mancave Oil Defence Face Wash
mancave ManCave Oil Defence Face Wash lists 36 ingredients on its label, 32 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
- Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
- Glycerin
- Citric Acid
- Charcoal Powder
- Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
- Sclerotium Gum
- Phenoxyethanol
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Hamamelis Virginiana Water
- Parfum
- Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
- Benzoic Acid
- Menthol
- Panthenol
- Epilobium Fleischeri Extract
- 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
- Coumarin
- Abies Balsamea Extract
- Juniperus Communis Fruit Oil
- Piper Nigrum Fruit Oil
- Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Oil
- Potassium Sorbate
- Sodium Benzoate
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oils
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- CLEANSING
- Sodium Cocoyl GlycinateDisodium Cocoyl Glutamate
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- BUFFERING
- Citric Acid
- ABRASIVE
- Charcoal Powder
- EMULSION STABILISING
- Sclerotium Gum
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- Phenoxyethanol
Other ingredients
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceHamamelis Virginiana WaterParfumSodium Cocoyl GlutamateBenzoic AcidMentholPanthenolEpilobium Fleischeri ExtractDehydroacetic AcidLinaloolBulnesia Sarmientoi Wood OilBenzyl SalicylateHexyl CinnamalAbies Sibirica OilArtemisia Herba-Alba OilCedrus Atlantica Bark OilCitrus Aurantifolia OilEucalyptus Globulus Leaf OilLavandula Hybrida OilOriganum Majorana Herb OilRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf OilCoumarinAbies Balsamea ExtractJuniperus Communis Fruit OilPiper Nigrum Fruit OilThymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf OilPotassium SorbateSodium Benzoate
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate | CLEANSING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Charcoal Powder | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, OPACIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sclerotium Gum | EMULSION STABILISING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hamamelis Virginiana Water | ASTRINGENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING | — | Green |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Benzoic Acid | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, pH ADJUSTERS · 限制 V/1 | 1 · – | Green |
| Menthol | DENATURANT, FRAGRANCE, REFRESHING, SOOTHING · 限制 III/338 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Epilobium Fleischeri Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Dehydroacetic Acid | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/13 | — | Yellow |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Bulnesia Sarmientoi Wood Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Benzyl Salicylate | PERFUMING, LIGHT STABILIZER · 限制 III/75 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Hexyl Cinnamal | PERFUMING · 限制 III/87 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Abies Sibirica Oil | FRAGRANCE, TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/106 | 1 · – | Green |
| Artemisia Herba-Alba Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/122 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citrus Aurantifolia Oil | CLEANSING, HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 II/358 | 2 · 2 | Green |
| Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/355 | 3 · – | Green |
| Lavandula Hybrida Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT · 限制 III/360 | 1 · – | Green |
| Origanum Majorana Herb Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · – | Green |
| Coumarin | PERFUMING · 限制 III/77 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Abies Balsamea Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Juniperus Communis Fruit Oil | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING, ASTRINGENT | 1 · – | Green |
| Piper Nigrum Fruit Oil | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 · – | Green |
| Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, TONIC | 3 · 0 | Green |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
- Sodium cocoyl glycinate; mild amino acid surfactant for cleansing; precipitate in hard water, use chelators
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Charcoal Powder
- Charcoal; adsorbs impurities/oil for cleansers, provides opacity, can be drying or matte.
- Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
- Mild amino-acid surfactant; low irritation; instability in hard water.
- Sclerotium Gum
- Non-ionic gum for gels; neutral pH, requires dissolution via heating or fine milling
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated
- Hamamelis Virginiana Water
- Hamamelis water; tannins/flavonoids for astringent and soothing; low conc, generally well-tolerated
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.
- Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
- Amino acid surfactant, gentle cleansing; rich foam, may sting eyes, good compatibility.
- Benzoic Acid
- Preservative and pH adjuster at 0.1–0.5%; low water solubility, best in acidic media, irritant at high levels.
- Menthol
- Cooling and soothing agent at 0.5–2%; high levels may cause sensitivity or irritation, use caution around eyes and mucous membranes
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Epilobium Fleischeri Extract
- Botanical extract used primarily for skin conditioning, enhancing softness and appearance
- Dehydroacetic Acid
- Broad-spectrum preservative for acidic and oil-based systems; has concentration limits, requires challenge testing.
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
- Bulnesia Sarmientoi Wood Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Benzyl Salicylate
- UV absorber/light stabilizer, restricted in EU; potential sensitizer, risk assessment needed.
- Hexyl Cinnamal
- Common fragrance component (jasmine/vanilla note); listed EU allergen, requires labeling at >10ppm (leave-on).
- Abies Sibirica Oil
- Siberian fir oil, botanical essential oil; fragrance source, contains EU 26 allergens.
- Artemisia Herba-Alba Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
- Essential oil providing woody fragrance and skin conditioning; contains allergens, limited by III/122
- Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
- Bitter orange essential oil; fragrance and conditioning. Phototoxic; use in AM formulas requires sun protection. EU restricted.
- Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
- Eucalyptus leaf oil, strong essential oil; high irritation, strictly limited usage
- Lavandula Hybrida Oil
- Essential oil for emollience and fragrance; contains allergens like linalool, requires EU 26 labeling
- Origanum Majorana Herb Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
- Rosemary leaf oil for fragrance and conditioning; essential oil, allergen risk, limit usage
- Coumarin
- Classic fragrance and photosensitizer, EU restriction III/77; high allergen risk, limit in facial products
- Abies Balsamea Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Juniperus Communis Fruit Oil
- Juniper fruit essential oil. Contains camphor and terpinen-4-ol. Camphor is an allergen/neurotoxin; avoid on broken skin, label as essential oil.
- Piper Nigrum Fruit Oil
- Essential oil with spicy notes; contains stimulants, high conc. may cause tingling. Control dosage.
- Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Oil
- Thyme essential oil, potent antiseptic and tonic, high irritation and allergen risk.
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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