As soon as summer sets in, a new beauty obsession emerges:
the best sun sticks! More practical than a classic tube, more sensory than a cream, they have become the favorite gesture of women in a hurry. To slip into your beach bag or city clutch, they allow
express application, without white marks or sticky effect (we validate 100%!).
If their success has exploded in recent years, it is no coincidence. The new ones
sun sticks combine everything we expect: invisible formulas, high protection against UVA and UVB and an ultra practical format for touching up your SPF anywhere (without getting your hands dirty!). We have selected for you the best sun sticks to keep your skin glowing this summer!
The darling of 2026:
Nivea Sun Silky Touch Sun Stick
No perfume, no white finish: this product does what you expect from a modern sun stick. Its drop shape allows you to aim right on the
nose, the
cheekbones or the eye contour, where the sun loves to leave its little signature. The finish is invisible, non-greasy, non-sticky. Tested dermatologically and ophthalmologically, it is suitable for all skin types and resists perspiration. It’s the easy, accessible, no-hassle solar stick to slip into a tote bag.
SVR Sun Secure SPF 50+ Solar Stick
If you are looking for a portable and practical solar stick that is easy to take out during a ski session, this one is perfect. SVR’s Sun Secure protects the whole family against UVA, UVB, infrared and even blue light. Its invisible texture does not stick and leaves no white marks, even on dark skin. Its formula is hypoallergenic, non-comedogenic and water resistant. All in an ultra compact format to slip into your pocket. This is clearly a serious candidate for the title of best sun stick.
Bioderma Photoderm SPF 50+ sun stick
This stick is a classic for sensitive skin. Bioderma Photoderm SPF 50+ is enriched with Cellular Bioprotection, an exclusive complex that protects and stimulates the skin’s natural defenses. It hydrates the most fragile areas, such as the nose, ears or scars, while effectively blocking UV rays. Its small format is ultra practical and its slightly shiny texture makes the lips super soft.
Sun stick for the whole family SPF 50+ from Mustela
When we go skiing as a family, there is always this headache: protecting children’s fragile skin without having to chase them with a tube of cream. Luckily, Mustela thought of you with this SPF 50+ sun stick. Its texture glides easily and leaves an invisible finish. Even more appreciable, it is suitable from birth and effectively protects against UVA and UVB. Its formula is vegan, fragrance-free and respectful of the oceans.
Invisible Sun Stick SPF 50+ from Laboratoires de Biarritz
This is an eco-friendly stick inspired by the ocean. Laboratoires de Biarritz are known for their ocean-friendly sun care products, and this stick is no exception! This SPF 50+ contains a double protective technology based on Alga-Sun and Sun-Protect, to protect and preserve the skin’s youthfulness. Its texture glides easily on the skin, even in the cold.
Uriage Bariésun SPF50+ Invisible Sun Stick
THE stick Invisible Bariésun SPF50+ from Uriage targets the areas that take everything first, the nose, the ears, the hands, the scars or pigment spots, with protection
UVA,
UVB and
blue light. Its texture non-greasy, water-resistant and fragrance-free suitable for sensitive skin, children, athletes, in short for everyone except people who still think that an SPF applied in the morning is enough for the day. With his shea butter and its vitamin E, it also protects against drying out. The kind of discreet, effective sun stick, almost too serious, but exactly the one you’re happy to have in your bag when the sun is beating down.
Hyalu-Cica SPF 50+ sun stick from SKIN 1004
K-beauty is also coming to sun protection! This Hyalu-Cica SPF 50+ sun stick combines hyaluronic acid and centella asiatica extract (the famous “cica”) to protect and moisturize at the same time. Its lightweight formula melts into the skin and leaves a matte finish, without any greasy feeling. This is the perfect sun stick if you tend to have dry skin in winter and want to avoid the “cardboard face” effect. Bonus: it is vegan and cruelty-free.
Caudalie Vinosun Protect SPF 50 sun stick
Caudalie has struck again with this invisible sun stick suitable for the whole family. It protects sensitive areas such as moles, scars or tattoos. It is enriched with grapeseed oil and organic buriti oil, two nourishing active ingredients that prevent dehydration linked to cold and sun. In addition to being vegan and tested under dermatological control, it is super easy to apply, even on children from 3 years old. It’s the best solar stick for your winter outings.
Alphanova Daily Sun SPF 50+ Sun Stick
A sun stick that smells like vacation. This is exactly what Alphanova offers with its Daily Sun SPF 50+. Its texture glides easily and its formula contains 74% natural ingredients. It is also waterproof and leaves an invisible finish without a sticky film. The big advantage: its comforting monoï scent and its compact format. Perfect for a ski session or a day in the city, with quick and efficient application.
Avène SPF 50+ sun stick
When it comes to taking care of sensitive skin, Avène always delivers. This very high protection SPF 50+ sun stick has a formula enriched with pre-tocopheryl and thialidine, two powerful antioxidants which protect cells from attacks linked to the sun and cold. It is particularly effective on fragile areas such as the nose, ears and re-epidermised scars. Its compact format and water-resistant texture make it a serious contender for the title of best sun stick.
Crème Invisible SPF 50+ Sun Stick
It is the big winner of the Pharma Awards 2026. This invisible SPF 50+ sun stick combines four new generation filters for maximum protection against UVB and UVA. Its texture literally melts on the skin without leaving any traces and its subtle monoi scent makes you want to vacation, even in the heart of winter. We also love its composition: soothing probiotics and organic antioxidant bisabolol, to calm skin sensitized by the cold. And little bonus: it is 100/100 on Yuka and suitable for the whole family, from 3 years old. He is a serious candidate for the title of best sun sticks.
Unbottled facial sun stick
It’s the more committed option, but without the austere side that turns everyone off. He relies on a format plastic-free, a formula designed for sensitive skin and high protection against UVA and the UVB. It is suitable from
3 years, including pregnant women, and helps prevent skin aging. Its translucent texture is non-greasy, non-comedogenic, water resistant. The formula combines new generation organic filters withpoppy oil, with a natural scent of monoi without essential oils. Its format 20g lasts about two months. Practical, more responsible, pleasant to use: everything you need to make sun protection much less painful.
Invisible Sun Stick SPF 50+ from Clarins
The Invisible SPF 50+ stick from Clarins is made for you. Thanks to its light, non-greasy texture, it applies easily to sensitive areas without leaving traces. And big bonus: you can even put it over your makeup without moving everything. Its formula contains organic cocoa extract and vitamin E, to protect the skin from premature aging and prevent the appearance of spots. Practical, efficient and pleasant to use, it’s a real favorite!
Seventy-One Sunkissed SPF 50+ Sun Stick
For thrill-seekers, this Sunkissed SPF 50+ sun stick is an essential. It is formulated with 80% natural ingredients and contains organic mango oil, perfect for nourishing and protecting skin exposed to cold and wind. Its invisible texture and vanilla scent make you almost want to add more just for fun. And in terms of outfit, it is ultra resistant to water and perspiration. One of the best sun sticks for intense days on the slopes.
JOD SPF30 anti-aging sun care
This anti-aging treatment has a solid formula
without water,
without preservatives and 100% active protects against UVA and UVB, while targeting the
photoaging. There we find a
active cell of nopal cactus, a organic tomato extract,camelina oil and extracts of rapeseed and tung oils. The texture glides very well, melts quickly, does not stick and leaves a very elegant healthy glow. Its natural scent white flowers add a holiday touch, without turning too sweet and sunny. HAS $38, it assumes its premium positioning. But for a stick that protects, cares for and makes you want to do your SPF touch-up, it clearly has something to convince you.
