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Sunscreen Stick Guide: Why & How to Use This Clear Sunscreen Essential

By Brooke Sager

PSA: It’s very important to wear sunscreen every e.l.f.ing day and all year round. Whether it’s a sunny day in the heat of the summer or a cloudy and chilly winter day, applying (and reapplying every 2 hours) your SPF 50 daily can help protect your skin from the sun’s harmful UV rays, which can cause signs of premature aging (or worse, skin cancer). And while you may think applying sunscreen during your AM skincare is enough, reapplying every couple hours is just as important. But we get: how, when, and with what products? A clear sunscreen stick might be your perfect solution!

Need a pocket-size, travel-friendly sunscreen that you can reapply on-the-go? Maybe an invisible sunscreen stick with skin-loving ingredients and no white cast? Luckily, we’ve got all of your sunscreen concerns covered. We’ve expanded our fan-favorite Suntouchable Sunscreen Collection with our new Suntouchable Invisi Stick SPF 50! Our new sunscreen bestie has a clear formula and its sleek stick packaging makes it easy to take with you and reapply anywhere.

Why Our Clear Sunscreen Stick Is Easy to Apply (& Reapply!)

The packaging of our new invisible sunscreen stick makes application a dream! Grab your SPF stick, twist the bottom, and apply! The packaging makes it easy to apply and reapply, unlike the traditional lotion or gel sunscreen. Application is hands-free: no more sticky formulas to massage into the skin. Just swipe the clear sunscreen across your skin and you’re set for a day in the sun!

This smooth-gliding formula won’t tug on your skin, our invisible sunscreen stick will swipe on seamlessly. The best part? The stick packaging makes it easy to apply all over your face in the morning, then reapply to certain, sun-sensitive areas as needed every couple hours. And of course this stick sunscreen can be applied both under or on top of your everyday makeup look.

This Clear Sunscreen Stick Applies With No White Cast

White cast? We don’t know her. This invisible sunscreen stick applies completely clear on all skin tones—this way, you don’t have to worry about unwanted white streaks, or about finding your shade like you do with tinted face sunscreens.

Our clear sunscreen stick with SPF 50 has a non-greasy feel and leaves your skin with a natural finish. Its formula is perfect for dry, oily, and combination skin types. Not only does this invisibile sunscreen offer a non-greasy, touchless application, it’s also moisturizing! It's moisturizing properties allow this newest addition of our Suntouchable SPF Sunscreen Collection to act as a face primer, helping to prep the skin for makeup. This SPF 50 sunscreen stick is great for helping to block your skin from the sun while boosting your glow.

A Clear Sunscreen that’s Packed with Skincare Ingredients

A face sunscreen that provides skincare benefits is the best of all worlds. Our clear sunscreen stick not only delivers broad-spectrum SPF 50 protection against the sun’s harmful UVA and UVB rays (if applied every 2 hours), but it’s also infused with ingredients to help your skin look and feel its best.

This clear sunscreen formula includes sunflower seed oil to help your skin appear moisturized, plus bisabolol to help soothe and calm the appearance of skin. These ingredients allow for a smooth application, making the swipe-on, touchless application a breeze. The formula is also non-comedogenic (won’t clog pores) and is safe for use around the delicate eye area-n the sun without worrying about a white cast or irritation.

Why Clear Sunscreen Sticks Are the Ultimate Travel-Friendly Sunscreen

If you’re heading somewhere for the holidays—whether it be a beachside resort or a ski mountain—don’t forget to add our easily portable clear sunscreen stick SPF 50 to your packing list. This travel-friendly sunscreen is compact, effective, and easy to apply anytime, anywhere. It’s also TSA-friendly and ideal for just tossing in your bag without the mess (no leaky sunscreen bottles here!).

With the Suntouchable Invisi-Stick, you can travel smarter, not harder. Its stick packaging is also perfect for everyday use! Toss your new SPF 50 bff in your work tote, your beach bag, or sports backpack. Perfect to swipe on before games or reapply after a dip in the ocean. Which reminds us-our Invisi-Stick Sunscreen SPF 50 is also water-resistant for up-to 80 minutes!

How Our Clear Sunscreen Stick is Different From Our Other Sunscreen Products

So now that you know we’ve added a new member to our Suntouchable Sunscreen Collection, how the e.l.f. is it different from our other SPF warriors? Our Suntouchable fam is made up of four fan-favorite products: Whoa Glow SPF 30, Invisible Sunscreen SPF 35, All Set For Sun SPF 45, and now our Invisi-Stick SPF 50!

Starting with bases, we’ve made it easy to fit SPF into any and all parts of your routine. Our newest stick formula is the perfect sunscreen for makeup prep, while our Invisible Sunscreen can act as a blurring primer. The Whoa Glow sunscreen has a tinted formula and the All Set For Sun sunscreen can be your go-to setting spray. The Suntouchable Invisi-Stick and the Suntouchable All Set For Sun both offer touch-free application, while our Suntouchable Whoa Glow and Invisible Sunscreen offer more traditional gel and lotion formulas. All of our products offer different finishes as well- ranging from natural, to velvety-smooth, and flawlessly tinted. No matter which formula you prefer or where you want to fit SPF into your routine, e.l.f. Skin is here to make application (& reapplication) quick and easy!

Frequently Asked Questions About Sunscreen Sticks

Q: Are sunscreen sticks effective?

A: Yes! When applied to the skin (and reapplied every 2 hours), sunscreen sticks work to help protect your skin from harmful UV rays.

Q: Why are sunscreen sticks better?

A: Although we love all forms of sunscreen (invisible, clear, spray, and whoa glow), we especially love sunscreen sticks for their easy, on-the-go packaging and clear formula.

Q: How long does a sunscreen stick last?

A: Sunscreen should be applied to the skin and reapplied every 2 hours in order to help protect skin from the sun’s harmful UV rays. Our sunscreen stick is also water-resistant for up to 80 minutes.

Q: Are sunscreen sticks hygienic?

A: In order to keep your sunscreen stick as hygienic as possible, we recommend applying to clean skin for each application.