Starface Hydro-Star + Recovery Pimple Patches Versus CeraVe Blemish Barrier Patches
Updated on August 18, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe facial treatments. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Starface Hydro-Star + Recovery Pimple Patches 14 ingredients
CeraVe Blemish Barrier Patches 17 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
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Starface Hydro-Star + Recovery Pimple Patches 14 ingredients
CeraVe Blemish Barrier Patches 17 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPolyisobutene
Hydrogenated Petroleum Resin
Styrene/Butadiene Copolymer
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Polyurethane-4
Aloe Barbadensis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Cellulose Gum, Polyisobutene, Hydrogenated Petroleum Resin, Styrene/Butadiene Copolymer, Paraffinum Liquidum, Polyurethane-4, Aloe Barbadensis Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Retinol, Tranexamic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-20 Olefin)
Abrasive
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Styrene/Butadiene Copolymer
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingCholesterol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Poly(C6-20 Olefin), Cellulose Gum, Hydrogenated Styrene/Butadiene Copolymer, Paraffinum Liquidum, Water, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Carbomer, Niacinamide, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Cholesterol, Phenoxyethanol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Phytosphingosine, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cellulose Gum is a water-soluble polymer that comes from cellulose. It is used to change the texture of a product and to help stabilize emulsions.
As an emulsifier, cellulose gum specifically thicken the texture of water-based products.
This ingredient is considered hypoallergenic and non-toxic. Cellulose Gum can be found in cosmetics, food, and other household goods such as paper products.
Learn more about Cellulose GumParaffinum Liquidum is also known as liquid paraffin. It is a type of highly refined mineral oil.
Like other oils, Paraffinum Liquidum has emollient properties. Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. By creating a barrier to trap moisture within, emollients help keep your skin hydrated.
Paraffinum Liquidum does not irritate the skin and is non-comedogenic.
Learn more about Paraffinum LiquidumPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate (long name, huh?) is a synthetic antioxidant.
It is used to help stabilize other antioxidants or prevent the color from changing in a product.
As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Thus, antioxidants may reduce the signs of aging.
This ingredient is oil-soluble.
Learn more about Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateIngredient Ratings
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