about Sun sticks.
A sun stick is the sunscreen you actually reapply. It goes on straight over makeup at midday, and your fingers stay clean. Each Korean stick has its own finish: the Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick: Mugwort + Camelia SPF50+/PA++++ sets soft-matte and keeps shine down, while the Dr.Ceuracle Pro Balance Comfort Sun Stick is a cooling balm that soothes skin and replenishes moisture.
Matte and powdery sticks keep oily and combination skin fresh, a melting, hydrating one such as the Abib Quick Sunstick suits dry skin, and a mineral stick like the Benton Mineral Sun Stick SPF50+/PA++++ suits sensitive skin. For sport and long days outside, the SKIN1004 Hyalu-Cica Silky-Fit Sun Stick holds through sweat. Wear one as the last step of your morning routine, or pair it with a sunscreen in the same KBeauty Shop order and keep the stick for reapplication.
questions, answered.
Can a sun stick be my only sunscreen?
Yes, as long as you put on enough. Go over each area several times in overlapping strokes until the whole face has an even layer, then do the ears, neck and hairline. Many people wear a sunscreen in the morning and carry a stick for reapplication, since it goes over makeup without smudging and never needs washing off your hands.
Which sun stick is best for oily skin?
Look for a matte finish. The Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick: Mugwort + Camelia SPF50+/PA++++ keeps shine in check and goes over makeup, and the celimax Oil Control Mattifying Sun Stick SPF50+/PA++++ blurs the look of pores and has a teardrop tip for reapplication over makeup. If you want a smooth base for foundation, the By Wishtrend Pore Smoothing Bakuchiol Sun Stick doubles as a primer with a soft-matte finish.
Which sun stick suits sensitive skin?
Many sensitive-skin shoppers prefer a mineral filter. The Benton Mineral Sun Stick SPF50+/PA++++ uses mineral filters only and is made for the whole family, and the Dr.G Green Mild Up Sun Stick SPF50+/PA++++ is mineral too, with a natural matte finish. For a light, non-sticky stick made with sensitive skin in mind, the Pyunkang Yul Airy Protection Sun Stick SPF50+/PA++++ melts on with centella and heartleaf and leaves a silky matte finish.
How do I reapply a sun stick over makeup?
Twist up only a little and move the stick in short, light strokes with barely any pressure, so the makeup underneath stays where it is. Pass over each area a few times for an even layer and give it a moment to set. In strong sun, reapply every two hours, and again once you have been swimming, sweating or drying off with a towel.
