Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dr. Levy Antibacterial Body Wash versus Dial Gold Antibacterial Bar Soap .
Published on December 31, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both body washes. They have a total of 5 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 oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Dr. Levy Antibacterial Body Wash 20 ingredients
Dial Gold Antibacterial Bar Soap 21 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
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 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not 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:
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:
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
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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Dr. Levy Antibacterial Body Wash 20 ingredients
Dial Gold Antibacterial Bar Soap 21 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Dr. Levy Antibacterial Body Wash 20 ingredients
Dial Gold Antibacterial Bar Soap 21 ingredients
Benzalkonium Chloride 0.13% • Water • Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Glycerin • Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride • Sodium Chloride • Humulus Lupulus Extract • Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract • Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Citrus Limon Peel Extract • Cucumis Sativus Seed Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract • Spirulina Platensis Extract • Citric Acid • Dehydroacetic Acid • Benzyl Alcohol • Parfum
Benzalkonium Chloride 0.1% • Sodium Tallowate • Sodium Palmate • Sodium Cocoate • Sodium Palm Kernelate • Water • Glycerin • Coconut Acid • Palm Acid • Palm Kernel Acid • Stearic Acid • Tallow Acid • Sodium Chloride • Parfum • Peg-6 Methyl Ether • Pentasodium Pentetate • Tetrasodium Etidronate • CI 15985 • Titanium Dioxide • Alcohol • CI 14700
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.
Benzalkonium Chloride is a preservative. It can cause irritation and worsen eczema.
Dr. Levy Antibacterial Body Wash contains this as ingredient number 1.
Dial Gold Antibacterial Bar Soap 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 WaterDr. Levy Antibacterial Body Wash contains this as ingredient number 2.
Dial Gold Antibacterial Bar Soap contains this as ingredient number 6.
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 GlycerinDr. Levy Antibacterial Body Wash contains this as ingredient number 5.
Dial Gold Antibacterial Bar Soap contains this as ingredient number 7.
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 ChlorideDr. Levy Antibacterial Body Wash contains this as ingredient number 7.
Dial Gold Antibacterial Bar Soap contains this as ingredient number 13.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. 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. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumDr. Levy Antibacterial Body Wash contains this as ingredient number 21.
Dial Gold Antibacterial Bar Soap contains this as ingredient number 14.
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Dr. Levy Antibacterial Body Wash 20 ingredients
Dial Gold Antibacterial Bar Soap 21 ingredients
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Dr. Levy Antibacterial Body Wash 20 ingredients
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