They may look like giant lip balms, but serum sticks—the solid counterparts of concentrated skincare elixirs—offer a world of benefits beyond hydration. Formulated with ingredients like vitamin C and hyaluronic acid, these portable sticks can be used all over the face or on areas that may benefit from a more targeted treatment. Serum sticks mess free, easy to apply  and guaranteed not to spill in your suitcase, making them ideal travel buddies. They also won’t take away from your carry-on liquid allowance—and that’s all we ask for, really.

Read on for seven face and under-eye serum sticks to consider adding to your skincare regimen.

Icicle Cooling Eye Serum Stick, Skin Proud

Price: $17

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This cooling stick is just what we need on mornings when our under-eye area could use some extra de-puffing action. It provides intense hydration thanks to its hyaluronic acid-infused formula and can even be used over makeup for a quick mid-day refresh.

Refreshing Pressed Serum Stick, Olay

Price: $26

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Thanks to the power of sake kasu—a Japanese ingredient rich in amino-acids and antioxidants—and vitamin B3, this floral-scented serum from Olay works to hydrate and refresh the skin. The result is a brighter, more radiant complexion.

Vitamin C Glow Stick, Peace Out Skincare

Price: $38

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This aptly-named glow stick was designed to provide a targeted blend of vitamin C, peptides, and caffeine to the under-eye area, promising to hydrate, de-puff and brighten the skin. The icing on the cake? It also minimizes the look of dark circles upon application.

Superhue Hyperpigmentation Serum Stick, Live Tinted

Price: $48

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Made with soothing niacinamide, line-smoothing bakuchiol and glow-boosting vitamin C, this solid balm works to brighten the complexion, target hyperpigmentation and improve skin texture, all while preventing new dark spots from forming.

Cooling Water, Milk Makeup

Price: $38

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For an unbeatable early morning energy boost, swipe on this cooling gel stick under the eyes. This formula combines sea water and caffeine to refresh and hydrate the skin in a pinch. Pro tip: it’s even more pleasant to use when stored in the fridge.

Oceanly Phyto-Age Anti-Aging Solid Face Serum with Peptides, Attitude

Price: $45

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This solid face serum melts into the skin and is housed in 100% plastic free packaging. Phytoglycolene, peptides and watercress extract fight fine lines and soften the skin while strengthening the moisture barrier.

The Serum Stick, Tatcha

Price: $60

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This soothing stick features Japanese lemon balm and contains 80% squalane. Its lightweight texture helps target dry patches, smooth the under-eye area and “erase” fine lines right before your eyes.

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