We have been featured in Cosmetic Business’ June 2025 Issue ‘Sun Sticks: The Rise of a New Sunscreen Format‘ article and their Trending Manufacturing article ‘Can stick innovations encourage greater sunscreen use?‘

Now, sun sticks are stepping out of the shadows, offering a portable and practical way to top up on-the-go. Suncare is an essential part of skincare and sun sticks are fast becoming a rising star in sun care packaging. Convenient, portable and providing mess-free application, these compact SPF solutions are perfect for on-the-go use, whether at the beach or commuting in the city. 

“With a simple swipe, sun sticks make it easy to reapply sun protection without any mess or residue left on hands. At ICONS|ICS we are seeing an increase in demand for sun sticks for targeted sun protection for the face, lips and body, and we have a growing range of petite, travel-sized sticks that are particularly handy for smaller application areas like lips, nose, top of ears, or under eyes.”
Dana Peterson
Director of Marketing and Communications

Our newest panstick innovations include a range of mono material PP pansticks in chubby and mini sizes, round and oval shapes, ideal for a wide range of sun care formulations and targeted application.  Our new Curvy Mono PP is a versatile option for suncare and hybrid formulations and is 6ml fill. The mono material PP pansticks are easily recyclable in curbside recycling bins and are available with PCR PP material.  We also have several refillable stick options, push up sticks, top or bottom fill, flat and slant tips cups, various fill sizes and a new in-mold matte mini stick in a cute 2 gram size perfect for packing in pockets and purses.  

ICONS|ICS specializes in custom packaging design and tooling and we have partnered with several brands to develop one-of-a-kind custom chubby pansticks featuring recyclable mono-material constructions, ultra-smooth mechanisms, and sleek, eye-catching silhouettes that enhance both usability and brand identity.   

Contact info@ics-world.com for more information about our stick packaging, and to read our full feature in Cosmetic Business’ June 2025 article find the link here and their Trending online article link here!