Dove Beauty Sensitive Skin Moisturizing Fragrance-Free Beauty Bar Soap

Dove first the reformulated sensitive all day deodorant changed to something that itches, stings, and does nothing to stop wetness or odor and now I see the sensitive bar soap has also been reformulated. It now has a chemical smell that is awful and I can no longer use the bar soap. It’s so strong I had to throw all the bars away as you can smell it through the box! I’m now looking for a new brand that was as good as the old version. I don’t know why these decisions are being made but it’s not working for both the new version of sensitive deodorant and the new version of soap. In case anyone is wondering the old bars say “sensitive skin” and the new bars just say “sensitive ”. I’m long time customer who is so disappointed in the direction the sensitive skin products are moving. Please bring back the original version of sensitive products.

I have used Dove soap for over 40 years, and was always happy with the results. I would even bring a bar with me when traveling so that I wouldn't have to irritate my skin with unfamiliar ingredients and scents. The new formula is just terrible. Not only does the soap have a terrible scent, it lasts for about half the number of showers that it used to. This is just yet one more example of a corporation trying to cut costs and increase profits by changing the ingredients and formula on a decades old product, and passing off the new product as the original, hoping that the average consumer would be none the wiser. Well, I can see from a large number or review on this site that the consumer is paying attention. Is Unilever paying attention to us? That was the last bar of Dove soap that I will ever buy, unless Unilever reverts to the original formula and has an advertising campaign touting their return their origins. Many of us can remember when Coca-Cola came out with New Coke, and the fiasco that was. At least they had the decency to not try to pass off the new formulation as the old, and gas light the public. It wasn't very long before they were forced to launch Coka-Cola Classic or risk losing market share to their competitors. At one point Dove soap had a nearly 25% market share, and was the third largest brand for Unilever. Too bad they brought in the wrong management team. I understand that a corporations fiduciary responsibility is to the share holders, of which I am one, but they also must understand when the actions they take risk brand reputation and reduce market share. You made a mistake, own up to it, and be better

Smelled like dried vomit. Just terrible, bring the old formula back. I wish I could give it negative 5 stars

Open the plastic wrap and the smell hits before opening the actual box. Listen to us!!! This is terrible. There is no way anyone at Unilever has washed with this soap. Who would approve this? FIRE them. It is a chemical smell. I had to purchase the liquid sensitive skin soap instead. It has zero fragrance. These bars are disgusting. I cannot use other brands and haven't for 20 years. Bring back the old formula. You are letting down your customers who really must have sensitive skin soap. I complained about this a few months back. This is ridiculous.

This used to be my favorite daily-use bar soap for face cleansing, as it was one of the few gentle enough and it happens to be very affordable. For context, I have sensitive skin, type 2 Rosacea, and am prone to cystic acne if I use the wrong skincare ingredients. The old formula of Dove sensitive bar soap worked great to help keep my skin both clean and clear of flare-ups. However, I've recently had several new breakouts (after almost a year of being acne-free) and Rosacea flare-ups (after only minimal issues this past year as well). By process of elimination and comparison of old and new ingredients, I learned this soap was the culprit. Disappointing, as I've bought this soap religiously for the past 10 years or more. Now I have to immediately find a different cleanser, which is inconvenient when you have skin problems. Why change a good thing, Dove? Why??

Bad bad very bad smell… sounds bad but like vomit smell

Pls bring back the old formula.. this es the only soap that didn’t irritate my skin and now this is irritating and itchy.. pls bring back the old formula.. pls.. I beg you

This is the best soap for sensitive skin and sensitive parts.

Having dry, sensitive skin, this is my choice of bath soap.

I am so disappointed. My family and I have loved this sensitive skin bar for years, if not decades. When we switched to the new, smaller bars, I immediately noticed a smell (which isn't really bad to me, honestly). Then I started breaking out. My skin feels dry, and I'm doing damage control now. We have entire packs in our closet, and now I don't feel comfortable using this. Please consider changing the formula back.

Not sure what has changed, but the soap has an offense chemical smell and is now irritating. Will definitely be looking for a different brand in the future.

I want you to know I’m very upset with the formula change. I heavily relied on this product for years for my sensitive skin and the new formula burns! You’ve done this before with another body wash I used to use and I’m not returning to using dove after this, can’t trust it.

I have used Dove sensitive skin bar soap for years. Recently I noticed it had a bad smell. I thought it was an old batch and bought more at a different store. Same bad smell. I kept on using it and now the skin on the palms of my hands is peeling off and other areas of my body itch. Will no longer use this product.

We have been buying this item for years and continue to purchase it when we run out.

Great item. Does the job for soap.

Won't buy this until they fix this formula. Something changed and the smell is disgusting.

Sensitive???? This left a horrible rash over my entire body, it was so bad, I needed to be put on steroids!

Smell , chemical odor , defiantly changed formula .

I have used this soap for about 20 years and never had issues until my last purchase. All of the bars have a rancid smell like they have been stored in a barn. I stupidly thought it was just an issue of packaging and that the soap itself would likely be fine after running under water. The soap actually smelled much worse when it lathered like a maure/vomit/rot fragrance. I will not be buying this again unless Dove admits that there has been some horrible manufacturing issues and offers to remedy the problem.

Product says fragrance free. Open box and what an odor this soap has. Absolutely stinks!!! Smells terrible!!! I’ve contacted Unilever about my dissatisfaction with no reply from them. Would not recommend buying this product.