Mychelle Dermaceuticals Sun Shield Stick Spf 50 Non-Tinted - Natural Liquid Zinc Sunscreen Vitamin E and Jojoba - Water Resistant up to 80 Minutes - Sunscreen for Face, Reef Safe, Safe for Children Review
Our verdict
MyChelle Dermaceuticals' Sun Shield Stick SPF 50 is a reef safe, zinc oxide based stick sunscreen built with jojoba, vitamin E and shea butter, and its 4.3 star average across 367 ratings reflects a well liked, easy to apply option for face protection.
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Normal skin types who want an easy, mess free stick sunscreen that's reef safe and gentle enough to consider for kids too.
Skip if
You prefer a lotion or cream you can blend by hand, since a stick format applies differently and some people find it takes more effort to rub in fully.
- Priced 24% below the category median ($19.79 across 131 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.3/5
4.3 average across 367 owner ratings
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Popularity1.8/5
367 owner reviews, fewer than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other women's everyday face care: moisturizers, face mists, facial kits, rollers, cleansing brushes and steamers we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
This stick is built around 17 percent zinc oxide as its sole active ingredient, making it a true mineral sunscreen, and the surrounding inactives, including beeswax, bisabolol, shea butter, jojoba esters and vitamin E, are meant to keep the formula moisturizing. It's reef safe, cruelty free, paraben free, and dermatologist and allergy tested, with water resistance rated up to 80 minutes.
At 0.5 fluid ounces in a stick format with a Mild Earth-tone color, it's built for quick, mess free application and easy reapplication throughout the day.
With 367 ratings averaging 4.3 stars and about 50 units bought in the last month, at a price under $15, it has found a steady, satisfied audience among shoppers who prefer stick format mineral sunscreens.
Pros
- 17 percent zinc oxide provides reef safe, mineral based SPF 50 protection
- Nourishing inactives like jojoba, shea butter and vitamin E
- Water resistant up to 80 minutes
- Reef safe, cruelty free and dermatologist and allergy tested
- Stick format is mess free and easy to reapply on the go
Cons
- Mild earth-tone color may leave a slight tint on some skin tones
- 0.5 fluid ounce size is small compared to lotion bottles
- Stick format can take more rubbing to blend fully than a cream
Performance notes
With zinc oxide at 17 percent as the sole active ingredient, this is a true mineral sunscreen, and the surrounding inactive ingredients, including jojoba esters, shea butter and vitamin E, are meant to keep the stick moisturizing rather than drying, which is a common concern with mineral formulas.
What buyers say
A 4.3 star average across 367 ratings is a solid, dependable score, and steady bought_last_month activity suggests this stick has found a consistent audience among shoppers who prefer mineral, stick format sunscreens.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this sunscreen safe for kids?
It's marketed as safe for children, and being a mineral, zinc oxide based formula, it tends to be a gentler starting point than chemical sunscreens, though checking with a pediatrician for very young children is still a good idea.
Will the stick leave a visible tint?
The color is listed as Mild Earth-tone, so it may leave a very slight tint rather than going on completely clear, which is worth knowing if you're applying it right before makeup.
How water resistant is this sunscreen?
It's rated water resistant up to 80 minutes, which covers most swimming or sweating sessions, though reapplying after toweling off or extended water time is still recommended.