Bliss Block Star Invisible Daily Sunscreen SPF 30 Versus Cotz Skincare Mineral Sun Stick SPF 45
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 anti aging, dry skin, 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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Ingredient Info
Bliss Block Star Invisible Daily Sunscreen SPF 30 43 ingredients
Cotz Skincare Mineral Sun Stick SPF 45 26 ingredients
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Bliss Block Star Invisible Daily Sunscreen SPF 30 43 ingredients
Cotz Skincare Mineral Sun Stick SPF 45 26 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientPropylene Glycol Dicaprylate
EmollientDisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2
AbsorbentPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingOenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantEnantia Chlorantha Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Oleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPolyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Caprylate
EmulsifyingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Dipropylene Glycol
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningDimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingMagnesium Sulfate
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningIron Oxides
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate, Disiloxane, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Oleanolic Acid, Squalane, Glyceryl Caprylate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Sorbitan Caprylate, Stearic Acid, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Magnesium Sulfate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Iron Oxides
Titanium Dioxide 4%
Cosmetic Colorant
Zinc Oxide 5.5%
Cosmetic Colorant
Alumina
Abrasive
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientAluminum Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCetearyl Isononanoate
EmollientCetyl PEG/PPG-15/15 Butyl Ether Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Dipropylene Glycol Caprylate
EmollientEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Ethylene Brassylate
MaskingHelianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Hexyldecanol
EmollientHexyldecyl Laurate
EmollientLecithin
EmollientOzokerite
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-8
HumectantPolyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Zingiber Officinale Root Oil
Masking
Titanium Dioxide 4%, Zinc Oxide 5.5%, Alumina, Aluminum Hydroxide, Aluminum Stearate, Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Palmitate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-15/15 Butyl Ether Dimethicone, Citric Acid, Dipropylene Glycol Caprylate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Ethylene Brassylate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Hexyldecanol, Hexyldecyl Laurate, Lecithin, Ozokerite, PEG-8, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Zingiber Officinale Root Oil
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
There is currently no credible scientific evidence linking aluminum hydroxide in cosmetics to increased cancer risk.
Major health organizations allow the use of aluminum hydroxide in personal care products and have not flagged it as a carcinogenic risk at typical usage levels.
Learn more about Aluminum HydroxideStearic 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.
Learn more about Stearic AcidIngredient Ratings
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Bliss Block Star Invisible Daily Sunscreen SPF 30 43 ingredients
Cotz Skincare Mineral Sun Stick SPF 45 26 ingredients
