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Dove Beauty Bars Sensitive Skin Sensitive Skin
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Dove Beauty Bars Sensitive Skin Sensitive Skin

Efficacy100/100IrritancyLow
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Works for

Cleansing
Sodium lauroyl isethionate, Stearic acid + 5 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Dove Sensitive Skin Beauty Bar combines classic Dove cleansers and moisturizing cream in a fragrance free, hypoallergenic bar thats gentle enough for sensitive skin.”
Source: Walgreens

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, lauric acid, sodium laurate, sodium lauroyl isethionate, sodium oleate, sodium stearate, stearic acid) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: cocamidopropyl betaine

Sodium lauroyl isethionateEffect: High~26–39%
Stearic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~8.2–12.3%
Sodium oleateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and create a thicker product consistency~3.8–5.7%
Lauric acidEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes~3.6–5.5%
Sodium stearateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~1.7–2.6%
Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~1.6–2.4%
Sodium laurateEffect: High~0.55–1.25%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
6 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 6 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~1.6–2.4%est.
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishesMedium~3.6–5.5%est.
Sodium oleateHelps oil and water mix together and create a thicker product consistencyMedium~3.8–5.7%est.
Sodium stearateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.7–2.6%est.
Tetrasodium etidronateHelps stabilize the productMedium~0.3–0.75%est.
Tetrasodium edtaHelps to stabilize the product formulationMedium~0.15–0.65%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes3/5~3.6–5.5%est.

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Ingredients

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Sodium lauroyl isethionate~26–39%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Stearic acid~8.2–12.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Lauric acid~3.6–5.5%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
CleansingAnti-blemishAntibacterial

Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes

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Sodium oleate~3.8–5.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and create a thicker product consistency

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Water~2.3–3.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Sodium isethionate~1.9–2.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Sodium stearate~1.7–2.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~1.6–2.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen

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Glycerin~1–1.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Sodium laurate~0.55–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Tetrasodium etidronate~0.3–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps stabilize the product

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Tetrasodium edta~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps to stabilize the product formulation

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Sodium chloride~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Kaolin~0.15–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MattifyingAnti-blemish

A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color

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Titanium dioxide~0.1–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin

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Ingredient list view

Sodium lauroyl isethionate, Stearic acid, Lauric acid, Sodium oleate, Water, Sodium isethionate, Sodium stearate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Glycerin, Sodium laurate, Tetrasodium etidronate, Tetrasodium edta, Sodium chloride, Kaolin, Titanium dioxide

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Shared key ingredients—5 of 93 of 93 of 9
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Irritancy Low Low Low Low
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 1 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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