Dove Body Love Visible Glow Gradual Self-Tan Body Lotion Light to Medium — Efficacy 3.7/5.0, Safety 3.1/5.0 | DemythSkin
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[ DemythSkin Verdict ]
Dove Body Love Visible Glow Gradual Self-Tan Body Lotion Light to Medium

Dove Body Love Visible Glow Gradual Self-Tan Body Lotion Light to Medium

Body CareAntioxidant Protection
Efficacy
Solid
3.7 / 5.0
Safety
Irritant
3.1 / 5.0
System Verdict
Solid drugstore gradual tanner that hydrates well but leans fragranced and comedogenic rather than truly skin-friendly. Efficacy is driven by S Tier dihydroxyacetone in the top five plus a decent humectant–emollient base, but there are no advanced actives beyond moisture and the DHA concentration is typical, not optimized or boosted by supporting tanning actives; safety is pulled down by heavy fragrance allergens and high-comedogenic Isopropyl Palmitate, especially for acne-prone or sensitive skin.
Active Ingredients Detected
A Tier: Good BasicsProven Results
AquaGlycerinDimethiconeHelianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed OilDimethiconolTocopherol
B Tier: Supporting IngredientsPromising Ingredients
Stearic AcidDihydroxyacetoneGlycol StearatePEG-100 StearateHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerGlyceryl StearateSodium Hydroxypropyl Starch PhosphateCaprylyl GlycolPhenoxyethanolIsohexadecaneCetyl AlcoholCitric AcidTrioleinPolysorbate 60Disodium EDTAStearamide AMPSorbitan IsostearateCaramelMaltodextrinSodium ChlorideSodium SulfateCI 16255CI 47005
D Tier: Potential IrritantsBe Cautious
Isopropyl PalmitateParfumAlpha-Isomethyl IononeBenzyl AlcoholBenzyl SalicylateCitronellolCoumarinHexyl CinnamalLimoneneLinalool
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