Discover the perfect Dove beauty bar for your skin

How to choose the best beauty bar for your skin type

Choosing the right beauty bar can transform your skincare routine. Our beauty bars are designed for different skin types, ensuring everyone can give their skin the specific care it needs. Whether you have dry skin, oily skin, combination skin, or sensitive skin, there's a Dove beauty bar for you.

Understanding your skin type

Understanding your skin type is key in selecting the best beauty bar. Dry skin often feels tight and may flake, while oily skin tends to shine and is prone to acne. Combination skin (like the name suggests) is a bit of both, with some areas that are oily and others that are dry. Sensitive skin reacts easily to products and environmental factors. 

Best beauty bar for oily and acne-prone skin

For oily and acne-prone skin, Dove Gentle Exfoliating Beauty Bar is ideal. It’s a gentle, sulfate-free bar that buffs away dead skin and boosts moisture, for a beautifully rebalanced finish.

Best beauty bar for combination skin

Combination skin will get on well with Dove Original Beauty Bar – it has a balanced formula made with a plant-based cleanser that removes oil and germs, and helps replenish nutrients lost during the cleansing process.

Best beauty bar for normal skin

If you have normal skin, give it an extra little treat with Dove Shea Butter Beauty Bar. It’s a moisturizing beauty bar that cleanses skin and boosts radiance, with a shea butter and vanilla scent.

Beauty bar vs. body wash: which is right for you?

When it comes to cleansing your skin, both beauty bars and body washes can be effective – but they each offer unique benefits depending on your skin type, lifestyle, and personal preferences.

What is a beauty bar?

A beauty bar may look like traditional soap, but it’s formulated differently. Unlike regular bar soap, which can be drying, beauty bars (like ours) are designed with added moisturizers and skin-loving ingredients to gently cleanse without stripping your skin’s natural oils. They’re also more concentrated and long-lasting, making them a great travel-friendly and eco-conscious option with less packaging waste. If you have normal to oily skin and want a gentle, nourishing cleanse in a compact form, a beauty bar may be a perfect fit.

What is body wash?

Body wash is a liquid cleanser typically packaged in a bottle and used with your hands, a washcloth, or a loofah. It’s ideal for those who enjoy a rich lather and a more luxurious shower experience. Body washes are often infused with additional skincare benefits – like exfoliating agents, hydrating ingredients, or calming scents – and may be easier to apply to hard-to-reach areas. If you have dry or sensitive skin, a moisturizing body wash can offer an extra boost of hydration and comfort.

Which Should You Choose?

Choose a beauty bar if you’re looking for a compact, long-lasting, and travel-ready cleanser that offers moisturizing benefits without the mess.

Go with body wash if you prefer a creamy, spa-like lather and targeted skincare benefits like added hydration or exfoliation.

Ultimately, both options deliver our signature gentle care – so you can’t go wrong. It just comes down to how you like to shower and what your skin needs most.

Tips for using a beauty bar

Want to know how to use a beauty bar? It really is simple. To maximize the benefits of your beauty bar, wet your skin and the bar, then gently massage it over your face and body. Rinse thoroughly to reveal soft, moisturized skin. 

Still not sure? Explore our complete range of beauty bars and discover your perfect match.