Dove Foaming Hand Wash Sugar Cane & Warm Vanilla
Works for
CleansingCocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium lauroyl glutamate + 3 moreCleanses gently
“Foaming Hand Wash Sugar Cane & Warm Vanilla”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, polysorbate 20, sodium lauroyl glutamate, sodium lauroyl glycinate, 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
ExfoliationSide benefit · Hydroxyethyl ureaWorks well
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: hydroxyethyl urea.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Parfum, Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.2–6.3%
- 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 lauroyl glutamate~3.6–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used as a cleansing agent. It creates foam
More about Sodium lauroyl glutamateCocamidopropyl betaine~3.8–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineSodium chloride~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chloridePolysorbate 20~1.6–2.4%
Parfum~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium lauroyl glycinate~1.3–1.9%
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPpg-9~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Stearic acid~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidCitric acid~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidTetrasodium edta~0.35–0.85%
Sorbitol~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolIodopropynyl butylcarbamate~0.01–0.02%
Hydroxyethyl urea~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients
More about Hydroxyethyl ureaVaccinium myrtillus fruit extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lacking
More about Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extractSaccharum officinarum extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharum officinarum extractCitrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractCitrus limon fruit extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractAcer saccharum extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that contains small percentage of AHAs. Is unlikely to have any skin benefit due the small concentration of the active compounds
More about Acer saccharum extractVanilla planifolia fruit extract~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Vanilla planifolia fruit extractIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Sodium lauroyl glutamate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium chloride, Polysorbate 20, Parfum, Sodium lauroyl glycinate, Phenoxyethanol, Ppg-9, Stearic acid, Citric acid, Tetrasodium edta, Sorbitol, Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, Hydroxyethyl urea, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Saccharum officinarum extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Acer saccharum extract, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract
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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.
| DoveFoaming Hand Wash Sugar Cane & Warm VanillaYOUR PRODUCT | MediFlowerPure Hand Wash Gel | Beauty PieSuper Healthy Skin Jumbo Lemon Butter & Hemp Hand Wash | KIKO MilanoPure Clean Foam | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 31% | 30% | 30% |
| Price | — | $20.20 | $25.00 | $14.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 8 | 3 of 8 | 4 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Betaine | Panthenol | Lauric Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
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