Original Beauty Bar — Reddit Reviews
by Dove
Updated November 10, 2026
Syndet cleansing bar that leaves skin soft; can trigger tightness and bumps.
What the community says
A syndet cleansing bar for people who want a bare-bones wash alongside tretinoin or moisturizer. It leaves many faces soft and comfortable, but the fragranced original can leave dry skin tight, flaky, or breakout-prone.
What this means for you
What people love
Watch out for
- Breakouts and cheek pimples show up for some users
- Can leave skin tight, flaky, or barrier-stripped
Product details
What TikTok says
From 5 TikTok videos4 sponsored, marked with outlined numbers
Several sponsored creators say this bar is gentle and does not leave skin stripped like traditional soap 123. One unsponsored creator calls it a budget-friendly face cleanser for beginners 3, and sponsored creators say it suits face use too 24. One sponsored creator warns it can be drying to hair, so a conditioner is advised 5. Another creator notes the pink bar contains fragrance, so the blue version may suit those who avoid it 3.
Sponsored means the creator disclosed a brand partnership or the video ran as a paid ad.
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How to use it
From Reddit routinesWhere to buy
Full ingredient list · 18
Dove Original Beauty Bar ingredients
Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate, Stearic Acid, Lauric Acid, Sodium Oleate, Water (Aqua), Sodium Isethionate, Sodium Stearate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Fragrance (Parfum), Sodium Laurate, Tetrasodium Etidronate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sodium Chloride, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Citronellol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)
Listed in label order, highest concentration first. Linked ingredients have their own page.
Real Reddit threads — 107 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
“I would probably tell my younger self to stop searching for cleansers specifically for the face because syndet bars like dove work just fine for a lot of people, including me.”
Positive
“second cleanse would be with dove soap (beauty cream bar)”
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“this soap makes my skin feel soooo incredibly smooth and hydrated”
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“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!”
Positive
“I love the simple routine - especially the am!”
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