Dove Body Love Night Recovery Body Polish
Works for
ExfoliationRetinolWorks well
“•Body Polish infused with retinol serum and exfoliants.”
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: retinol.
CleansingSodium lauroyl isethionate, Stearic acid + 7 moreCleanses gently
“No.1 dermatologist-recommended body wash brand and co-created with beauty editors”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetearyl alcohol, cocamidopropyl betaine, hydroxystearic acid, 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
Anti-blemishSide benefit · Retinol, Lauric acidWorks well
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: retinol. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, RetinolMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
User reviews
1 of 1 community members would buy it again.
Best scrub
Ingredients
Filter by role to see what each ingredient is doing.
Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.5–6.7%
- 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 GlycerinHydrated silica~3.7–5.6%
Sodium lauroyl isethionate~3.4–5.2%
Stearic acid~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidSodium stearate~2–3%
Cocamidopropyl betaine~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineParfum~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumRetinol~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
More about RetinolHydroxystearic acid~0.85–1.3%
Lauric acid~0.55–1.25%
- 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 acidSodium oleate~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium oleateCetearyl alcohol~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholSynthetic wax~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency
More about Synthetic waxSodium isethionate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium chloride~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Hydroxyacetophenone~0.15–0.55%
Sodium laurate~0.15–0.7%
Tetrasodium edta~0.1–0.45%
Tetrasodium etidronate~0.1–0.45%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideTitanium dioxide~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Titanium dioxideIron oxides~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesCi 77499~0.05–0.2%
Ci 17200~0.05–0.1%
Ci 42090~0.01–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Hydrated silica, Sodium lauroyl isethionate, Stearic acid, Sodium stearate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Parfum, Retinol, Hydroxystearic acid, Lauric acid, Sodium oleate, Cetearyl alcohol, Synthetic wax, Sodium isethionate, Sodium chloride, Sodium benzoate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium laurate, Tetrasodium edta, Tetrasodium etidronate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Titanium dioxide, Iron oxides, Ci 77499, Ci 17200, Ci 42090
Compare prices
Retailers ranked by price — lowest first.
Affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.
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.
| DoveBody Love Night Recovery Body PolishYOUR PRODUCT | CarlsonE Gem Skin Care Soap | YEOUTHVitamin C Facial Cleanser Day/Night Cream | NonfictionForget Me Not Body Wash | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 70% | 64% | 64% |
| Price | $26.25 | — | $41.90+$15.65 | $36.96+$10.71 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 14 | 4 of 14 | 4 of 14 |
| Key difference | — | Retinyl Palmitate | Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Derma E Vitamin C Daily Brightening CleanserHONEY Deep Moist Gel Body Wash
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2
- 3Improvement of naturally aged skin with vitamin A (retinol)ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4
Affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.