Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Cleansing
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: medium
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Key actives
Works for
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Soothe and refresh sensitive skin with the cleansing powers of this Man Cave body wash.
Source: Mankind
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, coco-glucoside, decyl glucoside, sodium cocoamphoacetate, xanthan gum) 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
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foam
Used to create a thicker product consistency
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 100/100.
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Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
No comedogenic ingredients detected
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Key Actives
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
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
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foam
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
Used to create a thicker product consistency
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Potential irritants
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foam
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
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
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
Comedogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comedogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foam
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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
Used to create an even product consistency. Can help boost efficiency of sunscreen filters
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
Ingredient list view
Water, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium cocoamphoacetate, Decyl glucoside, Sodium chloride, Betaine, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Styrene/acrylates copolymer, Xanthan gum, Benzoic acid, Arginine, Coco-glucoside, Panthenol, Glycerin, Bulnesia sarmientoi wood oil, Cedrus atlantica bark oil, Dehydroacetic acid, Tocopherol, Sodium hydroxide, Citric acid, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Pogostemon cablin leaf oil, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate
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