Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dial Complete Clean + Gentle Liquid Hand Soap Fragrance Free versus Dial Complete Clean + Gentle Foaming Hand Wash Fragrance Free .
Last updated on September 18, 2023. Published on September 20, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe hand soaps. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances and sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Dial Complete Clean + Gentle Liquid Hand Soap Fragrance Free 16 ingredients
Dial Complete Clean + Gentle Foaming Hand Wash Fragrance Free 14 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
Ingredients in this product that are types of alcohol:
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
Ingredients in this product that are types of sulfate:
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Contains Alcohol
Ingredients in this product that are types of alcohol:
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Contains Sulfate
Ingredients in this product that are types of sulfate:
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Dial Complete Clean + Gentle Liquid Hand Soap Fragrance Free 16 ingredients
Dial Complete Clean + Gentle Foaming Hand Wash Fragrance Free 14 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Dial Complete Clean + Gentle Liquid Hand Soap Fragrance Free 16 ingredients
Dial Complete Clean + Gentle Foaming Hand Wash Fragrance Free 14 ingredients
Benzalkonium Chloride • Water • Lauramidopropylamine Oxide • Glycerin • Cetrimonium Chloride • Lauramine Oxide • Sodium Chloride • Peg-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate • Citric Acid • Sodium Benzoate • Myristamidopropylamine Oxide • Zinc Sulfate • Dimethyl Lauramine • Tetrasodium EDTA • Alcohol • Dimethyl Myristamine
Benzalkonium Chloride • Water • Glycerin • Lauramine Oxide • Cetrimonium Chloride • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Citric Acid • Sodium Benzoate • Zinc Sulfate • Sodium Chloride • Dimethyl Lauramine • Tetrasodium EDTA • Alcohol • Dimethyl Myristamine
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Benzalkonium Chloride is a preservative. It can cause irritation and worsen eczema.
Dial Complete Clean + Gentle Liquid Hand Soap Fragrance Free contains this as ingredient number 1.
Dial Complete Clean + Gentle Foaming Hand Wash Fragrance Free contains this as ingredient number 1.
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!
Learn more about WaterDial Complete Clean + Gentle Liquid Hand Soap Fragrance Free contains this as ingredient number 2.
Dial Complete Clean + Gentle Foaming Hand Wash Fragrance Free contains this as ingredient number 2.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinDial Complete Clean + Gentle Liquid Hand Soap Fragrance Free contains this as ingredient number 4.
Dial Complete Clean + Gentle Foaming Hand Wash Fragrance Free contains this as ingredient number 3.
This ingredient is a preservative, antimicrobial, and emulsifier. It is often used in cosmetics for its ability to cleanse, condition, and reduce static.
Cetrimonium chloride is a quaternary ammonium salt, meaning it has a water-soluble structure.
Dial Complete Clean + Gentle Liquid Hand Soap Fragrance Free contains this as ingredient number 5.
Dial Complete Clean + Gentle Foaming Hand Wash Fragrance Free contains this as ingredient number 5.
Lauramine Oxide is a fragrance.
Dial Complete Clean + Gentle Liquid Hand Soap Fragrance Free contains this as ingredient number 6.
Dial Complete Clean + Gentle Foaming Hand Wash Fragrance Free contains this as ingredient number 4.
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideDial Complete Clean + Gentle Liquid Hand Soap Fragrance Free contains this as ingredient number 7.
Dial Complete Clean + Gentle Foaming Hand Wash Fragrance Free contains this as ingredient number 10.
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:
Learn more about Citric AcidDial Complete Clean + Gentle Liquid Hand Soap Fragrance Free contains this as ingredient number 9.
Dial Complete Clean + Gentle Foaming Hand Wash Fragrance Free contains this as ingredient number 7.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateDial Complete Clean + Gentle Liquid Hand Soap Fragrance Free contains this as ingredient number 10.
Dial Complete Clean + Gentle Foaming Hand Wash Fragrance Free contains this as ingredient number 8.
Zinc Sulfate is a type of sulfate.
Dial Complete Clean + Gentle Liquid Hand Soap Fragrance Free contains this as ingredient number 12.
Dial Complete Clean + Gentle Foaming Hand Wash Fragrance Free contains this as ingredient number 9.
We don't have a description for Dimethyl Lauramine.
Dial Complete Clean + Gentle Liquid Hand Soap Fragrance Free contains this as ingredient number 13.
Dial Complete Clean + Gentle Foaming Hand Wash Fragrance Free contains this as ingredient number 11.
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.
Tetrasodium EDTA comes as a white solid and is soluble in water.
Dial Complete Clean + Gentle Liquid Hand Soap Fragrance Free contains this as ingredient number 14.
Dial Complete Clean + Gentle Foaming Hand Wash Fragrance Free contains this as ingredient number 12.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is usually an astringent alcohol.
These alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Fatty alcohols come from plant oils such as coconut oil. These can help hydrate the skin and are non-irritating. Some fatty alcohols include cetyl and stearyl alcohol.
Learn more about AlcoholDial Complete Clean + Gentle Liquid Hand Soap Fragrance Free contains this as ingredient number 15.
Dial Complete Clean + Gentle Foaming Hand Wash Fragrance Free contains this as ingredient number 13.
We don't have a description for Dimethyl Myristamine.
Dial Complete Clean + Gentle Liquid Hand Soap Fragrance Free contains this as ingredient number 16.
Dial Complete Clean + Gentle Foaming Hand Wash Fragrance Free contains this as ingredient number 14.
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Dial Complete Clean + Gentle Liquid Hand Soap Fragrance Free 16 ingredients
Dial Complete Clean + Gentle Foaming Hand Wash Fragrance Free 14 ingredients
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Dial Complete Clean + Gentle Liquid Hand Soap Fragrance Free 16 ingredients
Dial Complete Clean + Gentle Foaming Hand Wash Fragrance Free 14 ingredients
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