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About this item

At a glance

Clean
Clean
Cruelty Free
Cruelty Free
Contains Salicylic Acid
Contains Salicylic Acid
Oily Skin
Oily Skin
Acne-Prone Skin
Acne-Prone Skin

Highlights

  • 2% salicylic acid acne treatment
  • Made for problem skin, including body acne, clogged pores, and oiliness
  • 360-degree continuous spray with a quick drying time
  • Non-toxic, vegan, sustainably-minded

Specifications

Scent: Unscented
Health Facts: Aluminum-Free, Paraben-Free, Formaldehyde Donor-Free, Contains Vitamin B5, Vegan, Petroleum-Free, Formaldehyde-Free, Sulfate-Free, Dye-Free, Propylparaben-Free, Contains Tea Tree Oil, Phthalate-Free, No Fragrance Added, Nonylphenol Ethoxylate Free, Non-Toxic, Contains Salicylic Acid, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate-Free, Butylparaben-Free, Talcum-Free
Product Warning: Skin irritant, keep out of reach of children
Product Form: Spray
Sustainability Claims: Recyclable, Cruelty-Free
Beauty Purpose: Deep Cleaning, Skin Texture Improvement, Oil Control, Pore Cleansing, Anti-Acne
Recommended Skin Type: Acne-Prone, Oily
Net weight: 3 fl oz (US)
TCIN: 79656177
UPC: 810002110320
Item Number (DPCI): 037-12-9017
Origin: Assem USA w/foreign/dom. parts
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Description

What Is It: Body acne, meet your match.This superfine, easy-to-use mist treats and prevents body acne—wherever it may pop up. Its 360-degree continuous spray (which comes in a non-aerosol bottle) gets even the hardest-to-reach spots using a powerful, yet gentle combination of 2% salicylic acid, tea tree oil, and witch hazel. Together they fight bacteria, control excess oil, relieve inflammation, and soothe redness. With a fast drying time and no residue left on clothing, spray on the back, chest, bum...Literally wherever you spot an unwelcome visitor, you’re covered. Tip: Mist your (clean) face covering with Back-Up Plan to help prevent “maskne.”

How to Use: AM and/or PM hold the bottle about a foot and a half away from your body and spray onto clean, dry skin. Let it sink in for 30-60 seconds before getting dressed. Refer to Drug Facts for complete directions and warnings.

How to Recycle: This item is likely not recyclable through curbside programs. Recycle it through the Versed Recycle Responsibly Program by visiting versedskin.com/no-waste.
Clean
Your clear choice for clean. Formulated products are formulated without select chemicals of concern in the following chemical groups: phthalates, propyl- & butyl-parabens, formaldehyde donors, musks, nonylphenol ethoxylates ethanolamines, glycol ethers, siloxanes, and perfluorinated substances (PFAS). Additional details, by category: • Beauty, Baby, Personal Care & Cleaning - also, cruelty free and/or not tested on animals. • Pest Control - also classified as a Minimum Risk Pesticide by the EPA. • OTC Medicines - also formulated without synthetic colors, artificial flavors and sweeteners, methyl-parabens, DMSO (Dimethyl sulfoxide), DMAA (1,3-dimethylamylamine), cyclodextrin, bisulfites and more. • Supplements – formulated without ingredients prohibited in OTC products plus no amygdalin, ephedra, kratom, ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) anti-oxidants, pharmaceuticals like benfotiamine, phentermine and sulbutiamine, and more. Third-party certified by NSF, USP or Informed Choice to be free from contaminants and adulterants. Sports Supplements also third-party certified as NSF Certified for Sport or Banned Substances Control Group (BSCG) Drug Free.• Feminine Care, Adult Care & Diapers - fragrance free and chlorine free. • Pet Food - made with meat, poultry, or seafood as the first ingredient, and without artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives • Car Seats - fabric, foam and labels made without intentionally added flame retardants and stain repellents (PFAS)
Cruelty Free
A product has an independent third-party certification on pack or unqualified on-pack marketing claim relating to being cruelty-free and/or not tested on animals.
Contains Salicylic Acid
Contains Salicylic Acid.
Oily Skin
Recommended for Oily Skin.
Acne-Prone Skin
Recommended for Acne-Prone Skin.
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Active ingredients

salicylic acid 2.0%

Purpose

Acne treatment

Uses

Use for the management of acne

Directions

Directions clean skin thoroughly before applying this product spray to cover the entire affected area of the back with a thin layer one to three times daily because excessive drying of the skin may occur, start with one application daily, then gradually increase to two or three times daily if needed or as directed by a doctor if bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce application to once a day or every other day Sensitivity Test for a New User: Apply product sparingly to one or two small affected areas during first 3 days. If no discomfort occurs, follow directions above.

Inactive ingredients

water/aqua/eau, dipropylene glycol, polysorbate 20, hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) water, glycereth-7 trimethyl ether, glycereth-26, methyl gluceth-20, sodium hydroxide, glycerin, phenoxyethanol, panthenol, sodium benzoate, allantoin, butylene glycol, disodium edta, ethylhexylglycerin, dipotassium glycyrrhizate, benzoic acid, sodium hyaluronate, citric acid, melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) leaf extract, oenothera biennis (evening primrose) oil, glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract.

Shipping details

Estimated ship dimensions: 2 inches length x 1.9 inches width x 5.5 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.36 pounds
We regret that this item cannot be shipped to PO Boxes.

Return details

This item must be returned to any Target store.
This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, shipped, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or made ready for pickup.
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Q: Will this discolor clothing with use?

submitted by T - 3 years ago
  • A: Hi T! This product dries fast and should not discolor clothing. We do not recommend spraying directly on to clothing. Hope this helps!

    submitted byTarget Beauty Consulting - 3 years ago
    Brand expert
  • A: Hi there! No, Back-Up Plan will not discolor clothing with use. This product doesn't contain benzoyl peroxide.

    submitted byOffspring Beauty Team - 3 years ago
    Brand expert

Q: I love this product, but I notice it developed little black flakes inside the bottle, why and what is it?

submitted by kata - 1 year ago
  • A: Hi Kata, we'd love more info on what you're seeing. Would you be able to reach out to us at hello@versedskin.com? Thank you so much.

    submitted byOffspring Beauty Team - 1 year ago
    Brand expert

Q: is this good for KP on the arms?

submitted by mamasprings - 1 year ago
  • A: Hello mamasprings! The Versed Back-Up Plan Acne-Control Body Mist treats and prevents body acne which can help improve KP, we hope this helps!

    submitted byTarget Beauty Consulting - 1 year ago
    Brand expert

Q: Is this safe to use during pregnancy?

submitted by Belovedlily - 2 years ago
  • A: Hi there! We definitely recommend discussing this with your doctor as some women choose to use acids while pregnant while others don't. You can find the full list of ingredients on the product page :)

    submitted byOffspring Beauty Team - 2 years ago
    Brand expert

This item is featured in

Versed Problem Skin Collection

About the collection
Excess oil, body acne, and clogged pores? These cleansers, spot treatments, and serums target it all. Exfoliants (like AHAs and salicylic acid) sweep away dead skin cells and target oil and bacteria to reduce the appearance of pores and clear up acne. Anti-inflammatories (such as niacinamide and aloe vera) calm swelling and redness as retinol refines pores. And for those with oily skin, know you’ll only find lightweight, grease-free formulas here.
View Versed Problem Skin Collection collection
4.4 out of 5 stars with 471 reviews
84% would recommend
91 recommendations
Reduces Acne: 4.43 out of 5
Improves Skin Texture: 4.21 out of 5
Reduces Oily Skin: 4.1 out of 5
Helps Deep Clean: 3.86 out of 5
Pore Cleansing: 4 out of 5

Love this project!

5 out of 5 stars
Vannah4! - 1 month ago
originally posted on versedskin.com
I have always had issues is hormonal acne on my back and chest. This product seems to be working great 👍
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Works with consistency

5 out of 5 stars
gwh42 - 2 months ago, Verified purchaser
This cleared up my back acne by roughly 90% in about 4-6 weeks.
Reduces Acne: 5 out of 5
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Its decent. A review and comparison to a couple competitors.

3 out of 5 stars
Would recommend
Carrie - 2 months ago, Verified purchaser
I’ve struggled with body acne since I was a kid (chest and back) and these recent inventions of spray treatment 🙌 So the first kind I tried was Bliss. I LOVED this one. It was easy to spray. Somehow the package was kind of like a toothpaste tube but with a spray pump so… idk how this amazing packaging works but once I couldn’t get more spray I didn’t hear extra liquid. This product worked amazingly (5*). Second one I tired was the Neutrogena… uh… i didn’t notice any difference and the spray literally made me choke every time I used it. I didn’t even finish my bottle bc of this only used maybe half and tossed it. Something in there is very chemical-y. It wasn’t the smells that made me choke it was the actual spray in the air. So weird. (1*) Now Versed. This one is a 1-3 times a day spray. I do twice a day. I’ve definitely noticed it helping but not AS well as the Bliss spray. I don’t notice a smell, it doesn’t make me choke. And has some kind of contraption inside the bottle (you can see if you peel the cover back) that I assume has to do with the fact that this is an environmentally friendly aerosol spray (kudos to Versed for this!) that sprays at any angle so makes it super easy to get all those hard to reach back places. When you peel the label back and see the contraption at the bottom of the bottle, you will also learn that this bottle is maybe only 1/3 of the way full which is the main reason I knocked some stars off. Being as expensive as this is, it should come with more. Yea, I understand the OZ is on the bottle but when you cover the bottle so you can’t see it’s insides makes it very deceiving bc I’m not sure how many people actually look at the oz when they’re buying a bottle of something as they assume they’re getting a whole bottle. Some people in the reviews I read previously also were saying their bottle hardly sprays. It explains this bottle has a very fine mist. It meant to hardly spray. It’s not wasting product and it’s using a safe aerosol spray technique so I think that probably has to do something with that. But trust me, it is spraying. It is just very fine as they state so you don’t feel it much. The spray doesn’t leave any sticky residue, dries very quickly, and doesn’t leave anything on or stain your clothes. (I’d give 3.5 stars if I could.) I will stick with either this one or the Bliss- depending on which one I’m able to get in store when I need more.
Reduces Acne: 4 out of 5
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Doesn't work anymore

2 out of 5 stars
Would not recommend
liongirl22 - 3 months ago
I'm reviewing after using two bottles of this spray. The first one didn't work do much for my bacne, so I finished up the bottle using it on my t-zone. It seemed to work well for clearing up my blackheads and breakouts in those areas. Unfortunately, my second bottle seemed to be a dud. So innective that it makes me question whether there were actually any actives in it at all. It did nothing to clear me up, and I'm no stranger to SA. I know how it should be working and how long it should take to clear acne, etc. I wouldn't buy this again.
Reduces Oily Skin: 1 out of 5
Pore Cleansing: 1 out of 5
Helps Deep Clean: 1 out of 5
Improves Skin Texture: 1 out of 5
Reduces Acne: 1 out of 5
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Murad Replacement!

5 out of 5 stars
Would recommend
Thuyty - 5 months ago, Verified purchaser
Replaced my Murad Clarifying Body Spray, which was $42!!! I can’t skip a day and make sure to spray it in full coverage twice a day, but it doesn’t amount to what I was spending before 🙏
Helps Deep Clean: 5 out of 5
Pore Cleansing: 5 out of 5
Reduces Oily Skin: 5 out of 5
Reduces Acne: 5 out of 5
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Works fine

3 out of 5 stars
Would recommend
Mommy_of_four - 5 months ago, Verified purchaser
Nice bottle, love the continuous mist. Works well, but it’s not a miracle product on its own.
Helps Deep Clean: 1 out of 5
Reduces Oily Skin: 2 out of 5
Reduces Acne: 3 out of 5
Pore Cleansing: 3 out of 5
Improves Skin Texture: 2 out of 5
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Works great

5 out of 5 stars
Works - 5 months ago, Verified purchaser
My daughter wanted it and likes it.
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Half empty bottle

4 out of 5 stars
gabrielle - 5 months ago, Verified purchaser
It helped some, but my biggest complaint is that it’s close enough to $20 and the bottle isn’t even completely full. It looks like someone used half of the bottle before I bought it. Definitely feel kind of cheated.
Reduces Acne: 4 out of 5
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It really works!

4 out of 5 stars
Would recommend
Bre177 - 6 months ago
So I debated for about a week on which back acne mist to try as I saw there were a few on the market. Finally decided to give this one a try and I must say, the reviews weren’t lying, it definitely has improved bumps on my back. Not so much on my chest (hence the 4 stars) but maybe I have to give it time!! No strong fragrance and doesn’t leave you sticky. Happy I tried this one!
Reduces Acne: 5 out of 5
Pore Cleansing: 4 out of 5
Reduces Oily Skin: 5 out of 5
Improves Skin Texture: 3 out of 5
Helps Deep Clean: 3 out of 5
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Poor packaging

1 out of 5 stars
Alyssa - 6 months ago, Verified purchaser
Very poorly packaged. Bought the first bottle and had to return because it wouldn’t spray. Bought another bottle and it barely sprayed.
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Effective so far

4 out of 5 stars
Would recommend
DMiz - 6 months ago, Verified purchaser
After a week of constant use I've definitely seen an improvement of blemishes on my chest and back! I cannot deny that this product works for me so far. I didn't realize I was using so much of it, 3oz goes pretty fast if you're applying 3x a day as suggested on packaging. I'd pay a little extra if it meant we got a bigger bottle, for now I'm not complaining. I've struggled with blemished skin for 15 years now and this has shown drastic results.
Reduces Acne: 5 out of 5
Improves Skin Texture: 5 out of 5
Reduces Oily Skin: 4 out of 5
Pore Cleansing: 4 out of 5
Helps Deep Clean: 5 out of 5
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Worth the money!

5 out of 5 stars
Would recommend
Greenie 112 - 6 months ago
I bought this one time and it helped my back clear up drastically. I wasn’t crazy about how expensive it was in comparison to similar products, so for the past year I’ve tried different products. It was a mistake. Definitely will be switching back to this it was the only thing to clear me up completely!
Improves Skin Texture: 5 out of 5
Reduces Acne: 5 out of 5
Helps Deep Clean: 5 out of 5
Reduces Oily Skin: 3 out of 5
Pore Cleansing: 5 out of 5
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Be patient with results!

5 out of 5 stars
Would recommend
S - 6 months ago, Verified purchaser
Be patient with the results. It took several months for this product to really work for me, but once it did the improvement was huge! Within a few weeks, I was noticing less redness/inflammation, and after a few months the amount of back acne i had was drastically reduced. Also you only need to use a very small amount. My bottle has lasted me for multiple months with twice daily use.
Reduces Acne: 4 out of 5
Reduces Oily Skin: 5 out of 5
Improves Skin Texture: 5 out of 5
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It works!

5 out of 5 stars
Would recommend
Lauren - 6 months ago, Verified purchaser
Cleared up my chest breakout in 1 day!
Helps Deep Clean: 5 out of 5
Reduces Oily Skin: 5 out of 5
Improves Skin Texture: 5 out of 5
Pore Cleansing: 5 out of 5
Reduces Acne: 5 out of 5
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Ance Control

3 out of 5 stars
Would recommend
Kimusall - 6 months ago, Verified purchaser
I haven’t had product too long yet to get a full review but so far I would say it helps with inflammation but not really deterring or getting rid of acne. It does make your skin dry so be cautious of that!
Pore Cleansing: 2 out of 5
Reduces Acne: 3 out of 5
Reduces Oily Skin: 3 out of 5
Improves Skin Texture: 2 out of 5
Helps Deep Clean: 1 out of 5
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Bacne problems :(

5 out of 5 stars
Would recommend
15 Pieces of Flair - 6 months ago, Verified purchaser
I am very sensitive to my bacne issue. At over 40, this has been a struggle for over 20 years. This spray has worked great for me. I’ve noticed a significant difference and it’s very easy to apply.
Helps Deep Clean: 5 out of 5
Reduces Acne: 5 out of 5
Pore Cleansing: 5 out of 5
Improves Skin Texture: 5 out of 5
Reduces Oily Skin: 5 out of 5
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Easy peasy acne treatment!

5 out of 5 stars
Amester222 - 7 months ago
originally posted on versedskin.com
Love the non-aerosol mist! It's really easy to spray on to my backside, which tends to get a little acne. The formula doesn't dry out my skin either, and I use it twice a day.
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Caused worse breakouts

2 out of 5 stars
tinayuSEA - 8 months ago
originally posted on versedskin.com
I wanted to love this product because of all the good reviews, and in recent years, I've transitioned most of my skincare to Versed so I trusted the brand. Unfortunately, not only did my body acne did not clear up after using it for 3 weeks, I also got rashes on the areas that I used the spray. And as soon as I stopped using the product, the rashes went away.
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it actualky works!

5 out of 5 stars
Would recommend
brittanyfiiasco - 8 months ago, Verified purchaser
it’s kind of wild to me how well this works. my partner has tried so many products to use on his back… this is the only one that has ever done anything. his back is completely clear AND he can apply it easily on his own. we’ve already repurchased.
Reduces Oily Skin: 5 out of 5
Pore Cleansing: 5 out of 5
Improves Skin Texture: 5 out of 5
Helps Deep Clean: 5 out of 5
Reduces Acne: 5 out of 5
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So far so good!

5 out of 5 stars
Would recommend
AG - 8 months ago, Verified purchaser
Working great - clearing up body acne!
Reduces Oily Skin: 4 out of 5
Reduces Acne: 5 out of 5
Pore Cleansing: 3 out of 5
Improves Skin Texture: 5 out of 5
Helps Deep Clean: 3 out of 5
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