Works for
CleansingSodium lauroyl isethionate, Stearic acid + 5 moreCleanses gently
“Dove Men+Care Extra Fresh Body and Face Bar is an invigorating body bar with a patented design cleans your skin and feels better than regular bar soap.”
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
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Parfum, Hexyl cinnamal + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Sodium lauroyl isethionate~26–39%
Stearic acid~7.9–11.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidSodium oleate~3.9–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium oleateSodium stearate~3.9–5.8%
Water~2.3–3.4%
Sodium isethionate~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lauric acid~1.6–2.4%
- 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 c14-16 olefin sulfonate~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin
More about Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonateSodium laurate~1.2–1.8%
Parfum~0.9–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumDipropylene glycol~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolTetrasodium etidronate~0.5–1.15%
Tetrasodium edta~0.4–0.95%
Sodium chloride~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideHexyl cinnamal~0.15–0.6%
Limonene~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.3%
Titanium dioxide~0.1–0.4%
- 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 dioxideCi 61570~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 15510~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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, Tetrasodium etidronate, Tetrasodium edta, Sodium chloride, Hexyl cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool, Titanium dioxide, Ci 61570, Ci 15510
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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.
| DoveBody and Face Bar Extra FreshYOUR PRODUCT | A-DERMAUltra-Rich Cleansing Bar Nourishing | WalgreensAcne Cleansing Bar | ShiseidoHoney Cake Ruby Red Soap | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 40% | 39% | 38% |
| Price | $8.00 | $6.92−$1.08 | — | $13.60+$5.60 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Oatmeal Extract | Mineral Oil | Glycerin |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Avène Cold Cream Ultra-Rich Soap BarDHC Mild Soap
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 1 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Final Report On the Safety Assessment of Sodium Alpha-Olefin Sulfonatesjournals.sagepub.com
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