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Dove Moisturising Liquid Hand Wash — product pack 5.0 /10
VS
Santoor Classic Gentle Hand Wash with Natural goodness of Sandalwood & Tulsi — product pack 2.2 /10

Dove Moisturising Liquid Hand Wash vs Santoor Classic Gentle Hand Wash with Natural goodness of Sandalwood & Tulsi

Decode Label-scored on the concerns that matter for Bath Body — the facts from each label, side by side. We decode, you decide.

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What's different

  • •Only Dove Moisturising Liquid Hand Wash lists the flagged ingredient Alpha Isomethyl Ionone.
  • •Only Santoor Classic Gentle Hand Wash with Natural goodness of Sandalwood & Tulsi lists the flagged ingredients Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, DMDM Hydantoin and BHT and 4 more.
  • •Only Dove Moisturising Liquid Hand Wash lists the allergens Benzyl Salicylate, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Citronellol and COUMARIN and 4 more.
  • •Only Santoor Classic Gentle Hand Wash with Natural goodness of Sandalwood & Tulsi lists the allergen Ocimum Sanctum Extract.

Dove Moisturising Liquid Hand Wash

Fewer concerns on: Preservative Safety, Endocrine-Active Ingredients, Carcinogen & Contaminant Risk

Santoor Classic Gentle Hand Wash with Natural goodness of Sandalwood & Tulsi

Not ahead on any concern we check.

Scores: Dove Moisturising Liquid Hand Wash has the higher Decode Label score (5.0 vs 2.2). 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.

Dove Moisturising Liquid Hand Wash
5.0 / 10

Safety Score

Dove Moisturising Liquid Hand Wash offers a comparatively safer ingredient profile, particularly regarding preservatives and endocrine-active substances, but has a high fragrance-allergen load.

VS
Santoor Classic Gentle Hand Wash with Natural goodness of Sandalwood & Tulsi
2.2 / 10

Safety Score

Santoor Classic Gentle Hand Wash contains several ingredients of concern, including a formaldehyde-releasing preservative and an endocrine-active ingredient.

Side by side

What each label says.

Factor Dove Moisturising Liquid Hand Wash Santoor Classic Gentle Hand Wash with Natural goodness of Sandalwood & Tulsi
Ingredients of concern
Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Fragrance, Alpha Isomethyl Ionone Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, DMDM Hydantoin, BHT, Triclosan, Sodium Laureth Sulfate +4 more
Allergens in the ingredient list

Fragrance allergens matter mainly if you have sensitive skin or a known fragrance allergy.

Benzyl Salicylate, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Citronellol, COUMARIN, Eugenol, Geraniol +2 more; plus "Fragrance" (components not disclosed) Ocimum Sanctum Extract; plus "Fragrance" (components not disclosed)
Pack claims checked
7 checked — 3 held up, 4 couldn't be verified 9 checked — 6 held up, 3 couldn't be verified
What we could read
23 ingredients listed; fragrance components not disclosed 19 ingredients listed; fragrance components not disclosed

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

Legend
Dove Moisturising Liquid Hand Wash Santoor Classic Gentle Hand Wash with Natural goodness of Sandalwood & Tulsi
Harsh Surfactants & Irritants Even
4.0
4.0

Harsh Surfactants & Irritants: Santoor Classic Gentle Hand Wash with Natural goodness of Sandalwood & Tulsi 4/10 vs Dove Moisturising Liquid Hand Wash 4/10 (higher is better).

Fragrance & Allergen Load Even
3.0
3.0

Fragrance & Allergen Load: Santoor Classic Gentle Hand Wash with Natural goodness of Sandalwood & Tulsi 3/10 vs Dove Moisturising Liquid Hand Wash 3/10 (higher is better).

Preservative Safety Less concern: Dove Moisturising Liquid Hand Wash +5.5
8.0
2.5

Dove Moisturising Liquid Hand Wash scores higher due to its use of Sodium Benzoate as a preservative, while Santoor Classic Gentle Hand Wash contains DMDM Hydantoin, a formaldehyde-releasing preservative.

Endocrine-Active Ingredients Less concern: Dove Moisturising Liquid Hand Wash +4.5
8.0
3.5

Endocrine-Active Ingredients: Santoor Classic Gentle Hand Wash with Natural goodness of Sandalwood & Tulsi 3.5/10 vs Dove Moisturising Liquid Hand Wash 8/10 (higher is better).

Carcinogen & Contaminant Risk Less concern: Dove Moisturising Liquid Hand Wash +5.5
8.0
2.5

Carcinogen & Contaminant Risk: Santoor Classic Gentle Hand Wash with Natural goodness of Sandalwood & Tulsi 2.5/10 vs Dove Moisturising Liquid Hand Wash 8/10 (higher is better).

pH & Skin Barrier Even
8.0
8.0

pH & Skin Barrier: Santoor Classic Gentle Hand Wash with Natural goodness of Sandalwood & Tulsi 8/10 vs Dove Moisturising Liquid Hand Wash 8/10 (higher is better).

Label Transparency Even
8.0
8.0

Label Transparency: Santoor Classic Gentle Hand Wash with Natural goodness of Sandalwood & Tulsi 8/10 vs Dove Moisturising Liquid Hand Wash 8/10 (higher is better).

Declared ingredients linked to common bath & body goals

Ingredient read — not a safety score

Read 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 +1.0
7.5
6.5

Both products contain Glycerin, but Dove Moisturising Liquid Hand Wash additionally includes Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, and Myristic Acid, which are beneficial for skin conditioning and moisturization.

Harsh Surfactants & Sulfates (SLS/SLES)

Stronger ingredient match: Dove Moisturising Liquid Hand Wash +1.0
4.0
3.0

Santoor Classic Gentle Hand Wash contains both Sodium Laureth Sulfate and Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, while Dove Moisturising Liquid Hand Wash only lists Sodium Laureth Sulfate, making it slightly less harsh in its surfactant profile.

Parabens & Preservatives

Stronger ingredient match: Dove Moisturising Liquid Hand Wash +5.0
7.0
2.0

Parabens & Preservatives: Santoor Classic Gentle Hand Wash with Natural goodness of Sandalwood & Tulsi 2/10 vs Dove Moisturising Liquid Hand Wash 7/10 (higher is better).

pH Balance & Skin Barrier

Stronger ingredient match: Dove Moisturising Liquid Hand Wash +1.0
7.0
6.0

Both products contain Citric Acid for pH adjustment and Glycerin for hydration, but Dove Moisturising Liquid Hand Wash's inclusion of fatty acids like Palmitic Acid and Stearic Acid can further support the skin barrier.

Antibacterial & Hygiene

Stronger ingredient match: Santoor Classic Gentle Hand Wash with Natural goodness of Sandalwood & Tulsi +1.0
5.0
6.0

Antibacterial & Hygiene: Santoor Classic Gentle Hand Wash with Natural goodness of Sandalwood & Tulsi 6/10 vs Dove Moisturising Liquid Hand Wash 5/10 (higher is better).

Long-Lasting Freshness & Odour Control

Stronger ingredient match: Dove Moisturising Liquid Hand Wash +0.5
6.0
5.5

Both products contain 'Fragrance' for scent, with Dove Moisturising Liquid Hand Wash listing a more extensive array of specific fragrance components that contribute to its scent profile.

Skin Irritation & Sensitivity

Stronger ingredient match: Dove Moisturising Liquid Hand Wash +0.5
3.5
3.0

Skin Irritation & Sensitivity: Santoor Classic Gentle Hand Wash with Natural goodness of Sandalwood & Tulsi 3/10 vs Dove Moisturising Liquid Hand Wash 3.5/10 (higher is better).

Dove Moisturising Liquid Hand Wash

In its favour, from the label

  • Uses Sodium Benzoate as a preservative, which is generally preferred over formaldehyde releasers
  • Contains Glycerin, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, and Myristic Acid for moisturization and skin conditioning
  • Free from Triclosan and formaldehyde-rereleasing preservatives

Label findings to note

  • Primary surfactant with recognised irritation potential (EU SCCS)
  • High load of declared fragrance allergens (EU-listed)

Santoor Classic Gentle Hand Wash with Natural goodness of Sandalwood & Tulsi

In its favour, from the label

  • Includes botanical extracts like Ocimum Sanctum Extract and Santalum Album Extract
  • Contains Glycerin for moisturization

Label findings to note

  • Contains a formaldehyde-releasing preservative (EU SCCS)
  • Contains an ingredient flagged for endocrine-disruption concern
  • Primary surfactant with recognised irritation potential (EU SCCS)
  • Undisclosed fragrance (allergens not named)

Dove Moisturising Liquid Hand Wash vs Santoor Classic Gentle Hand Wash with Natural goodness of Sandalwood & Tulsi — frequently asked questions

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. Santoor Classic Gentle Hand Wash with Natural goodness of Sandalwood & Tulsi's ingredient list includes Ocimum Sanctum Extract. It also lists a bare "Fragrance", whose components — which can include allergens — are not disclosed.

Dove Moisturising Liquid Hand Wash lists Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Fragrance and Alpha Isomethyl Ionone. Santoor Classic Gentle Hand Wash with Natural goodness of Sandalwood & Tulsi lists Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, DMDM Hydantoin, BHT, Triclosan and Sodium Laureth Sulfate.

Flagged ingredients in this comparison

Who classified each one, its regulation, and how common it is across the catalogue.

Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate BHT DMDM Hydantoin Fragrance Sodium Laureth Sulfate Sodium Lauryl Sulfate Triclosan

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