"ManCave - Protective Moisturiser SPF20" "is a broad spectrum sunscreen meaning that it protects both from UVB rays (" burning "- they cause sunburn) and UVA rays (" aging "- they don't cause sunburn but lead to premature aging and pigmentation issues). However, this sunscreen does not offer enough sun protection. We recommend to use a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily.

It also works as a moisturizer, so you do not have to use an additional hydrating product.

Sunscreen filters

This is a so-called" chemical "sunscreen. It means that it uses organic UV filters. They typically offer good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for some people with sensitive skin. These are the sun protection ingredients in this sunscreen: avobenzone 3.40% - 4.20%, octisalate 4.30% - 5.30% and octocrylene 5.20% - 6.30%.

Irritation risk

It contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this product 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.

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The product retails for 7.95£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

Works for

Moisturizing

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Protective Moisturiser SPF20

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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

sodium hyaluronate 0.3% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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.

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.

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

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?

The ManCave Protective Moisturiser uses UVA Filters to help protect from UV rays whilst locking in hydration and helping to counteract signs of premature ageing with Shea Butter and Radicare®.

Source: Feelunique

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, Moisturizing, Anti-blemish, Evens skin tone

thermus thermophillus ferment 1.4% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:

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

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, Abies balsamea 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		43%	42%	42%	41%	41%	41%	40%	40%	40%	40%
SPF	SPF 20	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 25	SPF 30	SPF 45	SPF 40	SPF 25	SPF 50	SPF 30
Key ingredients	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyrospermum parkii butter +9 more	Common: octocrylene simmondsia chinensis seed oil +4 more Other: urea linoleic acid +19 more	Common: glycerin octocrylene +3 more Other: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester ascorbyl glucoside +6 more	Common: butyrospermum parkii butter caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more Other: tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate helianthus annuus extract +4 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +3 more Other: beeswax beeswax +6 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyrospermum parkii butter +2 more Other: adenosine alteromonas ferment extract +5 more	Common: octocrylene sodium hyaluronate +2 more Other: ceramide eop ceramide eos +21 more	Common: glycerin octocrylene +2 more Other: niacinamide niacinamide +8 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyrospermum parkii butter +2 more Other: anhydroxylitol ascorbyl glucoside +7 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +2 more Other: gluconolactone panthenol +14 more	Common: glycerin octocrylene +2 more Other: capryloyl salicylic acid dimethicone +2 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	thymus vulgaris flower/leaf oil Has skin benefit? melissa officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? +27 more	morus alba bark extract Has skin benefit? carica papaya fruit extract Has skin benefit? +18 more	panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +16 more	rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? echinacea purpurea extract Has skin benefit? +9 more	parfum Has skin benefit? cinnamomum zeylanicum bark extract Has skin benefit? +15 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +7 more	sambucus nigra fruit extract Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +16 more	parfum Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +9 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +9 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? acacia decurrens flower wax Has skin benefit? +20 more	parfum Has skin benefit? capryloyl salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +7 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +50 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +59 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +44 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +29 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +39 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +28 more	octocrylene Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +53 more	water Has skin benefit? tapioca starch Has skin benefit? +32 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +41 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +26 more

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