Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Bliss Block Star Invisible Daily Sunscreen SPF 30 versus CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 Face Lotion .
Last updated on December 05, 2023. Published on October 17, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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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.
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Ingredient Info
Bliss Block Star Invisible Daily Sunscreen SPF 30 43 ingredients
CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 Face Lotion 46 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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Contains EU Allergens
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Bliss Block Star Invisible Daily Sunscreen SPF 30 43 ingredients
CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 Face Lotion 46 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Bliss Block Star Invisible Daily Sunscreen SPF 30 43 ingredients
CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 Face Lotion 46 ingredients
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 • CI 77492
Titanium Dioxide 9% • Zinc Oxide 7% • Water • Glycerin • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Dimethicone • Isododecane • Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer • Glyceryl Stearate • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Propanediol • Stearic Acid • Aluminum Hydroxide • Peg-100 Stearate • Sorbitan Stearate • Niacinamide • Peg-8 Laurate • Ceramide NP • Ceramide AP • Ceramide EOP • Sorbitan Isostearate • Carbomer • Cetearyl Alcohol • Ceteareth-20 • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Dimethiconol • Sodium Citrate • Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate • Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate • Myristic Acid • Sodium Hyaluronate • Cholesterol • Palmitic Acid • Phenoxyethanol • Chlorphenesin • Tocopherol • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Caprylyl Glycol • Citric Acid • Panthenol • Xanthan Gum • Phytosphingosine • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Polysorbate 60 • Ethylhexylglycerin
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterBliss Block Star Invisible Daily Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 1.
CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 3.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinBliss Block Star Invisible Daily Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 4.
CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 4.
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.
Bliss Block Star Invisible Daily Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 5.
CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 11.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
Bliss Block Star Invisible Daily Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 9.
CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 6.
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 SalicylateBliss Block Star Invisible Daily Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 13.
CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 10.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateBliss Block Star Invisible Daily Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 27.
CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 32.
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.
Learn more about Aluminum HydroxideBliss Block Star Invisible Daily Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 31.
CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 14.
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.
Learn more about Stearic AcidBliss Block Star Invisible Daily Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 34.
CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 13.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This can help elongate the shelf life of products.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is often used to coat mineral sunscreens ingredients to help give a better feel. It also helps reduce oxidative stress in sunscreens.
Learn more about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneBliss Block Star Invisible Daily Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 36.
CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 26.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Bliss Block Star Invisible Daily Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 42.
CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 46.
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Bliss Block Star Invisible Daily Sunscreen SPF 30 43 ingredients
CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 Face Lotion 46 ingredients
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Bliss Block Star Invisible Daily Sunscreen SPF 30 43 ingredients
CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 Face Lotion 46 ingredients
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