Original Beauty Bar — Reddit Reviews
by Dove
Updated September 13, 2026
Fragrance-free bar soap cleans gently but can dry or flare sensitive skin; mixed results.
What the community says
A classic fragrance-free cleansing bar used twice daily in very minimal routines, favored for its gentle wash. It suits those wanting basics without irritation but can leave dry or flare-prone skin worse off. Not ideal for very acne-prone skin due to possible barrier disruption.
What this means for you
What people love
- Fragrance-free cleansing bar used daily in minimalistic routines
- Gentle enough for sensitive skin to avoid redness
- Common recommendation for simple, no-frills cleansing
Watch out for
- Can be drying especially for dry or sensitive skin types
- May cause irritation or barrier flares in reactive or rosacea-prone skin
- Not suitable for acne-prone skin; can worsen breakouts or flaking
Product details
Where to buy
Real Reddit threads — 77 mentions across 30 threads
Dove Original Beauty Bar on Reddit, in one place — 30 threads from r/30PlusSkinCare, r/tretinoin and 5 more, summarized.
“barely any sunscreen and only dove soap as skincare.”
Mentioned
“My mom stopped aging at 40ish and didn't look older until 65.”
Mentioned
“It’s genetics or have money for surgery imo”
Mentioned
“PM: Cleanse with Dove bar, treat with metronidazole .75% cream for rosacea, treat with tretinoin .025% cream, moisturize with Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Balm.”
Positive
“Rinsing in the AM, and Dove in the PM works for me.”
Positive
“Dove is underrated for sure. I use it on my bod in the shower too.”
Positive
“I have used a washcloth and regular ass Dove soap for YEARS.”
Positive
“I also haven't had a pimple in years.”
Positive
“Dove bar soap on your face? Just confirming before I try it!”
Positive
“second cleanse would be with dove soap (beauty cream bar)”
Positive
“this soap makes my skin feel soooo incredibly smooth and hydrated”
Positive
“A fellow dove lover here!”
Positive
“PM: cleanse with Dove bar, mist with rosewater/glycerin (let dry), tretinoin .1% cream (let dry), water gel moisturizer.”
Positive
“Also, fun to see a fellow Dove bar user 😀, it’s still tough to beat, in my opinion!”
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“I love the simple routine - especially the am!”
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“PM: Cleanse with Dove beauty bar, (a discontinued Paula's Choice serum that I'm so sad about or water/glycerin), Tretinoin .1%, water gel moisturizer (I like ones from Neutragena, Curology, and Thayer's)”
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