5.0 /10
7.5 /10
Pears Original Glycerin Soap Bar vs Santoor Fresh Skin Aloe Vera & Lime Bathing Soap with Nourishing & Anti-Aging Properties
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What's different
- •Only Pears Original Glycerin Soap Bar lists the flagged ingredients Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Metabisulfite, CI 47005 and Perfume and 2 more.
- •Only Santoor Fresh Skin Aloe Vera & Lime Bathing Soap with Nourishing & Anti-Aging Properties lists the flagged ingredients Hydrated Magnesium Silicate, Fragrance, CI 74260 and Sodium Alpha Olefin Sulfonate and 2 more.
- •Only Pears Original Glycerin Soap Bar lists the allergens Hexyl Cinnamal, Citral, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract and Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Juice and 1 more.
- •Only Santoor Fresh Skin Aloe Vera & Lime Bathing Soap with Nourishing & Anti-Aging Properties lists the allergen Citrus Aurantifolia Juice.
Scores: Santoor Fresh Skin Aloe Vera & Lime Bathing Soap with Nourishing & Anti-Aging Properties has the higher Decode Label score (7.5 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
Pears Original Glycerin Soap Bar is a classic glycerin-based soap with a comprehensive list of botanical extracts and specific fragrance components.
Safety Score
Santoor Fresh Skin Aloe Vera & Lime Bathing Soap offers a blend of traditional soap ingredients with aloe vera and lime extracts.
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 Pears Original Glycerin Soap Bar and Santoor Fresh Skin Aloe Vera & Lime Bathing Soap receive the same score for this concern, as both contain primary surfactants like Sodium Lauryl Sulfate in Pears and Sodium Alpha Olefin Sulfonate in Santoor, which can be associated with irritation potential.
Both Pears Original Glycerin Soap Bar and Santoor Fresh Skin Aloe Vera & Lime Bathing Soap receive the same score due to the presence of 'Perfume' and 'Fragrance' respectively, along with specific fragrance components like Hexyl Cinnamal and Citral in Pears, which can contribute to allergen load.
Both Pears Original Glycerin Soap Bar and Santoor Fresh Skin Aloe Vera & Lime Bathing Soap receive the same score for preservative safety, with Pears containing Sodium Metabisulfite and Potassium Sorbate, and Santoor listing Chlorphenesin.
Both Pears Original Glycerin Soap Bar and Santoor Fresh Skin Aloe Vera & Lime Bathing Soap receive the same score for endocrine-active ingredients, as neither product lists ingredients commonly flagged for significant endocrine activity in their primary ingredient lists.
Both Pears Original Glycerin Soap Bar and Santoor Fresh Skin Aloe Vera & Lime Bathing Soap receive the same score for carcinogen and contaminant risk, as neither product lists ingredients commonly associated with high risk in this category.
Both Pears Original Glycerin Soap Bar and Santoor Fresh Skin Aloe Vera & Lime Bathing Soap receive the same score for pH and skin barrier, with both containing ingredients like Glycerin and Sorbitol, which are commonly included for their humectant properties.
Both Pears Original Glycerin Soap Bar and Santoor Fresh Skin Aloe Vera & Lime Bathing Soap receive the same score for label transparency, with Pears listing specific fragrance components like Hexyl Cinnamal and Citral, while Santoor lists 'Fragrance' without further detail.
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 score similarly due to the presence of Glycerin and Sorbitol, which are humectants commonly included to help attract and retain moisture in the skin.
Harsh Surfactants & Sulfates (SLS/SLES)
EvenBoth products score below neutral as Pears Original Glycerin Soap Bar contains Sodium Lauryl Sulfate and Santoor Fresh Skin Aloe Vera & Lime Bathing Soap contains Sodium Alpha Olefin Sulfonate, both of which are primary surfactants that can be associated with skin irritation.
pH Balance & Skin Barrier
EvenBoth products contain Glycerin and Sorbitol, ingredients commonly associated with supporting skin hydration and barrier function, though the overall pH of bar soaps can be alkaline.
Antibacterial & Hygiene
EvenNeither product lists specific antibacterial actives beyond the general cleansing action of soap, resulting in a neutral score for this concern.
Long-Lasting Freshness & Odour Control
EvenBoth products contain 'Perfume' or 'Fragrance' along with various fruit extracts (Pears) or Menthol (Santoor), which are commonly included to provide a fresh scent and contribute to odour control.
Skin Irritation & Sensitivity
EvenBoth products score below neutral due to the inclusion of strong surfactants like Sodium Lauryl Sulfate in Pears and Sodium Alpha Olefin Sulfonate in Santoor, as well as fragrance components that can be irritating for sensitive skin.
Pears Original Glycerin Soap Bar
In its favour, from the label
- Contains a variety of fruit extracts like Citrus Junos, Orange, Lemon, Strawberry, Peach, and Apple juices.
- Includes humectants such as Glycerin and Sorbitol.
Label findings to note
- Primary surfactant with recognised irritation potential (EU SCCS)
- Lists Sodium Lauryl Sulfate as a primary surfactant, which can be irritating for some skin types.
- Contains multiple fragrance components like Hexyl Cinnamal and Citral, which are potential allergens.
Santoor Fresh Skin Aloe Vera & Lime Bathing Soap with Nourishing & Anti-Aging Properties
In its favour, from the label
- Includes Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice and Citrus Aurantifolia Juice.
- Contains humectants like Glycerin and Sorbitol.
Label findings to note
- Undisclosed fragrance (allergens not named)
- Lists 'Fragrance' without disclosing specific allergen components.
- Contains Sodium Alpha Olefin Sulfonate, a surfactant that can be irritating for sensitive skin.
Pears Original Glycerin Soap Bar vs Santoor Fresh Skin Aloe Vera & Lime Bathing Soap with Nourishing & Anti-Aging Properties — frequently asked questions
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. Santoor Fresh Skin Aloe Vera & Lime Bathing Soap with Nourishing & Anti-Aging Properties's ingredient list includes Citrus Aurantifolia Juice. It also lists a bare "Fragrance", whose components — which can include allergens — are not disclosed.
Pears Original Glycerin Soap Bar lists Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Metabisulfite, CI 47005, Perfume, CI 11680 and CI 12490. Santoor Fresh Skin Aloe Vera & Lime Bathing Soap with Nourishing & Anti-Aging Properties lists Hydrated Magnesium Silicate, Fragrance, CI 11680, CI 74260, Sodium Alpha Olefin Sulfonate and Menthol.
Flagged ingredients in this comparison
Who classified each one, its regulation, and how common it is across the catalogue.
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