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Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF 50 PA++++.

Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF 50 PA++++
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About this product

A sunscreen stick with SPF 50 and PA++++ protection, made with hyaluronic acid and designed for quick reapplication over or under makeup.

Full ingredients

Water, Polyethylene, Propylheptyl Caprylate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Homosalate, Silica, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Vinyl Dimethicone/​Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butylene Glycol, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Niacinamide, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Vinyl Dimethicone, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ozokerite, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/​Polyhydroxystearate/​Sebacate, Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Water, Mesembryanthemum Crystallinum Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Ceramide NP, Glycerin, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Viola Mandshurica Flower Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Polyurethane-11, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Adenosine, Astaxanthin, Pentylene Glycol

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Guru Score

87%

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6 experts · Moderate agreement
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Broad expert consensus

What the gurus are saying

The teardrop shape, narrow at one end for the eyes and nose and wider at the other for larger areas, is the detail that keeps coming up. Gurus say it glides over makeup without tugging, and the finish reads matte to some and dewy to others. A mixed take warns sticks can leave skip areas, so experts suggest keeping it for reapplication and going over each area at least four times.
Synthesized from 6 expert reviews · most recent take May 2024

What they liked

  • Glides smoothly without tugging or dragging
  • Teardrop shape reaches eyes and nose easily
  • Natural finish, not shiny or heavy

What they flagged

  • Stick format prone to skip areas without multiple passes

Type

Key actives

Formula notes

Fragrance-freeNo drying alcohol

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What the gurus are saying.

Every take we've logged from this product's reviews across YouTube. Click any row to watch the moment they said it.

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✓Yay
"But if you're looking for something with a dewy finish that makes your skin feel a little more hydrated, I think this would be one to use. As far as applying sunscreen sticks in general, you want to make sure that you're going over each area at least four times to get that adequate protection. Overall, I feel like this is a fine product to have on hand, mostly for reapplication. I definitely do not recommend using sunscreen sticks in general [...] as your first layer of sunscreen of the day."
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"I think this is a great one that can be utilized by everyone, even if you have oily skin you might enjoy just that finish it has. I don't think it's going to make you look super shiny. I do love the fact that this is like a teardrop shape so you can grab onto it firmly. This is fragrance and essential oil free so suitable for sensitive skin. If you have more normal skin, maybe normal dry skin, I think this would be a great one for you to use."
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"But if you're looking for something with a dewy finish that makes your skin feel a little more hydrated, I think this would be one to use. As far as applying sunscreen sticks in general, you want to make sure that you're going over each area at least four times to get that adequate protection. Overall, I feel like this is a fine product to have on hand, mostly for reapplication. I definitely do not recommend using sunscreen sticks in general [...] as your first layer of sunscreen of the day."
✓Yay
"The Isntree Hyaluronic Acid sunstick, which I've also reviewed before, is really great especially for summertime because it is matte, it's oil absorbing, and it goes on totally clear."
✓Yay
"My final product, my absolute favorite sunstick. A lot of the other sunscreens ranked lower because I said there was a little bit too much shine, but I feel like it might be that exact property that's making this my favorite sunstick. As somebody with dry skin I do not like sunsticks that tug, [...] and I need them to glide really well because I wear makeup and often apply my sunstick on top of it."
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"My final product, my absolute favorite sunstick. A lot of the other sunscreens ranked lower because I said there was a little bit too much shine, but I feel like it might be that exact property that's making this my favorite sunstick. As somebody with dry skin I do not like sunsticks that tug, [...] and I need them to glide really well because I wear makeup and often apply my sunstick on top of it."
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"As somebody who already has dry skin, if I'm wearing makeup, the last thing I want is a sunscreen stick that tugs on my skin, and too many of them tug. This one has excellent glidey properties, and the shape of it is perfect for getting all around my eye area and my nose area, an ideal shape for me personally, combined with the ability to glide well and to not be too over the top in shine. All of that makes this a long running favorite for me."
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"This is the Isntree Hyaluronic Sunstick, I love this one, it is my absolute favorite sunstick. It glides so nicely over makeup, and that's the way I like to use a sunstick, to [...] touch up my sunscreen [...] in a very convenient way that I find does not disturb my makeup. I also love the design, it makes it really nice to get around your nose and around your eyes. This is fragrance and alcohol free, and it is made with the next generation of chemical filters."
✓Yay
"This is more of like a reapplication sunscreen but you can apply this over makeup, under makeup. It feels so lightweight on skin and literally whatever the texture of the moisturizer or the thing you have on underneath it just maintains that throughout the day. This is one of the top selling sunscreens that I've heard of from Korea and it's so good. It works for dry, for oily, for basically any skin. It almost feels like a deodorant, kind of feels like that in a nice way."
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"This is more of like a reapplication sunscreen but you can apply this over makeup, under makeup. It feels so lightweight on skin and literally whatever the texture of the moisturizer or the thing you have on underneath it just maintains that throughout the day. This is one of the top selling sunscreens that I've heard of from Korea and it's so good. It works for dry, for oily, for basically any skin. It almost feels like a deodorant, kind of feels like that in a nice way."
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"This is one of my absolute favorite combinations. [...] If you're looking for the best K Beauty multi-bomb that actually does the work and it's going to get you the most bang for your buck this is it. Again, Isntree SPF 50, amazing, under 20 bucks, such a good deal especially when you can get it on sale."
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"The other really good one that I got from Style Korean is this one that blends in in seconds. Look at how quickly this blends in, literally a couple of seconds tops, and this is also fantastic for the hair, for your hairline and exposed scalp when you're at the beach or hiking."
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"It's not a liquid sunscreen. A lot of people are surprised that I don't have liquid sunscreens in my car [...] because as you can see if it gets hot and if they sit in the sun they can expand and they can expire a bit more easily. And I find that especially when applying to the face it's a lot less messy if you use a stick like this. What I love about this is that it's also transparent so you can apply this over makeup. [...] It is a stick but you can actually apply this right over makeup."
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"This is very light and pillowy, can kind of feel a little bit tacky, but I say this is great for sport if you're someone who wants something that doesn't flashback at all. This just kind of goes on in a stick. It is completely sheer. This works for literally every skin tone and color, [...] because it is completely sheer."
✓Yay
"These Sun Sticks are perfect for reapplication throughout the day. So always start your day with the gel, reapply when you can with this. But if you're out and about and you want to reapply your sunscreen super easily, then the Sun Stick is the way to go. This has Niacinamide and Adenosine in it, so it's not only going to protect you from the sun, but also all those other skincare goals that you're trying to achieve. Again, super hydrating."
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"These Sun Sticks are perfect for reapplication throughout the day. So always start your day with the gel, reapply when you can with this. But if you're out and about and you want to reapply your sunscreen super easily, then the Sun Stick is the way to go. This has Niacinamide and Adenosine in it, so it's not only going to protect you from the sun, but also all those other skincare goals that you're trying to achieve. Again, super hydrating."
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"I use a sun stick instead. This is the Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick, which I use on my ears and on my neck."
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"This is actually my favorite sunscreen of theirs because I love this as a reapplication technique. [...] It's in this teardrop shape that [...] you can just easily get into those areas of the face which are kind of annoying with other shaped sticks, you know like around your eyes, by your nose creases. It just makes for an overall easier glide over the face resulting in better, more even coverage."
✓Yay
"This is the Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick. What I really like about this is the shape of the applicator, you have a narrow end which is good for reapplying around the eyes and a wider part to reduce the risk of skip areas as you're spreading over larger areas. This is free of fragrance, it's super moisturizing, it has antioxidants including niacinamide and astaxanthin, and ceramides and hyaluronic acid for the moisture barrier."
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"If you were looking for a sunscreen stick for like your lips for example, try this one out. It has hyaluronic acid again which is very hydrating. It has homosalate, octinoxate, and Tinosorb S for the sunscreen aspect. It also has ceramides which are good for the moisture barrier keeping lips hydrated, and it has sodium hyaluronate. It has astaxanthin which is an antioxidant to help ward off oxidative stress and that good old-fashioned niacinamide."
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"This is the Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick. What I really like about this is the shape of the applicator, you have a narrow end which is good for reapplying around the eyes and a wider part to reduce the risk of skip areas as you're spreading over larger areas. This is free of fragrance, it's super moisturizing, it has antioxidants including niacinamide and astaxanthin, and ceramides and hyaluronic acid for the moisture barrier."
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"I really like sticks for touching up on the go, especially around the eyes. I like the shape of this one because it has two different diameters so I can get this in around the eyes a lot easier. [...] I really do enjoy this, but when you're using a stick they tend to provide less reliable coverage because you're more prone to skip areas."

What the evidence says.

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

Niacinamide

Niacinamide has evidence behind it for redness, uneven tone and supporting the skin barrier, and it is usually well tolerated even by skin that reacts to most things.

Source: DermNet

Sunscreen filters

Sun protection is the best evidenced way to slow visible ageing, and the filters are what does the work. Mineral and chemical filters both protect when a product is applied thickly enough and often enough, which is where most people fall short rather than on the choice of filter.

Source: DermNet

Ceramides

Ceramides are part of the skin's own barrier, and moisturisers built around them have evidence for holding water in and settling the tightness and flaking that come with a damaged barrier.

Source: DermNet

Frequently asked.

What is Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF 50 PA++++?

A sunscreen stick with SPF 50 and PA++++ protection, made with hyaluronic acid and designed for quick reapplication over or under makeup.

Is Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF 50 PA++++ worth it?

Yes. All 6 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 87%.

What is Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF 50 PA++++'s Guru Score?

Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF 50 PA++++ holds a Guru Score of 87%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 6 expert reviewers we have collected. It is also Guru Certified, our mark for products that hold broad approval across many expert reviewers.

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