I dragged this Supergoop! stick through a 95°F day at the Brooklyn Botanical Garden. My face didn’t slide off by hour two — shocking, actually.
The real test? I reapplied over sweat without it turning into a chalky, white-streaked mess. Most sticks fail here. This one didn’t.
It’s the Play SPF 50 Stick — $22 for 0.64 oz. Supergoop! says it’s “sweat and water resistant for 80 minutes.” I called bluff.
No white cast
Glides on clear, even on my medium-tan skin. Zero ghost face.
Stays put
Didn’t budge after a 3-mile walk in sticky air. Only needed one touch-up.
Not greasy
Dries down in about 30 seconds. No slick residue that attracts every speck of dust.
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Avobenzone (3%) and homosalate (10%) do the heavy lifting for broad-spectrum protection. But the real hero is the silica — it soaks up sweat like a blotting paper.
- Avobenzone 3%: UVA protection that doesn’t sting eyes
- Homosalate 10%: UVB shield, stable in heat
- Silica: Absorbs moisture, keeps finish matte
- Vitamin E: Calms redness from friction
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First swipe — waxy, like a crayon. But it melts into a velvety powder within seconds. No sticky film. No shiny forehead.
Week two, I used it on a beach day. Unexpected win: it didn’t pill under my foundation. The downside? The tube is tiny — I finished it in 10 days of daily use.
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No burn after 12 hours outside. My T-zone stayed matte-ish — less shine than my usual lotion SPF. But I did get a faint tan line on my nose bridge after day five.
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It’s the best humidity-resistant stick I’ve tried — but bring a backup if you’re out all day. It won’t last a full summer vacation alone.