Nivea
Creme Care Soft Bar Soap
body wash · 100 g · 20 ingredients
- No essential oils
- With glycerin
Brand comparison · Beauty Comparison
Nivea vs Dove Body Washes: Ingredients Compared (2026)
Nivea vs Dove body washes, compared by full ingredient list: 13% of Nivea's 8 and 0% of Dove's 9 are fragrance-free, and the cleanest list of the two brands belongs to Nivea Creme Care Soft Bar Soap. Compared November 6, 2026.
The catch: Nivea uses sulfates far more often (13% free vs 89%), so check that line if it matters to you.
Brand against brand, flag by flag
| Share of body washes that are… | Nivea (8) | Dove (9) | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fragrance-free | 13% | 0% | Nivea |
| No essential oils | 100% | 56% | Nivea |
| No labelled fragrance allergens | 25% | 22% | Nivea |
| No drying alcohol | 100% | 100% | Tie |
| Sulfate-free | 13% | 89% | Dove |
| Silicone-free | 100% | 89% | Nivea |
| Paraben-free | 100% | 100% | Tie |
| No MI/MCI | 100% | 100% | Tie |
The best of each brand
Each brand's two strongest lists by our ingredient rules.
Nivea
Sensitive Shower Gel
body wash · 250 ml · 15 ingredients
£1.20Amazon UK
- No essential oils
- With hyaluronic acid
- With glycerin
- With vitamin E
Dove
Coconut Oil Shower Mousse Shower Foam
body wash · 200 ml · 25 ingredients
- No essential oils
- With glycerin
Dove
Go Fresh Touch
body wash · 90 g · 24 ingredients
£11.99Amazon UK
- No essential oils
- With glycerin
Amazon UK prices as of 6 November 2026, 06:08 GMT; Amazon sets the final price at checkout.
Which brand suits your need
Fragrance-free
Nivea: 1 · Dove: 0 that pass every rule. Best fit: Nivea Derma Skin Clear Wash Gel.
Free of essential oils
Nivea: 1 · Dove: 0 that pass every rule. Best fit: Nivea Derma Skin Clear Wash Gel.
Sulfate-free
Nivea: 1 · Dove: 8 that pass every rule. Best fit: Nivea Creme Care Soft Bar Soap.
Silicone-free
Nivea: 8 · Dove: 8 that pass every rule. Best fit: Nivea Creme Care Soft Bar Soap.
Paraben-free
Nivea: 8 · Dove: 9 that pass every rule. Best fit: Nivea Creme Care Soft Bar Soap.
Free of drying alcohol
Nivea: 8 · Dove: 9 that pass every rule. Best fit: Nivea Creme Care Soft Bar Soap.
Sensitive skin
Nivea: 1 · Dove: 0 that pass every rule. Best fit: Nivea Derma Skin Clear Wash Gel.
Eczema-prone skin
Nivea: 1 · Dove: 0 that pass every rule. Best fit: Nivea Derma Skin Clear Wash Gel.
Every body washe from both brands
AffiliateFrequently asked questions
Is Nivea or Dove better for sensitive skin?
1 of Nivea's and 0 of Dove's body washes pass our sensitive-skin rules (no fragrance, essential oils, drying alcohol or MI). The strongest fit is Nivea Derma Skin Clear Wash Gel.
Which body washes are fragrance-free, Nivea or Dove?
1 of 8 Nivea and 0 of 9 Dove body washes list no parfum or fragrance, going by their full ingredient lists checked November 6, 2026.
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