Dove 3 in 1 Cleanser for Body, Face, and Shaving Extra Fresh, 4 Bars

Dove 3 in 1 Cleanser for Body, Face, and Shaving Extra Fresh, 4 Bars

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Sodium lauroyl isethionate, Stearic acid + 5 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“3 in 1 Cleanser for Body, Face, and Shaving Extra Fresh, 4 Bars”
Source: Walgreens

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (lauric acid, sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, 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: sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate

Sodium lauroyl isethionateEffect: High~26–39%
Stearic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~7.9–11.9%
Sodium oleateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and create a thicker product consistency~3.9–5.9%
Sodium stearateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~3.9–5.8%
Lauric acidEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes~1.6–2.4%
Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin~1.5–2.2%
Sodium laurateEffect: High~1.2–1.8%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 7 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonateHelps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skinHigh~1.5–2.2%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.8–1.25%est.
Sodium oleateHelps oil and water mix together and create a thicker product consistencyMedium~3.9–5.9%est.
Sodium stearateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~3.9–5.8%est.
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishesMedium~1.6–2.4%est.
Tetrasodium etidronateHelps stabilize the productMedium~0.2–0.75%est.
Tetrasodium edtaHelps to stabilize the product formulationMedium~0.15–0.6%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 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
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes3/5~1.6–2.4%est.

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Ingredients

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Sodium lauroyl isethionate~26–39%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Stearic acid~7.9–11.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Sodium oleate~3.9–5.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and create a thicker product consistency

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Sodium stearate~3.9–5.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Water~2.3–3.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Sodium isethionate~1.9–2.9%
Formula
Lauric acid~1.6–2.4%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
CleansingAnti-blemishAntibacterial

Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes

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Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate~1.5–2.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin

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Sodium laurate~1.2–1.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Parfum~0.8–1.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Dipropylene glycol~0.5–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying

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Sodium chloride~0.45–1.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Tetrasodium etidronate~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps stabilize the product

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Tetrasodium edta~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps to stabilize the product formulation

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Kaolin~0.2–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MattifyingAnti-blemish

A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color

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Titanium dioxide~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

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

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Ci 61570~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Ci 15510~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Ingredient list view

Sodium lauroyl isethionate, Stearic acid, Sodium oleate, Sodium stearate, Water, Sodium isethionate, Lauric acid, Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, Sodium laurate, Parfum, Dipropylene glycol, Sodium chloride, Tetrasodium etidronate, Tetrasodium edta, Kaolin, Titanium dioxide, Ci 61570, Ci 15510

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Dove 3 in 1 Cleanser for Body, Face, and Shaving Extra Fresh, 4 Bars
Dove3 in 1 Cleanser for Body, Face, and Shaving Extra Fresh, 4 Bars

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