# ZitSticka skincare

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/zitsticka

The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for Australia.

ZitSticka is an American skincare brand founded in 2017 and owned by Essor since 2024.

[businesswire.com](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240905053757/fr) [prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/heyday-acquires-cult-favorite-digitally-native-beauty-brand-zitsticka-301670924.html) [beautymatter.com](https://beautymatter.com/articles/next-gen-consumer-platform-heyday-acquires-zit-sticka) [pitchbook.com](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/265766-41)

ZitSticka is widely loved for its targeted [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/serum) and advanced formulas. Its products suit acne-prone skin best. For persistent concerns, the Goo Getter stands out as a reliable choice. These thoughtful solutions help maintain a clear, balanced complexion.

This page covers some of the most popular ZitSticka products; for the whole ZitSticka range, with a fit score for every product, [use the Lovi app](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=brand&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pg16eea7597f).

### ZitSticka [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/serum) and treatments

#### Serums and treatments

- [Goo Getter](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/p/zitsticka/goo-getter/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — High fit

## Questions and answers

### Is ZitSticka worth it?

ZitSticka is worth it for oily, combination, and acne-prone skin, where Lovi rates the brand-focused routines Superior. Lovi also rates the routines Superior for dry and sensitive skin. Additionally, the ZitSticka products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

### What are ZitSticka's best products?

Goo Getter is ZitSticka's best product for oily, acne-prone, and combination skin, where Lovi rates it High. Every product on this page also lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### Does ZitSticka cause breakouts?

ZitSticka does not cause breakouts, as its products like Goo Getter are actually designed to help clear pimples. Lovi rates Goo Getter High for acne-prone skin.

[BioMed Research International, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33150170/) [Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37941097/)

### Is ZitSticka fragrance-free?

Yes, the ZitSticka products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients. This helps keep the formulas gentle for everyday use.

### What are the key ingredients in ZitSticka products?

[Salicylic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/salicylic-acid), [niacinamide](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/niacinamide), and [tea tree oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/tea-tree) are key ingredients across the ZitSticka products on this page. Salicylic acid helps clear clogged pores, while niacinamide and tea tree oil may soothe redness and improve dark spots.

[BioMed Research International, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33150170/) [The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12100180/)

### How do I build a ZitSticka skincare routine?

ZitSticka routines are built around specialized treatments like Goo Getter, which Lovi rates Superior for oily, acne-prone, sensitive, and combination skin. Lovi also rates the ZitSticka routine Superior overall for dry skin, though individual products like Goo Getter may require caution on dry skin.

### What are good alternatives to ZitSticka?

CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica are good alternatives to ZitSticka. Lovi rates a CeraVe-focused routine High for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

### ZitSticka vs CeraVe: which is better?

ZitSticka routines rate Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, whereas CeraVe routines rate High for those same skin types. Lovi rates ZitSticka-focused routines higher overall across these types than CeraVe-focused routines.

### Who owns ZitSticka, and where is it from?

ZitSticka is an American brand founded in 2017, owned by Essor since 2024.

[businesswire.com](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240905053757/fr) [prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/heyday-acquires-cult-favorite-digitally-native-beauty-brand-zitsticka-301670924.html) [beautymatter.com](https://beautymatter.com/articles/next-gen-consumer-platform-heyday-acquires-zit-sticka) [pitchbook.com](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/265766-41)

### Is ZitSticka cruelty-free?

PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list ZitSticka as cruelty-free.

## Research behind ZitSticka's key ingredients

- [The effect of niacinamide on reducing cutaneous pigmentation and suppression of melanosome transfer](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12100180/) Niacinamide · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002
- [Anti-aging and brightening effects of a topical treatment containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract: A split-face, randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31975502/) Ascorbic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
- [The efficacy of 5% topical tea tree oil gel in mild to moderate acne vulgaris: a randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17314442/) Melaleuca alternifolia tree oil leaf · Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, 2007
- [Effect of a topical antioxidant serum containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and ferulic acid after Q-switched 1064-nm Nd:YAG laser for treatment of environment-induced skin pigmentation](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32052907/) Ascorbic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
- [Comparison of clinical and histological effects between lactobacillus-fermented Chamaecyparis obtusa and tea tree oil for the treatment of acne: an eight-week double-blind randomized controlled split-face study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25228478/) Melaleuca alternifolia tree oil leaf · Dermatology, 2014
- [A Double-Blinded, Randomized, Vehicle-Controlled Study of the Efficacy of Moisturizer Containing Licochalcone A, Decanediol, L-Carnitine, and Salicylic Acid for Prevention of Acne Relapse in Asian Population](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33150170/) Salicylic acid · BioMed Research International, 2020
- [A topical gel of tea tree oil nanoemulsion containing adapalene versus adapalene marketed gel in patients with acne vulgaris: a randomized clinical trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34251536/) Melaleuca alternifolia tree oil leaf · Archives of Dermatological Research, 2022
- [Efficacy of a multitargeted, salicylic acid-based dermocosmetic cream compared to benzoyl peroxide 5% in Acne vulgaris: Results from a randomized study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37941097/) Salicylic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
- [A Salicylic Acid-Based Dermocosmetic is Effective as an Adjunct to Benzoyl Peroxide for Mild to Moderate Acne and as Monotherapy in Maintenance Post Benzoyl Peroxide](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38051857/) Salicylic acid · Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023

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## About the Lovi Fit

Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes.

Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules its dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning.

Behind these ratings: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board).

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