EltaMD UV Stick Sunscreen for Face and Body, Mineral SPF 50+ Face Stick Sunscreen with Zinc Oxide For Kids and Adults, Sensitive Skin, 1.3 oz

Bought this at recommendation of dermatologist and it was more than I wanted to spend but it works so well and also moisturizes! It goes on smoothly and lasts all day!

I love a roll on instead of lotion

Love this for on the go sunscreen applications. My husband uses it too, it’s thick and waxy, which was helpful to put on before skiing

It is completely clear and I can carry it with me easily. However, it’s a little hard to apply, as it creates some friction when I am rubbing it on

Compact and easy to use.

Container has a nice compact size. Easy to apply, however it does leave a white cast. I needed this product to be able to apply it without skin contact between my fingers and my face. But it requires some rubbing to distribute it evenly.

So far so good! Some things to note about this sunscreen stick:1) It has a bit of a funny smell, like raw shea butter. Not an unpleasant scent, just different from the fragrances of most skincare products.2) It’s a solid stick, obviously. The main inactive ingredient is sunflower seed wax which helps it hold its shape. If the stick is cold, then it will be difficult to apply smoothly and will pull on the skin. If you’re having trouble with application, try putting it in your pocket to warm up a bit before applying. You could also heat it *lightly* with a hairdryer. But only very very lightly, as all sunscreens should be kept out of excessive heat.3) Despite the matte finish, it has a slightly tacky feel to it that doesn’t really go away. Tapping on a bit of face powder helps a little, but it’s more work than it’s worth, to me.4) And the best for last: this sunscreen is actually sheer. Like most people, I get a white cast from every physical sunscreen I’ve ever tried. This one looks like I have nothing on my face. That being said, I’m a believer that if something seems too good to be true, it probably is. So I will update this review after putting the sunscreen to the test in the wild. I burn and break out easily, so pray for me my fellows 🙏

I usually don’t post reviews on products but I felt compelled to do so because I had read some reviews that said this sunscreen leaves a white cast. It doesn’t for me. Upon application there’s a little cast (not even very white), but if you pat / rub it in, it disappears and it doesn’t even look like you’re wearing sunscreen. It’s not as easy to rub in as a traditional cream, so I do a pat / rubbing action. I’ve used EltaMD for years (UV Physical) and I’m happy I finally found another that I like even more. I was worried about the size but I’m on my second stick and I think it lasts longer than the larger tubes.