Dove men sculpting paste
Dove dove men sculpting paste lists 21 ingredients on its label, 20 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- Petrolatum
- Beeswax/Cire D'Abeille
- Stearic Acid
- PVP
- Glycol Stearate
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Steareth-21
- PEG-100 Stearate
- Propylene Glycol
- Tridecyl Trimellitate
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Fragrance/Parfum
- Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
- Dmdm Hydantoin
- Disodium EDTA
- Stearamide Amp
- Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
- Quartz
- Caffeine
- Titanium Dioxide/Ci 77891
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsContains mineral oilContains animal-derivedContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains formaldehyde releasers
Formulation view Matrix built on petrolatum and beeswax for closure, with PVP for sculpting. Caffeine aids circulation; TiO2 adjusts color. Preserved with DMDM hyantoin. Suitable for dry skin or styling aid. Factory view: PVP and petrolatum create heavy texture, monitoring clogged pore risk at high concentrations.
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- ANTISTATIC
- PetrolatumPVP
- 成膜剂
- Beeswax/Cire D'Abeille
- CLEANSING
- Stearic Acid
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Glycol StearateGlyceryl Stearate
- SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
- PEG-100 Stearate
Other ingredients
Steareth-21Propylene GlycolTridecyl TrimellitateCetyl AlcoholFragrance/ParfumMagnesium Aluminum SilicateDmdm HydantoinDisodium EDTAStearamide AmpIodopropynyl ButylcarbamateQuartzCaffeineTitanium Dioxide/Ci 77891
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water/Aqua/Eau | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Petrolatum | ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT · 限制 II/904 (except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen) | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Beeswax/Cire D'Abeille | 成膜剂,皮肤调理剂 | — | Green |
| Stearic Acid | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, REFATTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PVP | ANTISTATIC, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, HAIR FIXING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycol Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glyceryl Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Steareth-21 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| PEG-100 Stearate | SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Tridecyl Trimellitate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 5 | Green |
| Cetyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 1 | Green |
| Fragrance/Parfum | 香精 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Magnesium Aluminum Silicate | ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dmdm Hydantoin | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/33 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Stearamide Amp | SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | — | Green |
| Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/56 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Quartz | ABRASIVE | 2 · – | Green |
| Caffeine | SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE | 0 · – | Green |
| Titanium Dioxide/Ci 77891 | COLORANT · 附录 IV · 限制 <empty>; as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures, in concentrations equal to, or greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be placed on the market, or used, as substance or in mixtures in concentrations equal to ot greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be used as propellant in aerosols for any use. Aerosols dispenser containing the substance as propellant shall not be placed on the market | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- Primary aqueous solvent and carrier; no specific incompatibilities, focus on microbial stability.
- Petrolatum
- Mineral oil occlusive and antistatic; requires full refining history to ensure absence of potential carcinogens.
- Beeswax/Cire D'Abeille
- Natural animal-derived wax for film and emollience; potential allergen, label as animal-derived
- Stearic Acid
- Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel
- PVP
- Polyvinylpyrrolidone for film forming and thickening; used in styling and adhesion, occasional eye irritation reported.
- Glycol Stearate
- Glycol stearate emulsifier and thickener; improves texture and feel, generally well-tolerated.
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification
- Steareth-21
- Not decoded yet
- PEG-100 Stearate
- Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.
- Tridecyl Trimellitate
- Ester emollient for skin conditioning; lipophilic nature may increase comedogenicity for acne-prone skin.
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.
- Fragrance/Parfum
- Fragrance mixture for odor; complex composition with potential allergens, use with caution in sensitive or children's products.
- Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
- Oil-absorbing powder at 5–20%; for pressed/powder makeup, high levels may feel heavy
- Dmdm Hydantoin
- Formaldehyde-releasing preservative (V/33 limit); monitor cumulative formaldehyde with fragrances.
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Stearamide Amp
- Fatty amine surfactant for foam boost and viscosity; may sensitize, use caution in sensitive skin
- Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
- Broad-spectrum preservative; mild irritation; caution for sensitized skin.
- Quartz
- Mineral abrasive for physical exfoliation; particle size and polish critical, high hardness may damage stratum corneum.
- Caffeine
- Active ingredient, 0.1–2%; promotes circulation, irritation risk at high concentration.
- Titanium Dioxide/Ci 77891
- Efficient physical UV filter; nano-forms have inhalation risk, strictly banned in aerosols; non-comedogenic
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-17. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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