5.2

dove

Dove Men

Name: dove Dove Men
Brand: dove

moisturiser

Overall score5.2

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dove Dove Men scores 5.2/9.8 overall. It ranks highest in low irritation risk (9.5) and formulation safety (8.6).

✶ Hero ingredients

#1C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Softens and smooths

#2Get Medical Help Or Contact A Poison Control Center Right Away. Directions Apply To Underarms Only Inactive Ingredients Stearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol

#2Cyclopentasiloxane

Lightweight silicone carrier

Score breakdown

Overall

5.2

Hydration Efficacy4.8

Irritation Risk9.5

Active Ingredient Strength2.0

Ingredient Transparency7.5

Formulation Safety8.6

Estimated — based on ingredient analysis. Scores refine as user reviews are added.

Scores last verified: July 2026

What makes dove Dove Men stand out

dove Dove Men is a decent moisturiser with an overall score of 5.2/9.8. it takes a straightforward approach to skincare. The formula leads with C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Get Medical Help Or Contact A Poison Control Center Right Away. Directions Apply To Underarms Only Inactive Ingredients Stearyl Alcohol, Cyclopentasiloxane — ingredients that support the skin barrier and moisture levels.

It performs well on low irritation risk (9.5). On the flip side, hydration could be stronger and active ingredient concentration is on the lighter side.

Is this right for you?

Great for

✓Sensitive skin — low irritation risk with a gentle formulation
✓Safety-conscious shoppers — clean formulation with minimal flags
✓Ingredient-aware buyers — transparent, well-documented formula

May not suit

⚠Very dry skin types looking for heavy-duty moisture
⚠Those seeking potent actives — this leans more maintenance than treatment

Key ingredients

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C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
Softens and smooths — #1 in the INCI list
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Get Medical Help Or Contact A Poison Control Center Right Away. Directions Apply To Underarms Only Inactive Ingredients Stearyl Alcohol
Softens and smooths — #2 in the INCI list
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Cyclopentasiloxane
Softens and smooths — #2 in the INCI list
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Isopropyl Palmitate
Softens and smooths — #3 in the INCI list
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Ppg-14 Butyl Ether
Softens and smooths — #4 in the INCI list

Full ingredient list

13 ingredients — listed in INCI order (highest concentration first)

#1C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate #2Get Medical Help Or Contact A Poison Control Center Right Away. Directions Apply To Underarms Only Inactive Ingredients Stearyl Alcohol #2Cyclopentasiloxane #3Isopropyl Palmitate #4Ppg-14 Butyl Ether #5Hydrogenated Castor Oil #6Peg-8 #7Fragrance (Parfum)#8Dimethicone #9Silica #10Polyethylene #11Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil #12Steareth-100

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Ingredient breakdown

Softens and smooths9
Holds the formula together2
Added scent1
Other ingredient1

5.2