This sun stick is so unique, it goes on clear, and at first I thought it would be oily as it’s a synthetic wax base, but it is designed like a primer, with micro sized porous powders and leaves your skin smooth, and feeling like it has been powdered, with a soft matte, but not dry finish. No irritation, or stickiness either. It has a mild scent almost like a baby powder. I really love this product for reapplying especially, since you don’t need to fuss with lotions or creams and it’s easy to carry with you. As far as first application, it goes on so well, but for me it was hard to judge if I had applied enough, if that makes sense?