7.3 /10
5.0 /10
Dove Serum Bar | with Nutrient Serum vs Pears Original Glycerin Soap Bar
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 Serum Bar | with Nutrient Serum lists the flagged ingredients Fragrance, CI 17200, CI 14700 and Cocamidopropyl Betaine and 1 more.
- •Only Pears Original Glycerin Soap Bar lists the flagged ingredients Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Metabisulfite, CI 47005 and Perfume and 2 more.
- •Only Dove Serum Bar | with Nutrient Serum lists the allergens ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, Citronellol, COUMARIN and Limonene and 1 more.
- •Only Pears Original Glycerin Soap Bar lists the allergens Citral, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Juice and Citrus Limon (Lemon) Juice.
Dove Serum Bar | with Nutrient Serum
Fewer concerns on: Harsh Surfactants & Irritants
Pears Original Glycerin Soap Bar
Fewer concerns on: Carcinogen & Contaminant Risk
Scores: Dove Serum Bar | with Nutrient Serum has the higher Decode Label score (7.3 vs 5.0). 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
Dove Serum Bar | with Nutrient Serum features milder primary surfactants, which may contribute to reduced irritation potential.
Safety Score
Pears Original Glycerin Soap Bar offers a formulation with a lower potential for carcinogen and contaminant risk compared to the other product.
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.
Dove Serum Bar | with Nutrient Serum scores higher due to its primary use of Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, a milder surfactant, compared to Pears Original Glycerin Soap Bar which lists Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, a surfactant with recognized irritation potential.
Both products receive the same score for fragrance and allergen load; Pears Original Glycerin Soap Bar lists Perfume, Hexyl Cinnamal, and Citral, while Dove Serum Bar | with Nutrient Serum lists Fragrance, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Citronellol, Coumarin, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, and Linalool.
Both products receive the same score for preservative safety; Pears Original Glycerin Soap Bar contains Sodium Metabisulfite and Potassium Sorbate, while Dove Serum Bar | with Nutrient Serum does not list traditional preservatives but includes ingredients like Tetrasodium Etidronate and Tetrasodium EDTA which can have chelating properties.
Both products receive the same score for endocrine-active ingredients; Pears Original Glycerin Soap Bar lists Tetrasodium Etidronate and Tetrasodium EDTA, and Dove Serum Bar | with Nutrient Serum also lists Tetrasodium Etidronate and Tetrasodium EDTA.
Pears Original Glycerin Soap Bar scores higher as Dove Serum Bar | with Nutrient Serum contains Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide, which can be a concern depending on their particle size and application route.
Both products receive the same score for pH and skin barrier; Pears Original Glycerin Soap Bar contains Glycerin and Lactic Acid, while Dove Serum Bar | with Nutrient Serum also contains Glycerin.
Both products receive the same score for label transparency, with Pears Original Glycerin Soap Bar listing a comprehensive array of botanical extracts and fragrance components, and Dove Serum Bar | with Nutrient Serum also providing a detailed list of its ingredients including fragrance components.
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
EvenBoth products contain Glycerin, an ingredient commonly used to attract and retain moisture in the skin, supporting hydration.
Harsh Surfactants & Sulfates (SLS/SLES)
Stronger ingredient match: Dove Serum Bar | with Nutrient Serum +3.5Dove Serum Bar | with Nutrient Serum scores higher due to its primary use of Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, a milder surfactant, whereas Pears Original Glycerin Soap Bar contains Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, which is associated with higher irritation potential.
pH Balance & Skin Barrier
EvenBoth products contain Glycerin, which is known to support the skin barrier, and Pears Original Glycerin Soap Bar also includes Lactic Acid, which can contribute to pH balance.
Skin Irritation & Sensitivity
Stronger ingredient match: Dove Serum Bar | with Nutrient Serum +2.5Dove Serum Bar | with Nutrient Serum is likely to be less irritating due to its milder surfactant system, while Pears Original Glycerin Soap Bar contains Sodium Lauryl Sulfate and a higher number of listed fragrance components that can be sensitizing.
Dove Serum Bar | with Nutrient Serum
In its favour, from the label
- Uses milder primary surfactants like Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate.
- Contains Glycerin for moisturization.
Label findings to note
- High load of declared fragrance allergens (EU-listed)
- Contains Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide, which can be a concern depending on particle size.
Pears Original Glycerin Soap Bar
In its favour, from the label
- Lower carcinogen and contaminant risk due to absence of certain mineral ingredients.
- Includes several fruit extracts and honey for potential skin benefits.
Label findings to note
- Primary surfactant with recognised irritation potential (EU SCCS)
- Contains Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, which has recognized irritation potential.
- Higher number of listed fragrance components that can be sensitizing.
Dove Serum Bar | with Nutrient Serum vs Pears Original Glycerin Soap Bar — frequently asked questions
Dove Serum Bar | with Nutrient Serum's ingredient list includes ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, Citronellol, COUMARIN, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene and Linalool. It also lists a bare "Fragrance", whose components — which can include allergens — are not disclosed. Pears Original Glycerin Soap Bar's ingredient list includes Hexyl Cinnamal, Citral, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Juice and Citrus Limon (Lemon) Juice. It also lists a bare "Fragrance", whose components — which can include allergens — are not disclosed.
Dove Serum Bar | with Nutrient Serum lists Fragrance, CI 17200, CI 14700, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Propylene Glycol and TETRASODIUM EDTA. Pears Original Glycerin Soap Bar lists Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Metabisulfite, CI 47005, Perfume, CI 11680 and CI 12490.
Flagged ingredients in this comparison
Who classified each one, its regulation, and how common it is across the catalogue.
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