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Dove Original Beauty Bar Versus DHC Olive Soap

Body Wash
Face Cleanser
American Brand United States
Japanese Brand Japan

Overview

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Ingredient Info

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Dove Original Beauty Bar 14 ingredients

DHC Olive Soap 12 ingredients

At a glance

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Dove Original Beauty Bar 14 ingredients

DHC Olive Soap 12 ingredients

Concerns

Benefits

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Original 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 May worsen Oily Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon
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 May worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon
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.

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 Icon
May worsen EczemaMay worsen Eczema Icon

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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Parfum Masking, Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon
FragranceFragrance Icon 2 Concerns

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.

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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
Can worsen Dry Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon
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 IconNon-Reef-Safe Icon
Mineral UV FilterMineral UV Filter Icon Non-Reef-SafeNon-Reef-Safe Icon

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.
Olive Soap
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.

Sodium Laurate Cleansing, Emulsifying

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

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Sucrose Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Soothing

Sucrose is a natural sugar found in fruits, vegetables, and nuts. It is the main constituent of white sugar.

Olea Europaea Fruit Extract Bleaching, Skin Conditioning

Olea Europaea Fruit Extract is extract from the olive fruit.

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Glycerin Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps brighten skin Icon
2 Benefits

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

0 Com. / 0 Irr.
Sodium Palmitate Cleansing, Emulsifying

We don't have a description for Sodium Palmitate.

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Sodium Oleate Cleansing, Emulsifying

We don't have a description for Sodium Oleate.

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Sodium Myristate Cleansing, Emulsifying

Sodium Myristate is the sodium salt of myristic acid.

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Sodium Stearate Cleansing, Emulsifying

Sodium stearate is the sodium salt of stearic acid.

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Butylene Glycol Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning
1 / 0

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

1 Com. / 0 Irr.
Tetrasodium Etidronate Emulsion Stabilising

We don't have a description for Tetrasodium Etidronate.

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Olea Europaea Leaf Extract Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
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FragranceFragrance Icon

Olea Europaea Leaf Extract is a fragrance.

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Cleansing, Emulsifying

We don't have a description for Sodium Oleate.

Skin Conditioning, Solvent
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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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Cleansing, Emulsifying
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Sodium stearate is the sodium salt of stearic acid.

The structure of sodium stearate makes it both a cleanser and emulsifier. As a cleanser, it helps dissolve dirt, oil, and other pollutants. As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This adds stability to the formula.

Cleansing, Emulsifying

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

Emulsifiers help prevent ingredients such as water and oils from separating.

Emulsion Stabilising

We don't have a description for Tetrasodium Etidronate.

Ingredient Ratings

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

Original Beauty Bar
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mixed
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Olive Soap
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1
6
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mixed
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not rated

When to use

Dove Original Beauty Bar 14 ingredients

DHC Olive Soap 12 ingredients

96 Routines
43% use in am
57% use in pm
99% use every day
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3 Routines
33% use in am
67% use in pm
100% use every day

Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Dove Original Beauty Bar 14 ingredients

4.5 /5
from 2 ratings
Drying (1) Great Value (1) Light Scent (1)
leeyoung's avatar

Lee Young

15 days ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

Classic gentle soap. Used to wash my face with this at 15.

DHC Olive Soap 12 ingredients

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