Works for
MoisturizingPetrolatum, Glycerin + 16 moreWorks well
“Dove Nourishing Body Care Pro Age Body Butter leaves skin intensely moisturised for 24 hours.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
cyclomethicone, glycerin.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: dimethicone, dimethiconol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: petrolatum
Anti-agingButyrospermum parkii butterNot delivered
“Pro Age Body Butter”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“This effectively indulgent formula instantly works in combination with the rich nourishment from Dove to improve the appearance of dark spots and accelerate cell renewal so that mature skin can restore itself.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Parfum, Alpha-isomethyl ionone + 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%
Petrolatum~4.5–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
More about PetrolatumGlycerin~3.9–4.8%
- 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 GlycerinDimethicone~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeCyclopentasiloxane~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneStearic acid~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidHydrogenated polyisobutene~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneEthylhexyl cocoate~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Ethylhexyl cocoateGlycol stearate~1.2–1.5%
Hydrogenated didecene~0.9–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Olea europaea fruit oil~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilButyrospermum parkii butter~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterCaramel~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cetyl alcohol~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholCyclomethicone~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer
More about CyclomethiconeCyclotetrasiloxane~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dimethiconol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time
More about DimethiconolDisodium edta~0.4–0.6%
Disteareth-75 ipdi~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glyceryl stearate~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilHydrogenated polydecene~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated polydeceneIsohexadecane~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecaneIsomerized linoleic acid~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Isopropyl alcohol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A drying alcohol. Can increase skin's sensitivity and cause dryness and irritation
More about Isopropyl alcoholIsostearic acid~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture
More about Isostearic acidMaltodextrin~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinMethylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Microcrystalline wax~0.3–0.55%
Paraffin~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency
More about ParaffinParfum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPeg/ppg-20/15 dimethicone~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg/ppg-20/15 dimethiconePeg-80~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Peg-90 diisostearate~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPolysorbate 80~0.3–0.55%
Potato starch modified~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Propylparaben~0.2–0.4%
Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerStearamide amp~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Theobroma cacao seed butter~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Theobroma cacao seed butterTriethanolamine~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineXanthan gum~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumAlpha-isomethyl ionone~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeBenzyl alcohol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholBenzyl salicylate~0.1–0.2%
Coumarin~0.1–0.2%
Eugenol~0.1–0.2%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.1–0.2%
Limonene~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Petrolatum, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Stearic acid, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Ethylhexyl cocoate, Glycol stearate, Hydrogenated didecene, Olea europaea fruit oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Caramel, Cetyl alcohol, Cyclomethicone, Cyclotetrasiloxane, Dimethiconol, Disodium edta, Disteareth-75 ipdi, Glyceryl stearate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Hydrogenated polydecene, Isohexadecane, Isomerized linoleic acid, Isopropyl alcohol, Isostearic acid, Maltodextrin, Unknown, Methylparaben, Microcrystalline wax, Paraffin, Parfum, Peg/ppg-20/15 dimethicone, Peg-80, Peg-90 diisostearate, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 80, Potato starch modified, Propylparaben, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Unknown, Stearamide amp, Unknown, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Triethanolamine, Xanthan gum, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Benzyl alcohol, Benzyl salicylate, Coumarin, Eugenol, Hexyl cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool
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| DovePro Age Body ButterYOUR PRODUCT | CetaphilMoisturising Body Cream Tub | Erno LaszloPhormula 3-9 Repair Balm | VaselineHand and Body Lotion Cocoa Radiant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 60% | 58% | 57% |
| Price | — | $16.97 | $359.29 | $7.98 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 9 | 4 of 9 | 5 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | — | Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 | — |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Dove - Pro Age Body Butter" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Dove - Pro Age Body Butter ticks this box. Cyclomethicone and glycerin in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (petrolatum, cyclomethicone, theobroma cacao seed butter, dimethicone and dimethiconol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Irritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 8.70$ in the United States, from 3.14£ up to 15.69£ in the United Kingdom and for 11.10CA$ in Canada.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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- 6Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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