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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Suave Fresh Invisible Solid Deodorant Stick versus Dove Advanced Care Anti-Perspirant Deodorant Stick Cool Essentials .

Published on April 18, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe deodorant. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances, oils and silicones

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Deodorant American Brand United States
Deodorant American Brand United States

Deodorant

Products used to remove or conceal body odors. (Totally normal for us humans to have odors!)

Deodorant

Products used to remove or conceal body odors. (Totally normal for us humans to have odors!)

Price

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Buy Fresh Invisible Solid Deodorant Stick

Starts at $7.05
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Buy Advanced Care Anti-Perspirant Deodorant Stick Cool Essentials

Starts at $7.01

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

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)
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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: Astringent
Community Rating: Disliked

We don't have a description for Aluminum Zirconium Tetrachlorohydrex Gly.

Suave Fresh Invisible Solid Deodorant Stick contains this as ingredient number 1.

Dove Advanced Care Anti-Perspirant Deodorant Stick Cool Essentials contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Cyclopentasiloxane is a silicone used to improve texture and trap moisture. An easier name for this is D5.

D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.

D5 is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.

Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.

Learn more about Cyclopentasiloxane

Suave Fresh Invisible Solid Deodorant Stick contains this as ingredient number 2.

Dove Advanced Care Anti-Perspirant Deodorant Stick Cool Essentials contains this as ingredient number 4.

3
What it does: Emollient, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Isopropyl Palmitate is a texture enhancer and emollient. It is an ester of isopropyl alcohol and palmitic acid.

Palmitates are emollients. Emollients help keep your skin soft and smooth by creating a barrier that traps moisture in.

When added to cosmetics, Isopropyl Palmitate creates a silky texture and improves spreadability.

Isopropyl Palmitate may not be fungal acne safe. It can worsen acne prone skin.

Learn more about Isopropyl Palmitate

Suave Fresh Invisible Solid Deodorant Stick contains this as ingredient number 3.

Dove Advanced Care Anti-Perspirant Deodorant Stick Cool Essentials contains this as ingredient number 5.

4
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Stearyl Alcohol is a type of fatty alcohol from stearic acid. It is a white, waxy compound used to emulsify ingredients.

Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.

They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as solvent alcohols. FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.

Learn more about Stearyl Alcohol

Suave Fresh Invisible Solid Deodorant Stick contains this as ingredient number 4.

Dove Advanced Care Anti-Perspirant Deodorant Stick Cool Essentials contains this as ingredient number 2.

5
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Hydrogenated Castor Oil is created by adding hydrogen to castor oil. This helps stabilize the castor oil and raises the melting point. At room temperature, hydrogenated castor oil is solid.

Castor Oil helps moisturize the skin. It is rich in a fatty acid called ricinoleic acid. This fatty acid helps prevent moisture loss on the skin. This helps keep your skin soft and hydrated. Ricinoleic acid also has anti-inflammatory and pain reducing properties.

As a wax-like substance, Hydrogenated Castor Oil acts as an emollient. Emollients help keep your skin stay soft and smooth by creating a barrier. This barrier helps trap moisture.

Hydrogenated Castor Oil may not be fungal-acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional.

Learn more about Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Suave Fresh Invisible Solid Deodorant Stick contains this as ingredient number 7.

Dove Advanced Care Anti-Perspirant Deodorant Stick Cool Essentials contains this as ingredient number 7.

6
What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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 Parfum

Suave Fresh Invisible Solid Deodorant Stick contains this as ingredient number 8.

Dove Advanced Care Anti-Perspirant Deodorant Stick Cool Essentials contains this as ingredient number 10.

7
What it does: Gel Forming

Steareth-100 is an ether of stearyl alcohol . It is a waxy compound used to emulsify ingredients.

The 100 stands for the average number of ethylene oxide units.

Suave Fresh Invisible Solid Deodorant Stick contains this as ingredient number 9.

Dove Advanced Care Anti-Perspirant Deodorant Stick Cool Essentials contains this as ingredient number 14.

8
What it does: Antioxidant, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

BHT is a synthetic antioxidant. As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.

BHT also helps stabilize products and prevent them from degrading. Many products are sensitive to air and light. BHT prevents them from breaking down when exposed.

Suave Fresh Invisible Solid Deodorant Stick contains this as ingredient number 10.

Dove Advanced Care Anti-Perspirant Deodorant Stick Cool Essentials contains this as ingredient number 15.

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