11 On-the-Go Sunscreen Sticks That Will Save Your Skin

SPF gets simpler.

By Liz Ritter, Executive Editor · May 10, 2021

These 11 products are so easy to use at any time of the day, you’ll no longer have an excuse not to reapply.

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Coola Classic Sunscreen Stick Tropical Coconut ($20)

Take a trip to the islands without getting on the plane with the always-reliable Coola’s take on the sunscreen stick. The antioxidant-rich formula is strong when it comes to delivering legit sun protection, yet goes on in a lightweight way that delivers that “just-perfect” amount of glowy sheen.

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C etaphil Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50 ($10)

Dermatologists keep stressing how important it is to not forget areas like the ears—and this easy-to-use stick doesn’t leave us with many excuses, as it works on everything face–related, including the lips.

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SkinBetter Sunbetter Sheer SPF 56 Sunscreen Stick ($55)

Davie, FL dermatologist Marianna Blyumin-Karasik, MD tags this as the “most elegant sunscreen stick out there” and who are we to argue.

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Colorescience Total Protection Sport Stick SPF 50

Patented ingredients and an all-mineral source of sun protection make this a go-to for a sunscreen that “glides.”

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Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50 ($9)

This on-the-go stick rubs on easy, goes on clear, hits a 50-plus SPF, and adds a burst of softness to the skin in one swipe. What more could you ask for?

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Mustela SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen Stick ($13)

It may be mini, but this sensitive skin–approved option has received National Science Foundation and National Eczema Association seals, and it is committed to sustainability with a reef-safe SPF 50 option.

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Bare Republic SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen Stick ($10)

Added antioxidants give this mineral sunscreen a big-time advantage, while broad-spectrum protection makes sure your skin is shielded.

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CeraVe Mineral Sunscreen Stick ($7)

Another check in the “goes on totally clear category,” this lightweight, oil-free stick has the added advantage of treating dry skin to a hydrating mix of ceramides and hyaluronic acid.

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Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Face + Body Stick Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 70 ($11)

Big-time brownie points that this non-messy stick works for both the face and body and has a really high SPF to boot.

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MDSolarSciences Mineral Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 40 UVA-UVB Sunscreen ($18)

This blendable sunscreen wears amazingly over or under makeup so you can up your sun protection game without disrupting your foundation.

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Shiseido UV Protective Stick Foundation SPF 37 ($32)

The fact that this is a foundation in stick form makes it impressive; the added benefit that it also has a high SPF that protects and moisturizers makes it magic.