PLAY Everyday Lotion SPF 50 2 Pack
Sunscreen with no fluorinated ingredient on record, and no PFAS statement from the brand.
Supergoop has no PFAS statement on record for this sunscreen. Our record does not include an ingredient-level check, so look for fluorinated ingredients such as Teflon-type coating on the label.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
Water-resistant lotion base with mineral UV filters
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What PLAY Everyday Lotion SPF 50 2 Pack is made of, ingredients and materials
PLAY Everyday Lotion uses mineral UV filters (typically zinc oxide or titanium dioxide) rather than chemical absorbers, which reduces systemic absorption through skin. The water-resistant lotion base contains emollients and humectants to maintain coverage during water exposure; no fluorinated compounds are listed on the label or confirmed in formulations accessible to consumers. Mineral filters sit on the skin surface and scatter UV rather than converting it to heat, a mechanically different mode of photoprotection.
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
1,4-dioxane (contaminant in emulsifiers)
Water-resistant lotion formulations often contain polysorbate or PEG-based emulsifiers, which can be contaminated with 1,4-dioxane during manufacture. Supergoop does not disclose third-party testing for this known cosmetic contaminant; presence is not confirmed but cannot be ruled out.
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance components
PLAY Everyday Lotion is listed as lightly fragranced; individual fragrance components are not itemized on packaging or brand website. Potential for sensitization in fragrance-intolerant consumers remains, as 'fragrance' is a trade-secret category.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Heavy metals
Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide are the stated or typical mineral filters in this product class and do not carry published concern for lead or cadmium leaching. No heavy-metal contamination has been reported for Supergoop PLAY sunscreens.
Source, FDA ↗Formaldehyde / VOCs
Common preservatives like DMDM hydantoin or imidazolidinyl urea are not listed on available ingredient information for this product. Modern Supergoop formulations typically use preservative systems with lower concern profiles, but complete ingredient transparency is not publicly detailed.
Source, ATSDR ↗Talc contamination (if talc is used as filler or anti-cake agent)
No talc is listed in formulations for PLAY Everyday Lotion. Mineral sunscreen lotions typically use silica or mica as texture modifiers instead, which do not carry asbestos or talc contamination risk.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Supergoop has not published explicit PFAS statements or third-party testing disclosures for this product. The brand markets itself as reef-safe and clean-beauty aligned, which typically implies avoidance of synthetic UV chemicals and some legacy contaminants, but does not guarantee heavy-metal-free pigments or formaldehyde-releaser absence. No recalls or substantiated safety complaints specific to PLAY Everyday Lotion are on public record.
How it compares in its category
Mineral sunscreens carry lower concern for endocrine disruption compared to oxybenzone or avobenzone-based alternatives, though they may leave white cast on skin. This product sits in the mainstream premium segment; comparable mineral sunscreens (EltaMD, Blue Lizard, La Roche-Posay Anthelios) offer similar safety profiles with variable disclosure transparency. Water-resistance claims (SPF 50) are standard for this segment and do not indicate PFAS use in most modern formulations.
If you buy it
Apply generously (about 1/4 teaspoon per face) 15 minutes before sun exposure and reapply every 2 hours or after water immersion to maintain SPF efficacy. Store at room temperature away from direct heat; lotion bases degrade and separate if exposed to sustained high temperatures or freeze-thaw cycles. Patch-test first if you have sensitive skin, as mineral filters can irritate in rare cases. Discontinue and seek dermatologic input if burning, rash, or phototoxic reaction occurs.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 42% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Supergoop has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
What are the PFAS-free alternatives to PLAY Everyday Lotion SPF 50 2 Pack?
- Mineral sunscreen, zinc oxide base
- A third party reports verifying it as PFAS-free
- 1,4-dioxane (non-intentional contaminant from surfactants/emulsifiers)
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide or titanium dioxide base)
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Synthetic fragrance allergens
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