Brickell Men's Products Clarifying Gel Face Wash for Men
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CleansingSodium methyl 2-sulfolaurate, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 6 moreCleanses gently
“Clarifying Gel Face Wash for Men”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, coco-glucoside, decyl glucoside, disodium 2-sulfolaurate, glyceryl oleate, sodium cocoyl isethionate, sodium methyl 2-sulfolaurate) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: cocamidopropyl betaine, coco-glucoside, decyl glucoside, glyceryl oleate
Anti-blemishCentella asiatica extractNot delivered
“Ideal for reducing acne and achieving a balanced, matte finish.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Equisetum arvense extract, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Aloe barbadensis extract~23–35%
- 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 extractCentella asiatica extract~6.6–9.9%
- 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~5.2–7.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Equisetum arvense extractPelargonium graveolens extract~4.1–6.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Taraxacum officinale extract~2.9–4.4%
- 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 extractSodium methyl 2-sulfolaurate~2.4–3.6%
Disodium 2-sulfolaurate~1.7–2.5%
Sodium cocoyl isethionate~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cocoyl isethionateCocamidopropyl betaine~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineCocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaineCoco-glucoside~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosideSodium chloride~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideGlyceryl oleate~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Glyceryl oleateSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps water and oil mix together and create a nice product texture
More about Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chlorideTetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetateDecyl glucoside~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideSodium levulinate~0.35–0.8%
Caprylhydroxamic acid~0.3–0.75%
Sodium pca~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaCaprylyl glycol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCitric acid~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidGlycerin~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinEucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilMentha piperita oil~0.15–0.55%
Cymbopogon flexuosus oil~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ingredient list view
Aloe barbadensis extract, Centella asiatica extract, Equisetum arvense extract, Pelargonium graveolens extract, Taraxacum officinale extract, Sodium methyl 2-sulfolaurate, Disodium 2-sulfolaurate, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Coco-glucoside, Sodium chloride, Glyceryl oleate, Sodium benzoate, Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Decyl glucoside, Sodium levulinate, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Sodium pca, Caprylyl glycol, Citric acid, Glycerin, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Mentha piperita oil, Cymbopogon flexuosus oil
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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 ProductsClarifying Gel Face Wash for MenYOUR PRODUCT | Kat BurkiKB5 Calming Gel Cleanser | SkinfoodVege Garden Cleansing Foam Wild Berry | KLURGentle Matter Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 29% | 25% | 25% |
| Price | $48.00 | $63.80+$15.80 | $4.25−$43.75 | $40.00−$8.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 11 | 1 of 11 | 2 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Vitamin E | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract |
| Irritancy | High | High | Low | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Centella asiatica in cosmetologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Contact dermatitis due to Madecassolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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