Brickell Men's Products Redefining Anti-Aging Face Wash for Men

Brickell Men's Products Redefining Anti-Aging Face Wash for Men

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Sodium methyl 2-sulfolaurate, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 6 more
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Redefining Anti-Aging Face Wash for Men”
From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.

The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people cocamidopropyl betaine, coco-glucoside, decyl glucoside, glyceryl oleate.

Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Sodium methyl 2-sulfolaurateEffect: High~2.7–3.3%
Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~1.9–2.3%
Disodium 2-sulfolaurateEffect: High~1.9–2.3%
Sodium cocoyl isethionateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent~1.6–1.9%
Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaineEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together~1.5–1.9%
Coco-glucosideEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating~1–1.2%
Glyceryl oleateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~0.7–1.1%
Decyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~0.65–1%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
10 strong irritants: Rosa damascena extract, Geranium maculatum extract + 8 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 30 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Rosa damascena extractOil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.High~5.9–7.2%est.
Geranium maculatum extractContains an essential oil. Can be irritatingHigh~4.5–5.5%est.
Taraxacum officinale extractA plant extract that might have anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking. Can be an allergenHigh~3.3–4%est.
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~1.9–2.3%est.
Coco-glucosideUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritatingHigh~1–1.2%est.
Glyceryl oleateHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~0.7–1.1%est.
Decyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~0.65–1%est.
Hamamelis virginiana waterA plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritatingHigh~0.4–0.65%est.
Hamamelis virginiana extractA plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritatingHigh~0.45–0.65%est.
Pelargonium graveolens flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidationHigh~0.45–0.65%est.
Geranium maculatum oilAn essential oil. Can be irritatingHigh~0.4–0.65%est.
AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~0.4–0.6%est.
Citrus limon peel oilA highly irritating fragranceHigh~0.3–0.55%est.
Citrus aurantifolia oil—High~0.4–0.6%est.
Zingiber officinale root oilAn essential oil that is likely to be irritating and can cause photosensitivityHigh~0.25–0.45%est.
Aloe barbadensis extractTraditionally 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 skinMedium~26–31%est.
Centella asiatica extractA 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.Medium~6.1–7.4%est.
Sodium cocoyl isethionateHelps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agentMedium~1.6–1.9%est.
Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaineUsed as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix togetherMedium~1.5–1.9%est.
Sodium levulinateA preservativeMedium~0.55–0.8%est.
Caprylhydroxamic acidA preservativeMedium~0.5–0.75%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.55–0.8%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.45–0.7%est.
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.Medium~0.55–0.8%est.
Tocopheryl acetateA more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.Medium~0.45–0.65%est.
Sodium ascorbyl phosphateA stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin CMedium~0.45–0.65%est.
Caesalpinia spinosa gum—Medium~0.6–0.9%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.5–0.8%est.
CarrageenanHelps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulationMedium~0.45–0.65%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.55%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
CarrageenanHelps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation3/5~0.45–0.65%est.

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Ingredients

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Aloe barbadensis extract~26–31%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Centella asiatica extract~6.1–7.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryReduces irritationReduces rednessMoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-oxidationAnti-blemish

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.

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Rosa damascena extract~5.9–7.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.

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Geranium maculatum extract~4.5–5.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Contains an essential oil. Can be irritating

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Taraxacum officinale extract~3.3–4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking. Can be an allergen

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Sodium methyl 2-sulfolaurate~2.7–3.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Disodium 2-sulfolaurate~1.9–2.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Sodium cocoyl isethionate~1.6–1.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~1.9–2.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen

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Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine~1.5–1.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together

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Coco-glucoside~1–1.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating

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Sodium chloride~0.8–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Glyceryl oleate~0.7–1.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride~0.7–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps water and oil mix together and create a nice product texture

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Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.6–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps stabilize the product formulation

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Decyl glucoside~0.65–1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Sodium levulinate~0.55–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Caprylhydroxamic acid~0.5–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium pca~0.5–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer

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Caprylyl glycol~0.55–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Citric acid~0.45–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Glycerin~0.5–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Water~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Hamamelis virginiana water~0.4–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating

More about Hamamelis virginiana water
Hamamelis virginiana extract~0.45–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating

More about Hamamelis virginiana extract
Dimethyl sulfone~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps dissolve other ingredients

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.55–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.

More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oil
Tocopheryl acetate~0.45–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.

More about Tocopheryl acetate
Tocopherol~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizingAnti-aging

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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Sodium ascorbyl phosphate~0.45–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-blemishAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C

More about Sodium ascorbyl phosphate
Caesalpinia spinosa gum~0.6–0.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing
More about Caesalpinia spinosa gum
Hyaluronic acid~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation

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Geranium maculatum extract~0.4–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Contains an essential oil. Can be irritating

More about Geranium maculatum extract
Rosa damascena extract~0.45–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.

More about Rosa damascena extract
Camellia sinensis extract~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Tea extract. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin

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Pelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.45–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation

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Geranium maculatum oil~0.4–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Can be irritating

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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.5–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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Alcohol~0.4–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

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Carrageenan~0.45–0.65%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5

Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation

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Hydroxyethylcellulose~0.45–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures

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Phenoxyethanol~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Citrus limon peel oil~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A highly irritating fragrance

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Citrus aurantifolia oil~0.4–0.6%
Irritant · high
Zingiber officinale root oil~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil that is likely to be irritating and can cause photosensitivity

More about Zingiber officinale root oil
Ingredient list view

Aloe barbadensis extract, Centella asiatica extract, Rosa damascena extract, Geranium maculatum 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, Water, Hamamelis virginiana water, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Dimethyl sulfone, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Tocopherol, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Caesalpinia spinosa gum, Hyaluronic acid, Geranium maculatum extract, Rosa damascena extract, Camellia sinensis extract, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Geranium maculatum oil, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Alcohol, Carrageenan, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus limon peel oil, Citrus aurantifolia oil, Zingiber officinale root oil

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