remarkably modifying skin permeation compared to unencapsulated sunscreen.
Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2008Dermal application of a sunscreen containing 10% homosalate in four volunteers resulted in delayed elimination with terminal half-times around 24 h and a bioavailability of cis-homosalate a factor of 2 lower than trans-homosalate, while metabolite ratios supported using oral-route urinary excretion fractions for dermal exposure assessments.
Archives of Toxicology, 2024Chemical sunscreens containing avobenzone, octocrylene, homosalate, and octisalate showed no to minimal risks of dermal irritation, sensitization, photo-allergy, and photo-irritation in human subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2025Homosalate exhibited the highest permeation among tested filters with a relative permeability rate of 4.2% and a depth of 60 um, and specific thickeners and emulsifiers successfully reduced its permeation without inhibiting the skin permeation of niacinamide.
Photodermatology, Photoimmunology & Photomedicine, 2026Simulated real-life dermal sunscreen exposure in twenty human volunteers leads to the systemic bioavailability and urinary excretion of the UV filter 2-ethylhexyl salicylate and its metabolite, reaching concentration peaks at 7 to 8 hours with 70-80% of overall excretion within 24 hours.
Archives of Toxicology, 2019The application of a sunscreen formulation containing ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, ethylhexyl salicylate, methyl anthranilate, and octocrylene does not significantly affect critical acne-related species such as Cutibacterium acnes and Staphylococcus epidermidis, refuting the induction of facial dysbiosis in men.
Archives of Dermatological Research, 2024Controlled single dermal exposure to an EHS-containing sunscreen in three volunteers resulted in delayed systemic resorption with elimination half-lives between 6.6 and 9.7 hours, where the parent compound EHS occurred as the dominant urinary parameter.
Archives of Toxicology, 2024Topical application of rosemary essential oil-loaded lipid nanoparticles in gel vehicles significantly increased skin hydration compared to gels containing free oil, and increased elasticity to a lesser extent, in ten healthy volunteers.
Pharmaceutics, 2017Topical application of a cream containing the NHE1 activator rosmarinic acid decreased skin surface pH and transepidermal water loss while increasing skin hydration in 50-60-year-old adult females compared to vehicle cream and no treatment.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2022An alcoholic extract of rosemary leaves, Rosm1, demonstrates strong antioxidant activity and inhibits oxidative alterations to skin surface lipids when evaluated in vitro and in vivo.
International Journal of Tissue Reactions, 2000
Ingredients
Water, Homosalate, Octisalate, Avobenzone, Octocrylene, Acrylates Copolymer, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Glycerin, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Isododecane, Lauryl Lactate, Cetyl Alcohol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Brassica Campestris Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer, Rice Bran Extract, Cetearyl Olivate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Vp Copolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sorbitan Olivate, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Rosewood Oil Wood, Chlorphenesin, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Lemon Peel Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Eucalyptus Globulus Oil Leaf, Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Extract Flower, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil Flower, Pogostemon Cablin Oil, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Helianthus Annuus Extract Sunflower Extract, Behenic Acid, Cetyl Behenate, Isostearyl Isostearate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Tocopherol, Allantoin, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract Rosemary Leaf Extract, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Dexpanthenol, Pentasodium Triphosphate, Citric Acid
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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