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Dove Men+Care Sports Active Body and Face Wash
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Dove Men+Care Sports Active Body and Face Wash

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

Cleansing
Sodium laureth sulfate, Cocamide mea
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Men+Care Sports Active Body and Face Wash”
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.

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~9.8–14.8%
Cocamide meaEffect: High~1.3–1.9%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
6 strong irritants: Parfum, Butylphenyl methylpropional + 4 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 11 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~9.8–14.8%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~1.6–2.4%est.
Butylphenyl methylpropionalA fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.3%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
Ci 19140A yellow dyeHigh~0.01–0.05%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~2.8–4.2%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~1.6–2.3%est.
Tetrasodium edtaHelps to stabilize the product formulationMedium~0.2–0.8%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
Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agent2/5~9.8–14.8%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Sodium laureth sulfate~9.8–14.8%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Cleansing

Works as a foaming cleansing agent

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Petrolatum~3.7–5.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss

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Acrylates copolymer~2.8–4.2%
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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Parfum~1.6–2.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Citric acid~1.6–2.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Cocamide mea~1.3–1.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Glycerin~1.1–1.7%
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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Ppg-12~0.85–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Sodium chloride~0.5–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Sodium hydroxide~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Tetrasodium edta~0.2–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps to stabilize the product formulation

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Tocopherol~0.15–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-agingMoisturizing

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

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Citral~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Citronellol~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Limonene~0.05–0.2%
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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Ci 19140~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A yellow dye

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Ingredient list view

Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Petrolatum, Acrylates copolymer, Parfum, Citric acid, Cocamide mea, Glycerin, Ppg-12, Sodium benzoate, Sodium chloride, Sodium hydroxide, Tetrasodium edta, Tocopherol, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Citral, Citronellol, Limonene, Linalool, Ci 19140

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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.

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Match—42%41%41%
Price—$17.99$6.98$5.37
Shared key ingredients—3 of 42 of 42 of 4
Key difference—NiacinamideSodium Ascorbyl PhosphateMannitol
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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
    Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Acrylates Copolymer and 33 Related Cosmetic Ingredientsjournals.sagepub.com
  3. 3
    Amended Safety Assessment of Acrylates Copolymers as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
  4. 4
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  5. 5
    Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  6. 6
    Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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