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Dove Liquid Hand Wash Beauty Cream
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Dove Liquid Hand Wash Beauty Cream

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

Cleansing
Sodium laureth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 1 more
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Product name: Liquid Hand Wash Beauty Cream”
Source: Feelunique

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.

It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: sodium laureth sulfate, sodium lauryl sulfate.

The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people cocamidopropyl betaine.

Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Sodium laureth sulfateEffect: HighWorks as a foaming cleansing agent~11–13%
Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~3.2–3.9%
Sodium lauryl sulfateEffect: HighA cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating~1.1–1.3%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
11 strong irritants: Parfum, Alpha-isomethyl ionone + 9 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 18 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agentHigh~11–13%est.
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~3.2–3.9%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~1.1–1.3%est.
Sodium lauryl sulfateA cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritatingHigh~1.1–1.3%est.
Alpha-isomethyl iononeA fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.5–0.75%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.6%est.
Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.3–0.6%est.
Butylphenyl methylpropionalA fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.45%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.4%est.
CoumarinA fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.3%est.
EugenolA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.25%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.2%est.
Hexyl cinnamalA fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.15%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
Acrylates copolymerUsed to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistencyMedium~1.9–2.4%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~1.6–2%est.
Isopropyl palmitateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistencyMedium~1.4–1.7%est.
Comedogenic
3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
3 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
Isopropyl palmitateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency3/5~1.4–1.7%est.
Sodium lauryl sulfateA cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating3/5~1.1–1.3%est.
Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agent2/5~11–13%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Sodium laureth sulfate~11–13%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Cleansing

Works as a foaming cleansing agent

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Glycerin~3.9–4.8%
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 chloride~3.1–3.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~3.2–3.9%
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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Acrylates copolymer~1.9–2.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency

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Citric acid~1.6–2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Isopropyl palmitate~1.4–1.7%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency

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Parfum~1.1–1.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Sodium lauryl sulfate~1.1–1.3%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Cleansing

A cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating

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Styrene/acrylates copolymer~0.65–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create an even product consistency. Can help boost efficiency of sunscreen filters

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Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.5–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Benzyl alcohol~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Benzyl salicylate~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

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Citronellol~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Coumarin~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritating

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Eugenol~0.1–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Geraniol~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Hexyl cinnamal~0.1–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant

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Limonene~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Linalool~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Glycerin, Sodium chloride, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Acrylates copolymer, Citric acid, Isopropyl palmitate, Parfum, Sodium benzoate, Sodium lauryl sulfate, Styrene/acrylates copolymer, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Benzyl alcohol, Benzyl salicylate, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Citronellol, Coumarin, Eugenol, Geraniol, Hexyl cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool

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Shared key ingredients—2 of 42 of 43 of 4
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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.

  1. 1
    Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Acrylates Copolymer and 33 Related Cosmetic Ingredientsjournals.sagepub.com
  4. 4
    Amended Safety Assessment of Acrylates Copolymers as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
  5. 5
    Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearatejournals.sagepub.com
  6. 6
    Amended Safety Assessment of Acrylates Copolymers as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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