Pyunkang Yul Moisture Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ Versus Bliss Block Star Invisible Daily Sunscreen SPF 30
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 18 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for 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 and sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Pyunkang Yul Moisture Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ 43 ingredients
Bliss Block Star Invisible Daily Sunscreen SPF 30 43 ingredients
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Pyunkang Yul Moisture Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ 43 ingredients
Bliss Block Star Invisible Daily Sunscreen SPF 30 43 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Homosalate
Skin Conditioning
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
SolventEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Propylheptyl Caprylate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Emulsifying
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPolyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Sulfate
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
Skin ConditioningTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Allium Victorialis Extract
Antioxidant
Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSalicornia Herbacea Extract
Skin ConditioningXanthium Strumarium Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSophora Angustifolia Root Extract
Skin ConditioningZingiber Officinale Root Extract
MaskingPoncirus Trifoliata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Zinc Oxide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Homosalate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Propanediol, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Titanium Dioxide, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Magnesium Sulfate, Phenyl Trimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Stearic Acid, Aluminum Hydroxide, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Allantoin, Ceramide NP, Sodium Hyaluronate, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Allium Victorialis Extract, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Xanthium Strumarium Fruit Extract, Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Poncirus Trifoliata Fruit Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
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
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterCyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
It is also an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneButyloctyl Salicylate is similar to octisalate. It a photostabilizer, SPF booster, 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.
Due to regulation loopholes, this ingredient is not required to be labeled as an active chemical filter like other UV ingredients. This is why you'll likely find this ingredient in mineral sunscreens from the US.
According to EU regulation, this ingredient can cause harmful effects to aquatic life.
Learn more about Butyloctyl SalicylateDisteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.
It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.
Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.
Learn more about Disteardimonium HectoriteMagnesium Sulfate is a salt. It can be naturally found in sea water or mineral deposits.
In cosmetics, Magnesium Sulfate is used to thicken a product or help dilute other solids. It is a non-reactive and non-irritating ingredient.
You might recognize Magnesium Sulfate as epsom salt, or the bath salt used to help relieve muscle aches.
One study shows magnesium deficiency may lead to inflammation of the skin. Applying magnesium topically may help reduce inflammation.
Learn more about Magnesium Sulfate1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Polymethylsilsesquioxane is a silicone used as a film forming agent.
When applied to the skin, this ingredient creates an invisible film on the surface. This film still allows oxygen to pass through, but prevents moisture from escaping. This can help condition and hydrate the skin. It also leaves a silky feel when applied.
Polymethylsilsesquioxane has not been shown to clog pores. It has been deemed safe to use up to 55%, but most cosmetics use much less.
If you have concerns about using this ingredient, we recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about PolymethylsilsesquioxaneTriethoxycaprylylsilane 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 TriethoxycaprylylsilaneStearic 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 AcidAluminum 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 HydroxideGlyceryl Caprylate comes from glycerin and caprylic acid, a fatty acid from coconut. It has emollient and emulsifier properties.
As an emollient, it helps hydrate your skin. Emollients work by creating a barrier on your skin to trap moisture in, helping to keep your skin soft and smooth.
On the other hand, emulsifiers prevent ingredients (such as oil and water) from separating.
Learn more about Glyceryl CaprylateEthylhexylglycerin (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.
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 HyaluronateButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.
Dipropylene Glycol helps dissolve and evenly distribute ingredients. It also helps decrease viscosity and thin out texture.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinCamellia 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.
This ingredient has many skin benefits:
This ingredient contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off molecules that damage skin cells.
On top of that, 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. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.
Other compounds found in tea include: Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.
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 ExtractThis tree is also known as the David Elm. It contains the ingredient bakuchiol.
Other great compounds found in this ingredient include galactose, glucose, and phenolics. The sugar content gives it great skin hydrating properties. Phenolics are potent antioxidants commonly found in fruits and veggies.
A 2020 study found the phenolics of this root to have an anti-inflammatory effect.
Fun fact: This ingredient is used in traditional Asian medicine.
Learn more about Ulmus Davidiana Root ExtractIngredient Ratings
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Pyunkang Yul Moisture Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ 43 ingredients
Bliss Block Star Invisible Daily Sunscreen SPF 30 43 ingredients
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Pyunkang Yul Moisture Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ 43 ingredients
It's rare for me to come across a sunscreen with such a noticeable and stubborn white cast. It was challenging to remove, I even had people ask me why my face appeared so white. And it wasn't moisturising at all... it dried out my skin. However, I did not experience any irritations or breakouts.
Honestly, this was my second sunscreen and compared to the la roche-posay cicaplast sunscreen, at first it didn’t seem that bad. But it wasn’t the best. After 1-2 hours my skin was too oily and shiny. And i suspect it was the cause of my rare breakouts, I think it broke me out on my forehead. There are better options out there.
