The 11 best sunscreen sticks for face and body of 2023

Little known, but extremely useful and to always have in your bag: the best sunscreen sticks they are a fundamental ally for those who want to protect the skin from short- and long-term damage caused by UVA and UVB rays.

Usually available with SPF 30 and SPF 50these products are characterized precisely by their format: a bullet, small or medium-sized, which allows you to reach even the most remote areas. Whether it’s around the eyes, the nasolabial area, nevi or designed to be applied to tattoos, for extra protection and to keep the colors vivid even under the sun’s rays.

Totally transparent, pleasant to spread, compact and ideal for reapplication during the day. THE positive sides of stick protectors they are really a lot and they also include the feeling of comfort on the skin. The formulations, increasingly advanced, in fact blend perfectly with the skin, without leaving any trace and, indeed, giving a pleasant finish light.

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The best sunscreen in sticks

Formulated with organic ingredients, specially designed to protect tattoos or to cover scars and capillaries: which is the best sun stick? Once again we set out in search of best-performing formulas and products to draw up a small guide on the choice of best sunscreen, both chemical and physicalthought in format travel friendly.

• Best Sunscreen Tattoo Sticks: Tattoo Defender Sunny Side Stick, SPF 50+ – €12.90, Amazon
• Best organic and natural sunscreen stick: Antos Sun Stick SPF 50 – € 8.99, Ecco Verde
• Best Mineral Stick Sunscreen: Uriage Bariesun Stick Mineral Spf50+ – €9.99, Amazon
• Best Sunscreen Stick with SPF 100: Mesoestetic , Mesoprotech Sun Protective Repairing Stick 100+ – € 24.00, Farmacia Igea
• Best Sunscreen Stick with SPF 50: supergoop! Glow Stick SPF 50 – €27.00, Sephora

But what does the market offer? Here all the best sunscreens in sticks among novelties, must-haves and great confirmations.

Uriage

We chose it because… The Bariésun, mineral stick it is one of the few bullet references among mineral sunscreens, the right choice for those who prefer physical filters to chemical ones. An extra protection that allows a wide UVA and UVB coverage.

Protection factor: SPF 50+
Grams: 8g

supergoop!

We chose it because… The Glow Sticks it is a must have among the novelties of 2023 and which blends the protection factor with the effect glow. Also perfect to be used as an illuminant, thanks to the translucent effect to be applied on the face, shoulders and décolleté.

Protection factor: SPF 50 PA++++
Grams: 20g

Institut Esthederm

We chose it because… The Photo Reverse Stick is one of the latest discoveries among the stick sunscreens. In addition to being a filter against UVA and UVB rays, it inhibits the melanogenesis process (the production of melanin by melanocytes) and is aimed at preventing hyperpigmentation of the skin, it also replenishes the mineral salts caused by exposure to the sun.

Protection factor: very high
Grams: 10g

Mediterranean

We chose it because… the Face and Body Stickin addition to being a Made in Italy product, it can also be used for children as it has been formulated for the most sensitive and reactive skin.

Protection factor: SPF 50+
Grams: 9ml

I LOVE MYSELF

We chose it because… L’Active Defense Nude Sun Stick SPF 50+ it is ideal for protecting areas such as the eye contour, lip contour, forehead, eyebrows, nose, décolleté. The plus is given by its formula water resistant and therefore also ideal for those who play high-intensity sports.

Protection factor: SPF 50+
Grams: 12ml

Solar Fillerina

We chose it because… the Solar stick it is a high protection against UVA-UVB-UVC rays. The formula contains 12 hyaluronic acids with different molecular weights, a must for the driest skins and for those that tend to dehydrate when exposed to the sun.

Protection factor: SPF 50+
Grams: 8.5ml

Korff

We chose it because… The Sun Secret AIR it has a dry texture which, once applied to the skin, blends perfectly, leaving a transparent and comfortable veil. With DNA Safe complex and Centella Asiatica.

Protection factor: SPF 50+
Grams: 25ml

Leocream

We chose it because… the protective sun stick it has no fragrance and combines complete protection against UVA, UVB, IR sun rays. A new product that acts on three different fronts, on UVA, responsible for photoaging, on UVB, which cause immediate damage such as sunburn and erythema, and on IR (Infrared), responsible for the formation of free radicals. Ideal for the eye contour, lips, nose, ears, moles, blemishes, scars and tattoos. to better shield even the moles.

Protection factor: SPF 50+
Grams: 8ml

balance

We chose it because… is based on Aloe Vera, this one sunstick in addition to protecting from the sun and damage caused by its rays, it is enriched with functional ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, camellia oil, ceramides, vitamin E and phytosphingosine. All designed to counteract the anti-aging action.

Protection factor: SPF 50+
Grams: 10ml

Diego from Palma

We chose it because… The Sunstick it is a totally transparent product that can also be applied on the face, body and pointwise to protect the scars as well. With Vitamin E and antioxidants, it acts even on the most reactive and prone to reactions skins.

Protection factor: SPF 50+
Grams: 8 g

Beauty now

We chose it because… The Transparent Sun Stick it is a sunscreen suitable for those looking for a product with vegan ingredients. Respectful towards corals and the sea, this stick has a clean and sustainable formula with aloe extract and vitamin E.

Protection factor: SPF 50+
Grams: 8 g