Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dove Sensitive Skin Hypoallergenic Body Wash versus Dove Ultra Sensitive Body Wash .
Last updated on February 28, 2024. Published on March 12, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe body washes. They have a total of 9 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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Ingredient Info
Dove Sensitive Skin Hypoallergenic Body Wash 22 ingredients
Dove Ultra Sensitive Body Wash 10 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
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 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
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 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Dove Sensitive Skin Hypoallergenic Body Wash 22 ingredients
Dove Ultra Sensitive Body Wash 10 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Dove Sensitive Skin Hypoallergenic Body Wash 22 ingredients
Dove Ultra Sensitive Body Wash 10 ingredients
Water • Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate • Sodium Methyl Lauroyl Taurate • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Lauric Acid • Sodium Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate • Hydrogenated Soybean Oil • Glycine Soja Oil • Sodium Chloride • Glycerin • Stearic Acid • Palmitic Acid • Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides • Glyceryl Stearate • Hydroxystearic Acid • Sodium Benzoate • Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride • Parfum • Citric Acid • Capryloyl Glycine • Undecylenoyl Glycine • Sodium Gluconate
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 WaterDove Sensitive Skin Hypoallergenic Body Wash contains this as ingredient number 1.
Dove Ultra Sensitive Body Wash contains this as ingredient number 1.
We don't have a description for Sodium Methyl Lauroyl Taurate.
Dove Sensitive Skin Hypoallergenic Body Wash contains this as ingredient number 3.
Dove Ultra Sensitive Body Wash contains this as ingredient number 3.
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.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a surfactant and cleanser. It helps gather the dirt, pollutants, and other impurities in your skin to be washed away. It also helps thicken a product and make the texture more creamy.
Being created from coconut oil means Cocamidopropyl Betaine is hydrating for the skin.
While Cocamidopropyl Betaine was believed to be an allergen, a study from 2012 disproved this. It found two compounds in unpure Cocamidopropyl Betaine to be the irritants: aminoamide and 3-dimethylaminopropylamine. High-grade and pure Cocamidopropyl Betaine did not induce allergic reactions during this study.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl BetaineDove Sensitive Skin Hypoallergenic Body Wash contains this as ingredient number 4.
Dove Ultra Sensitive Body Wash contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 ChlorideDove Sensitive Skin Hypoallergenic Body Wash contains this as ingredient number 9.
Dove Ultra Sensitive Body Wash contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 GlycerinDove Sensitive Skin Hypoallergenic Body Wash contains this as ingredient number 10.
Dove Ultra Sensitive Body Wash contains this as ingredient number 5.
Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidDove Sensitive Skin Hypoallergenic Body Wash contains this as ingredient number 11.
Dove Ultra Sensitive Body Wash contains this as ingredient number 7.
Hydroxystearic Acid (HSA) is a wax-like fatty acid. It is a surfactant, emollient, and emulsifier.
Surfactants are cleansing ingredients. They reduce the surface tension of dirt and grime to be removed easily.
HSA is an emulsifier in certain formulations. Emulsifiers prevent ingredients from separating.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal acne, safe.
Learn more about Hydroxystearic AcidDove Sensitive Skin Hypoallergenic Body Wash contains this as ingredient number 15.
Dove Ultra Sensitive Body Wash contains this as ingredient number 6.
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 BenzoateDove Sensitive Skin Hypoallergenic Body Wash contains this as ingredient number 16.
Dove Ultra Sensitive Body Wash contains this as ingredient number 9.
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 AcidDove Sensitive Skin Hypoallergenic Body Wash contains this as ingredient number 19.
Dove Ultra Sensitive Body Wash contains this as ingredient number 10.
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Dove Sensitive Skin Hypoallergenic Body Wash 22 ingredients
Dove Ultra Sensitive Body Wash 10 ingredients
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Dove Sensitive Skin Hypoallergenic Body Wash 22 ingredients
Dove Ultra Sensitive Body Wash 10 ingredients
Reviews
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Dove Sensitive Skin Hypoallergenic Body Wash 22 ingredients
elltea11
certainly has some moisturizing staying power. i like to feel like body wash is fully rinsed off and this takes a little more effort than usual to...
certainly has some moisturizing staying power. i like to feel like body wash is fully rinsed off and this takes a little more effort than usual to do so. it is almost like a lighter version of one of those in-shower lotions and could be a low effort 2 in 1 cleanser/moisturizer for some. but i find it very disappointing that they put fragrance in something marketed for sensitive skin. it is a light fragrance and has not irritated my skin but it is definitely noticeable and artificial, not pleasant to my nose.
Dove Ultra Sensitive Body Wash 10 ingredients
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