"ManCave - Protective Moisturiser" offers broad spectrum protection. It means that it protects from both UVA and UVB rays (you can remember UVB as "burning" sunlight - they cause sunburn. You can remember UVA rays as "aging" - they do not lead to sunburn, but they cause photodamage and contribute to early signs of skin aging and hyperpigmentation). On the negative side, the SPF of this moisturizer is not high enough. We recommend to use a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily.

Its formula is also hydrating, so you might not need an additional moistruizer during the day.

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen uses so-called "chemical", or organic UV filters (organic simply means that their molecules contain atoms of carbon). These filters typically give good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for sensitive skin. The UV filters in this sunscreen are: avobenzone 3.40% - 4.20%, octisalate 4.30% - 5.30% and octocrylene 5.20% - 6.30%.

Irritation risk

There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

Price

The product retails for 19.98$ in the United States and for 10.00£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

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Moisturizing

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Protective Moisturiser

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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 hyaluronate.

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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, c12-15 alkyl benzoate.

caprylic/capric triglyceride 1.7% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

glycerin 1.1% - 1.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

thermus thermophillus ferment 1.4% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Might be helpful in neutralising free radicals in skin and have some hydration properties

Sun protection

This product offers broad spectrum sun protection, but it is weak. We recommend to use a broad spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30.

This product can be considered "reef safe" because it does not contain the UV filters (oxybenzone and octinoxate) that can be harmful to coral reefs when present in the water in high concentrations.

octocrylene 5.2% - 6.3%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3.4% - 4.2%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

ethylhexyl salicylate 4.3% - 5.3%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Also contains Shea Butter and Radicare to help counteract signs of premature ageing, plus Rosehip Oil and Vitamin E, which assist in protecting against environmental pollution while delivering a moisturising and smoothing effect.

Source: Mankind

This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - thermus thermophillus ferment - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.

The biggest anti-aging effect in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing early signs of skin aging. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).

thermus thermophillus ferment 1.4% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Might be helpful in neutralising free radicals in skin and have some hydration properties

prunus amygdalus dulcis oil 0.55% - 0.85%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

An emollient that softens the skin

camellia sinensis leaf extract 0.3% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

camellia sinensis leaf extract 0.3% - 0.5%

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Works for: Antibacterial, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Anti-blemish, Evens skin tone, Moisturizing

thermus thermophillus ferment 1.4% - 1.8%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging

Might be helpful in neutralising free radicals in skin and have some hydration properties

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Potential irritants

parfum 0.45% - 0.7%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

linalool 0.3% - 0.5%

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A fragrance. Can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 2.4% - 2.9%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

ceteareth-20 1.3% - 1.6%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

octocrylene 5.2% - 6.3%

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Works for: Sun protection

ethylhexyl salicylate 4.3% - 5.3%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

Ingredient list view

Water, Octocrylene, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Cetearyl alcohol, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Thermus thermophillus ferment, Ceteareth-20, Glycerin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Zea mays starch, Phenoxyethanol, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Sodium polyacrylate, Parfum, Carbomer, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Benzoic acid, Rosa canina fruit oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Sodium hydroxide, Tocopheryl acetate, Dehydroacetic acid, Linalool, Bulnesia sarmientoi wood oil, Benzyl salicylate, Hexyl cinnamal, Abies sibirica oil, Artemisia herba-alba oil, Cedrus atlantica bark oil, Citrus aurantifolia oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Lavandula hybrida oil, Origanum majorana herb oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Sodium hyaluronate, Coumarin, Limonene, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Rosa damascena extract, Juniperus communis fruit oil, Melissa officinalis leaf extract, Piper nigrum fruit oil, Thymus vulgaris flower/leaf oil, Disodium rutinyl disulfate, Hordeum distichon extract, Citric acid

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WIMJ similarity score		38%	38%	37%	37%	37%	37%	37%	36%	36%	36%
SPF	SPF 20	SPF 20	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 20	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyrospermum parkii butter +9 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +5 more Other: dimethicone homosalate +2 more	Common: octocrylene simmondsia chinensis seed oil +4 more Other: urea linoleic acid +19 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane camellia sinensis leaf extract +5 more Other: alcaligenes polysaccharides algae extract +10 more	Common: glycerin octocrylene +3 more Other: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester ascorbyl glucoside +6 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane camellia sinensis leaf extract +3 more Other: aphanizomenon flos-aquae extract cyclopentasiloxane +3 more	Common: butyrospermum parkii butter caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more Other: tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate helianthus annuus extract +4 more	Common: butyrospermum parkii butter glycerin +3 more Other: n-prolyl palmitoyl tripeptide-56 acetate dimethicone +2 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane camellia sinensis leaf extract +3 more Other: heptapeptide-15 palmitate butyloctyl salicylate +4 more	Common: glycerin octocrylene +2 more Other: pentapeptide-34 trifluoroacetate palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +8 more	Common: camellia sinensis leaf extract glycerin +2 more Other: panthenol mangifera indica seed butter +1 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	thymus vulgaris flower/leaf oil Has skin benefit? melissa officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? +28 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +13 more	morus alba bark extract Has skin benefit? carica papaya fruit extract Has skin benefit? +18 more	anthemis nobilis flower extract Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +20 more	panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +15 more	parfum Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +6 more	rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? echinacea purpurea extract Has skin benefit? +9 more	ci 16035 Has skin benefit? ci 19140 Has skin benefit? +16 more	limonene Has skin benefit? zingiber officinale root oil Has skin benefit? +19 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +18 more	carica papaya fruit extract Has skin benefit? psidium guajava fruit extract Has skin benefit? +14 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +50 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +29 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +59 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +49 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +44 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +24 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +29 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +36 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +47 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +30 more

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