glossier Zit Stick

Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Benzoyl Peroxide
2. Aqua/Water/Eau
3. Dimethyl Isosorbide
4. Glycerin
5. Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
6. Propanediol
7. Niacinamide
8. Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
9. Butylene Glycol
10. Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
11. Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
12. Isohexadecane
13. Saccharide Isomerate
14. Xanthan Gum
15. Polysorbate 80
16. Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate
17. Hydroxyacetophenone
18. 1,2-Hexanediol
19. Caprylyl Glycol
20. Sodium Citrate
21. Citric Acid
22. Ethylhexylglycerin
23. Disodium Edta
24. Diethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate
25. Carbomer
26. Sodium Hydroxide
27. Dimethicone
28. Sorbitan Stearate
29. Peg-40 Stearate
30. Phenoxyethanol
31. Silica
32. Tocopherol

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains mineral oilContains parabensContains PEGContains silicones

Formulation view Gel system with benzoyl peroxide, niacinamide, and salicylic acid derivatives. Thickened with acrylates copolymer and botanicals. Factory view: Compatibility between actives and pH control are key, ensuring benzoyl peroxide remains effective without degradation.

Key ingredients

OXIDISING · 限制 III

Benzoyl Peroxide

溶剂

Aqua/Water/Eau

SOLVENT

Dimethyl IsosorbidePropanediol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

EMULSION STABILISING

Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

SKIN CONDITIONING

Capryloyl Salicylic Acid

Other ingredients

Butylene GlycolMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf OilCucumis Sativus Fruit ExtractIsohexadecaneSaccharide IsomerateXanthan GumPolysorbate 80Polyglyceryl-2 IsostearateHydroxyacetophenone1,2-HexanediolCaprylyl GlycolSodium CitrateCitric AcidEthylhexylglycerinDisodium EdtaDiethylhexyl Sodium SulfosuccinateCarbomerSodium HydroxideDimethiconeSorbitan StearatePeg-40 StearatePhenoxyethanolSilicaTocopherol

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Ingredients explained

Benzoyl Peroxide

Strong decolorizer/antibacterial for acne; medical use only, strictly prohibited in cosmetics.

Aqua/Water/Eau

Water as solvent/base; main ingredient, microbial control needed, paired with preservatives.

Dimethyl Isosorbide

Dimethyl isosorbide as solvent and viscosity control; low toxicity, common use

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer

Polyacrylamide-based thickener with strong emulsion stabilizing power; strict control of residual monomer levels is required.

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Capryloyl Salicylic Acid

Oil-soluble salicylic acid derivative for gentle pore unclogging; milder than BHA, suitable for daily acne care.

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil

Tea tree oil, antibacterial and sebum regulating; highly sensitizing at concentrate level, dilute; avoid on broken skin.

Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract

Botanical extract for conditioning; note extraction impact on active retention

Isohexadecane

Lightweight mineral-oil-derived emollient and solvent; low viscosity, non-comedogenic, improves texture

Saccharide Isomerate

Novel polyol humectant with skin feel improvement; high hydration, suitable for lightweight formulas.

Xanthan Gum

Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration

Polysorbate 80

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer; watch for interaction with parabens

Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate

Gentle emulsifier for O/W systems; sulfate-free, suitable for sensitive skin

Hydroxyacetophenone

Hydroxyacetophenone as antioxidant; often boosts Vitamin C, works in acidic pH.

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Sodium Citrate

Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

Disodium Edta

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Diethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate

Gentle amphoteric surfactant; pairs with amino acid surfactants.

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Sorbitan Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier for O/W systems; hydrophobic, requires co-emulsifiers, inert at high purity

Peg-40 Stearate

Water-soluble emulsifier for O/W; mild cleansing, high levels may be comedogenic, caution for sensitive skin.

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Silica

Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

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