Brickell Men's Products Acne Controlling Spot Treatment for Men
Works for
Anti-blemishSalicylic acid, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice + 2 moreWorks well
“Acne Controlling Spot Treatment for Men”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
ExfoliationSalicylic acid, Salix alba bark extractWorks well
“This men's Acne Controlling Spot Treatment gently exfoliates and treats problematic acne areas on your face.”
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: salicylic acid.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Centella asiatica extract, Salix alba bark extract + 1 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (centella asiatica extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Centella asiatica extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceMay help
This product contains centella asiatica extract. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana water, Equisetum arvense extract + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Salicylic acid2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidWater~40–60%
Hamamelis virginiana water~9–13.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana waterAloe barbadensis leaf juice~4.9–7.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceSalix alba bark extract~3.2–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
More about Salix alba bark extractColloidal silver~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Centella asiatica extract~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractEquisetum arvense extract~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Equisetum arvense extractGeranium maculatum extract~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Contains an essential oil. Can be irritating
More about Geranium maculatum extractTaraxacum officinale extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking. Can be an allergen
More about Taraxacum officinale extractEugenia caryophyllus bud oil~0.3–0.75%
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.2%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Salicylic acid, Water, Hamamelis virginiana water, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Salix alba bark extract, Colloidal silver, Centella asiatica extract, Equisetum arvense extract, Geranium maculatum extract, Taraxacum officinale extract, Eugenia caryophyllus bud oil, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Brickell Men's ProductsAcne Controlling Spot Treatment for MenYOUR PRODUCT | Eight SaintsQuality Control Acne Spot Treatment | Hero CosmeticsMight Patch - Micropoint for Blemishes | Dr Dennis GrossAlpha Beta On The Spot Eliminator 2% Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 98% | 92% | 91% |
| Price | $20.00 | $12.00−$8.00 | $10.99−$9.01 | $40.00+$20.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Hamamelis Virginiana Extract | Madecassoside | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
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Product summary
"Brickell Men's Products - Acne Controlling Spot Treatment for Men" is effective for: Anti-blemish, Anti-inflammatory and Exfoliation
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Price
The product retails for 20.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 3A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
- 4
- 5Efficacy and Safety of White Willow Bark (Salix alba) Extractonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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