Dove Deep Clean + Facial Cleanser Exfoliating Face Wash
Works for
CleansingSodium lauroyl isethionate, Stearic acid + 6 moreCleanses gently
“Deep Clean + Facial Cleanser Exfoliating Face Wash”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetearyl alcohol, cocamidopropyl betaine, lauric acid, palmitic acid, sodium laureth sulfate, sodium lauroyl isethionate, stearic acid, tallow 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, sodium laureth sulfate
ExfoliationSea saltNot delivered
“Deep Clean + Facial Cleanser Exfoliating Face Wash”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Parfum, Dmdm hydantoin + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.2–6.4%
- 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 GlycerinSodium lauroyl isethionate~4.8–7.2%
Stearic acid~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidSodium laureth sulfate~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateCocamidopropyl betaine~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineTallow acid~1.4–2.2%
Palmitic acid~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidLauric acid~1–1.6%
- 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 isethionate~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pumice~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Milled volcanic rock. Used as an abrasive for physical exfoliation
More about PumiceCetearyl alcohol~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholMicrocrystalline wax~0.35–0.8%
Sea salt~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration
More about Sea saltParfum~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumTetrasodium edta~0.15–0.65%
Peg-14m~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Etidronic acid~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dmdm hydantoin~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative that releases formaldehyde and can be irritating
More about Dmdm hydantoinIodopropynyl butylcarbamate~0.01–0.02%
Methylisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
Ci 17200~0.05–0.2%
Ci 73360~0.05–0.15%
Titanium dioxide~0.05–0.15%
- 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 19140~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Sodium lauroyl isethionate, Stearic acid, Sodium laureth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Tallow acid, Palmitic acid, Lauric acid, Sodium isethionate, Pumice, Cetearyl alcohol, Microcrystalline wax, Sea salt, Parfum, Tetrasodium edta, Peg-14m, Etidronic acid, Dmdm hydantoin, Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, Methylisothiazolinone, Ci 17200, Ci 73360, Titanium dioxide, Ci 19140
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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.
| DoveDeep Clean + Facial Cleanser Exfoliating Face WashYOUR PRODUCT | SkinfoodRice Brightening Scrub Foam | NACIFICFresh Teatree Soap | innisfreeVolcanic BHA Pore Cleansing Foam Mousse Nettoyante Clarifiante | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 35% | 35% | 35% |
| Price | — | $18.76 | — | $16.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 9 | 4 of 9 | 5 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3
- 4Methylisothiazolinone contact allergy: a reviewpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5
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