Dove Refreshing Body Wash with Pump Cucumber and Green Tea
Works for
CleansingCocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium lauroyl isethionate + 8 moreCleanses gently
“Refreshing Body Wash with Pump Cucumber and Green Tea”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, glyceryl stearate, glycol distearate, hydrogenated vegetable glycerides, hydroxystearic acid, lauric acid, palmitic acid, sodium lauroyl isethionate, sodium methyl lauroyl taurate, 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
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Parfum, Alpha-isomethyl ionone + 3 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~8.4–10.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineSodium lauroyl isethionate~5.6–6.9%
Sodium methyl lauroyl taurate~4–4.8%
Sodium chloride~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Glycerin~1.7–2%
- 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~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumStearic acid~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidPalmitic acid~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidHydrogenated vegetable glycerides~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated vegetable glyceridesGlyceryl stearate~0.6–0.9%
- 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 stearateGlycol distearate~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glycol distearateHydroxystearic acid~0.55–0.8%
Cucumis sativus juice~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cucumber juice. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but mostly works as plain water in skincare
More about Cucumis sativus juiceCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractLauric acid~0.5–0.75%
- 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 acidCarrageenan~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
More about CarrageenanCyamopsis tetragonoloba gum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium gluconate~0.2–0.4%
Citric acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPhenoxyethanol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolAlpha-isomethyl ionone~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeHexyl cinnamal~0.1–0.2%
Limonene~0.1–0.2%
- 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%
Ci 19140~0.05–0.1%
Ci 42090~0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium lauroyl isethionate, Sodium methyl lauroyl taurate, Sodium chloride, Sodium benzoate, Glycerin, Parfum, Stearic acid, Palmitic acid, Hydrogenated vegetable glycerides, Glyceryl stearate, Glycol distearate, Hydroxystearic acid, Cucumis sativus juice, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Lauric acid, Carrageenan, Cyamopsis tetragonoloba gum, Sodium gluconate, Citric acid, Phenoxyethanol, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Hexyl cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool, Ci 19140, Ci 42090
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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.
| DoveRefreshing Body Wash with Pump Cucumber and Green TeaYOUR PRODUCT | BaleaVanilla Coconut Shower Cream | PalmoliveNaturals Body Wash Milk & Cherry Blossom Shower Gel | Love, Beauty & PlanetBountiful Moisture Shower Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 38% | 38% | 37% |
| Price | $14.99 | $1.99−$13.00 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 12 | 4 of 12 | 5 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Benzophenone-4 | Zinc Oxide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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