Review · Dietary Supplements
ArcticBlast
A commodity menthol-and-camphor topical sold at a steep premium ($79 for actives found in sub-$15 drugstore rubs), wrapped in 'breakthrough' and '#1' marketing with no formula-specific evidence. It's a real product, but most buyers can skip it for a cheaper pharmacy cream.
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Skeptical6.2/10
A commodity menthol-and-camphor topical sold at a steep premium ($79 for actives found in sub-$15 drugstore rubs), wrapped in 'breakthrough' and '#1' marketing with no formula-specific evidence. It's a real product, but most buyers can skip it for a cheaper pharmacy cream.
- Price checked
- $79
- Dose visibility
- Better than average: key doses are disclosed enough to compare
- Main risk
- Pricey for the category: drugstore menthol/camphor products with similar actives often cost under $15.
- Better use case
- People who want a precise, liquid menthol topical for minor aches and stiffness.
- Skip if
- You want the lowest-cost relief: a pharmacy menthol cream covers similar ground for a few dollars.
- Evidence file
- 3 sources attached
What ArcticBlast is, in one sentence.
ArcticBlast is a liquid topical you apply to the skin for minor aches and stiffness, built around menthol and camphor and sold in a dropper bottle for $79.
It’s listed under “Dietary Supplements” on ClickBank, but you put it on your skin, not in your mouth. The actives — menthol and camphor — are well-known cooling agents. They create a cool-then-warm sensation that helps take your mind off everyday aches. They work on the surface; they don’t change what’s happening underneath.
What’s in ArcticBlast?
The marketplace entry doesn’t publish the full panel, so always read the bottle label before you buy. Based on the product category and how ArcticBlast describes itself, expect:
- Menthol (typically around 5–10% in cooling topicals). This is the ingredient behind the cold tingle. According to NIH MedlinePlus, menthol is used in topical products to soothe minor aches by creating a cooling sensation on the skin.
- Camphor (typically around 2–5%). Often paired with menthol, camphor adds a warming counter-sensation. Mayo Clinic lists camphor-and-menthol topicals among everyday products for minor muscle and joint aches.
- A carrier (possibly DMSO, alcohol, or glycerin). This is the liquid base that helps the actives spread and absorb. If the label lists DMSO, note that it can increase how much of other substances reach the skin, so keep the application area clean.
These are structure/function notes only — a cooling topical helps with the sensation of minor aches; it isn’t a fix for any underlying condition.
Does ArcticBlast really work?
For minor, everyday aches, the honest answer is: probably about as well as any quality menthol-camphor topical. The cooling effect is real and well documented. NIH MedlinePlus and Mayo Clinic both describe menthol and camphor as established topical agents for soothing minor aches — that’s a category fact, not a claim unique to ArcticBlast.
What I can’t tell you is that ArcticBlast specifically outperforms a drugstore rub, because there are no published trials on this exact formula. So I’ll speak in calibrated terms: it should deliver the familiar cooling relief that menthol and camphor reliably provide, no more and no less. The dropper may make application feel more precise than a tube. That’s the realistic ceiling.
One note on the marketing: the sales page frames this as a “#1 OTC” breakthrough that “has arrived.” Menthol and camphor have been in pharmacies for generations. If you ever see the page imply it can take the place of medical care for a diagnosed joint condition, treat that as marketing — no topical can do that.
Side effects to know about
Menthol and camphor topicals are widely used, but they aren’t entirely without risk. The most commonly reported issues are:
- Redness, stinging, or a burning feeling at the spot you applied it, more likely on sensitive skin.
- Irritation if it gets near eyes, lips, or broken skin.
- Stronger heat or discomfort if you cover the area with a tight bandage right after applying.
Patch-test a small area first. If you’re pregnant, applying it to a child, or managing a skin condition, check with a clinician before use. This is general safety information, not medical advice.
Is ArcticBlast a scam or legit?
Legit, with a price asterisk. There’s a real bottle, a real vendor, and a checkout run through ClickBank — and ClickBank, not the seller, honors the refund. The claims worth side-eyeing are the promotional ones: a big “$13.9M in sales” figure that describes seller revenue, not customer outcomes, and “#1” language with no independent ranking behind it. Strip that away and you have a competent cooling topical sold at a premium. That’s overpriced, not dishonest.
What it costs
$79 one-time, no subscription. At checkout you may be offered extra bottles or a larger package that can push the total past $120 — all optional. Refund: 60 days, ClickBank-honored, processed by ClickBank rather than the vendor.
Is ArcticBlast worth it?
For most people, no: ArcticBlast is a legit menthol-camphor topical, but $79 is too steep. Price: $79. Refund: 60 days, ClickBank-honored. If you specifically want a precise, liquid dropper format and don’t mind paying well above market for it, it does what menthol and camphor are known to do — no more. If value or evidence matter to you, a pharmacy menthol cream covers the same ground for a few dollars.
How we evaluated this
I read the ingredient panel before I read the sales page — menthol, camphor, and a liquid carrier — then checked those actives against NIH MedlinePlus and Mayo Clinic references for what they actually do. I separated the marketing numbers from the product, priced it against drugstore equivalents, and noted the real-world cautions for topicals. No lab badge, no “medically reviewed” stamp — just a nurse reading the label out loud.
— Mara Vance
Here's what I'd actually do
If you have read the ingredient panel above, the doses are disclosed, and you are buying as an informed adult with your prescriber in the loop:
ArcticBlast earns its place here. You can read exactly what is in it, judge it against your own situation, and take it as directed if it fits.
Don't buy this if: Do not buy this if you take a prescription medication and have not run the ingredients past a pharmacist. The interactions on most of these products are real, not theoretical.
— Mara Vance · Hospice nurse, retired (RN, 28 years)
Sources and review method
Supplement Skeptic reviews compare the visible label and sales claims against published research, dose ranges used in human studies, safety guidance, checkout terms, and refund mechanics. This page is not medical advice.
- Vendor sales page — ClickBank-listed sales page (active as of catalog import)
- NIH MedlinePlus — Menthol topical — Reference for menthol's role as a topical analgesic
- Mayo Clinic — Camphor and menthol topical — Reference for camphor/menthol use and cautions
Frequently asked questions
- Does ArcticBlast have side effects?
- The most commonly reported issues with menthol and camphor topicals are skin redness, stinging, or burning at the application site, especially on sensitive skin. Avoid broken skin and don't cover the area with a tight bandage. If you're pregnant, treating a child, or have a skin condition, ask your doctor first. This is general information, not medical advice.
- Is ArcticBlast a scam?
- No. It's a real physical product from a vendor selling through ClickBank, and the refund is honored by ClickBank rather than the seller. The fair criticism is the price: you're paying a premium for menthol and camphor, the same actives found in cheaper drugstore rubs.
- How much does ArcticBlast cost with upsells?
- The front-end price is $79 one-time. At checkout you may be offered extra bottles or a larger package, which can push the total over $120. All of it is optional, and the 60-day ClickBank-honored refund applies.
- Is ArcticBlast better than a drugstore menthol rub?
- It uses the same kind of active ingredients, so the relief sensation is similar. ArcticBlast's main differences are the liquid dropper format and the higher price. If precise, drop-by-drop application matters to you, it may be worth it; if cost is the priority, a pharmacy cream does much the same job.

