dove Beauty Cream
dove Dove Beauty Cream lists 34 ingredients on its label, 32 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
- Stearic Acid
- Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
- Mineral Oil
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Petrolatum
- Dimethicone
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
- Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Potassium Hydroxide
- Phenoxyethanol
- Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
- Fragrance Parfum
- Methylparaben
- Carbomer
- Propylparaben
- Disodium EDTA
- Tocopherol
- Alpha-Isometry Lanone
- Amyl Cinnamal
- Anise Alcohol
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Benzyl Benzoate
- Butylphenyl Methylpropional
- Citral
- Citronellol
- Coumarin
- Geraniol
- Hexyl Cinnamal
- Isoeugenol
- Limonene
- Linalol
Highlights
Free of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains siliconesContains fragranceContains parabensContains EU-26 allergensContains alcoholContains essential oils
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Water/Aqua
- CLEANSING
- Stearic Acid
- HUMECTANT
- Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Mineral OilGlyceryl Stearate
- ANTISTATIC
- Petrolatum
- ANTIFOAMING
- Dimethicone
- FRAGRANCE
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Other ingredients
Theobroma Cacao Seed ButterAluminum Starch OctenylsuccinateCetyl AlcoholPotassium HydroxidePhenoxyethanolMagnesium Aluminum SilicateFragrance ParfumMethylparabenCarbomerPropylparabenDisodium EDTATocopherolAlpha-Isometry LanoneAmyl CinnamalAnise AlcoholBenzyl AlcoholBenzyl BenzoateButylphenyl MethylpropionalCitralCitronellolCoumarinGeraniolHexyl CinnamalIsoeugenolLimoneneLinalol
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water/Aqua | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Stearic Acid | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, REFATTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate | HUMECTANT | 0 · – | Green |
| Mineral Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE · 限制 II/778. Distillates (petroleum), hydrotreated heavy paraffinic, if they contain > 3 % w/w DMSO extract. | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glyceryl Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 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 |
| Dimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 3 | Green |
| Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate | ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 1 | Green |
| Potassium Hydroxide | BUFFERING · 限制 III/15a, 15d | 3 · – | Yellow |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Magnesium Aluminum Silicate | ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Fragrance Parfum | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Methylparaben | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/12 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Carbomer | EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propylparaben | PRESERVATIVE, PERFUMING · 限制 V/12 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Alpha-Isometry Lanone | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Amyl Cinnamal | PERFUMING · 限制 III/67 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Anise Alcohol | PERFUMING · 限制 III/80 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Benzyl Alcohol | PRESERVATIVE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/45 and V/34 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Benzyl Benzoate | 附录 III · 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 | Yellow |
| Butylphenyl Methylpropional | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING · 限制 II/1666 | 0 · – | Green |
| Citral | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING, FLAVOURING · 限制 III/70 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Citronellol | PERFUMING · 限制 III/86 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Coumarin | PERFUMING · 限制 III/77 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Geraniol | TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/78 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Hexyl Cinnamal | PERFUMING · 限制 III/87 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Isoeugenol | PERFUMING, FLAVOURING · 限制 III/73 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Linalol | 香料 | 1 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Water/Aqua
- Water as base solvent; no irritation, requires microbial control.
- Stearic Acid
- Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel
- Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
- Humectant for hydration and film formation; 1-5%, monitor microbial contamination
- Mineral Oil
- Occlusive emollient preventing water loss; must use high-purity medical grade to avoid impurities.
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification
- Petrolatum
- Mineral oil occlusive and antistatic; requires full refining history to ensure absence of potential carcinogens.
- Dimethicone
- Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin
- Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
- Heavy, occlusive plant butter; medium comedogenic rating, avoid on oily skin.
- Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
- Modified starch absorbent at 1–10%; for powder products, oil-absorbing without heavy feel
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.
- Potassium Hydroxide
- Strong alkali pH adjuster, trace usage (<0.1%); corrosive, must be neutralized.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
- Oil-absorbing powder at 5–20%; for pressed/powder makeup, high levels may feel heavy
- Fragrance Parfum
- Not decoded yet
- Methylparaben
- Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.
- Carbomer
- Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility
- Propylparaben
- Medium-chain preservative; restricted use, pH-sensitive efficacy.
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Alpha-Isometry Lanone
- Not decoded yet
- Amyl Cinnamal
- Fragrance ingredient restricted in the EU; usage limits apply to minimize allergic contact dermatitis risk.
- Anise Alcohol
- Anethole, one of EU 26 allergens, max 0.5% anhydrous; used in trace for anise-like fixative effect.
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.
- Benzyl Benzoate
- Chelating agent for stability; restricted substance, not permitted as single component or in mixtures at ≥0.1%.
- Butylphenyl Methylpropional
- Synthetic fragrance with floral notes; EU regulations limit usage, strict monitoring required.
- Citral
- Citral; citrus fragrance component, listed EU allergen, high phototoxicity risk, strict concentration limits apply.
- Citronellol
- Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Coumarin
- Classic fragrance and photosensitizer, EU restriction III/77; high allergen risk, limit in facial products
- Geraniol
- Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Hexyl Cinnamal
- Common fragrance component (jasmine/vanilla note); listed EU allergen, requires labeling at >10ppm (leave-on).
- Isoeugenol
- Isoeugenol flavor/perfume, EU limit III/73; moderate allergen, total concentration <0.01%
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Linalol
- Common fragrance component, floral scent; EU allergen 26, oxidizes easily, limit usage and stabilize with chelators.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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