Nykaa E retail limited
BRAVADO Duo Beard & Face Wash
BRAVADO Duo Beard & Face Wash
Nykaa E retail limited
bravado-duo-beard-face-wash
Cleanse
10085017878821
Morning or Evening?
How often will you use this product?
Notes
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
2-in-1 beard and face wash, 3 key natural active ingredients
FEATURES
Gently cleanses and hydrates beard and skin, Reduces beard itch and irritations, Removes dirt, oil and impurities, Contains Maclura Cochinchinensis for skin microbiome optimization and acne reduction, Includes Black Oat for moisture and beard hair conditioning, Contains plant-based Lecithin for moisture retention and barrier repair
BEST FOR
sensitive
CHECKS
Who Is It For?
What Does It Help With?
Soothes And Nourishes Skin Reduces Beard Itch And Irritations Removes Impurities For Clearer SkinBudget
Mid-range ($30-$75)How To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
Instructions:
Key Information
What Nykaa E retail limited Says
Product Description:
Bravado Duo Beard & Face Wash – the 2-in-1 cleanser that helps you achieve a fresh, clean look and feel from head to toe. Our specially formulated beard and face wash is designed to gently cleanse and hydrate both your beard and the skin underneath, leaving them both looking and feeling their best. With its powerful blend of natural ingredients, including jojoba oil and tea tree oil, Duo Beard & Face Wash helps to soothe and nourish your skin, while reducing the appearance of beard itch and other irritations. our 2-in-1 formula is also perfect for use on your face, helping to remove dirt, oil, and impurities from your skin, leaving it looking brighter and clearer. Features: Maclura Cochinchinensis: Propanediol & Bioflavonoids derived from the leaves of Maclura cochinchinensis, popularly known as cockspur thorn, found in the forests of Southeast Asia, Northern Australia, and East Africa optimize the skin microbiome, reduce the signs of acne and regulate sebum production. This natural plant-based ingredient gives skin a youthful radiance. Black Oat: The extract of black oat forms a film of moisture on the skin. Hygroscopic substances and vitamins like Prov. A, B1, B2, B6, pantothenic acid, niacin, and biotin found in black oats improve the functionality of the skin’s natural moisturizing factor. This natural reservoir of skin prevents skin from getting dry and keeps it moisturized for a long time. Polymers in black oats restructure the surface of the beard hair and improve the shine. This helps in preserving the natural thickness of your beard. Lecithin: This is GMO-free and plant-based lecithin from soybean. It reduces trans-epidermal water loss and stabilizes the epidermis's lamellar lipid matrix, thereby providing a sustained improvement in skin moisture. It helps in barrier repair treatment for dry skin. It has a re-fatting effect on skin and hair. It coats the hair and smoothens the surface of the hair, thus, acting as a natural conditioner for the beard.
About the Brand:
Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Water,Styrene / Acrylates Copolymer,Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate,Sodium Hydroxide,Propylene Glycol,Water,Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate,Disodium Edta,Cocamide Mea,Peg-150 Distearte,Cocoamidopropyl Betaine,Propylene Glycol Laurate,Dmdm Hydantoin,Propanediol (And) Maclura Cochinchinensis Leaf Prenylflavonoids,Propanediol And Bioflavonoids And Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Extract And Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract,Black Oat,Lecithin,Fragrance,Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil,Sodium Hydroxide,Citric Acid
Key Ingredients
Maclura Cochinchinensis,Black Oat,Lecithin
Ingredients Details
Citric Acid
Common Name(s): Lemon acid,2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid
CAS Number: 77-92-9
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Adjusts ph to optimal ranges, chelates destabilizing metal ions, provides mild exfoliation at higher concentrations.
Why It's Used: Universal cosmetic ph adjuster and chelating agent. aha exfoliant activity is secondary.
How It Works: As ph adjuster, donates protons. as chelating agent, three carboxylic groups bind divalent metals (ca²⁺, mg²⁺, fe²⁺) preventing oxidative degradation.
Typically Found In: Nearly all cosmetic formulations,brightening products,exfoliants
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient – alpha hydroxy acid (aha)
Secondary Functions: Chelating agent,ph adjustment,preservation enhancement
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%–10%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes – synthetic or fermentation-derived
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Produced by fermentation of sugars by aspergillus niger. gras (e330). most abundant organic acid in citrus.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low at low concentrations; 2/5 at exfoliant concentrations
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Photosensitizing – mandatory spf use. start at low frequency.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Use with caution – spf required
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Safe at otc concentrations. eu: ≤10% leave-on at ph ≥3.5. mandatory spf advisory.
Works Well With: Niacinamide,ceramides,hyaluronic acid,spf
Avoid Combining With: Retinol in same step; multiple exfoliants simultaneously
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Three carboxylic acid groups provide multiple proton donation sites and stronger chelation than monocarboxylic ahas. this makes citric acid the preferred cosmetic chelating agent alongside edta.
Last Verified: Cosing database,cir safety assessment,ewg skin deep
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Cocamide Mea
Common Name(s): Cocamide mea,fatty acid alkanolamide,foam booster viscosity builder
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Boosts foam quality, stabilises foam lamellae, builds viscosity in surfactant systems, and reduces surface tension in cleansing formulations.
Why It's Used: Mea/mipa alkanolamides provide the same foam and viscosity benefits without n-nitrosamine concerns — the preferred choice in modern surfactant systems.
How It Works: Amide nitrogen lone pair inserts at foam bubble air-water interface alongside the fatty acid chain — the amide geometry stabilises foam lamellae through the gibbs-marangoni effect reducing drainage. viscosity building in surfactant systems arises from rod micelle formation above critical packing parameter.
Typically Found In: Shampoos,body wash,cleansers
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient – cosmetic active
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 1%–5%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Good safety profile at recommended concentrations. ewg score: 1–2.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Mea/mipa equivalents are not subject to nitrosamine restrictions and are the recommended modern alternative to dea in surfactant systems.
Last Verified: Cosing database,cocamide mea alkanolamide review
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Cocoamidopropyl Betaine
Common Name(s): Cocoamidopropyl betaine
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Reduces surface tension at oil-water interfaces, enabling effective cleansing, emulsification, and formulation stability.
Why It's Used: Surface-active agents are essential for emulsification, cleansing, and stabilization of cosmetic formulations containing both aqueous and lipid phases.
How It Works: The amphiphilic molecular structure positions the hydrophilic head in water and the lipophilic tail in oils, creating micelles that solubilize sebum, dirt, and oil-soluble impurities for rinsing in cleansers or stable emulsions in leave-on products.
Typically Found In: Cleansers,shampoos,body washes,foaming treatments
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Surfactants
Secondary Functions: Emulsifying,cleansing
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.5–30%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Synthetic or semi-synthetic surfactant; no animal components.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1900-01-01 00:00:00 -0800
Sensitivity Concerns: May cause irritation or stinging in sensitive or barrier-compromised skin at high concentrations; patch test recommended.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Conditional
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Well-characterized cosmetic ingredient with established safety profile. mildly irritating to some individuals at typical use concentrations. suitable for leave-on and rinse-off cosmetics.
Works Well With: Other surfactants,thickeners,conditioning agents
Avoid Combining With: High concentrations in sensitive skin formulations
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Surfactant critical micelle concentration (cmc) determines the threshold for emulsification: above the cmc, amphiphilic molecules self-assemble into micelles with hydrophobic cores that solubilize oils. hlb (hydrophile-lipophile balance) value predicts surfactant function: hlb 3–6 for w/o emulsifiers, 8–18 for o/w emulsifiers, >15 for solubilizers.
Last Verified: Cosing eu database; pcpc cosmetic ingredient safety reviews; ingredient-specific safety and efficacy literature
Primary Sources: 2025-01-15
Disodium Edta
Common Name(s): Edathamil disodium,edta disodium,versene 100
CAS Number: 139-33-3
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides metal ion chelation to prevent product degradation and boost preservative and antioxidant efficacy.
Why It's Used: The most essential stability ingredient in cosmetics — disodium edta's metal chelation prevents rancidity, discoloration, and preservative failure caused by trace metal contamination in virtually all aqueous cosmetic formulations.
How It Works: Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid provides six potential coordination sites for metal ions (aminodiacetate groups). chelates ca²⁺, mg²⁺ (stability), fe³⁺ (fenton radical prevention), cu²⁺ (oxidase inhibition). disrupts gram-negative bacterial outer membrane by chelating membrane calcium, enhancing preservative penetration.
Typically Found In: Virtually all aqueous cosmetics — creams, lotions, shampoos, toners
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient – chelating agent
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.005%–0.1%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes – synthetic
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Good safety profile at recommended concentrations. ewg score: 1–2.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Disodium edta's preservative potentiation against gram-negative bacteria is mechanistically elegant: gram-negative outer membranes contain lipopolysaccharide stabilised by calcium and magnesium bridges. edta chelates these metal ions, destabilising the lps layer and creating pores that allow hydrophobic preservatives (phenoxyethanol, parabens) to penetrate — converting gram-negative-resistant preservatives into broad-spectrum ones.
Last Verified: Cosing database,cir safety assessment
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12