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This has been a life
"This has been a life saver this summer. Small enough to keep in your pocket, stick application means clean hands. Brilliant product."
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Sun Stick
£20.00
SPF 50
Water & Sweat-Resistant
Made For On-The-Go
Free Returns Within 90 Days
Free Delivery £40+
Product Description
WHAT IS IT?
A battery pack equivalent of sun protection, this SPF 50 sunscreen stick is your new handbag hero. Suitable for face and body, this compact Sun Stick is your go-to for quick, on-the-go protection, so there’s no need to risk getting burnt.
WHAT DOES IT DO?
Formulated with 100% mineral filters, this ultra-gentle sunscreen balm defends against UVA and UVB rays while calming and conditioning with tamanu oil and marshmallow root extract. The invisible formula glides over your skin - roll it over lips, eyelids, nose and shoulders without the mess or fuss and get effective sun protection. Water and sweat-resistant, it’s suitable for sensitive skin and babies from 3 months old.
Made with reef-safe filters and certified with the Protect Land + Sea logo.
17g
Clinical Results
Clinically tested and shown to be water-resistant and maintain its SPF value.
The clinical test followed International Sun Protection Factor (SPF) Test Method of COLIPA, JCIA, and CTFA-SA to determine water resistance and SPF value.
How To Use
Apply this sun stick before sun exposure or when you’re out and about and need a top up.
You can also apply it over lightweight make-up such as BB creams, tinted moisturisers or Sun Day if you suddenly find yourself in an al fresco situation.
Do not apply over powdery products.
Ingredients
Vitamin E
When combined with cottonseed oil, this skincare double act transforms your skin into a comfort blanket, keeping it soft, nourished and looked after.
Marshmallow Root Extract
A go-to when skin is red, irritated or swollen, this natural anti-inflammatory has the power to calm any irritations that have been triggered by sun exposure. Ideal for sensitive skin, it has moisturising and barrier-repairing qualities too.
Green Algae Extract
Lowering oxidative stress in the skin that is caused by pollution, toxins and sun damage, algae is a great taskmaster at keeping your cells safe and fully functioning.Delivery & Returns
UK Delivery
Standard Delivery: £3.95
FREE when you spend £40+
Delivery time: 3-5 working days
Priority Delivery: £6.95
Delivery time: 24-hour tracked service (excluding Saturday, order before 12pm)
Returns
We believe in our products so much that we offer an extended 90-day happiness guarantee so you can shop with confidence this festive season. If you're not completely satisfied, you can return your purchase within 90 days for a full refund or exchange.
Sustainability
We believe you deserve to know exactly what goes into our products and the values behind them. That's why we use Provenance® to share clear, accessible information about our ethics and sustainability practices. Verified Proof Points are backed by independent third parties, while Evidenced Proof Points are supported by our own data.
Product proof points
Protect Land + Sea Certified
Verified
Protect Land + Sea Certified
Verified
Protect Land + Sea Certified Products are independently tested by Haeretics Environmental Laboratory (HEL) to ensure they do not contain anything on the HEL LIST. The HEL LIST is a list of chemicals that are known pollutants in many different environments (freshwater streams, river, beaches, and ocean systems) or wildlife (e.g., corals, fish, birds, marine mammals, sea turtles). All of them pose a threat to Ecosystem Health.
Cruelty Free International
Verified
Cruelty Free International
Verified
This provides an assurance that the company’s commitment to helping end testing on animals has met Leaping Bunny’s criteria.
Vegan
Evidenced
Vegan
Evidenced
This product contains no animal products or derivatives of animal products. No animal-derived substances were used as inputs during the production process.
Clinically Tested for Efficacy
Evidenced
Clinically Tested for Efficacy
Evidenced
The clinical test followed International Sun Protection Factor (SPF) Test Method of COLIPA, JCIA and CTFA-SA to determine water-resistance and SPF value.
Brand proof points
Cruelty Free International
Verified
Cruelty Free International
Verified
Tropic is Leaping Bunny International certified — no animal testing on ingredients or finished products across Tropic's supply chain. Independently audited annually.
Buy Women Built
Verified
Buy Women Built
Verified
Founded in 2022 by Sahar Hashemi OBE, Buy Women Built verifies that each member is founded, partially owned by a woman who is also involved in the day to day management of the business. and licenses use of its mark to member brands, helping consumers support female-founded businesses in everyday shopping.
Reducing Material Waste
Evidenced
Reducing Material Waste
Evidenced
We've implemented various initiatives to ensure that none of our waste goes to landfill or gets incinerated without recovery Our solutions include: recycling (51.66%), waste recovery -eg: incineration to produce energy- (48.32%), and reuse (0.02%) From 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022, Tropic produced 314.466 tonnes of waste
Female-Led Business
Evidenced
Female-Led Business
Evidenced
Susan Ma owns a majority of Tropic.
Carbon Measured
Evidenced
Carbon Measured
Evidenced
This includes scope 1, 2 & 3 emissions. The assessment was carried out by Nature Positive using a combination of activity-based and spend-based assessment following the GHG Protocol's core principles where possible.
Made in Britain
Evidenced
Made in Britain
Evidenced
Tropic carries the Made in Britain trademark — manufactured in the United Kingdom. Subject to facility verification and annual renewal.
Donates to Charity
Evidenced
Donates to Charity
Evidenced
In 2025, Tropic donated £343,850 to United World Schools (UWS) In 2025, Tropic donated £25,200 to The Trussell Trust
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Bergamot Peel & Crushed Leaf eau de parfum
This alcohol-free, water-based eu de parfum delivers fragrance in a fresh, lightweight mist.
Youth Potion
Our world-first certified natural retinal serum visibly reduces signs of ageing including
Eye Lift
Works in synergy with your skin's overnight recovery processes to visibly firm and smooth the eye area.
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Our all-time bestseller, infused with a limited edition zesty, uplifting, and sophisticated fragrance blend.
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Promising intense daily hydration, this refreshing serum harnesses lush botanical extracts and reparative plant peptides from the world's tropical rainforests.
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At the heart of our Smoothing Cleanser is jojoba oil: a golden, skin-loving liquid that closely mimics your skin's own natural oils. That means it deeply cleansers without disrupting your delicate moisture barrier. Rich in vitamins E and B-complex, jojoba oil gently melts away makeup, sunscreen, and daily build-up, while keeping your skin nourished and balanced. It's non-comedogenic (so it won't clog pores), making it ideal for all skin types, from dry and sensitive to oily and blemish-prone. We chose jojoba for its versatility and skin compatibility, but you'll stay for the silky-soft glow it leaves behind.
Why Jojoba Oil Is Your Skin's Best Friend
At the heart of our Smoothing Cleanser is jojoba oil: a golden, skin-loving liquid that closely mimics your skin’s own natural oils. That means it deeply cleanses without disrupting your delicate moisture barrier.
Rich in vitamins E and B-complex, jojoba oil gently melts away makeup, sunscreen, and daily build-up, while keeping your skin nourished and balanced. It’s non-comedogenic (so it won’t clog pores), making it ideal for all skin types, from dry and sensitive to oily and blemish-prone.
We chose jojoba for its versatility and skin compatibility, but you’ll stay for the silky-soft glow it leaves behind.
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Product Reviews
Overall rating: 4.403226 / 5 from 124 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
The Sun Stick is a convenient and compact SPF 50 sunscreen suitable for face and body, providing excellent sun protection with a gentle formula. Its handy size makes it ideal for on-the-go use, though opinions on its smell vary.
Summary topics
- Convenience of Stick (20%): A significant number of customers brought up that the stick is great and convenient, making it a popular choice.
- Sun Protection (18%): A significant number of customers brought up that this product provides excellent protection from the sun and is easy to apply.
- Handy Size (10%): Customers loved the handy size of the handbag, which was mentioned multiple times in the reviews.
- Smell (23%): Customers have mixed opinions about the smell, with some finding it unpleasant and awful, while others love it.
Review topics: ["size","feels","skin","smells","packaging","texture","protection","stick","coverage","weather","consistency","use","buy","hands","spf","barrier","application","burning","works","summer","cream","marks","roll","sunscreen"].
Review highlights
- "Great handy product, blends beautifully and provides fab protection" —
- "This product has lovely texture, easy to apply and protects the skin well." —
- "very handy little sun stick" —
Reviews
"Perfect for quick application on a squirmy 6 year old! Great product."
Perfect for my little niece
"Perfect for my little niece and her first holiday. Very small and convenient 😊"
use it daily in this
"use it daily in this hot weather instead of sun day as this turns to run down into my eyes which irritates them. My daughter has the same problem with very sensitive eyes. I do not use any eye products as my eyes seem to react to all of them. Sun Day is fine in cooler weather"
This is the first time
"This is the first time I have tried this product and to be honest the first thing that hit me was the smell! I smelt like I had rubbed curry powder into my skin and I didn’t like it. The size of the tube is ideal for handbag and once applied no visible residue. It’s a shame as I would definitely buy again if it didn’t smell so awful 😞."
Very useful for ears, noses
"Very useful for ears, noses etc"
Unfortunately, the scent of the
"Unfortunately, the scent of the Sun Stick wasn’t quite for me, so I didn’t end up using it as much as I’d hoped. That said, the packaging is lovely, the size is super convenient, and I really appreciate that the formula is all‑natural — I’m definitely still keen to try more of their range."
reconmended as a good product
"reconmended as a good product so can not wait to use to my forehead to hopefully stop the sweat into my eyes"
So handy. The best Product
"So handy. The best Product to keep in your handbag all summer along. Easy to apply. Just remember to blend and rub it in! Protects those sensitive places that need re-application more often on your face/ chest /shoulders…"
Great convenient size sun stick
"Great convenient size sun stick for this current hot weather."
Q&A
- Hello can this sun stick be used on the neck and chest? Thank you
- Hi Leah, thank you for getting in touch. Our Sun Stick can be applied across your forehead, eyelids, nose, ears and lips, the tops of your shoulders and anywhere else that’s prone to sun exposure. We hope this helps!
- What factor is it ?
- Hi Evelyn, thank you for getting in touch. Our Sun Stick is SPF 50 :).
- Do u have to rub it in with your fingers once applied? Partner works outdoors and has dirty hands so needs something he doesn’t have to touch
- Hi Bee, thank you for getting in touch with us. No, you do not have to rub in our Sun Stick, you can swipe and go! We hope this helps.
- Hi how long does this stay effective? Bought start of summer last year and today both husband and I wore it and are terribly red but family with us who weren’t wearing suncream aren’t bothered at all, seems like it might have caused us to get more burnt?
- Hi Roxanna, thank you for getting in touch with us. We will be in touch with you directly.
- What UVB protection is it? As this is not stated just that it is. Please advise star rating?
- Hi Laura, thanks for getting in touch with us. Our SPFs are not part of the Star Rating system, however our entire suncare range offers above optimum broad-spectrum protection, including Sun Stick. We've consciously chosen to make this decision as we feel that the UVA star rating can be misleading. The rating is determined by the ratio between the UVA and UVB levels of protection in the sunscreen. A sunscreen with a low SPF may receive the five-star “Ultra” rating, seemingly indicating high UVA protection. However, a five-star rating in SPF 15 may offer significantly less UVA protection than a five-star rating in an SPF 50 sunscreen, despite the UVA star rating classing them with the same amount of UVA protection. This can misinform and be confusing, which is why we don’t use this rating system on our products. We do hope that helps and welcome you to get in touch with us directly should you require any further information :).
- What size is the sun stick?
- Hi Helen, thanks for getting in touch. This pocket-size SPF contains 17g of product. We hope that helps :).