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CleansingSodium lauroyl isethionate, Stearic acid + 5 moreCleanses gently
“This Dove exfoliating bar combines Dove's signature mild cleansers with ¼ moisturising cream to gently cleanse and nourish your skin.”
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 lauroyl isethionate, sodium palm kernelate, sodium palmitate, 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 palmitate
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“And it also provides you with gentle skin exfoliation, washing away dirt and dead skin to leave your skin feeling beautiful and revitalised.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Parfum, Alpha-isomethyl ionone + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Sodium lauroyl isethionate~26–39%
Stearic acid~7.2–10.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidSodium palmitate~4.3–6.4%
Lauric acid~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes
More about Lauric acidWater~2.4–3.5%
Sodium isethionate~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium stearate~2–3%
Cocamidopropyl betaine~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineParfum~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium palm kernelate~1.3–2%
Glycerin~0.8–1.25%
- 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 GlycerinSodium 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 chlorideZinc oxide~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant
More about Zinc oxideCera microcristallina~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency
More about Cera microcristallinaTetrasodium edta~0.4–0.95%
Tetrasodium etidronate~0.4–0.95%
Alumina~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
The same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products
More about AluminaAlpha-isomethyl ionone~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeBenzyl alcohol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholButylphenyl methylpropional~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalCitronellol~0.15–0.6%
Coumarin~0.1–0.4%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.1–0.35%
Limonene~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.25%
Ci 42090~0.05–0.2%
Ci 77891~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Sodium lauroyl isethionate, Stearic acid, Sodium palmitate, Lauric acid, Water, Sodium isethionate, Sodium stearate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Parfum, Sodium palm kernelate, Glycerin, Sodium chloride, Zinc oxide, Cera microcristallina, Tetrasodium edta, Tetrasodium etidronate, Alumina, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Benzyl alcohol, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Citronellol, Coumarin, Hexyl cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool, Ci 42090, 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.
| DoveBeauty Cream Gentle Exfoliating BarYOUR PRODUCT | OlayUltra Moisture Bath Bars 2 bars, each | NACIFICFresh Teatree Soap | AbibCalming Facial Soap Heartleaf Stone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 38% | 38% | 36% |
| Price | — | $2.65 | — | $9.62 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 10 | 3 of 10 | 4 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil | Sucrose |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
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