They both use the same zinc oxide formula. The clear one blends in and disappears. The tinted one leaves a natural skin tone, which some people prefer if they want a bit of coverage as well.

With the clear stick, swipe it on and blend with your fingertips so it sits evenly. The tinted one you can either blend in or leave a visible layer. It's protecting either way.

You could for your face, but it's really designed for the spots that cop the most sun, like your nose, ears, and cheeks. If you need full body coverage, a lotion is easier for the first application and the stick is great for top-ups throughout the day.

Yes, up to 4 hours. You'll still want to reapply after swimming, sweating, or towelling off.

It's a solid wax-based stick, so it handles heat much better than a tube of cream would.

Yes. Swipe it on gently over your makeup and then pat it in with your fingertips to even it out. It's a lot easier than trying to reapply a cream sunscreen over your face halfway through the day.

Mostly the format. A cream or lotion is better for that first full-body application in the morning. A zinc stick is for quick, mess-free top-ups on the areas that burn first. Most people end up using both.