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Dove Sensitive Skin Beauty Bar Versus Dr. Bronner's Pure Castille Bar Soap - Baby (Unscented)

Updated on December 10, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free . They have a total of 1 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Dove Sensitive Skin Beauty Bar

Face Cleanser

American Brand United States

Dr. Bronner's Pure Castille Bar Soap

Body Wash

American Brand United States

Ingredient Info

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Dove Sensitive Skin Beauty Bar 14 ingredients

Dr. Bronner's Pure Castille Bar Soap 10 ingredients

At a glance

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Dove Sensitive Skin Beauty Bar 14 ingredients

Dr. Bronner's Pure Castille Bar Soap 10 ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Notable Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Sensitive Skin Beauty Bar

Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate Cleansing, Foaming, Skin Conditioning

This cleansing agent is derived from coconuts. You might know it as "SLI".

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Stearic Acid Cleansing, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising

2-3 / 0

2 Concerns

Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.

2-3 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Lauric Acid Cleansing, Emulsifying

4 / 1

3 Concerns

Lauric Acid is a fatty acid or lipid. About half of fatty acids in coconut oil is lauric acid.

4 Com. / 1 Irr.

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Sodium Oleate Cleansing, Emulsifying

We don't have a description for Sodium Oleate.

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Water Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

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Sodium Isethionate Cleansing, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Sodium Isethionate.

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Sodium Stearate Cleansing, Emulsifying

Sodium stearate is the sodium salt of stearic acid.

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Cocamidopropyl Betaine Cleansing

May worsen Eczema

Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine. Dimethylaminopropylamine is a diamine, an amine with two amino groups.

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Glycerin Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

0 / 0

2 Benefits

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

0 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Sodium Laurate Cleansing, Emulsifying

Sodium Laurate is the sodium salt of lauric acid. It is a cleansing and emulsifying ingredient.

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Tetrasodium Etidronate Emulsion Stabilising

We don't have a description for Tetrasodium Etidronate.

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Tetrasodium EDTA

Tetrasodium EDTA is the salt formed from neutralizing ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid with sodium hydroxide. It is a chelating agent and used to prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This helps keep the product and ingredients stable.

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Sodium Chloride Masking

3 Concerns

Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.

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Titanium Dioxide Cosmetic Colorant, UV Absorber, UV Filter

0 / 0

Mineral UV Filter • Non-Reef-Safe

Titanium dioxide is known for its UVA and UVB protection properties. It is non-comedogenic and non-irritating. Titanium Dioxide is a physical sunscreen. Physical sunscreens reflect light and prevent it from reaching your skin.

0 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate, Stearic Acid, Lauric Acid, Sodium Oleate, Water, Sodium Isethionate, Sodium Stearate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Sodium Laurate, Tetrasodium Etidronate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sodium Chloride, Titanium Dioxide

Pure Castille Bar Soap

Cocos Nucifera Oil Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning

4 / 0

Fragrance • Oil • 2 Concerns

Cocos Nucifera Oil is obtained from the kernels of the coconut fruit. In other words, this is coconut oil.

4 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil Emollient

Oil • Not safe for Fungal Acne

Elaeis Guineensis Oil comes from the African Palm tree. This tree is native to Western and Southwestern Africa.

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Sodium Hydroxide Buffering

Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.

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Water Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

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Olea Europaea Fruit Oil Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning

0-2 / 0

Fragrance • Oil • Not safe for Fungal Acne

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the ripe fruit of the Olive. In other words - olive oil.

0-2 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Oil • Not safe for Fungal Acne

Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil is the fixed oil expressed from the seeds of the Cannabis sativa plant. This is also known as hemp oil.

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Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil Emollient, Skin Conditioning

0-2 / 0

Oil • Helps hydrate Dry Skin • Not safe for Fungal Acne

This ingredient is the fixed oil extracted from seeds of the desert shrub Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil. The seed oil is liquid wax ester from the plant. It is non-comedogenic.

0-2 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Sea Salt Abrasive, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Exfoliant • 4 Concerns

Sea Salt is an exfoliant. It can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.

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Citric Acid Buffering, Masking

AHA • 4 Benefits • 2 Concerns

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

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Tocopherol Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

0-3 / 0-3

Vitamin E • Antioxidant • 4 Benefits • May cause irritation

Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.

0-3 Com. / 0-3 Irr.

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Cocos Nucifera Oil, Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Water, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sea Salt, Citric Acid, Tocopherol

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Water

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Loved

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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