Original Beauty Bar — Reddit Reviews
by Dove
Updated July 31, 2026
Fragrance-free option favored by those with sensitive skin
What the community says
A basic bar soap often used by sensitive and acne-prone skin types as a minimalist cleanser, but it can be drying and potentially trigger irritation or breakouts for some users.
What this means for you
What people love
- Fragrance-free option favored by those with sensitive skin
- Simple, no-frills cleanser that some users have stuck with for years
- Can serve as a low-effort, skin-compatible cleanser in stripped-back routines
Watch out for
- Reported to dry out skin, risking rebound oiliness especially for oily types
- May aggravate acne-prone or irritated skin, causing breakouts or redness
- Not effective enough alone for many dealing with persistent blemishes or skin barrier issues
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Real Reddit threads
13 threads from r/30PlusSkinCare, r/tretinoin +3 more
“barely any sunscreen and only dove soap as skincare.”
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“My mom stopped aging at 40ish and didn't look older until 65.”
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“It’s genetics or have money for surgery imo”
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“PM: Cleanse with Dove bar, treat with metronidazole .75% cream for rosacea, treat with tretinoin .025% cream, moisturize with Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Balm.”
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“Rinsing in the AM, and Dove in the PM works for me.”
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“I use it on my bod in the shower too.”
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“I have used a washcloth and regular ass Dove soap for YEARS.”
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“I also haven't had a pimple in years.”
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“Dove bar soap on your face? Just confirming before I try it!”
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“You can simply use a simply bar of dove to wash your face, apply tret and be done.”
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“In the morning apply a sensitive skin moisturizing sunblock”
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“It’s really that simple.”
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“Currently back on just Dove bar soap, Eucerin moisturizer, Differin and BP and hoping for the best lmao.”
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“And then it all goes downhill again.”
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“If it ain’t broke don’t fix it, always learning that the hard way.”
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“The biggest difference for me was switching to a Dove bar for cleansing at night”
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“My skin absolutely loves it.”
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“I just use water in the AM”
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