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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Bliss Block Star Invisible Daily Sunscreen SPF 30 versus Cotz Skincare Mineral Sun Stick SPF 45 .

Published on May 31, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, brightening skin, reducing pores and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or parabens

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances, oils and silicones

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Sunscreen American Brand United States
Sunscreen American Brand United States

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

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
30
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
45

At a glance

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Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin

Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter (2)
AHA
Vitamin C (2)
Vitamin E (2)
Exfoliators

Benefits

Redness Reducing (2)
Skin Texture (3)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (3)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (5)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Disliked

Aluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.

As a colorant, Aluminum Hydroxide may add opacity, or reduce the transparency. Aluminum hydroxide is contains both basic and acidic properties.

According to manufacturers, this ingredient is an emollient and humectant. This means it helps hydrate the skin.

In medicine, this ingredient is used to help relieve heartburn and help heal ulcers.

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Bliss Block Star Invisible Daily Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 31.

Cotz Skincare Mineral Sun Stick SPF 45 contains this as ingredient number 4.

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What it does: Cleansing, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.

As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.

Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.

Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.

This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.

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Bliss Block Star Invisible Daily Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 34.

Cotz Skincare Mineral Sun Stick SPF 45 contains this as ingredient number 24.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

28% are loved or liked
21% have mixed ratings
40% are disliked or very disliked
12% have no rating yet
15% are loved or liked
4% have mixed ratings
52% are disliked or very disliked
30% have no rating yet

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