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Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF 50.

Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF 50
Sunscreen

About this product

A stick-format sunscreen with hyaluronic acid and soothing ingredients, designed for easy application and reapplication, particularly around the eyes and lips.

Full ingredients

Guru Score

86%

Yay

6 experts · Moderate agreement
Guru Certified
Broad expert consensus
6Gurus
6Yay
0Mixed
0Nay

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

What the gurus are saying

The teardrop shape earns consistent praise for reaching tricky spots like the eye area and inner corners that liquid sunscreens often miss, and the lightweight, non-greasy formula stays comfortable through multiple reapplications without feeling sticky or heavy. Niacinamide and eight types of hyaluronic acid keep skin hydrated and calm without a dewy or shiny finish, making it suitable for sensitive and oily skin alike. When reapplying, aim for at least four passes per area to hit adequate sun protection coverage.
Synthesized from 6 expert reviews · most recent take May 2024

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
"I love Isntree, and 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. One thing I also like about the Isntree sunstick is I like the shape it's almost a teardrop shape the head of the stick, so the wider end is good for like certain aspects of your eyes and the narrow end you can really get in there. So I like that aspect of it as well."
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"I love Isntree, and 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. One thing I also like about the Isntree sunstick is I like the shape it's almost a teardrop shape the head of the stick, so the wider end is good for like certain aspects of your eyes and the narrow end you can really get in there. So I like that aspect of it as well."
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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. It glides onto the skin nicely, dispensing a good amount of product, it's not stiff so you're not getting skipping or dragging. I've used it a lot actually as a lip balm too, it's a kind of versatile product, great to throw in your bag. Check it out if you are in the market for a fragrance free sunscreen stick for reapplication, but make sure you do multiple passes since sticks are prone to skip areas."
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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."
Yay
"It does provide more of a dewy finish so if you're looking for something mattifying I would not recommend using this product 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 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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"This stick contains chemical filters and also contains soothing ingredients like niacinamide and hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid so it does offer a little bit more hydration but it's not going to feel super sticky or heavy on your skin and your skin is going to look natural but not dewy or super wet and glowy. 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. It's fragrance and essential oil free so suitable for sensitive skin. If you have more normal skin or normal dry skin I think this would be a great one for you to use."
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"It does provide more of a dewy finish so if you're looking for something mattifying I would not recommend using this product 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 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 Airy Sun Stick is really great especially for summertime because it's 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. This sunstick glides so nicely, it is easy to apply, whereas sometimes I struggle with other sunsticks."
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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. This sunstick glides so nicely, it is easy to apply, whereas sometimes I struggle with other sunsticks."
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"This is still my favorite stick sunscreen, it's been my favorite for well over a year. 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 from Isntree, this is the Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF 50. 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. This almost feels like a deodorant sometimes, kind of feels like that in a nice way."
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"This is from Isntree, this is the Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF 50. 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. This almost feels like a deodorant sometimes, kind of feels like that in a nice way."
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"This right here is literally the hyaluronic acid airy sun stick. If you want a sunscreen that feels like a Korean multi-bomb you can reapply throughout the day it literally feels like a multi-bomb stick and it actually has skincare ingredients that help out your skin. It does have eight different forms of hyaluronic acid which can help to nourish and moisturize the skin but because of the actual texture this actually locks the hyaluronic acid in so it's not going to evaporate off or dry you off more. My favorite way to use this especially when on the go is to use some form of a skincare spray alongside this. This skincare spray or mist goes onto the skin first and literally gives that skin hydration and a little bit of a boost and then this airy sun stick with the hyaluronic acid literally goes on, locks that moisture into the skin and then protects me with an SPF 50. 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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"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
"We have eight types of Hyaluronic Acid in here for like real good hydration, Centella Asiatica as well to help soothe the skin, which I love for my easy, sensitized and rosacea prone skin. Then these Sun Sticks are perfect for reapplication throughout the day. So always start your day with this, 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. So this has Niacinamide and Adenosine in, 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. And it has this teardrop shape on the top of it, which is great for getting into all those awkward crevices that we tend to avoid or miss because they're hard to get into. Be generous with this when you're outside. Quite a few passes of this for reapplication, which is why you need one that is super lightweight, non greasy, so the more you reapply it throughout the day, it shouldn't be getting greasier and greasier, which is why I love this one."
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"We have eight types of Hyaluronic Acid in here for like real good hydration, Centella Asiatica as well to help soothe the skin, which I love for my easy, sensitized and rosacea prone skin. Then these Sun Sticks are perfect for reapplication throughout the day. So always start your day with this, 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. So this has Niacinamide and Adenosine in, 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. And it has this teardrop shape on the top of it, which is great for getting into all those awkward crevices that we tend to avoid or miss because they're hard to get into. Be generous with this when you're outside. Quite a few passes of this for reapplication, which is why you need one that is super lightweight, non greasy, so the more you reapply it throughout the day, it shouldn't be getting greasier and greasier, which is why I love this one."
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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. This contains something called ice plant extract, which actually has a cooling sensation to it, which I do enjoy in like the heat of summer when it's not just like a menthol sting. It's just my favorite way to reapply sunscreen. It has a slight mattifying effect, which I usually don't like, but as a reapplication product, by the time I need to reapply I'm usually a little bit oily, so it's nice to kind of roll that over and kind of refresh it, make it look a bit fresher."

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?

A stick-format sunscreen with hyaluronic acid and soothing ingredients, designed for easy application and reapplication, particularly around the eyes and lips.

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

Yes. All 6 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 86%.

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

Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF 50 holds a Guru Score of 86%. 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.

Who is Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF 50 best for?

Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF 50 is generally suited to dry skin and sensitive skin.

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