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Sunscreen Sticks Are The Unsung Heroes Of Sun Care
Practicality, check. Convenience, check. Effective protection, check.
Text Ebru Kabacık
Most of us try our best to abide by the rules of reapplying sunscreen throughout the day. But sometimes laziness, a busy schedule, or the hassle of carrying creams with them (who wants their precious sunscreens spilling in their bags??) can come in the way of this seemingly simple act. Here come the unsung heroes of sun care to the rescue: Mess-free and travel-friendly sunscreen sticks literally leave no room for excuses. All you need is a quick swipe on your skin. The best part about the new-gen sunscreens sticks is their super light texture that seamlessly blends in with the skin and can be applied over makeup.
The new wave of sunscreen sticks mostly contain non-comedogenic (aka they don’t clog pores) natural oils and beeswax. As with all SPF products, they can have chemical, mineral, or hybrid filters. We’ve selected nine sunscreen sticks worthy of becoming a member of your everyday bag and beauty routine.
Wondertip: Sunscreen sticks last longer if stored in cool and dark environments. They can even melt if exposed to heat or direct sunlight. If this little beauty hiccup ever happens to you, you can bring your sunscreen stick to life by placing it in a fridge or by the shade.
Cosmed Sun Essential Invisible Sunscreen Stick, 349,90 TL
This sunscreen stick from my favorite Turkish dermo-cosmetic brand Cosmed is the newbie of my beach bag. It moisturizes the skin with squalene, hemp, and black seed oil while keeping it safe from UVA and UVB rays with chemical filters.
Shiseido Clear Sunscreen Stick SPF 50, $30
Shiseido’s Clear Sunscreen Stick has long achieved cult status with its lightweight, sheer formula. The formula has chemical filters and mineral oils, and the moisturizing texture accompanies summer makeup. The invisible stick is waterproof for up to 80 minutes.
Supergoop! Glow Sunscreen Stick SPF 50, $26
Who here loves dewy summer skin? Supergoop's new sunscreen stick with chemical filters has an instant highlighter effect on the skin with its glowy texture. We also love this transparent sun protection because it hydrates the skin during the day and doesn’t cause oiliness. Works both on dry and combo skin!
Avène Stick for Sensitive Areas SPF 50+, €9,90
This hybrid sunscreen stick’s soothing properties come from Avène's signature thermal spring water. The formula, free of fragrances and chemical filters, is very gentle and waterproof.
Soltis Invisible Stick Sunscreen SPF 50+, 269 TL
Turkish sunscreen brand Soltis provides sun protection with its wide range of clean and certified sunscreens. This sunscreen stick is formulated with new-gen chemical filters, centella asiatica, and green tea extracts to soothe the skin, and ceramides and vitamin E help to strengthen the skin barrier.
Coola Mineral Organic Sunscreen Stick SPF 50+, $26
Coola is a clean sunscreen brand with 70% or more organic ingredients in every formula. This mineral sunscreen with a transparent texture (yes, you’ve read that right) on the skin with meadowfoam and sunflower seed oils, while zinc oxide protects. Since it has no fragrances or essential oils, it is a good pick for sensitive skin types.
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF 50+, $26,50
Famous K-beauty brand Isntree is renowned for its effective hyaluronic acid formulations of various molecular sizes. This stick has eight types of hyaluronic acid to keep the face hydrated and supple and chemical filters for protection. Aloe vera, olive oil, ceramides, and niacinamide work together for a healthy skin barrier.
Institut Esthederm Photo Reverse Cream-in-Stick, £45
This compact stick, resembling lipstick, is explicitly formulated for skin discoloration. The broad spectrum filters protect from UVA, UVB, and blue light.
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