The 10 Best Sunscreen Sticks for Sun Protection on the Go
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Sunscreen application is a no-brainer, especially when experts advise us to wear sunscreen daily, even if we plan on spending the whole day inside, and are still supposed to reapply it every two hours. Thankfully, sunscreen sticks make the application and re-application as easy as possible. While dermatologist Dr. Diane Madfes says the best type of sunscreen will always be the one you’ll actually use, she recommends stick sunscreens. “They’re perfect for applying sunscreen to smaller spots with curves that people often miss, like the ears, lips, and nose.”
Many top skincare brands make stick sunscreens, but our favorite comes from Vacation with the Super Stick SPF 45. It won’t leave a white cast, and it features a dermatologist-tested formula infused with superstar skin ingredients like niacinamide, ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and aloe vera—just to name a few.
Read on to check out some of our favorite stick sunscreens and see what skin experts have to say about the benefits of using one.
Our 5 top picks for the best sunscreen sticks
Vacation Super Stick SPF 45
Vacation’s Super Stick SPF 45 is a gentle chemical sunscreen featuring an array of plant-powered and active skincare ingredients to cater to a wide array of skin types.
Shiseido Clear Sunscreen Stick SPF 50
Shiseido’s Clear Sunscreen Stick SPF 50 has a clear finish and popular formula that helps to smooth fine lines and wrinkles while soothing inflammation and brightening pigmentation.
Live Tinted Hueguard Invisible Sunscreen Stick
Live Tinted’s products are all made for brown skin, and their sunscreen stick is no exception. The water-resistant product protects skin and treats hyperpigmentation without leaving behind a white cast.
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