mancave Conditioning Style Cream
mancave ManCave Conditioning Style Cream lists 29 ingredients on its label, 26 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
- Aqua
- Lanolin Cera
- Stearic Acid
- Ethylhexyl Stearate
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
- PVP
- Parfum
- Tribehenin
- VP/VA Copolymer
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Phenethyl Alcohol
- Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Panthenol
- Arginine
- Caffeine
- Limonene
- Citrus Limon Peel Oil
- Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
- Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
- Coumarin
- Citral
- Citronellol
- Cistus Ladaniferus Oil
- Cistus Ladaniferus Resin
- Illicium Verum Fruit/Seed Oil
- Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains alcohol
Formulation view Styling cream using water base, lanolin, and stearic acid for structure, enriched with grape seed and argan oils. PVP and VP/VA copolymers provide hold. Panthenol, arginine, and caffeine condition the scalp. Complex fragrance with various essential oils poses allergen risks. Suited for wet hair styling; formulators must balance waxy occlusion with scalp breathability to prevent buildup.
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- CLEANSING
- Stearic Acid
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Ethylhexyl StearateCetyl AlcoholGlyceryl StearateVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
- ANTISTATIC
- PVP
- FRAGRANCE
- Parfum
Other ingredients
Lanolin CeraTribeheninVP/VA CopolymerButyrospermum Parkii ButterPhenethyl AlcoholArgania Spinosa Kernel OilCaprylyl GlycolPanthenolArginineCaffeineLimoneneCitrus Limon Peel OilCitrus Nobilis Peel OilPogostemon Cablin Leaf OilCoumarinCitralCitronellolCistus Ladaniferus OilCistus Ladaniferus ResinIllicium Verum Fruit/Seed OilMentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lanolin Cera | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Stearic Acid | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, REFATTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ethylhexyl Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 1 | Green |
| Glyceryl Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| PVP | ANTISTATIC, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, HAIR FIXING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Tribehenin | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| VP/VA Copolymer | BINDING, FILM FORMING, HAIR FIXING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Phenethyl Alcohol | FRAGRANCE | 0 · – | Green |
| Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Arginine | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caffeine | SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE | 0 · – | Green |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Citrus Limon Peel Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/353 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, TONIC | 1 · – | Green |
| Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil | FRAGRANCE | — | Green |
| Coumarin | PERFUMING · 限制 III/77 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Citral | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING, FLAVOURING · 限制 III/70 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Citronellol | PERFUMING · 限制 III/86 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Cistus Ladaniferus Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Cistus Ladaniferus Resin | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Illicium Verum Fruit/Seed Oil | FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, TONIC | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil | FRAGRANCE | — | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Lanolin Cera
- Not decoded yet
- Stearic Acid
- Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel
- Ethylhexyl Stearate
- Synthetic ester emollient and emulsifier; oil-soluble, light feel, low comedogenicity, suitable for oily skin.
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification
- Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
- Grapeseed oil, lightweight emollient and antioxidant; high linoleic acid, suitable for oily and combination skin.
- PVP
- Polyvinylpyrrolidone for film forming and thickening; used in styling and adhesion, occasional eye irritation reported.
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.
- Tribehenin
- Waxy emollient providing slip; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidant system; good for dry skin.
- VP/VA Copolymer
- VA/VP copolymer film former; provides hair fixing; avoid direct contact with eyes or mucous membranes.
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.
- Phenethyl Alcohol
- Alcohol with preservative and fragrance properties; 0.5-1%, floral scent, can replace some preservatives
- Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
- Jojoba oil rich in unsaturated fats; good penetration, non-comedogenic, prone to oxidation requiring antioxidants
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Arginine
- Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.
- Caffeine
- Active ingredient, 0.1–2%; promotes circulation, irritation risk at high concentration.
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Citrus Limon Peel Oil
- Lemon peel oil for fragrance/skin conditioning; contains allergens, mind phototoxicity and compliance
- Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
- Citrus essential oil; photosensitizing furanocoumarins present, limit daytime use; EU 26 allergen.
- Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
- Vetiver essential oil for woody scent; high concentration has phototoxic risks.
- Coumarin
- Classic fragrance and photosensitizer, EU restriction III/77; high allergen risk, limit in facial products
- Citral
- Citral; citrus fragrance component, listed EU allergen, high phototoxicity risk, strict concentration limits apply.
- Citronellol
- Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Cistus Ladaniferus Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Cistus Ladaniferus Resin
- Not decoded yet
- Illicium Verum Fruit/Seed Oil
- Star anise oil with anethole; strong fragrance and oral freshener, irritant at high levels.
- Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
- Botanical essential oil for fragrance; contains allergenic constituents, sensitive to reactive skin.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-21. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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