Sunscreen is non-negotiable in my bag. With warmer days and a spike in outdoor coverage for the June 3 local elections, it’s become even more essential — and I’m choosier than ever about what I carry.
Lately I'm loving the 'PhytoCerin Outdoor Play Sun Stick' from ChaBio F&C’s family skin-health brand Cha&Mom. True to its name, the stick format lets you apply quickly without getting your hands messy, which is perfect when you can’t easily wash up outdoors.
It glides on smoothly, and even after several reapplications it doesn’t feel sticky or heavy. I like the slightly matte finish, and kids don’t mind using it thanks to a light banana scent.
In summer, even a little activity can make you sweat. This stick uses an 'ActiveProof solution' designed to keep UV protection effective during heavy sweating or active play.
In real life — whether I'm hustling after candidates on the campaign trail or my kid has been running around nonstop — my skin stayed surprisingly dry and matte for longer, which meant fewer reapplications.
The ingredients are reassuring, too. The label lists zinc oxide, a non-nano mineral sunscreen that’s gentler on skin, and clinical testing reported it as non-irritating. 'PhytoCerin,' developed by ChaBio’s dermatology experts, stood out for its calming benefits and its role in strengthening the skin barrier and helping form a moisture-locking film.
It also avoids the obvious white cast many sunscreens leave, so you can swipe it on without a mirror — and kids can do it themselves.
Convenient, hygienic, and kid-approved, Cha&Mom's 'PhytoCerin Outdoor Play Sun Stick' is the one sunscreen I doubt will leave my bag this summer.
_Cha&Mom 'PhytoCerin Outdoor Play Sun Stick', volume 25g
