Dr. Jart+ Every Sunday Sun Stick for combination skin
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Octocrylene
Tocopherol Vitamin E
Lanolin Oil
Bifida Ferment Filtrate
Average
- HighCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for combination skin; other sunscreens fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate sun protection for your combination skin, with Octocrylene and Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine shielding against UV rays, while Salvia Officinalis Leaf Water and Alpha-Bisabolol provide anti-inflammatory and soothing benefits.
- Tocopherol Vitamin E and Alpha-Bisabolol offer general hydration and soothing effects, which are supportive for your skin but not specifically targeted to address oily shine concerns.
- The formulation is safe for your combination skin, as it lacks prohibited or harsh ingredients that could cause irritation.
How to apply
- Apply this sunscreen during your AM routine every single day. Make sure to reapply ⏱ every two hours if you stay outside.
- Apply this sunscreen as the very last step of your morning routine after your moisturizer. Allow your moisturizer to ⏳ sink in for a minute first.
- Smooth an even layer over your face and gently pat it into the skin without harsh rubbing. Be sure to cover all exposed areas thoroughly.
- For the best finish on your combination skin, apply the sunscreen on completely dry skin over your moisturizer. This helps control any oily shine throughout the day.
- Avoid getting the product directly into your eyes. Do a small patch test before your first full application.
People Say
★4.4Overall rating based on 100+ reviewsBased on limited data, users with oily and combination skin frequently praise this sun stick for its lightweight, primer-like finish that controls sebum and blurs pores without leaving a white cast. Some users with sensitive eyes or those expecting a completely dry touch found it slightly slippery or greasy upon initial application, and many noted the small product volume relative to the price.
Highlights
Portable & convenient Mostly Mentioned
- “fits in any pocket”
- “perfect for travel”
- “keeps hands clean”
- “easy touch-ups”
Matte/primer finish Often Mentioned
- “blurs pores”
- “velvety finish”
- “makeup glides on”
- “non-sticky primer texture”
No white cast Often Mentioned
- “completely transparent”
- “zero white cast”
- “invisible finish”
- “clear coating”
Small quantity Often Mentioned
- “finished in 2 weeks”
- “expensive for the size”
- “wears down quickly”
- “tiny amount”
Good for reapplication Sometimes Noted
- “doesn't clump over makeup”
- “glides over foundation”
- “great for midday top-ups”
Greasy feel Sometimes Noted
- “felt like a slip and slide”
- “greasy finish”
- “never dried down”
- “too oily for me”
Eye irritation Rarely Noted
- “stings my eyes”
- “migrates into eyes”
- “slight tingling sensation”
Packaging issues Rarely Noted
- “hard to twist back down”
- “stick fell out”
- “mechanism broke”
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Questions and answers
How well does the Dr. Jart+ Every Sunday Sun Stick work for combination skin?
This sun stick works reasonably well for your combination skin, offering moderate sun protection and soothing benefits while being safe from harsh irritants. However, because it lacks targeted oil control, a sunscreen for this skin type needs mattifying ingredients alongside hydration to keep oily shine balanced.
Which ingredients make this sun stick a good fit for combination skin?
Octocrylene and Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine shield your combination skin against UV rays, while Salvia Officinalis Leaf Water and Alpha-Bisabolol provide soothing benefits. These ingredients offer good support, though a sun stick for this skin needs additional mattifying and oil-controlling ingredients to properly manage oily shine.
What does Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine do for combination skin?
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine helps protect combination skin from sun damage by absorbing UV rays and keeping other sunscreen ingredients stable in the sun. This ingredient is generally well tolerated, though any sunscreen can occasionally feel a bit heavy on oily areas if not matched to your skin type.
Photochemistry and Photobiology, 2001Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 2026
What does Octocrylene do for combination skin?
Octocrylene is a UV filter that protects combination skin from sun damage without clogging pores or disrupting the skin's natural balance. It is unlikely to cause irritation or significantly affect the skin's healthy bacteria, though products of this type also benefit from added antioxidants to help reduce environmental stress.
Where does this sun stick go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This sun stick goes as the final step of your morning skincare routine, right after your moisturizer. Combination skin needs sun protection that also balances moisture and controls excess shine without feeling heavy.
Can I use this sun stick with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this sun stick in your morning routine after applying your moisturizer, while saving your retinol for the evening. This product provides safe, moderate sun protection and soothing benefits for your skin, though a sunscreen for combination skin ideally includes ingredients that help control oily shine.
How often should I use this sun stick?
This sun stick works for your combination skin, though other products fit it better because it lacks ingredients that target oily shine. Combination skin needs sunscreens with oil-absorbing minerals or lightweight fluids to keep shine under control.
Can this sun stick clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This sun stick is unlikely to cause irritation for your combination skin, though it may feel a bit greasy since it lacks ingredients that specifically target oily shine. A product for this skin type needs lightweight, oil-balancing ingredients that protect against UV rays without adding extra shine.
Is this sun stick fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Maximal topical applications of 6% bemotrizinol in a model sunscreen formulation did not result in meaningful systemic exposure in humans.
Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology, 2023Incorporating rosmarinic acid into sunscreens enhanced the in vivo SPF of octocrylene by over 157% and reduced lipid peroxidation in the human stratum corneum.
Antioxidants, 2025The application of a sunscreen formulation containing ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, ethylhexyl salicylate, methyl anthranilate, and octocrylene does not significantly affect critical acne-related species such as Cutibacterium acnes and Staphylococcus epidermidis, refuting the induction of facial dysbiosis in men.
Archives of Dermatological Research, 2024Early application of sunscreen after ablative fractional skin resurfacing significantly increased the sensitization rate of the UV-filter, octocrylene, and the sunscreen compared to intact skin.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2015Topical application of an antioxidant serum containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented particulate matter-induced degradation of extracellular matrix components, inflammation, and oxidative stress in the skin of 15 female volunteers compared to untreated controls.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025Dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate showed non-comedogenic potential with less than a 50% increase in microcomedones in 12 healthy male subjects compared to octyl palmitate.
Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021Topical application of an antioxidant mix containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented PM and UV-induced skin barrier perturbation, lipid peroxidation, inflammatory markers, MMP9 activation, and Type I collagen loss in 15 healthy females compared to untreated exposed skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Daily bathing with an emulsified lanolin and mineral oil bath additive significantly reduced dry skin severity on the lower legs of patients compared to usual bath soap over 17 days.
Cutis, 1981Sunscreen formulations containing ethoxylated lanolin as an additional film former resulted in lower and constant physical-mechanical parameters and a higher and better reproducible SPF compared to the formulation without it.
International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2021Nanoemulsion-based lanolin derivatives increased skin hydration and oiliness without changing cutaneous pH values and proved non-toxic by causing no skin irritation.
Molecules, 2016Topical application of Bifida Ferment Lysate strengthens the skin barrier function by upregulating barrier and antimicrobial peptide genes, exhibiting strong antioxidant properties, and decreasing inflammatory cytokine secretion in vitro.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023
Ingredients
2-Hexanediol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Lanolin Oil, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate Dicaprate, Vinyl Dimethicone Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Water, Ozokerite, Bifida Ferment Filtrate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Rose Oil Flower, Water, Butylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Polyethylene, Humulus Lupulus Flower Extract, Tocopherol Vitamin E, Dimethicone, Octocrylene, Tocopheryl Acetate Vitamin E, Silica, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Hedera Helix Leaf Extract, Zea Mays Leaf Extract, Alpha-Bisabolol
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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