Dove Renew Shower & Shave Mousse

Dove Renew Shower & Shave Mousse

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium methyl lauroyl taurate + 8 more
Cleanses gently

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (caprylic acid, capryloyl glycine, cocamidopropyl betaine, hydroxystearic acid, lauric acid, polysorbate 20, sodium lauroyl isethionate, sodium methyl lauroyl taurate, undecylenoyl glycine) 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

Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~8.8–10.7%
Sodium methyl lauroyl taurateEffect: High~2.7–3.3%
Sodium lauroyl isethionateEffect: High~2.2–2.7%
Polysorbate 20Effect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.95–1.2%
Lauric acidEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes~0.75–1.15%
Undecylenoyl glycineEffect: High~0.5–0.7%
Hydroxystearic acidEffect: High~0.5–0.8%
Capryloyl glycineEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together, preserve cosmetic products, and attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.35–0.65%
Caprylic acidEffect: High~0.25–0.45%
Stearic acidEffect: High, below effective doseHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~0.65–0.95%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
4 strong irritants: Parfum, Benzyl salicylate + 2 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 11 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~8.8–10.7%est.
Isobutane—High~3.2–3.9%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~1.2–1.4%est.
Sodium methyltaurateHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentHigh~0.25–0.45%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.2%est.
Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.15%est.
Hexyl cinnamalA fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishesMedium~0.75–1.15%est.
Tetrasodium edtaHelps to stabilize the product formulationMedium~0.2–0.4%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.15–0.3%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 blemishes3/5~0.75–1.15%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~8.8–10.7%
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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Glycerin~4.3–5.2%
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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Isobutane~3.2–3.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Sodium methyl lauroyl taurate~2.7–3.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Sodium lauroyl isethionate~2.2–2.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Sodium chloride~1.7–2.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Propane~1.5–1.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Parfum~1.2–1.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Polysorbate 20~0.95–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Lauric acid~0.75–1.15%
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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Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Stearic acid~0.65–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Sodium hydroxide~0.45–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Hydroxystearic acid~0.5–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Sodium isethionate~0.5–0.75%
Formula
Undecylenoyl glycine~0.5–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Capryloyl glycine~0.35–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together, preserve cosmetic products, and attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Sodium methyltaurate~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent

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Tetrasodium edta~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps to stabilize the product formulation

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Butane~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Caprylic acid~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Citric acid~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Benzyl alcohol~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

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

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Benzyl salicylate~0.1–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Hexyl cinnamal~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant

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Linalool~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Water, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Glycerin, Isobutane, Sodium methyl lauroyl taurate, Sodium lauroyl isethionate, Sodium chloride, Propane, Parfum, Polysorbate 20, Lauric acid, Sodium benzoate, Stearic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Hydroxystearic acid, Sodium isethionate, Undecylenoyl glycine, Capryloyl glycine, Sodium methyltaurate, Tetrasodium edta, Butane, Caprylic acid, Citric acid, Benzyl alcohol, Benzyl salicylate, Hexyl cinnamal, Linalool

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