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DRMTLGY Hydra Stick SPF 34
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About this product

A stick-format sunscreen with SPF 34 designed to hydrate and protect skin.

Full ingredients

Caprylic/​Capric Triglyceride, Coconut (Cocos Nucifera) Oil, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Polyethylene, Dimethicone, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Nylon-12, Squalane, Aloe (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract, Edelweiss GC, Leontopodium Alpinum Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Soybean (Glycine Soja) Oil, Rice (Oryza Sativa) Bran Extract, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Rice (Oryza Sativa) Extract, Rice (Oryza Sativa) Germ Extract, Sunflower (Helianthus Annuus) Extract, Propylene Carbonate, Rosemary (Rosmarinus Officinalis) Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Sunflower (Helianthus Annuus) Seed Oil

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Guru Score

66%

Mixed

Early verdict · Few reviews so far

What the gurus are saying

This stick sunscreen struggles with uneven coverage and a greasy, tacky feel that reviewers found disappointing. One expert found it acceptable for body use but not the face, while others felt the hydrating claim fell flat, noting the formula went on white and left skin feeling slick rather than nourished. The stick format itself drew criticism for its patchy application.
Synthesized from 2 expert reviews · most recent take November 2025

What they liked

  • Lightweight, dries without shine
  • Water resistant up to 40 minutes
  • Quick and easy to apply

What they flagged

  • Leaves a greasy, tacky feel
  • Goes on white and hard to blend evenly
  • Picks up makeup when applied over it

Type

Key actives

Vitamin ESqualane

Formula notes

Fragrance-freeNo drying alcohol

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What the gurus are saying.

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~Mixed
"I think it's decent, but I would only use this on my body. I don't want to use this on my face. And even for the body, I still much prefer a mineral-based sunscreen. But for something like this that is really quick and easy to use, I see myself using this a lot on the tops of my hands, my shoulders before I go out for a walk. But if I'm going to be at the beach all day, I'm going to want to use something all over, and I would most likely choose a mineral-based sun cream."
~Nay
"Another sunscreen fail for me is the Hydra Stick. This is SPF 34. And again, it's more of an application issue. It goes on fairly white and it just is a little bit on the greasy side. Even for my dry skin, this is definitely not a product that I would reach for."
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"Another sunscreen fail for me is the Hydra Stick. This is SPF 34. And again, it's more of an application issue. It goes on fairly white and it just is a little bit on the greasy side. Even for my dry skin, this is definitely not a product that I would reach for."
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"Now overall I am not a fan of SPF sticks and I'll tell you why. Number one, they don't cover evenly like you can't get all your nooks and crannies like you can with a lotion. I think they're probably best for reapplication. This formula as you can see it has a little bit of sheen and it may make oily skin look too oily. I tried this over makeup it did pick up my makeup for a real application during the day. And it's only SPF 34. I will use it up."
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"As far as sunscreens, this was an epic fail. The Hydra Stick, I don't know what they're saying is hydrating about this, it's not hydrating at all. It's just kind of greasy and tacky feeling. If you're going to use this over makeup, you can see how it really doesn't sit well, it picks up the makeup as well. I found this really challenging to put over makeup, which is what they recommend. I don't like a stick because you get skipped areas."

What the evidence says.

Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.

Humectants and emollients

Ingredients like these draw water into the surface layers and slow how fast it leaves. The evidence is for comfort, softness and hydration rather than for changing the structure of the skin.

Source: DermNet

Vitamin E

Vitamin E is an antioxidant, and it is often in a formula to keep the other ingredients stable rather than as the active itself. It pairs well with vitamin C, though on its own the evidence for visible change is limited.

Source: NIH, National Library of Medicine

Frequently asked.

What is DRMTLGY Hydra Stick SPF 34?

A stick-format sunscreen with SPF 34 designed to hydrate and protect skin.

Is DRMTLGY Hydra Stick SPF 34 worth it?

The gurus mostly approve it, but with enough reservations to keep it in the middle at a Guru Score of 66%.

What is DRMTLGY Hydra Stick SPF 34's Guru Score?

DRMTLGY Hydra Stick SPF 34 holds a Guru Score of 66%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 expert reviewers we have collected.

Who is DRMTLGY Hydra Stick SPF 34 best for?

DRMTLGY Hydra Stick SPF 34 is generally suited to dry skin and sensitive skin.

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