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MoisturizingParaffinum liquidum, Triolein + 10 moreStrong evidence
“Essential Nourishing Body Lotion”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
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. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, caprylyl glycol.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: cera microcristallina, helianthus annuus seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Parfum, Alpha-isomethyl ionone + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Cyclopentasiloxane~7.3–9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneEthylhexyl cocoate~4.9–6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Ethylhexyl cocoateGlycerin~3.6–4.4%
- 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 GlycerinParaffinum liquidum~3–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumCetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together. Can help to soften upper layer of the skin
More about Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethiconeCaprylyl glycol~2.2–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolDisodium phosphate~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation
More about Disodium phosphatePhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumParaffin~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency
More about ParaffinCera microcristallina~1.2–1.4%
- 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 microcristallinaStearic acid~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.8–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilTriolein~0.7–1%
Tocopherol~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolAlpha-isomethyl ionone~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeBenzyl alcohol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholCitronellol~0.45–0.7%
Coumarin~0.45–0.65%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.4–0.6%
Limonene~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.25–0.5%
Ingredient list view
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexyl cocoate, Glycerin, Paraffinum liquidum, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Caprylyl glycol, Disodium phosphate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Paraffin, Cera microcristallina, Stearic acid, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Triolein, Tocopherol, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Benzyl alcohol, Citronellol, Coumarin, Hexyl cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool
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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.
| DoveEssential Nourishing Body LotionYOUR PRODUCT | itsskinusaPower 10 Formula VC Body Lotion | AveenoDaily Moisturising Lavender Body Lotion | Laboratoire ACMDépiwhite Lightening Body Milk | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 62% | 62% | 62% |
| Price | $9.29 | — | $10.69+$1.40 | $24.37+$15.08 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 4 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | Avena Sativa Kernel Flour | Lactic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
"Dove - Essential Nourishing Body Lotion" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Humectants in this product (glycerin and caprylyl glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Paraffinum liquidum, cera microcristallina, helianthus annuus seed oil, cyclopentasiloxane and ethylhexyl cocoate in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: vitamin eIrritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Dove" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails for 6.35£ 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 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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