What are the key ingredients in Line Smoother 8% Glycolic Acid Treatment?

Line Smoother 8% Glycolic Acid Treatment contains 33 ingredients. Key actives include: Water, Glycolic Acid, Glycerin, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Stearic Acid, and more.

Does Line Smoother 8% Glycolic Acid Treatment contain comedogenic or pore-clogging ingredients?

Line Smoother 8% Glycolic Acid Treatment contains potentially comedogenic or irritating ingredients: Benzyl Alcohol. Always patch test before full use.

How is the safety of Line Smoother 8% Glycolic Acid Treatment rated?

Safety ratings for Line Smoother 8% Glycolic Acid Treatment are calculated based on individual ingredient analysis, covering comedogenicity, irritancy, and overall safety scores. See the full breakdown at https://www.skinwis.com/product/jack-black-line-smoother-8-glycolic-acid-treatment.

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Line Smoother 8% Glycolic Acid Treatment

Updated on: 18/02/2025

Total Ingredients

analysed

26 of 33

Skin-Safe

low risk

2 of 33

Potential Irritants

may irritate sensitive skin

0 of 33

Potential Pore-Clogging

+1 moderate pore-clogging

About this product

33 ingredients

2 potential irritant

none pore-clogging

Contains Glycolic Acid and Panthenol. Mostly fragrance‑free. Formula aimed at skin types that tolerate moderate comedogenic ingredients. Patch-test if you have very reactive skin.

Formulation Analysis

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C: Comedogenic·S: Safety·Ir: Irritancy

1 Very safe

2 Safe

3 Moderate

4 Risky

5 Avoid

C: Comedogenic·S: Safety·Ir: Irritancy

1 Very safe

2 Safe

3 Moderate

4 Risky

5 Avoid

Water

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Plaque Prevention Agent Skin Enhancer Ingredient Dissolver

Glycolic Acid

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

pH Stabilizer

Glycerin

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Fragrance Provider Moisture Magnet Thickness Regulator +7

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer Germ Fighter Skin Softener

Stearic Acid

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Lipid Restorer Cleansing Surfactant Dirt & Oil Remover +3

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Moisture Barrier Creator Fragrance Provider Ingredient Dissolver +1

Sodium Hydroxide

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: High risk

pH Stabilizer Alcohol Treatment Agent

Glyceryl Stearate

Comedogenic: Moderate risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Softener Emulsifying Surfactant

Dimethicone

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer Skin Softener Defensive Shield +1

Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate/acrylamide copolymer

Cloudiness Creator Thickness Regulator Emulsion Stabilizer +1

Panthenol

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer Static Eliminator Hair Softener

Allantoin

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer Calming Agent Defensive Shield

Retinyl Palmitate

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

General Skin Improver

Tocopheryl Acetate

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Anti-Aging Protector Skin Enhancer

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Skin Enhancer

Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Cooling Energizer Revitalizer Dirt & Oil Remover +2

Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Scalp Condition Treatment Skin Enhancer Revitalizer +2

Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Scalp Condition Treatment Anti-Aging Protector UV Ray Absorber +3

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Surface Refiner Fragrance Provider Skin Enhancer +3

Cetyl Alcohol

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Cloudiness Creator Foam Enhancer Cleansing Surfactant +5

Sorbitan Stearate

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Emulsifying Surfactant

Xanthan Gum

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Cleansing Surfactant Skin Enhancer Gel Structure Builder +4

Magnesium Aluminum Silicate

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Cloudiness Creator Thickness Regulator Moisture & Oil Absorber +1

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

UV Protector for Products Thickness Regulator Ingredient Binder +2

Isohexadecane

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Ingredient Dissolver Skin Softener

Polysorbate 80

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Cleansing Surfactant Alcohol Treatment Agent Emulsifying Surfactant

Peg-100 Stearate

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Cleansing Surfactant

Chlorphenesin

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Product Protector Germ Fighter

Dehydroacetic Acid

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Product Protector

Benzyl Alcohol

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Product Protector Fragrance Provider Thickness Regulator +1

Propylene Glycol

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

General Skin Improver Moisture Magnet Thickness Regulator +3

Form of vitamin E

Aloe Vera leaf juice

Ingredient Name	Safety Profile	Functionality
01 Water	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Plaque Prevention Agent Skin Enhancer +1
02 Glycolic Acid	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	pH Stabilizer
03 Glycerin	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Fragrance Provider Moisture Magnet +8
04 C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer Germ Fighter +1
05 Stearic Acid	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Lipid Restorer Cleansing Surfactant +4
06 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Moisture Barrier Creator Fragrance Provider +2
07 Sodium Hydroxide	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	pH Stabilizer Alcohol Treatment Agent
08 Glyceryl Stearate	C 3 Comedogenic: Moderate risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Softener Emulsifying Surfactant
09 Dimethicone	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer Skin Softener +2
10 Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate/acrylamide copolymer		Cloudiness Creator Thickness Regulator +2
11 Panthenol	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer Static Eliminator +1
12 Allantoin	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer Calming Agent +1
13 Retinyl Palmitate	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	General Skin Improver
14 Tocopheryl Acetate	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Anti-Aging Protector Skin Enhancer
15 Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Skin Enhancer
16 Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Cooling Energizer Revitalizer +3
17 Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Scalp Condition Treatment Skin Enhancer +3
18 Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract	S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Scalp Condition Treatment Anti-Aging Protector +4
19 Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Surface Refiner Fragrance Provider +4
20 Cetyl Alcohol	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Cloudiness Creator Foam Enhancer +6
21 Sorbitan Stearate	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Emulsifying Surfactant
22 Xanthan Gum	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Cleansing Surfactant Skin Enhancer +5
23 Magnesium Aluminum Silicate	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Cloudiness Creator Thickness Regulator +2
24 Hydroxyethylcellulose	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	UV Protector for Products Thickness Regulator +3
25 Isohexadecane	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Ingredient Dissolver Skin Softener
26 Polysorbate 80	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Cleansing Surfactant Alcohol Treatment Agent +1
27 Peg-100 Stearate	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Cleansing Surfactant
28 Chlorphenesin	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Product Protector Germ Fighter
29 Dehydroacetic Acid	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Product Protector
30 Benzyl Alcohol	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Product Protector Fragrance Provider +2
31 Propylene Glycol	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	General Skin Improver Moisture Magnet +4
32 Form of vitamin E		N/A
33 Aloe Vera leaf juice		N/A

Potential Irritants

1 flagged

Benzyl Alcohol

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Is Jack Black Line Smoother 8% Glycolic Acid Treatment comedogenic?

Mixed Profile — Patch Test Advised Line Smoother 8% Glycolic Acid Treatment has a mixed comedogenic profile. It contains 1 ingredient with a moderate comedogenic rating (3) that could potentially clog pores for some skin types. Those with acne-prone skin should patch test first.

Is Jack Black a good skincare brand?

US men’s skincare and grooming brand. Jack Black makes products such as Line Smoother 8% Glycolic Acid Treatment that include some ingredients which may be problematic for sensitive or acne-prone skin. Check individual product ingredient lists and community reviews before deciding. Read more about Jack Black.

Is Jack Black Line Smoother 8% Glycolic Acid Treatment safe for sensitive skin?

Use with Caution Line Smoother 8% Glycolic Acid Treatment may not be ideal for sensitive skin. It contains 3 potential irritant s including <a href="/ingredient/glycolic-acid" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Glycolic Acid</a>, <a href="/ingredient/sodium-hydroxide" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Sodium Hydroxide</a> and <a href="/ingredient/benzyl-alcohol" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Benzyl Alcohol</a> . Common triggers like Fragrance, Limonene, and Linalool can cause redness or reactions in sensitive or barrier-compromised skin. We recommend patch testing before full use.

Does Jack Black Line Smoother 8% Glycolic Acid Treatment clog pores?

Potential Pore-Cloggers Present Line Smoother 8% Glycolic Acid Treatment contains 1 ingredient with a comedogenic rating of 3 or higher that may clog pores , including <a href="/ingredient/glyceryl-stearate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Glyceryl Stearate</a> . Every ingredient's comedogenic rating is listed above.

Who makes Jack Black Line Smoother 8% Glycolic Acid Treatment?

This product is from Jack Black. See more products from Jack Black.

What are the ingredients in Jack Black Line Smoother 8% Glycolic Acid Treatment?

Line Smoother 8% Glycolic Acid Treatment contains 33 ingredients. The first ingredients listed are <a href="/ingredient/water" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Water</a>, <a href="/ingredient/glycolic-acid" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Glycolic Acid</a>, <a href="/ingredient/glycerin" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Glycerin</a>, <a href="/ingredient/c12-15-alkyl-benzoate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate</a> and <a href="/ingredient/stearic-acid" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Stearic Acid</a>. Each ingredient includes a comedogenic rating, irritancy rating, and safety score. View the full annotated ingredient list above.

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