18.21 Man Made grooming cream — Lightweight hair smoothing & texturizing cream, 3.4 oz, frizz control with matte natural finish

18.21 Man Made Grooming Cream is a lightweight smoothing and texturizing cream for men that tames frizz, adds touchable texture, and leaves a natural matte finish.

Designed as an everyday styling essential, this cream blends plant-based oils and strengthening proteins to smooth unruly strands without stiffness or shine. It layers easily with other products or stands alone for low-maintenance grooming. The fragrance is Sweet Tobacco, a warm, vintage-inspired scent that echoes the brand's speakeasy aesthetic.

How does this cream control frizz without making hair greasy?

The formula uses a combination of lightweight emollients and kaolin clay to smooth flyaways while avoiding heaviness. Instead of coating hair in silicone-heavy shine agents, it softens and disciplines strands so they sit flatter and look refined.

• Shea, jojoba, olive, and macadamia oils hydrate without buildup
• Kaolin adds subtle texture and absorbs excess surface oil
• Matte finish keeps hair looking natural, not shiny
• Leaves hair touchable, not crunchy

Can I use this on different hair types and when should I apply it?

This cream is versatile enough for straight, wavy, and curly hair. Apply a small amount to damp hair for smoother styling and longer-lasting control, or work through dry hair to soften and tame frizz on the go.

• Use on damp hair for shaping and reduced blow-dry time
• Apply to dry hair to refresh texture and calm flyaways
• Appropriate for fine to coarse hair when used sparingly
• Buildable amount—start small and add as needed

What styling results can I expect without additional products?

On its own, the cream provides a lived-in, natural look with light definition and soft separation. It won't create stiff hold or high shine; instead it leaves hair pliable and groomed, ideal for casual, professional, or textured styles.

• Matte, touchable finish that resists frizz
• Subtle texture and separation for everyday styles
• No crunchy residue—hair remains flexible
• Works solo or as a base under stronger hold products

Which ingredients make it nourishing and hair-healthy?

The cream combines conditioning oils with protein and botanical extracts to soften, strengthen, and help reduce breakage from styling. Those components work together to improve manageability while maintaining a lightweight feel.

• Hydrating oils: shea butter, jojoba, olive, macadamia
• Strengthening proteins: hydrolyzed keratin and quinoa
• Kaolin clay for light texture and oil control
• Designed for everyday use without heavy residue

Who this product is for: Men seeking a low-fuss styling cream that smooths frizz, enhances natural texture, and leaves a matte, touchable finish. It's ideal for those who prefer subtle, manageable looks rather than firm hold or glossy shine—suitable for commuters, professionals, and anyone wanting quick styling with nourishing ingredients and a warm Sweet Tobacco scent.

Ingredients

Water (Aqua), Fragrance (Parfum), Isopropyl Palmitate, Propanediol, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, Ceteareth-20, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Hydrolyzed Quinoa, Tocopherol, Kaolin, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Benzyl Alcohol, Linalool, Coumarin, Limonene, Eugenol, Benzyl Benzoate, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Citral.