Dove Moisturising Beauty Cream Bar Original

Dove Moisturising Beauty Cream Bar Original

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Sodium lauroyl isethionate, Stearic acid + 5 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Dove Original Beauty Cream Bar Soap combines a gentle cleansing formula with Dove's signature ¼ moisturising cream to give you softer, smoother, healthier-looking skin.”
Source: Supderdrug

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, lauric acid, sodium lauroyl isethionate, sodium palm kernelate, sodium palmitate, 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: cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium palmitate

Sodium lauroyl isethionateEffect: High~26–39%
Stearic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~7.2–10.8%
Sodium palmitateEffect: High~4.3–6.4%
Lauric acidEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes~3.8–5.7%
Sodium stearateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~2–3%
Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~1.9–2.9%
Sodium palm kernelateEffect: High~1.5–2.3%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
8 strong irritants: Parfum, Alpha-isomethyl ionone + 6 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 15 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Sodium palmitate—High~4.3–6.4%est.
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~1.9–2.9%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.55–1.3%est.
Alpha-isomethyl iononeA fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.75%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
Butylphenyl methylpropionalA fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
CoumarinA fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
Hexyl cinnamalA fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishesMedium~3.8–5.7%est.
Sodium stearateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~2–3%est.
Tetrasodium edtaHelps to stabilize the product formulationMedium~0.45–1%est.
Tetrasodium etidronateHelps stabilize the productMedium~0.4–0.95%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 blemishes3/5~3.8–5.7%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~7.2–10.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Sodium palmitate~4.3–6.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing
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Lauric acid~3.8–5.7%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
CleansingAntibacterialAnti-blemish

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

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Water~2.4–3.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Sodium isethionate~2–3%
Formula
Sodium stearate~2–3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~1.9–2.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen

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Sodium palm kernelate~1.5–2.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Glycerin~1–1.5%
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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Parfum~0.55–1.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Sodium chloride~0.5–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Zinc oxide~0.85–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant

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Tetrasodium edta~0.45–1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps to stabilize the product formulation

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Tetrasodium etidronate~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps stabilize the product

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Alumina~0.5–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

The same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products

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Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Benzyl alcohol~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

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Citronellol~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Coumarin~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritating

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Hexyl cinnamal~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant

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Limonene~0.05–0.25%
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~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ci 77891~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Ci 77891
Ingredient list view

Sodium lauroyl isethionate, Stearic acid, Sodium palmitate, Lauric acid, Water, Sodium isethionate, Sodium stearate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium palm kernelate, Glycerin, Parfum, Sodium chloride, Zinc oxide, Tetrasodium edta, Tetrasodium etidronate, Alumina, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Benzyl alcohol, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Citronellol, Coumarin, Hexyl cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool, Ci 77891

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