Dove Pampering Body Wash Shea Butter and Vanilla
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CleansingCocamidopropyl betaine, Lauric acid + 4 moreCleanses gently
“Pampering Body Wash Shea Butter and Vanilla”
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, palmitic acid, sodium lauroyl glycinate, sodium lauroyl isethionate) 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
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Parfum, Dmdm hydantoin + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Cocamidopropyl betaine~8.5–10.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineSodium hydroxypropyl starch phosphate~4.5–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lauric acid~3.3–4.1%
- 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 lauroyl glycinate~2.5–3%
Sodium lauroyl isethionate~2.2–2.7%
Hydrogenated soybean oil~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Sodium chloride~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideHelianthus annuus hybrid oil~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Helianthus annuus hybrid oilGlycerin~1–1.3%
- 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 GlycerinParfum~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumGuar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps water and oil mix together and create a nice product texture
More about Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chlorideStearic acid~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidPalmitic acid~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidSodium isethionate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citric acid~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium hydroxide~0.45–0.65%
Bht~0.35–0.65%
Tetrasodium edta~0.3–0.6%
Butylene glycol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolDmdm hydantoin~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative that releases formaldehyde and can be irritating
More about Dmdm hydantoinSodium benzoate~0.25–0.45%
Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate~0.01–0.02%
Zinc oxide~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Zinc oxideBenzyl alcohol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholButylphenyl methylpropional~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalCitronellol~0.15–0.25%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.1–0.2%
Limonene~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, Lauric acid, Sodium lauroyl glycinate, Sodium lauroyl isethionate, Hydrogenated soybean oil, Sodium chloride, Helianthus annuus hybrid oil, Glycerin, Parfum, Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, Stearic acid, Palmitic acid, Sodium isethionate, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxide, Bht, Tetrasodium edta, Butylene glycol, Dmdm hydantoin, Sodium benzoate, Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, Zinc oxide, Benzyl alcohol, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Citronellol, Hexyl cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool
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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.
| DovePampering Body Wash Shea Butter and VanillaYOUR PRODUCT | Love, Beauty & PlanetBountiful Moisture Body Wash Murumuru Butter & Rose | CetaphilMoisturizing Relief Body Wash | NaturiumThe Multi-Peptide Advanced Body Wash | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 38% | 36% | 33% |
| Price | — | — | — | $13.23 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 9 | 7 of 9 | 4 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter | Persea Gratissima Oil | Ferulic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | High | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxideonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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