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Versastique™ Clear Stick Technology
Calumet® Penreco® develops specialty gelled technologies for personal care and cosmetics, combining formulation efficiency, performance, and stability with decades of technical expertise.


Versastique™ is a multi‑functional, clear stick technology designed to simplify the formulation of solid and semi‑solid stick applications. Its low‑melt, melt‑and‑mix processing enables efficient incorporation of natural, mineral, and synthetic ingredients while improving glide, suspension, and product integrity.
Formulated for cosmetic, personal care, suncare, healthcare, and hair care applications, Versastique™ helps reduce reliance on high‑melting waxes without sacrificing performance. The result is a smoother application, improved stability, and enhanced skin feel.
Available in multiple gelled substrates, including squalane, mineral oil, hydrogenated polyisobutene, and C12‑15 alkyl benzoate Versastique™ offers flexibility to meet a wide range of formulation goals. Backed by Calumet® Penreco® and supported by Ingredients + Specialties from Univar Solutions across EMEA, Versastique™ provides a smarter way to create modern, high‑performance stick products.
Why formulate with Versastique™
- Formulation‑friendly – Efficient delivery system; simply melt and mix
- Cost‑effective – Reduces the amount of structural material needed in stick formulations
- Versatile – Compatible with a wide variety of low‑polarity ingredients
- High performance – Excellent suspension, glide and moisture delivery
- Stable – Protects and stabilizes active ingredients in a self‑preserving base
- Mild and low toxicity – No harsh chemicals; skin‑friendly profile


Product Applications
Versastique™ is suitable for a broad range of solid and semi‑solid stick formats:
- Concealer
- Foundation sticks
- Blush & highlighter
- Lipstick & lip liner
- Eyeliner
- Face & body paint
- Multi‑sticks
- Deodorants
- Cleansers
- Masks & peels
- Facial and body oils
- Insect repellent
- Cuticle oil
- Complexion correction sticks
- Aftershave sticks
- Mineral sunscreen sticks
- Sunblock & sunscreen
- After‑sun cooling sticks
- Scar treatment
- Topical analgesics
- Ointments
- Wound‑healing products
- Acne treatment
- Pomades
- Styling sticks
- Treatment sticks


Functional Benefits by Grade
Versastique™ SQ • Anti‑Aging
Plant‑derived squalane in solid stick form. Rapid absorption, non‑greasy feel, and excellent skin compatibility. A sustainable alternative to shark‑ or olive‑derived squalene.
Versastique™ ML • Soothing
Provides a light, dry skin feel and acts as an emulsifier and stabilizer for antiperspirant actives. Ideal for comfort‑focused formulations.
Versastique™ ME • Light‑Moisturizing
Very light, non‑greasy, high spreading material with broad compatibility, including sunscreen agents. A mineral‑oil‑free alternative with an excellent sensory profile.
Versastique™ M • Moisturizing
Solid mineral oil format offering enhanced moisturization and improved product handling versus liquid mineral oil.
Get Started with Versastique™
At Ingredients + Specialties from Univar Solutions, we partner with you to move ideas forward. Our technical experts help you evaluate formulations, request samples, and access documentation that supports faster development and better outcomes. Whatever stage you are at, we are on your team to help you find the right solution.
Take the next step. Contact us today to discuss your formulation needs and see how Versastique™ can support your product goals.
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