BlissBlock Star Block Star Invisible Daily SunscreenIngredients

Bliss Block Star Block Star Invisible Daily Sunscreen is a product from Sunscreens category with 45 ingredients. Notable: Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Glycerin, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate. The product is made by Bliss.

Block Star Block Star Invisible Daily Sunscreen provides following positive effects: UV Protection, Moisturizing, Acne fighting, Pore Shrinking, Softening and 19 more.

Organic score: 36% natural vs 49% chemical.

INCI

Titanium Dioxide

Colorant

Zinc Oxide

Bulking agent, Colorant

Water

Solvent

Cyclopentasiloxane

Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning, Solvent

Butylene Glycol

Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent

Glycerin

Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

Skin conditioning agent, Emollient

Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate

Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Viscosity controlling agent

All the Positive

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Antioxidants [1]: Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract

Moisturizing 9: Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Sodium Hyaluronate, Stearic Acid, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Iron Oxides

Softening 7: Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Stearic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin

Antiseptic 5: Zinc Oxide (11.5%), Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Oleanolic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin

Anti-aging 4: Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Pueraria Lobata (Kudzu) Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate

Concerns

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Risk of clogging pores

Zinc Oxide (11.5%), Butylene Glycol, Squalane, Stearic Acid

Can support fungal acne

Stearic Acid

Silicones

2 components

Cyclopentasiloxane^#4

Dimethicone^#11

PEG

1 component

PEG-10 Dimethicone^#12

ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 5Negative: 0

Butylene Glycol^#5Glycerin^#6Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Flower Extract^#18Sodium Hyaluronate^#291,2-Hexanediol^#40

Oily skin

Positive: 3Negative: 1

Zinc Oxide^#2Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract^#21Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil^#26Stearic Acid^#36

Sensitive skin

Positive: 2Negative: 1

Titanium Dioxide^#1Zinc Oxide^#2Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil^#26

Detailed view

Bliss Block Star Block Star Invisible Daily Sunscreen

#1Titanium Dioxide

Origin: chemical

Role: Colorant

UV Protection

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Titanium Dioxide is a very effective sunscreen. It belongs to physical sunscreens, meaning it reflects the UV rays like a mirror. The component is a mineral with white color. That’s why it’s also used in different powders as a pigment or brightener.

The component can be both safe and unsafe. It’s reported to be possibly carcinogenic to humans when inhaled. That’s why we don’t recommend using products where TiO2 is used in the form of powder and can be inhaled.

Sometimes it can be a nanoparticle. We recommend avoiding this form because it’s not researched well enough. A safer option is to use a non-nano form.

#2Zinc Oxide

Origin: natural

Role: Bulking agent, Colorant

UV Protection

Antiseptic

Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Good for oily skin

Zinc Oxide is a great physical sunscreen, meaning it deflects the UV rays. It’s the only natural mineral sun protector recommended by the FDA for babies. It’s good for sensitive skin because it’s less irritating than chemical sunscreens.

It has very nice spectrum protection. It helps to protect from UVA I, UVA II, and UVB and nowadays it’s the broadest range of sunscreen used in cosmetics. In other words, it’s brilliant in its league.

The negative side is that it can feel heavy on the skin. It can leave a slight whitish tint on the surface of the skin and some people may not like this. Keep in mind that it’s relatively easy to wash off, so it’s better to use water-resistant sunscreens if you are swimming.

#3Water

Origin: natural

Role: Solvent

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

#4Cyclopentasiloxane

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning, Solvent

Protection

Silicones

EWG Rating [ 3 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Cyclopentasiloxane is a fluid silicone. It’s non-greasy and doesn’t have any scent or color. It evaporates pretty fast which makes this ingredient essential when it comes to making products that have to dry quickly. It also gives a nice silky feeling when you apply the product to the skin and hair. It leaves a thin film that protects the skin after evaporation.

Cyclopentasiloxane is chemically neutral, meaning it doesn’t react with other components.

#5Butylene Glycol

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent

Moisturizing

Softening

Hair protection

Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Good for dry skin

Butylene Glycol is a very popular synthetic alcohol. It helps the product to absorb deeper and faster. It is also a solvent for other ingredients. As for the skin benefits, it helps to attract water and helps to make the skin softer.

Unlike many other “Glycols”, it is not harmful and that's why it is used in many products. It was approved by US FDA and US EPA for usage.