Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrinWorks
“Protects against a wide range of unseen bacteriaWith nourishing moisturisers Directions Lather well, then rinse.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Parfum, Methylchloroisothiazolinone + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Sodium palmate~25–38%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Works as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Sodium palmateSodium palm kernelate~8.3–12.4%
Water~4.7–7%
Talc~3.7–5.5%
Glycerin~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinParfum~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPeg-7 amodimethicone~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Trideceth-10~1.4–2.2%
Palm acid~1.3–1.9%
Palm kernel acid~1–1.5%
Etidronic acid~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Triclocarban~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium chloride~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideSodium carbonate~0.5–1.15%
Acetic acid~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin
More about Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonateTetrasodium edta~0.4–0.95%
Methylchloroisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Is a frequent allergen in cosmetics
More about MethylchloroisothiazolinoneMethylisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulations and help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrinTetrabutyl ammonium bromide~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeButylphenyl methylpropional~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalGeraniol~0.1–0.4%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.1–0.4%
Limonene~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCi 74160~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 77891~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Sodium palmate, Sodium palm kernelate, Water, Talc, Glycerin, Parfum, Peg-7 amodimethicone, Trideceth-10, Palm acid, Palm kernel acid, Etidronic acid, Triclocarban, Sodium chloride, Sodium carbonate, Acetic acid, Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, Tetrasodium edta, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin, Tetrabutyl ammonium bromide, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Geraniol, Hexyl cinnamal, Limonene, Ci 74160, Ci 77891
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| DettolAnti-Bacterial Sensitive SoapYOUR PRODUCT | OARS + ALPSSupermoisture Bar Soap | Bag BalmMoisturizing Soap | KORRESBlack Pine Detoxifying Mineral Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 39% | 38% | 38% |
| Price | $38.00 | $10.00−$28.00 | $4.99−$33.01 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
| Key difference | — | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Petrolatum | — |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Dettol - Anti-Bacterial Sensitive Soap" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 2.80% - 4.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 7.00$ in the United States and for 5.10£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Final Report On the Safety Assessment of Sodium Alpha-Olefin Sulfonatesjournals.sagepub.com
- 3Methylisothiazolinone contact allergy: a reviewpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4
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