5.0 /10
5.0 /10
DABUR Fem Floral Bouquet Soft & Safe Handwash vs Dove Moisturising Liquid Hand Wash
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What's different
- •Only DABUR Fem Floral Bouquet Soft & Safe Handwash lists the flagged ingredients CI 14700 and Disodium EDTA.
- •Only Dove Moisturising Liquid Hand Wash lists the flagged ingredient Alpha Isomethyl Ionone.
- •Only Dove Moisturising Liquid Hand Wash lists the allergens Benzyl Salicylate, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Citronellol and COUMARIN and 4 more.
DABUR Fem Floral Bouquet Soft & Safe Handwash
Not ahead on any concern we check.
Dove Moisturising Liquid Hand Wash
Fewer concerns on: Preservative Safety
Scores: 5.0 and 5.0 — within 0.5 of a point in the same band, so the gap is noise rather than a difference. Which difference matters most depends on who is eating or using it — that's your call.
A higher score means fewer or lighter concerns found under Decode Label's published rules. It is not a medical "safe", and a lower score does not establish that a product is unsafe.
Safety Score
A floral hand wash with some moisturizing ingredients, but undisclosed fragrance allergens and a primary irritant surfactant.
Safety Score
A moisturizing hand wash with a high fragrance-allergen load, but good preservative safety.
Side by side
What each label says.
Fragrance allergens matter mainly if you have sensitive skin or a known fragrance allergy.
What these labels can't tell us
- How much of each ingredient is in the product — labels list order, not amounts.
- What is inside a bare "Fragrance" — it can include allergens the label does not name.
- How the finished product performs, or how your skin or scalp will react — an ingredient list cannot show either.
- Anything a laboratory test would find — Decode Label reads labels; it does not test products.
Concern match
A separate lens from the overall Safety Score above — how well each product suits a specific concern, not an overall verdict. Each concern is scored 0–10: higher means less of that concern (5 ≈ neutral).
What matters most to you?
…or what you want it to do — read from the ingredients, not scored by the engine
For , scores higher ( vs ). This is only a per-concern fit lens — it doesn't change the overall safety score, where still has the higher score.
For , the two are evenly matched. The overall safety verdict is unchanged.
This one is read from the two ingredient lists rather than measured by the Decode Label engine — useful for choosing, but it is not a safety finding.
Both Dove Moisturising Liquid Hand Wash and DABUR Fem Floral Bouquet Soft & Safe Handwash utilize Sodium Laureth Sulfate as a primary surfactant, contributing to similar irritation potential.
Both products contain 'Fragrance', with Dove Moisturising Liquid Hand Wash additionally listing multiple potential allergens such as Alpha Isomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Salicylate, and Linalool, while DABUR Fem Floral Bouquet Soft & Safe Handwash does not disclose specific fragrance allergens.
Dove Moisturising Liquid Hand Wash scores higher due to its use of Sodium Benzoate, while DABUR Fem Floral Bouquet Soft & Safe Handwash also uses Sodium Benzoate but includes Disodium EDTA, which can be a concern for some.
Both Dove Moisturising Liquid Hand Wash and DABUR Fem Floral Bouquet Soft & Safe Handwash are assessed as having similar profiles regarding endocrine-active ingredients based on their listed components.
Both Dove Moisturising Liquid Hand Wash and DABUR Fem Floral Bouquet Soft & Safe Handwash are evaluated to have comparable low risks concerning carcinogens and contaminants based on their ingredient lists.
Both Dove Moisturising Liquid Hand Wash and DABUR Fem Floral Bouquet Soft & Safe Handwash include Citric Acid, which helps in pH adjustment, leading to similar scores for pH and skin barrier support.
Both products provide a comprehensive list of ingredients, leading to similar scores for label transparency, though Dove Moisturising Liquid Hand Wash explicitly lists more fragrance allergens.
Declared ingredients linked to common bath & body goals
Ingredient read — not a safety scoreRead from the two ingredient lists rather than measured by the Decode Label engine, so these sit apart from the scores above and do not change the verdict. 5 means neutral — no ingredient that helps or hinders. Traditional cosmetic use, not a medical claim — and the ingredient list alone does not establish that the finished product delivers the benefit.
Skin Dryness & Moisturisation
Stronger ingredient match: Dove Moisturising Liquid Hand Wash +1.5Dove Moisturising Liquid Hand Wash contains Glycerin, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, and Myristic Acid, which are known emollients and humectants, while DABUR Fem Floral Bouquet Soft & Safe Handwash includes Glycerin, Coconut Milk, and Vitamin E Acetate.
Harsh Surfactants & Sulfates (SLS/SLES)
EvenBoth products use Sodium Laureth Sulfate as a primary surfactant, which is known for its potential to be harsh on the skin.
Parabens & Preservatives
Stronger ingredient match: Dove Moisturising Liquid Hand Wash +1.0Dove Moisturising Liquid Hand Wash uses Sodium Benzoate as a preservative, while DABUR Fem Floral Bouquet Soft & Safe Handwash also uses Sodium Benzoate but includes Disodium EDTA, which can be a concern for some.
pH Balance & Skin Barrier
EvenBoth products contain Citric Acid, which is commonly used to adjust pH and help maintain the skin's natural barrier.
Antibacterial & Hygiene
Stronger ingredient match: DABUR Fem Floral Bouquet Soft & Safe Handwash +0.5DABUR Fem Floral Bouquet Soft & Safe Handwash includes Salicylic Acid, which has mild antimicrobial properties, while Dove Moisturising Liquid Hand Wash does not list specific antibacterial actives.
Long-Lasting Freshness & Odour Control
EvenBoth products contain 'Fragrance' to provide a pleasant scent and contribute to a feeling of freshness.
Skin Irritation & Sensitivity
EvenBoth products contain Sodium Laureth Sulfate, a known irritant, and fragrance, which can be sensitizing for some individuals.
DABUR Fem Floral Bouquet Soft & Safe Handwash
In its favour, from the label
- Contains Glycerin, Coconut Milk, and Vitamin E Acetate for skin conditioning.
- Includes Salicylic Acid, which can offer mild exfoliation.
Label findings to note
- Primary surfactant with recognised irritation potential (EU SCCS)
- Undisclosed fragrance (allergens not named)
- Contains Disodium EDTA, which can be a concern for some.
Dove Moisturising Liquid Hand Wash
In its favour, from the label
- Contains Glycerin, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, and Myristic Acid for moisturization.
- Good preservative safety with Sodium Benzoate.
Label findings to note
- Primary surfactant with recognised irritation potential (EU SCCS)
- High load of declared fragrance allergens (EU-listed)
DABUR Fem Floral Bouquet Soft & Safe Handwash vs Dove Moisturising Liquid Hand Wash — frequently asked questions
No allergen is named in DABUR Fem Floral Bouquet Soft & Safe Handwash's ingredient list. It also lists a bare "Fragrance", whose components — which can include allergens — are not disclosed. Dove Moisturising Liquid Hand Wash's ingredient list includes Benzyl Salicylate, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Citronellol, COUMARIN, Eugenol and Geraniol. It also lists a bare "Fragrance", whose components — which can include allergens — are not disclosed.
DABUR Fem Floral Bouquet Soft & Safe Handwash lists Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Fragrance, CI 14700 and Disodium EDTA. Dove Moisturising Liquid Hand Wash lists Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Fragrance and Alpha Isomethyl Ionone.
Flagged ingredients in this comparison
Who classified each one, its regulation, and how common it is across the catalogue.
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