Applies smooth and light, not oily. Good for daily sunscreen re-application. It is a very small compact sun stick, just very slightly smaller than Shiseido. It is also the smallest in terms of amount of product you get at 15 g vs Shiseido at 20 g and Isntree sun stick at 22 g. Negative is the cap is loose and will easily pop off with the slightest tug, so be careful if your bag has many items shuffling around.