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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Aesop Geranium Leaf Body Cleanser versus Dove Gentle Scrub Body Wash .

Published on August 30, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe body washes. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or silicones

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils

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Body Wash American Brand United States

Body Wash

Products for cleansing your body. These include soaps, gels, cleansing creams, cleansing oils, and body washes.

Body Wash

Products for cleansing your body. These include soaps, gels, cleansing creams, cleansing oils, and body washes.

Price

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Buy Geranium Leaf Body Cleanser

Starts at $19.50
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Starts at $24.99

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators

Concerns

Drying (2)
Irritating (3)
Rosacea
Eczema (4)

Notable Ingredients

AHA
Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin (5)
Acne Trigger (3)
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (4)
Eczema (3)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: 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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Aesop Geranium Leaf Body Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.

Dove Gentle Scrub Body Wash contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

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

If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.

As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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Aesop Geranium Leaf Body Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 14.

Dove Gentle Scrub Body Wash contains this as ingredient number 16.

3
What it does: Perfuming, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.

It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".

Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.

When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.

The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.

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Aesop Geranium Leaf Body Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 18.

Dove Gentle Scrub Body Wash contains this as ingredient number 30.

4
What it does: Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.

Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.

Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.

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Aesop Geranium Leaf Body Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 20.

Dove Gentle Scrub Body Wash contains this as ingredient number 31.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

5% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
67% are disliked or very disliked
14% have no rating yet
10% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
52% are disliked or very disliked
29% have no rating yet

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