Works for
CleansingSodium lauroyl glycinate, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 10 moreCleanses gently
“Enjoy softer, smoother skin after just one shower with Dove Body Wash, a cleanser that leaves your skin feeling cared for.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (capric acid, carbomer, cocamidopropyl betaine, glycol distearate, glycol stearate, lauric acid, palmitic acid, peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate, ppg-2 hydroxyethyl cocamide, 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?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Parfum, Dmdm hydantoin + 7 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%
Sodium lauroyl glycinate~11–13%
Cocamidopropyl betaine~5.7–7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineSodium lauroyl isethionate~3.9–4.8%
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 chlorideLauric acid~1.9–2.4%
- 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 acidGlycerin~1.6–2%
- 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 ParfumCarbomer~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerGlycol distearate~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glycol distearateSodium hydroxide~0.65–0.95%
Peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearateDmdm hydantoin~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative that releases formaldehyde and can be irritating
More about Dmdm hydantoinStearic acid~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Ppg-2 hydroxyethyl cocamide~0.45–0.65%
Palmitic acid~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidSodium isethionate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tetrasodium edta~0.3–0.55%
Glycol stearate~0.35–0.6%
Butylene glycol~0.25–0.5%
- 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 glycolCapric acid~0.3–0.55%
Propylene glycol~0.25–0.45%
- 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 glycolIodopropynyl butylcarbamate~0.01–0.02%
Jasminum officinale flower extract~0.2–0.4%
Cocos nucifera fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera fruit extractAlpha-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%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.1–0.15%
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~0.05–0.1%
Ci 19140~0.05%
Ci 17200~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium lauroyl glycinate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium lauroyl isethionate, Sodium chloride, Lauric acid, Glycerin, Parfum, Carbomer, Glycol distearate, Sodium hydroxide, Peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate, Dmdm hydantoin, Stearic acid, Sodium benzoate, Ppg-2 hydroxyethyl cocamide, Palmitic acid, Sodium isethionate, Tetrasodium edta, Glycol stearate, Butylene glycol, Capric acid, Propylene glycol, Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, Jasminum officinale flower extract, Cocos nucifera fruit extract, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Benzyl alcohol, Benzyl salicylate, Hexyl cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool, Ci 19140, Ci 17200
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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.
| DoveRelaxing Body WashYOUR PRODUCT | Love, Beauty & PlanetRelaxing Rain Body Wash Argan Oil & Lavender | CetaphilMoisturizing Relief Body Wash | BaleaVanilla Coconut Shower Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 42% | 37% | 37% |
| Price | $12.97 | — | — | $1.99−$10.98 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 9 of 14 | 7 of 14 | 4 of 14 |
| Key difference | — | Agran Oil | Persea Gratissima Oil | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | High | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
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- 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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