mancave Caffeine Shampoo
mancave ManCave Caffeine Shampoo lists 42 ingredients on its label, 40 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
- Glycerin
- Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
- Lauryl Glucoside
- Sodium Chloride
- Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
- Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate
- Parfum
- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Coco-Glucoside
- Glyceryl Oleate
- Caffeine
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
- Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
- Panthenol
- Citric Acid
- Arginine
- Xanthan Gum
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Isopropyl Alcohol
- Limonene
- Citrus Limon Peel Oil
- Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
- Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
- Triethylene Glycol
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Coumarin
- Propylene Glycol
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Cistus Ladaniferus Oil
- Cistus Ladaniferus Resin
- Illicium Verum Fruit/Seed Oil
- Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
- Benzoic Acid
- Magnesium Chloride
- Magnesium Nitrate
- Methylchloroisothiazolinone
- Potassium Sorbate
- Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
- Tocopherol
- Methylisothiazolinone
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains alcoholContains essential oils
Formulation view Rinse-off shampoo with water matrix. Blends mild surfactants like sodium cocoyl glutamate, glucosides, and amphoteric agents for balanced cleansing and gentleness. Features caffeine and aloe juice actives. Preservation uses methylisothiazolinone and potassium sorbate, requiring attention to rinse-type sensitization risks. Suitable for daily cleansing. Factory view: Multi-surfactant systems need precise pH and ionic strength adjustment for foam stability; caffeine concentration must be controlled to avoid irritation.
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- CLEANSING
- Sodium CocoamphoacetateLauryl GlucosideSodium Cocoyl GlutamateSodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate
- BULKING
- Sodium Chloride
- FRAGRANCE
- Parfum
Other ingredients
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerCoco-GlucosideGlyceryl OleateCaffeineAloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideStyrene/Acrylates CopolymerPanthenolCitric AcidArginineXanthan GumButyrospermum Parkii ButterIsopropyl AlcoholLimoneneCitrus Limon Peel OilCitrus Nobilis Peel OilPogostemon Cablin Leaf OilTriethylene GlycolBenzyl AlcoholCoumarinPropylene GlycolSodium HydroxideCistus Ladaniferus OilCistus Ladaniferus ResinIllicium Verum Fruit/Seed OilMentha Arvensis Leaf OilBenzoic AcidMagnesium ChlorideMagnesium NitrateMethylchloroisothiazolinonePotassium SorbateHydrogenated Palm Glycerides CitrateTocopherolMethylisothiazolinone
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Cocoamphoacetate | CLEANSING, FOAMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Lauryl Glucoside | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Sodium Chloride | BULKING, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer | EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Coco-Glucoside | CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glyceryl Oleate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, PERFUMING | 0 · – | Green |
| Caffeine | SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE | 0 · – | Green |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride | ANTISTATIC, FILM FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer | FILM FORMING, OPACIFYING | 0 · – | Green |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Arginine | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Isopropyl Alcohol | ANTIFOAMING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING | 3 · 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 |
| Triethylene Glycol | FRAGRANCE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Benzyl Alcohol | PRESERVATIVE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/45 and V/34 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Coumarin | PERFUMING · 限制 III/77 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| 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 |
| Benzoic Acid | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, pH ADJUSTERS · 限制 V/1 | 1 · – | Green |
| Magnesium Chloride | VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, FLAVOURING | 0 · – | Green |
| Magnesium Nitrate | HAIR CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Methylchloroisothiazolinone | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/39 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Methylisothiazolinone | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/57 V/39 | 5 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
- Mild amphoteric surfactant at 0.5–5%; low irritation, suitable for sensitive skin, often paired with anionics.
- Lauryl Glucoside
- Mild nonionic surfactant for cleansing; 1-5%, suitable for sensitive skin
- Sodium Chloride
- Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps
- Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
- Amino acid surfactant, gentle cleansing; rich foam, may sting eyes, good compatibility.
- Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate
- Gluconate carboxylate anionic surfactant, mild cleanser; good for sensitive formulations.
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.
- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.
- Coco-Glucoside
- Mild non-ionic surfactant for cleansing and foaming; rich foam, low irritation, suitable for sensitive and children's products
- Glyceryl Oleate
- Glyceride-based emulsifier and emolient with mild perfuming properties.
- Caffeine
- Active ingredient, 0.1–2%; promotes circulation, irritation risk at high concentration.
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated
- Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
- Cationic guar derivative for antistatic, film-forming, viscosity control; common in hair/skin conditioning
- Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
- Film former and opacifier for powder makeup; some batches contain sensitizing monomers.
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Arginine
- Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.
- Isopropyl Alcohol
- Alcohol solvent at 1–10%; fast-evaporating, high levels may cause dryness/irritation
- 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.
- Triethylene Glycol
- Polyol viscosity regulator and fragrance carrier at 5-15%; avoid excessive stacking with other glycols to manage viscosity.
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.
- Coumarin
- Classic fragrance and photosensitizer, EU restriction III/77; high allergen risk, limit in facial products
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- 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.
- Benzoic Acid
- Preservative and pH adjuster at 0.1–0.5%; low water solubility, best in acidic media, irritant at high levels.
- Magnesium Chloride
- Inorganic salt for thickening and pH adjustment; 0.1-1%, avoid calcium ions
- Magnesium Nitrate
- Inorganic salt for hair conditioning; improves smoothness and shine, high concentrations may stiffen hair, balance cationics.
- Methylchloroisothiazolinone
- Preservative (MCI); highly sensitizing, use only in rinse-off, avoid leave-on products.
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
- Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate emollient for smoothness and richness.
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Methylisothiazolinone
- Strong preservative; high allergy risk, EU restricted for leave-on products, high formulation risk
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-18. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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