ManCave Willowbark Face Wash

ManCave Willowbark Face Wash

Review

Does ManCave Willowbark Face Wash work?

ManCave Willowbark Face Wash is a type of skincare product designed to be rinsed off, peeled off, or otherwise removed from the skin. Research confirming the moisturizing, anti-wrinkle, and soothing effects of such products is very limited. Therefore, we do not provide efficacy ratings for these types of skincare products.

However, you can explore the roles of specific ingredients in the Ingredients Explained section below.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
70
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Water
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Glycerin
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Lauryl Glucoside
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Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
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Sodium Chloride
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Phenoxyethanol
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Coco-Glucoside
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Glyceryl Oleate
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Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
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Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate
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Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
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Fragrance
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Xanthan Gum
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Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
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Citric Acid
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Arginine
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Linalool
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Bulnesia Sarmientoi Wood Oil
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Isopropyl Alcohol
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Benzyl Salicylate
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Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
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Salix Nigra (Willow) Bark Extract
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Hexyl Cinnamal
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Abies Sibirica Oil
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Artemisia Herba-Alba Oil
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Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil
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Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
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Juniperus Virginiana Wood Oil
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Lavandula Hybrida Oil
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Origanum Majorana Herb Oil
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Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil
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Coumarin
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Spinacia Oleracea (Spinach) Leaf Extract
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Potassium Sorbate
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Abies Balsamea (Balsam Canada) Extract
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Juniperus Communis Fruit Oil
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Piper Nigrum (Pepper) Fruit Oil
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Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Flower/Leaf Oil
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Sodium Benzoate
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Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
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Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %70
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Glycerin
Est. %6
Function
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Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Est. %4
Function
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Cocamidopropyl BetaineA mildly cleansing ingredient derived from coconut. It also produces the foam that tells us our soap is actually working to remove dirt and oils.
Lauryl Glucoside
Est. %3
Function
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Lauryl GlucosideA natural nonionic surfactant, which means it acts as an effective cleansing ingredient. It can act alone as a cleanser or be paired with anionic surfactants to make them milder on the skin.
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
Est. %2
Function
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Sodium CocoamphoacetateA naturally-derived plant-based gentle cleanser that also creates high levels of foam.
Sodium Chloride
Est. %1.5
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Sodium Chloride

You’re definitely familiar with sodium chloride, even if you don’t think you are. It’s table salt! Salt works well with some cleansing ingredients (surfactants) to thicken them into gels. It also acts as a stabilizer for water-in-oil emulsions.

Phenoxyethanol
Est. %1
Function
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PhenoxyethanolThe most frequently used preservative in skincare. It is a clear, oil-like liquid synthetic substance that protects products from harmful bacteria and yeast, whilst still leaving skin microflora unharmed. It is confirmed by research to be harmless.
Coco-Glucoside
Est. %1
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Coco-GlucosideA mild cleansing and foaming agent. It can be used on its own as a gentle cleanser in a skin cleansing product or can be combined with more powerful cleansing agents, called anionic surfactants, to make them milder on the skin.
Glyceryl Oleate
Est. %0.3
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Glyceryl OleateA nonionic surfactant that can be used as an emulsifier, emulsion stabilizer, and thickener in both skin cleansers and leave-on skincare products.
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Est. %0.3
Function
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Sodium Cocoyl GlutamateA very effective yet mild cleansing ingredient derived from coconut oil.
Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate
Est. %0.3
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Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Est. %0.3
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Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerA synthetic ingredient that is used to thicken water and alcohol. It results in a more lightweight formula and is commonly found in gel products.
Fragrance
Est. %0.3
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FragranceUnder trade secret law, manufacturers have the right not to disclose what exactly went into the fragrance and use the unspecific word Fragrance or Parfum instead. Many fragrances are highly allergenic.
Xanthan Gum
Est. %0.3
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Xanthan GumA natural multi-functional ingredient that originates from fermented sugars. Xanthan gum acts as a viscosity-building agent to thicken skincare products. It is also an excellent stabilizer and works well to hold other ingredients together.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Est. %0.3
Function
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Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceA gelatinous juice from Aloe vera leaves that acts as a powerful humectant, emollient, and antioxidant. It contains enzymes, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals that soothe irritated skin and have wound-healing and anti-inflammatory properties.
Citric Acid
Est. %0.3
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Citric AcidA gently exfoliating AHA that helps to remove the top layer of dead skin cells. In comparison to other AHAs, citric acid has been shown to be one of the least effective. It is also very commonly used as a stabilizing and pH-controlling agent.
Arginine
Est. %0.3
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ArginineA humectant amino acid used to attract water to the skin’s surface. It is a part of the skin's Natural Moisturizing Factor, a mixture of various compounds that keeps the skin’s surface well hydrated. Arginine can also be used as a pH adjuster.
Linalool
Est. %0.3
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LinaloolA fragrant, volatile compound naturally present in many essential oils. It has a pleasant scent and is often used in skincare products as a fragrance. People with sensitive skin should try to avoid it, or at least do a patch test before using it.
Bulnesia Sarmientoi Wood Oil
Est. %0.3
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Bulnesia Sarmientoi Wood Oil
Isopropyl Alcohol
Est. %0.3
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Isopropyl AlcoholA synthetic solvent that thins out products and negates unwanted foaming behavior.
Benzyl Salicylate
Est. %0.3
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Benzyl Salicylate

A fragrance ingredient with a sweet, floral, and slightly balsamic scent. It is one of the twenty-six fragrances that are considered allergens according to the International Fragrance Association (IFRA), and so its use is restricted.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
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Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

An antioxidant green tea extract. In the deeper layers, it slows down the destruction of collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid – thus delaying the signs of aging. It also acts as an anti-acne, soothing, moisturizing, and emollient ingredient.

Salix Nigra (Willow) Bark Extract
Est. %0.3
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Salix Nigra (Willow) Bark ExtractAn extract obtained from black willow bark. It contains astringent tannins and salicin (which is converted to salicylic acid). Salicin has similar anti-inflammatory activity to aspirin.
Hexyl Cinnamal
Est. %0.3
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Hexyl Cinnamal

A synthetic scent ingredient that produces a jasmine-like fragrance. According to the International Fragrance Association (IFRA), hexyl cinnamal is a skin sensitizer and allergen and so its use in skincare should be limited.

Abies Sibirica Oil
Est. %0.3
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Abies Sibirica Oil
Artemisia Herba-Alba Oil
Est. %0.3
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Artemisia Herba-Alba Oil
Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil
Est. %0.3
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Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil

A fragrant essential oil extracted from lime peels that is mostly comprised of limonene, pinene, terpinene, and terpineol - which give off a sweet citrusy scent.

Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Est. %0.3
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Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf OilAn essential oil extracted from the leaves of the Eucalyptus globulus, a tall, evergreen, Australian tree with waxy leaves. It mostly consists of cineole – which has potent antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activity.
Juniperus Virginiana Wood Oil
Est. %0.3
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Juniperus Virginiana Wood Oil
Lavandula Hybrida Oil
Est. %0.3
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Lavandula Hybrida OilA fragrant essential oil distilled from a lavender hybrid of the two most common lavender species: true lavender and spike lavender. It contains linalool and linalyl acetate as well as eucalyptol and camphor, which altogether give it a cooling, lavender scent.
Origanum Majorana Herb Oil
Est. %0.3
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Origanum Majorana Herb Oil
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil
Est. %0.3
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Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf OilAn essential oil distilled from the leaves of rosemary. It is used as a fragrance in skincare and has a spicy, earthy, camphoraceous scent. It also has antioxidant properties according to some research.
Coumarin
Est. %0.3
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Coumarin

A plant-based fragrant compound that occurs in sweet-smelling grass, sweet woodruff, and sweet clover. It has a sweet and vanilla-like scent in high concentrations and a similar scent to freshly mowed grass in low concentrations.

Spinacia Oleracea (Spinach) Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
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Spinacia Oleracea (Spinach) Leaf Extract
Potassium Sorbate
Est. %0.3
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Potassium SorbateA preservative widely used in food and personal care products, available from natural sources or synthetically produced. Potassium sorbate works by inhibiting the growth of yeasts, molds, and some bacteria.
Abies Balsamea (Balsam Canada) Extract
Est. %0.3
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Abies Balsamea (Balsam Canada) Extract
Juniperus Communis Fruit Oil
Est. %0.3
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Juniperus Communis Fruit Oil
Piper Nigrum (Pepper) Fruit Oil
Est. %0.3
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Piper Nigrum (Pepper) Fruit Oil
Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Flower/Leaf Oil
Est. %0.3
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Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Flower/Leaf Oil
Sodium Benzoate
Est. %0.3
Function
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Sodium BenzoateA preservative that usually works in combination with other preservatives. It has to be at low pH (<5.5) to be effective.
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
Est. %0.3
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Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
Tocopherol
Est. %0.3
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Tocopherol

Simply another name for vitamin E. Tocopherol is a fantastic ingredient and especially beneficial for dry and inflamed skin. It has occlusive moisturizing, emollient, antioxidant, and photoprotective properties.