The serum stick for the dry patch that shows up at 3 pm

Some afternoons your makeup starts to catch in the dry spots around your eyes, and a full routine is not an option. This is a solid serum in stick form, 8 g or 0.28 oz, built around 80% squalane and Japanese lemon balm. Here is what the listing says it does, and what it leaves out.

The listing describes The Serum Stick as a concentrated solid serum. Squalane makes up 80% of it, with Japanese lemon balm alongside. The brand says it smooths dry fine lines instantly and over time, and it points to the eye area, laugh lines and other crepey spots where dehydration shows. Those are the brand’s claims, and the listing does not give a test or a study behind them.

On clean skin, the listing says the stick melts in and creates a dewy cushion, so makeup is less likely to settle into lines and blends more easily. Over makeup, it is meant to refresh dry spots and leave a natural glow. The stick shape means a quick swipe, which suits a bag or a single bathroom shelf.

The size is 8 g, or 0.28 oz. The listing does not state a scent, a shade, the full ingredient list or how long a stick lasts. Whether a dewy finish suits you is a matter of taste, not measurement. The brand adds that each purchase supports girls’ education, through a fund started in 2014.