MANSCAPED Face Wash

MANSCAPED Face Wash

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 8 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Face Wash”
Source: Manscaped

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cholesterol, cocamidopropyl betaine, cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, decyl glucoside, peg-150 distearate, sodium cocoyl glutamate, sodium lauroyl lactylate, sorbeth-230 tetraoleate, sorbitan laurate, 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, decyl glucoside

Sodium cocoyl glutamateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~9.4–11.4%
Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~4.5–5.5%
Sorbeth-230 tetraoleateEffect: High~4–4.9%
Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaineEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together~3–3.6%
CholesterolEffect: HighAn emollient that is naturally found in skin~1–1.2%
Decyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~0.7–1.05%
Sodium lauroyl lactylateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~0.3–0.55%
Sorbitan laurateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~0.25–0.45%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~0.2–0.35%
Peg-150 distearateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.15–0.3%
Exfoliation
Gluconolactone
Works well
What the product description says
“This gentle exfoliating cleanser removes dead skin cells to reveal brighter, smoother looking skin.”
Source: Manscaped

This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: gluconolactone.

GluconolactoneKey activeEffect: HighA polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals~1.9–2.3%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Hexyl cinnamal, Limonene + 1 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 14 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~4.5–5.5%est.
Decyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~0.7–1.05%est.
Hexyl cinnamalA fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.15%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
Sodium cocoyl glutamateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~9.4–11.4%est.
Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaineUsed as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix togetherMedium~3–3.6%est.
GluconolactoneA polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicalsMedium~1.9–2.3%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.7–1.05%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.55–0.8%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.5–0.75%est.
Sodium lauroyl lactylateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.3–0.55%est.
Sorbitan laurateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.25–0.45%est.
Peg-150 distearateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.15–0.3%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Sodium cocoyl glutamate~9.4–11.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sorbeth-230 tetraoleate~4–4.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Cocamidopropyl betaine~4.5–5.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen

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Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine~3–3.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together

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Gluconolactone~1.9–2.3%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Evens skin toneMoisturizingAnti-agingExfoliationAnti-oxidationAnti-blemish

A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals

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Glycerin carbomer
Not recognized
Ceramide ap~1.6–2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingReduces irritationAnti-inflammatory

A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin

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Ceramide eop~1.5–1.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingReduces irritationAnti-inflammatory

A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin

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Ceramide np~1.2–1.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingReduces irritationAnti-inflammatory

A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin

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Cholesterol~1–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingCleansing

An emollient that is naturally found in skin

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Citric acid~0.7–1.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Decyl glucoside~0.7–1.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Disodium edta~0.55–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.5–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Parfum/fragrance
Not recognized
Phytosphingosine~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-blemishAnti-inflammatory

A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect

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Sodium lauroyl lactylate~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Sorbitan laurate~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Xanthan gum~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Peg-150 distearate~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Hexyl cinnamal~0.1–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant

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Limonene~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Linalool~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Water, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Sorbeth-230 tetraoleate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Gluconolactone, Unknown, Ceramide ap, Ceramide eop, Ceramide np, Cholesterol, Citric acid, Decyl glucoside, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Unknown, Phytosphingosine, Sodium lauroyl lactylate, Sorbitan laurate, Xanthan gum, Peg-150 distearate, Phenoxyethanol, Hexyl cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool

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Irritancy High Medium Low High
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