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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Supergoop! PLAY Antioxidant Mist SPF 50 PA++++ versus Supergoop! PLAY Antioxidant Body Sunscreen Mist SPF 30 PA++++ .

Published on October 01, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 28 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain SPF and Vitamin C

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and oils

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Sunscreen

Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.

Sunscreen

Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.

Price

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Starts at $21.00

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
50
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
30

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (4)
Vitamin C

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (4)
Vitamin C

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (3)
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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Also known as Avobenzone, this ingredient is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-A range.

Avobenzone is globally approved and is the most commonly used UV-A filter in the world.

Studies have found that avobenzone becomes ineffective when exposed to UV light (it is not photostable; meaning that it breaks down in sunlight). Because of this, formulations that include avobenzone will usually contain stabilizers such as octocrylene.

However, some modern formulations (looking at you, EU!) are able to stabilize avobenzone by coating the molecules.

Avobenzone does not protect against the UV-B range, so it's important to check that the sunscreen you're using contains other UV filters that do!

The highest concentration of avobenzone permitted is 3% in the US, and 5% in the EU.

Learn more about Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

Supergoop! PLAY Antioxidant Mist SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 1.

Supergoop! PLAY Antioxidant Body Sunscreen Mist SPF 30 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Skin Conditioning, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Homosalate is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-B range (280nm - 320 nm), with a peak protection at 306 nm. It is internationally approved for use in sunscreens.

Homosalate is not photo-stable, meaning it's strength as a UV filter degrades over time with exposure to the sun. Because of this, it's often used in combination with other chemical sunscreen filters as avobenzone (which protects from the UV-A range). Homosalate also helps act as a solvent for harder-to-dissolve UV filters.

(Part of the reason that sunscreens need to be frequently re-applied is due to the photo instability of many chemical sunscreen filters)

Currently, homosalate is approved in concentrations up to 10% in the EU and 15% in the US. The FDA is currently doing further research on the effects of homosalate, and it is possible that these approved concentrations will change in the future.

Learn more about Homosalate

Supergoop! PLAY Antioxidant Mist SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 2.

Supergoop! PLAY Antioxidant Body Sunscreen Mist SPF 30 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Disliked

Ethylhexyl Salicylate is an organic compound used to block UV rays. It primarily absorbs UVB rays but offers a small amount of UVA protection as well.

Commonly found in sunscreens, Ethylhexyl Salicylate is created from salicylic acid and 2-ethylhexanol. You might know salicylic acid as the effective acne fighter ingredient and BHA.

The ethylhexanol in this ingredient is a fatty alcohol and helps hydrate your skin, similar to oils. It is an emollient, which means it traps moisture into the skin.

According to manufacturers, Ethylhexyl Salicylate absorbs UV wavelength of 295-315 nm, with a peak absorption at 307-310 nm. UVA rays are linked to long term skin damage, such as hyperpigmentation. UVB rays emit more energy and are capable of damaging our DNA. UVB rays cause sunburn.

Learn more about Ethylhexyl Salicylate

Supergoop! PLAY Antioxidant Mist SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 3.

Supergoop! PLAY Antioxidant Body Sunscreen Mist SPF 30 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 3.

4
What it does: UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Octocrylene protects skin from sun damage. It absorbs UV-B with peak absorption of 304 nm. It is a common sunscreen ingredient and often paired with avobenzone, a UVA filter. This is because octocrylene stabilizes other sunscreen ingredients by protecting them from degradation when exposed to sunlight. Octocrylene is a photostable ingredient and loses about 10% of SPF in 95 minutes.

Octocrylene also acts as an emollient, meaning it helps skin retain moisture and softens skin. It is oil-soluble and hydrophobic, enhancing water-resistant properties in a product.

Those who are using ketoprofen, a topical anti-inflammatory drug, may experience an allergic reaction when using octocrylene. It is best to speak with a healthcare professional about using sunscreens with octocrylene.

The EU allows a maximum of these concentrations:

Learn more about Octocrylene

Supergoop! PLAY Antioxidant Mist SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 4.

Supergoop! PLAY Antioxidant Body Sunscreen Mist SPF 30 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 4.

5
What it does: Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Alcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol and other additives. It has a low molecular weight and will evaporate quickly. This helps other ingredients become better absorbed and dry once applied.

Alcohol Denat. is volatile and may cause irritation. It helps draw out natural oils in skin and dry out your skin.

One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased irritation.

Alcohol is antibacterial by nature. This can help preserve products and increase their shelf life.

Other types of astringent alcohols include:

Learn more about Alcohol Denat.

Supergoop! PLAY Antioxidant Mist SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 5.

Supergoop! PLAY Antioxidant Body Sunscreen Mist SPF 30 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 5.

6
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Butyloctyl Salicylate is a photostabilizer, emollient and solvent. Its main purpose is to evenly spread out ingredients.

This ingredient is a common sunscreen ingredient carrier and photostabilizer. According to a manufacturer, it is suitable for carrying micro Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, and pigments.

Photostabilizers help stabilize UV-filters and prevents them from degrading quickly.

According to EU regulation, this ingredient can cause harmful effects to aquatic life.

Learn more about Butyloctyl Salicylate

Supergoop! PLAY Antioxidant Mist SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 6.

Supergoop! PLAY Antioxidant Body Sunscreen Mist SPF 30 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 6.

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What it does: Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Astringent, Emollient, Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Tonic
Community Rating: Loved

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract has many benefits. It contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules that damage skin cells. The antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.

Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties. Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. L-theanine is an amino acid that makes up most of the amino acids found in tea leaves. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also contains Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also has antimicrobial properties.

Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.

Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Supergoop! PLAY Antioxidant Mist SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 7.

Supergoop! PLAY Antioxidant Body Sunscreen Mist SPF 30 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 7.

8
What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Disliked

Cananga Odorata Flower Oil comes from the ylang-ylang flower, Cananga odorata.

Ylang-ylang oil has slight antibacterial, antioxidant and antifungal properties. However, it also contains a number of sensitizing ingredients such as geraniol, limonene, linalool and benzyl benzoate. These compounds are known EU allergens.

The composition of this ingredient depends on the source. Luxury perfumes tend to use higher grade ylang-ylang for their fragrance. Lower grade ylang-ylang is less fragrant.

Learn more about Cananga Odorata Flower Oil

Supergoop! PLAY Antioxidant Mist SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 8.

Supergoop! PLAY Antioxidant Body Sunscreen Mist SPF 30 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 8.

9
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.

Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Supergoop! PLAY Antioxidant Mist SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 9.

Supergoop! PLAY Antioxidant Body Sunscreen Mist SPF 30 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 9.

10
What it does: Cleansing, Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Tonic

Citrus Aurantifolia Oil is a fragrance and is an oil.

Supergoop! PLAY Antioxidant Mist SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 10.

Supergoop! PLAY Antioxidant Body Sunscreen Mist SPF 30 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 10.

11
What it does: Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning

Citrus Grandis Peel Oil is an essential oil that is derived from the peel of a Grapefruit. It is composed largely of limonene, which is a fragrance that can cause irritation for sensitive skin.

Supergoop! PLAY Antioxidant Mist SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 11.

Supergoop! PLAY Antioxidant Body Sunscreen Mist SPF 30 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 11.

12
What it does: Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Citrus Limon Peel Oil is created from the peels of the lemon. It is used to add a lemon-scent to products. Lemon peel oil also has antibacterial, antifungal, and antioxidant properties. However, it may also cause phototoxicity and sensitize skin.

Lemon peel oil contains limonene, a skin sensitizing ingredient. Another component is furanocoumarin, which induces phototoxicity in skin.

Furanocoumarins bind and destabilize your DNA to increase the rate of sunburn.

Most reputable companies will remove furanocoumarins from their formulations.

Learn more about Citrus Limon Peel Oil

Supergoop! PLAY Antioxidant Mist SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 12.

Supergoop! PLAY Antioxidant Body Sunscreen Mist SPF 30 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 12.

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What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning, Tonic
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil is an oil.

Supergoop! PLAY Antioxidant Mist SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 13.

Supergoop! PLAY Antioxidant Body Sunscreen Mist SPF 30 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 13.

14
What it does: Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning

Citrus Reticulata Leaf Oil is a fragrance and is an oil.

Supergoop! PLAY Antioxidant Mist SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 14.

Supergoop! PLAY Antioxidant Body Sunscreen Mist SPF 30 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 14.

15
What it does: Perfuming

Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed is a fragrance and is an oil.

Supergoop! PLAY Antioxidant Mist SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 15.

Supergoop! PLAY Antioxidant Body Sunscreen Mist SPF 30 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 15.

16
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Dicaprylyl Carbonate comes from carbonic acid and caprylyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol. It is an emollient and gives skin a velvet feel. The sources of Dicaprylyl Carbonate may be synthetic or from animals.

As an emollient, Dicaprylyl Carbonate creates a film on the skin. This film traps moisture in, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.

Supergoop! PLAY Antioxidant Mist SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 16.

Supergoop! PLAY Antioxidant Body Sunscreen Mist SPF 30 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 16.

17
What it does: Emollient, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Diisopropyl Adipate comes from isopropyl alcohol and Adipic Acid.

It is a solvent and emollient. As a solvent, it is used to help other ingredients dissolve into the solution. It is also often used to soften hard ingredients.

Emollients help hydrate the skin by creating a thin barrier. This thin barrier prevents moisture from escaping.

Learn more about Diisopropyl Adipate

Supergoop! PLAY Antioxidant Mist SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 17.

Supergoop! PLAY Antioxidant Body Sunscreen Mist SPF 30 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 17.

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What it does: Antioxidant

Ethyl Ferulate is an antioxidant.

Supergoop! PLAY Antioxidant Mist SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 18.

Supergoop! PLAY Antioxidant Body Sunscreen Mist SPF 30 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 18.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Liked

This extract comes from the Cabbage Palm, AKA the Açaí berry! It has skin soothing, antioxidant, and anti-aging properties.

Acai berries are rich in antioxidants, including ferulic acid (The famous vitamin C stabilizer). Antioxidants protect your skin against damaging free-radical molecules.

You can also find carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, minerals, vitamin A, and Vitamin C in these berries.

Learn more about Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract

Supergoop! PLAY Antioxidant Mist SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 19.

Supergoop! PLAY Antioxidant Body Sunscreen Mist SPF 30 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 19.

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What it does: Emollient, Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.

Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.

These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.

Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.

Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.

Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.

Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Supergoop! PLAY Antioxidant Mist SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 20.

Supergoop! PLAY Antioxidant Body Sunscreen Mist SPF 30 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 20.

21
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Isodecyl Neopentanoate.

Supergoop! PLAY Antioxidant Mist SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 21.

Supergoop! PLAY Antioxidant Body Sunscreen Mist SPF 30 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 21.

22
What it does: Masking, Tonic
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Lavandula Angustifolia Oil is more commonly known as lavender essential oil. Lavandula Angustifolia is known as the English Lavender and famous for creating purple fields in Provence, France.

Lavender imparts a scent and may sensitize skin. It contains linalool, a known allergen.

While lavender essential oil is commonly used in aromatherapy to help alleviate symptoms of anxiety and stress, more research is needed to confirm this.

However, lavender essential oil has shown to have anti-inflammatory activity due to its prostanoids and histamine content.

Lavandula Angustifolia Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the flowers of the Lavender, Lavandula angustifolia, Labiatae. ISO 8902:2009

Learn more about Lavandula Angustifolia Oil

Supergoop! PLAY Antioxidant Mist SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 22.

Supergoop! PLAY Antioxidant Body Sunscreen Mist SPF 30 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 22.

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What it does: Masking, Perfuming, Refreshing, Tonic
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Mentha Piperita Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the whole plant of the Peppermint plant.

It can be used to add a fresh scent to products.

Peppermint oil may cause skin sensitivity and redness due to its menthol content. Menthol also has a cooling effect (like your toothpaste).

Learn more about Mentha Piperita Oil

Supergoop! PLAY Antioxidant Mist SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 23.

Supergoop! PLAY Antioxidant Body Sunscreen Mist SPF 30 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 23.

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What it does: Astringent, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil is an oil.

Supergoop! PLAY Antioxidant Mist SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 24.

Supergoop! PLAY Antioxidant Body Sunscreen Mist SPF 30 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 24.

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What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate is a form of Vitamin C.

Vitamin C helps reduce redness, improve skin texture, reduce the effects of aging, reduce the visibility of dark spots, and brighten skin.

Your skin uses Vitamin C to produce collagen and collagen production plays a role in having a strong skin barrier and having plump skin. As an antioxidant, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate also helps reduce the signs of aging such as fine-lines and wrinkles.

Studies show Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate is more stable when combined with stabilizing ingredients.

VItamin C helps brighten skin by blocking the process of skin darkening.

Read more about other types of Vitamin C:

Learn more about Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

Supergoop! PLAY Antioxidant Mist SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 25.

Supergoop! PLAY Antioxidant Body Sunscreen Mist SPF 30 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 25.

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What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning

This ingredient is an emollient often used to help spread sunscreen ingredients.

It is created from tridecyl alcohol and neopentanoic acid.

Supergoop! PLAY Antioxidant Mist SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 26.

Supergoop! PLAY Antioxidant Body Sunscreen Mist SPF 30 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 26.

We don't have a description for Va/Butyl Maleate/Isobornyl Acrylate Copolymer.

Supergoop! PLAY Antioxidant Mist SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 27.

Supergoop! PLAY Antioxidant Body Sunscreen Mist SPF 30 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 27.

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What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil comes from the grape vine. Grape seeds are a byproduct of creating grape juice or wine.

The components of grape seeds have many skin benefits. Research has found it to be antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory. It also contains many potent antioxidants such as Vitamin E , Vitamin C, proanthocyanidins, polyphenols, flavonoids, and anthocyanins. Proanthocyanidin has been shown to help even out skin tone.

Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Antioxidants help stabilize free-radicals by donating extra electrons. Grape seed extract may help reduce the signs of aging.

The antimicrobial properties of grape seed may help treat acne. However, more research is needed to support this claim.

Grape seed has also been found to help absorb UV rays. Grape seed extract should not replace your sunscreen.

The fatty acids of grape seed oil give it emollient properties. Emollients help soothe and soften your skin by creating a film. This film traps moisture within, keeping your skin hydrated.

Learn more about Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil

Supergoop! PLAY Antioxidant Mist SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 28.

Supergoop! PLAY Antioxidant Body Sunscreen Mist SPF 30 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 28.

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14% are loved or liked
7% have mixed ratings
43% are disliked or very disliked
36% have no rating yet
14% are loved or liked
7% have mixed ratings
43% are disliked or very disliked
36% have no rating yet

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