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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ versus Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Stick .

Published on June 26, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 22 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, SPF and Vitamin C

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain oils and silicones

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Sunscreen South Korean Brand South Korea
Sunscreen South Korean Brand South Korea

Sunscreen

Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.

Sunscreen

Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
50
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
50

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (5)
Vitamin C
Exfoliators (2)
Niacinamide
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid (5)

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (3)
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid (2)
Peptides (12)

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (4)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (4)
Dark Spots (3)
Scar Healing (4)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (5)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

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 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 • Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer • Ascorbyl Propyl Hyaluronate • Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate • Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Hyaluronic Acid • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Caprylyl Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin • 1,2-Hexanediol

Water • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Dibutyl Adipate • Synthetic Wax • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer • Butylene Glycol • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Ozokerite • Niacinamide • Vinyl Dimethicone • Polysilicone-15 • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract • Glyceryl Glucoside • Glycerin • Laminaria Japonica Extract • Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Viola Mandshurica Flower Extract • Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract • Hyaluronic Acid • Ascorbic Acid • Sodium Hyaluronate • Portulaca Oleracea Extract • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Allantoin • Nonapeptide-1 • Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate • Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 • Copper Tripeptide-1 • Tripeptide-1 • Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 • Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 • Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12 • Pentapeptide-3 • Hexapeptide-9 • Adenosine • Ethylhexylglycerin • Polyglyceryl-5 Polyricinoleate • Glyceryl Caprylate • Caprylyl Glycol • Oryza Sativa Bran Oil • Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone • Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate • Sodium Chloride • 1,2-Hexanediol • Tocopherol

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

Learn more about Water

Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 1.

Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Stick contains this as ingredient number 1.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Very Disliked

We don't have a description for Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer.

Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 9.

Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Stick contains this as ingredient number 7.

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What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 11.

Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Stick contains this as ingredient number 8.

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What it does: Smoothing
Community Rating: Loved

Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.

It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.

Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.

The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.

When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.

Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.

Learn more about Niacinamide

Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 13.

Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Stick contains this as ingredient number 11.

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What it does: UV Filter
Community Rating: Liked

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB) is a chemical UVA absorber. It is formulated for high UVA protection (320-400 nm) and photostability.

DHHB has been approved by the EU, Japan, Taiwan, and South America for use up to 10%.

UV absorbers are an agent that absorbs UV rays. They protect your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy.

UV rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation from the sun. Other sources include tanning beds and welding torches. Radiation is the emission of energy. UV Rays are divided into 3 groups. UVA (320-400 nm) contains the least amount of energy. They are linked to long term skin damage such as wrinkles and hyperpigmentation. UVB (290-320 nm) rays emit more energy than UVA rays. They are capable of damaging DNA in skin cells. UVB causes sunburns and are thought to be linked to skin cancer. UVC (200-280 nm) contains the highest amount of energy. Our ozone blocks UVC. UVC can also originate from welding torches, mercury lamps, and sanitizing bulbs.

Learn more about Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 14.

Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Stick contains this as ingredient number 6.

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What it does:

Vinyl Dimethicone is a type of silicone.

Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 15.

Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Stick contains this as ingredient number 12.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Liked

You might know this ingredient as Tinosorb S or Bemotrizinol. It is a UV filter that covers both UVA and UVB rays.

Bemotrizinol has two peak UV absorption peaks ( 310 and 340 nm) and is able to absorb both UV-A and UV-B rays. Skin exposed to UV causes free-radical molecules to form. This ingredient works by preventing the UV from reaching your skin.

It is highly photostable and helps prevent the photodegration of other sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone.

Bemotrizinol is not approved in the US but is allowed in the EU, Australia, and Asia.

In fact, it is the most effective UV absorber at maximum concentration (measured by SPF) permitted by in the EU.

It is oil-soluble.

Learn more about Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 16.

Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Stick contains this as ingredient number 14.

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What it does: Emulsion Stabilising

Ozokerite is a naturally occuring mineral wax. In cosmetics, ozokerite is used as a texture enhancer.

Ceresin wax is derived from this ingredient.

The melting point of ozokerite is 58-100 C.

Ozokerite is found all over the world including Scotland, the US, and India.

Learn more about Ozokerite

Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 17.

Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Stick contains this as ingredient number 10.

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What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising

Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate isn't fungal acne safe.

Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 18.

Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Stick contains this as ingredient number 48.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

Learn more about Glycerin

Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 24.

Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Stick contains this as ingredient number 17.

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What it does: Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Mixed

Laminaria Japonica Extract comes from a kelp more commonly known as 'sweet kelp'. It is commonly eaten in Japan, Korea, and China.

Sweet kelp is a humectant and helps hydrate your skin. Humectants draw moisture from the air to your skin.

Studies show Laminaria Japonica has antioxidant compounds. Antioxidants may help with anti-aging. Kelp also contains magnesium and zinc, making it great for calming inflammation and redness.

Learn more about Laminaria Japonica Extract

Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 26.

Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Stick contains this as ingredient number 18.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

We don't have a description for Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract.

Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 27.

Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Stick contains this as ingredient number 19.

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What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae.

You may know Aloe to be a good sunburn reliever and inflammation reducer. This is because it contains many components that are known to help reduce irritation and itchiness. These include vitamins, amino acids, polysaccharides, and more. The high water content of aloe also helps give a cooling effect.

Aloe contains the antioxidants Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins neutralize free radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.

The aloe plant is naturally abundant in polysaccharides, a carbohydrate made of sugar molecules. Polysaccharides help hydrate your skin by mimicking your skin's natural carbohydrates.

As it is easily absorbed by the skin, aloe is a great moisturizer. It is both a humectant and emollient. Emollients help trap moisture in your skin, keeping your skin soft. Humectants draw water from the air to your skin.

Other components of aloe include sugars such as monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, choline, many common minerals such as calcium, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.

Aloe does not protect against UV rays, despite it soothing sunburns.

There are over 420 species of aloe but Aloe Barbadensis is the most commonly used for topical products.

Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract

Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 28.

Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Stick contains this as ingredient number 20.

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What it does: Antioxidant, Astringent

Viola Mandshurica Flower Extract is an antioxidant.

Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 29.

Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Stick contains this as ingredient number 21.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract comes from the Asian Mountain Yam. It contains antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Antioxidants help neutralize free-radical molecules. These molecules may damage your skin cells and DNA.

Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 30.

Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Stick contains this as ingredient number 22.

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What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Mixed

Glyceryl Caprylate comes from glycerin and caprylic acid, a fatty acid from coconut.

Glyceryl Caprylate is used for its emollient and emulsifier properties.

As an emollient, it helps hydrate your skin. Emollients work by creating a barrier on your skin to trap moisture in, helping to keep your skin soft and smooth.

Glyceryl Caprylate helps keep the ingredients such as oil and water together as an emulsifier.

Learn more about Glyceryl Caprylate

Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 33.

Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Stick contains this as ingredient number 44.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.

Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate

Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 35.

Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Stick contains this as ingredient number 25.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.

Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.

Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.

In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.

Learn more about Adenosine

Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 36.

Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Stick contains this as ingredient number 41.

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What it does: Humectant, Moisturising, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Hyaluronic acid is naturally found in healthy skin. It is a humectant, meaning it draws moisture to your skin.

Hyaluronic Acid has the capacity to bind to large amounts of water. This ingredient helps hydrate, soothe, and protect the skin.

Fun fact: It is already naturally found in our bodies, such as the fluids of our eyes and our joints.

Studies find this ingredient to have anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties. This can help speed up wound-healing,

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

Learn more about Hyaluronic Acid

Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 45.

Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Stick contains this as ingredient number 23.

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What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

Learn more about Caprylyl Glycol

Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 47.

Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Stick contains this as ingredient number 45.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 48.

Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Stick contains this as ingredient number 42.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 49.

Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Stick contains this as ingredient number 50.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

43% are loved or liked
16% have mixed ratings
24% are disliked or very disliked
16% have no rating yet
65% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
14% are disliked or very disliked
12% have no rating yet

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Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ 49 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 7 reviews
LotteBerendsen_250's Avatar'
Jul 2, 2023

Broke me out :(
I heard a lot of positive feedback about this product, and I was excited to try it out but sadly, like all other sunsticks, it broke me out terribly :( I do love to use it on my hands, tattoos, and shoulders while cycling...

Broke me out :(
I heard a lot of positive feedback about this product, and I was excited to try it out but sadly, like all other sunsticks, it broke me out terribly :( I do love to use it on my hands, tattoos, and shoulders while cycling or walking out in the sun all day.

Anonymous's Avatar'
Jul 18, 2023

8/10
I really like this sunstick, and it has really good protection. The only flaw to this is that it has makeup transfer. And I wouldn't recommend this as a makeup base, since it made my makeup peel. This sun stick is really good for no...

8/10
I really like this sunstick, and it has really good protection. The only flaw to this is that it has makeup transfer. And I wouldn't recommend this as a makeup base, since it made my makeup peel. This sun stick is really good for no makeup days. But overall, I really like this sun stick and doesn't make me breakout at all.

Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Stick 51 ingredients

1.0 /5
from 1 review

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