Brickell Men's Products Smooth Finish Glycolic Acid Peel for Men
Works for
4 of 4 advertised claims delivered
ExfoliationGlycolic acidStrong evidence
“Smooth Finish Glycolic Acid Peel for Men”
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: glycolic acid.
Anti-agingGlycolic acidStrong evidence
“Our All Natural Glycolic Acid Peel for men uses an exclusive mixture of powerful, natural ingredients to exfoliate dull, dead skin and smooth out wrinkles.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains glycolic acid.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Evens skin toneGlycolic acidStrong evidence
“It also leverages MSM to help resolve skin pigmentation issues and replenishes moisture with jojoba and aloe.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: glycolic acid
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
MoisturizingGlycerin, Sodium lactate + 5 moreGood evidence
“It also leverages MSM to help resolve skin pigmentation issues and replenishes moisture with jojoba and aloe.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, sodium lactate.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: jojoba esters, mel.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Citrus limon seed oil, Santalum album + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Aloe barbadensis extract~6.2–9.3%
- 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 extractJojoba esters~3.9–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersMalic acid~2.8–4.2%
Olea europaea fruit oil~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilGlycerin~1.8–2.7%
- 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 GlycerinXanthan gum~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumLecithin~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinSodium lactate~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactateGlycolic acid~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
More about Glycolic acidDimethyl sulfone~0.5–1.15%
Citrus limon seed oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sclerotium gum~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumAlgae~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mel~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it
More about MelChamomilla recutita oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Santalum album~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilSodium hydroxide~0.1–0.35%
Alcohol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about AlcoholPotassium sorbate~0.05–0.3%
Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Aloe barbadensis extract, Jojoba esters, Malic acid, Olea europaea fruit oil, Glycerin, Xanthan gum, Lecithin, Sodium lactate, Glycolic acid, Dimethyl sulfone, Citrus limon seed oil, Sclerotium gum, Algae, Mel, Chamomilla recutita oil, Unknown, Santalum album, Unknown, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Sodium hydroxide, Alcohol, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate
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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 ProductsSmooth Finish Glycolic Acid Peel for MenYOUR PRODUCT | MesoesteticUltimate Micropeel | Herbivore BotanicalsMilky Way 10% AHA + Oat Soothing Exfoliating Serum | UriageHyséac 3-Regul Global Skin-Care | |
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| Match | — | 57% | 57% | 57% |
| Price | $38.77 | $45.13+$6.36 | $58.00+$19.23 | $16.27−$22.50 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Lactobionic Acid | Gluconolactone | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 4Glycolic acid peel therapy – a current reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5
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