Ladrôme Pur' Tea Tree Anti-Acne Stick 10 ml

When should you use this anti-breakout stick on blemishes?

The Ladrôme Pur' Tea Tree Anti-Blemish Stick is a targeted treatment specially formulated for blemish-prone skin. Its formula combines three organic essential oils—tea tree, spike lavender, and verbenone-rich rosemary—with bisabolol, all in an alcohol-based formula that dries quickly on the skin. It effectively complements your daily skincare routine for oily skin —cleansing and moisturizing—by targeting breakouts as they appear.

Tea tree oil, extracted from the leaves of Melaleuca alternifolia, is the essential oil most commonly associated with oily, blemish-prone skin. Here, it doesn’t work alone: spike lavender and verbenone-rich rosemary combine with it to form a synergy known for its purifying and soothing properties. Bisabolol, a compound found notably in chamomile, rounds out the formula.

The stick’s key benefit lies in its targeted action. The applicator tip deposits the product directly onto the pimple itself and nowhere else: the surrounding skin, which is often already sensitized by repeated cleansing, remains free from essential oils and alcohol. This is what sets it apart from a lotion or cream, which cover the entire face.

The stick is designed for acne-prone skin, whether in adolescence or adulthood, when an isolated pimple appears on the chin, forehead, or side of the nose. Its portable size fits easily into a makeup bag or school backpack pocket, allowing you to reapply it throughout the day without having to go to the bathroom.

The stick works best on clean skin. We recommend using it after a gentle cleansing, morning and night, with the Bioderma Sebium Hydra Cleanser: this soap-free cleansing balm gently cleanses and moisturizes oily skin, while the stick targets only the pimple. The two steps work together—one for the entire face, the other for the blemish.

How do you apply this stick with essential oils?

Directions for Use

Apply topically to pimples and blemishes 2 to 3 times a day (once a day for children).

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Precautions

• For external use only. Apply topically, directly to the pimple only: do not spread over the entire face.
• Do not apply to irritated, broken, or chapped skin, or to a pimple that has been squeezed or scratched.
• Avoid the eye area, lips, inside of the nose, and ears. In case of contact with the eyes, rinse thoroughly with clean water.
• Not recommended for children under 8 years of age.
• Not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women.
• History of epilepsy or seizures: consult a doctor before use (camphor and 1,8-cineole from spike lavender, verbenone from rosemary).
• Tea tree essential oil may cause a skin allergy, especially since it oxidizes over time. Do not use if you have a known allergy to tea tree, rosin, essential oils, or any of the allergens in the formula (limonene, linalool, geraniol, citral, eugenol, citronellol, coumarin).
• Before first use, test on a small area, such as the inner elbow, and wait 48 hours.
• Discontinue use if redness, burning, itching, or an eczema patch develops around the pimple.
• Do not apply another product containing tea tree oil or essential oils to the same area, nor any other drying or exfoliating topical treatment (such as salicylic acid or sulfur).
• If you are currently undergoing prescribed acne treatment (topical retinoids or benzoyl peroxide, or oral isotretinoin): consult your doctor before using this stick, as these treatments do not mix well with alcohol-based or irritating products.
• Numerous or painful pimples, nodules, cysts, persistent marks, or blemishes that continue to spread despite treatment: consult a doctor or dermatologist.
• This product contains alcohol and is flammable: keep away from open flames or heat sources, and allow it to dry completely before bringing it near a flame.
• Do not swallow. In case of accidental ingestion, contact a poison control center and keep the product within reach.
• Close tightly after each use. Store away from heat and light. Use within 12 months after opening. Keep out of reach of children.

What are the ingredients in this stick for acne-prone skin?

Ingredients

Alcohol**, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil*, Lavandula latifolia herb oil*, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil*, Bisabolol*, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, Citral, Eugenol, Citronellol, Coumarin.

*Ingredients from organic farming. **Processed from organic ingredients.

Product Details

10 ml stick bottle with an applicator tip.

Our expert tips on this Pur' Tea Tree stick for pimples

The most common mistake with acne treatments is believing that applying more will make the pimple go away faster. In fact, the opposite is true: an alcohol-based formula applied too often—or that spreads to the surrounding skin—leaves a red, dry patch that’s more noticeable than the pimple itself. For someone already under treatment for acne, the issue of the prescribed treatment must be addressed first and foremost: this is the key factor in determining whether this stick has a place in your routine.

A spot treatment is meant for isolated pimples; it isn’t a routine on its own. When breakouts recur weekly, it’s the rest of the face that needs attention: gentle cleansing rather than harsh scrubbing, a non-greasy moisturizer, and keeping your hands off the pimples—neither touching nor squeezing them. The stick then finds its rightful place as a supplementary treatment for the one that appears despite everything.

FAQ

Can I apply the Ladrôme Pur’ Tea Tree stick before going out in the sun?

Tea tree, spike lavender, and rosemary are not among the essential oils traditionally considered photosensitizing. However, the sun can accentuate redness on skin that has just been treated with a product concentrated in essential oils: it’s best to apply the stick in the evening on days of intense sun exposure. The rest of the face should be protected with a sunscreen suitable for oily skin.

Does the Ladrôme Pur' Tea Tree stick have a strong scent?

It’s distinct when you open it: the scent of tea tree, with a slight camphor note, softened by spike lavender and enhanced by rosemary. The alcohol in the base evaporates within moments after application, and the scent fades along with it. The scent you perceive comes solely from the essential oils in the formula; no fragrance has been added.

Can I use pure tea tree essential oil instead of the Ladrôme Pur' Tea Tree stick?

The stick is not a pure essential oil: it combines tea tree with two other essential oils and bisabolol in a ready-to-use base, and the applicator tip deposits only a small amount onto the blemish. Tea tree essential oil sold in bottles must be diluted before applying to the skin, requiring careful control of the dosage, whereas the stick is used as is.