Reef Safe Zinc Sunscreen Stick (3.7 oz)

I have found that zinc oxide sticks work better than anything else for protecting my face from sunburn. We are a family of “beach rats” who spend a lot of time in the sun, surfing and SUPing, and this is a very nice formula. I will be repurchasing.The price seems high, but it is actually an excellent value, when you consider that you are getting almost 4 oz of product here; with most face sticks, you get around 0.5 oz, on average.If you don’t love the “ghost face” look, but find that the cocoa powder tint is too dark for you, it is very easy to tint to your exact shade. I sliced off a small piece from the top of the stick, about .33 oz, microwaved on very low power for 20 seconds to soften it, and then blended with some of my loose mineral foundation (it’s just extra physical sunscreen) until it was the shade I wanted it. I used an empty mineral makeup container; something leak-proof is best, because it can get really soft if sitting in a hot beach bag.

Third day in Figi & it seems to be working well. I wanted a non poisonous/chemical option for the resort and snorkeling.

I used to purchase Manda, but it was discontinued. Waxhead offers only 4 organic ingredients. Works to block uva/uvb rays at 96%-98% at 30upf the white smells like vanilla and the tinted smells like chocolate. This coverage for surfing sessions lasts all day. Shannon, the owner, easy to work with and stands behind the product with scientific laboratory testing of this product before it was released. Best safety and efficacy. I wear it daily!

We own a headboat and charter boat business. My children work on the boats. Three of the four have tried the sunscreen and really like it. It has prevented them from getting burned. The sunscreen also passed the bait test. In other words, the fish still went for the bait even after the sunscreen was applied using their hands and then touching the bait. We would love to see the sunscreen in a higher SPF.

Glides on easily with out sticky feeling

Sunscreen stick goes on easily and stays put. Convenient, can be thrown in beach bag or chair pocket. Would recommend.

Use it for water sports, it stays on great!

I purchased this product for my 6 year old nephew who burns easily. He attends swim lessons and loves the water. I wanted to make sure he was protected from the harmful rays while he enjoyed one of his favorite activities. This sunscreen is amazing. After 4 hours in the pool at swim camp for 5 days straight, sweet boy has no sign of burns. It is easy to apply and has no awful odor. I highly recommend this sunscreen.

Spreads fairly easy, great coverage and doesn't come off easily in water. Love this for my toddler - second time buying it!

This is a rather heavy sunscreen but really does the job. It is a zinc type so you do have to be careful about rubbing it on especially arms and face.I did notice my dark Sun spots fading on my driving arm and side of my face.It is very worth buying and using!

Waterproof & smells great. I use some copper-tint mica powder on top when I want some color, otherwise it's a little white. It's spf 30, but it works for an hour in the water no problem for me with no burns. No weird ingredients and it's reef safe. I highly recommend this product for water sports like surfing.

Fabulous in many ways…the feel, the protection and the fact that it’s natural

Works well but you will need to re apply after some time

3 reasons I love it: #1 It stays on forever. #2 It’s easy to apply. Rolls on like a giant deodorant so no mess of squeezing it out & getting all over everything. #3 Great with kids. Mine hate dealing w liquid sunblock, but are totally fine w using the stick. And it’s obvious where it’s on so I only have to help with where they missed spots - much easier than holding onto them as they try to bolt when I’m applying it all.Only reason not to like: it’s too good at staying on. I have to make sure wipe off any remaining before we get in it the car or I’ll be will wind up having to sponge it off the car seats later. But it doesn’t stain so whatever.

Product is a great sunscreen. Really great.For all that is good in the world, use this stuff sparingly or you will look like you have never seen the sun.Otherwise, pasty white, ghost white, or any other similar appearance is what you will get.DO NOT put it on your face without being in front of a mirror or you will scare the bejeezuhs out of people. Ask me how I know.

I’ve been looking for a cleaner sunscreen and this is it! It’s reef safe and doesn’t clog my pores. It spreads well, but will leave a white cast on your skin. This is my new go to sunscreen.

This is the only stuff my son can wear to the beach. It stays out of his eyes and prevents burn on his very white skin.

My fair skinned, blonde haired daughter is in the sun all the time with surfing and this is the ONE product that keeps her from getting sunburned. We love it so much!

It's the best sunscreen I've ever used. A+++

I hate the feeling of sunscreen. It feels slimy and sticky. This didn’t feel that way. Took more to rub it into the skin, but I wouldn’t go back to the other stuff. The only thing is I wish they had a stronger SPF available. My gf keeps telling me this isn’t strong enough. I still like it regardless.

No liquid, works great, and reef safe. What more could you want? (Plus it's a fair price)

I like this sunscreen because of how safe and simple it is. I have EXTREMELY sensitive skin and am prone to eczema if I use anything at all weird. This sunscreen doesn't upset my skin, so that's a big plus. However I'm a little disappointed in the functionality/ease of use for this sunscreen stick. It comes of the stick kind of clumpy and thick so you have to spread it a little bit by hand and if you rub it in too much, it doesn't work very well. I learned that the hard way and got a little burnt through the sunscreen the first two times I used it. Even though I re-applied as directed. Also that being said, in order to apply a thick enough layer you have to use a lot, making me think this stick won't last me the whole summer, and with how much it costs that's kind of a bummer. It's also very hard to completely wash off at the end of the day. Especially washing it off your hands after applying. But I find that to be a very minor bother because it's not gross and sticky like some other sunscreens. So I'll continue to use this along with sun protective clothing as a back up because I really value how safe it is for my skin and the environment.

This is exactly as advertised: natural, healthy, and effective.If you are trying to avoid the chemicals that are in 99% of the other supposedly natural products, even the baby ones, this is it. Compare labels. I put it in a little tub and use a makeup brush to blend it on my face and chase it with a bronzer. I plan to use it when my skin is sensitive after a peel.I suspect the tinted one will irritate some people because cocoa is irritating (take it from someone who tried cocoa as natural eyeshadow).

Great for the Littles! Easy to apply all over and stays on as long as you need to re-apply according to directions! Wouldn't buy or use anything else!

I was traveling to KY for a summer event and needed something to protect me from the crazy hot sun since I was going to be outside practically all day for the full weekend. I love the stick form because it's great for travel and can go in your carry-on easily. There is a lot of product in this in comparison to the other small sticks you get from the other major brands so I was quite happy with that...however, it does take some getting used to.Here are some caveats:Not easy to spread. Took me FOREVER to apply this evenly and where I didn't look like a big streaky mess.Does not go clear...you can rub it in quite a bit but you will still come out looking like a pale ghost. Not necessarily white, but crazy pale looking.It gets all over everything...so be wary if you get the tinted version.It is SOOOOO waterproof. Which is great if you're doing water sports or whatever, but when you're trying to wash it off your hands or clothes, it barely budges.Good things:Does not get greasy or drip in eyes, etc. It stays put.Extremely moisturizing.No sunburn at all! It works!No smell.

Bought the stick to bring along on my carry on for vacations. now i use this for day trips to the beach. it is easy to spread.... only small dabs are needed or it will be too thick. just take your time and spread it around. or use your fingers and get small dabs.... great method for your face and neck.

Great sun protection, I wish it was easier to spread, it’s not as solid as I hoped, but it definitely won’t go to waste, but I won’t buy it again

I have a history of skin cancer and I'm white as white can get so I burn easily. Went to Tokyo during the hottest heat wave on record. My family and I were dying of heat stroke but we didn't get burnt! We were outside all day walking around in our sweat and the paste never washed off. It also smells like honey which is nice. Never again buying any other sunscreen to protect my skin. I also have eczema and my face reacts poorly to sunscreen applied to my face. No reaction with this paste. 10/10 highly recommended.

This is an amazing product for air travel as it doesn't count towards liquid limits. Great sunprotection, stayed on after swimming. No long list of questionable chemicals.