Dove MenCare Body and Face Soap Bar Extra Fresh
Works for
CleansingSodium lauroyl isethionate, Stearic acid + 4 moreCleanses gently
“Try Dove Men+Care Extra Fresh Body and Face 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 lauroyl isethionate, sodium palm kernelate, 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?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium 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~26–38%
Stearic acid~7.6–11.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidSodium stearate~3.5–5.3%
Water~2.9–4.4%
Sodium isethionate~2.1–3.1%
- 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~1.4–2.1%
- 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 palm kernelate~1.3–2%
Parfum~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumDipropylene glycol~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolSodium chloride~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chloridePropylene glycol~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolTetrasodium edta~0.1–0.5%
Tetrasodium etidronate~0.1–0.35%
Ci 61570~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 15510~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Titanium dioxide~0.05–0.3%
- 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 dioxideIngredient list view
Sodium lauroyl isethionate, Stearic acid, Unknown, Sodium stearate, Water, Sodium isethionate, Lauric acid, Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, Sodium palm kernelate, Parfum, Dipropylene glycol, Sodium chloride, Propylene glycol, Tetrasodium edta, Tetrasodium etidronate, Ci 61570, Ci 15510, Titanium dioxide
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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.
| DoveMenCare Body and Face Soap Bar Extra FreshYOUR PRODUCT | CetaphilDeep Cleansing Bar 3PK | OlayAge Defy Bar Soap Vitamin E 6 bars, each | CeraVeHydrating Cleanser Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 36% | 36% | 35% |
| Price | — | — | — | $7.99 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 1 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Petrolatum | Niacinamide | Ceramide Np |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Final Report On the Safety Assessment of Sodium Alpha-Olefin Sulfonatesjournals.sagepub.com
- 2Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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