The internet is going wild for this Glossier stick that banishes your spots in an instant
Ever wish you had a pen that could just erase everything? Drunk texts? Wine stains? Zits? Glossier might just have us covered.
OK, so it can't remove that glass of red from your favourite white shirt (sorry) and you're probably going to still get a "who is this?" reply to that text you sent last night, but hey, at least you can get rid of your spots, if you so wish.
Today (6th September), Glossier has launched its first 'Zit Stick', which is named to be the equivalent of a stain remover stick, but for your spots.
Though it might sound like other variants of its kind, what makes the Zit Stick different is that it can be applied under or over makeup, so once you've realised you've got a burning pimple after you've put your foundation on, one (satisfying) click of the Zit Stick and you're good to go. Game-changer.
The product contains known spot-fighting ingredients including benzoyl peroxide, tea tree oil and a type of salicylic acid - because you can never have too much help fighting off a bright red spot when you have somewhere important to be.
And while we got all super excited for this, we should probably add that right now it's not available in the UK. Soz. Because it is formulated with Benzoyl Peroxide, an active ingredient that’s not available over the counter in Europe, Zit Stick will not be launching in the UK, Ireland, Sweden, or Denmark. The brand is working on a Benzoyl Peroxide-free version that will launch in Europe early next year.
For now, here's our pick of the best spot-fighting face mask to keep you going...
Eradikate Mask, £46, Kate Somerville
We already love Kate Somerville for her problem-solving skincare solutions but this mask really saves the day with its 5% Sulphur content to eliminate breakouts and dry out acne without stripping the skin.
Detoxifying Clay Mask, £45, DCL
Anyone who experiences breakouts knows that clay is your best friend. But this clay isn't just any clay. It's volcanic clay, known for its superior mineral content to draw all impurities to the surface. adds to cart.
Instant Detox Mask, £22, Caudalie
This delightfully refreshing mask combines pink clay with grape marc, known for its antioxidant content and its ability to drain away toxins (great for city skin exposed to pollution).
Brilliant Skin Purifying Pink Clay Mask, £39.90, Sand & Sky
This pink clay mask didn't go viral on Instagram for no reason. Not only is it vegan and cruelty-free, but it contains nutrient-rich Australian pink clay and native botanicals to thoroughly detox skin.
GlamGlow Supermud Clearing Treatment, £39, GlamGlow
GlamGlow is a blogger and A-list favourite, and if that's not enough to convince you of its goodness, this is one of the brand's award-winning formulas. The clearing treatment deeply cleanses skin - making it ideal for troubled complexion.
Eve Lom Rescue Mask, £35, Space NK
We all need a complexion-rescuer on our bathroom shelf, and this might be our favourite. The perfect mask for skin that is breaking out, looking dull or stressed out, it deeply cleanses congested pores, while restoring the complexion's balance for brighter, smoother skin. Pro tip: use it post-travel or in the airplane to avoid jet-lagged complexion.
Estée Lauder NightWear Plus 3-Minute Detox Mask, £32, Estée Lauder
All skin types could benefit from this one, since it's ideal to do a little skin detox from time to time. This overnight mask is the perfect choice for the girl on-the-go, just apply onto face and neck before bed and witness the results in the morning. Skin feels smooth and bright, without any oily residue (which is a major no-no for acne prone skin).
Liz Earle Deep Cleansing Mask, £15.75, Liz Earle
Liz Earle's botanical mask is a powerful one and yet ideal for sensitive skins. The all-natural ingredients, including honey, green clay and aloe vera, help banish dead cells, toxins and impurities, restore balance and control complexion's oiliness - just all-around greatness for acne-prone types.
Lush Cupcake Fresh Face Mask, £7.25, Lush
Be careful not to mistake this for a guilty-pleasure snack, as it looks and smells like a chocolate mousse - honestly, the temptation is real. Lush's super green masks are known to be handmade with love and sorted bio ingredients - organic beauty enthusiasts, do not look any further. Ideal for sensitive skin but deeply cleansing.
Sóley Organics Steiney Mineral Mask, £25, John Bell & Croyden
Mineral beauty has been around for quite some time now, and it's back on in full force with the hype around clay masks. Our favourite? Sóley's volcanic clay mask, which restores skin balance and moisture by removing dead skin cells and toxins.
Simple Kind to Skin Deep Cleansing Mask, £4.39, Boots
A budget hero that gets results. Simple's deep cleansing mask is a hell of a helping hand for everyday detox of acne-prone skin. The vitamins in the formula also help deliver a bright healthy-looking complexion.
