Dial White Antibacterial Deodorant Bar Soap (Refresh & Renew)
A cheap, familiar antibacterial bar that cleans well but may dry sensitive skin.
The short version
- Households that want an inexpensive antibacterial bar soap
- People who like a rich lather and a clean rinse
- Anyone wanting a cruelty free, paraben free drugstore bar
- Your skin is sensitive to fragrance
- You prefer the scent of older Dial formulas
- You want a moisturizing beauty bar more than an antibacterial one
What owners like
- Thick, creamy lather that rinses off cleanly
- Cheap and sold almost everywhere
- Good at keeping odor down after workouts
- A familiar brand many families have used for years
Common complaints
- Longtime users say the scent has changed from the older formula
- Can feel drying or irritating for sensitive skin with daily use
- Bar turns slippery and breaks apart as it thins
Based on An independent review on Good Health Academy, Dial's product page, the DailyMed drug label and the Wikipedia history of the brand..
Research scores
Scored from the maker's specs and what owners report. Drew's own notes and photos will refine these.
Ownership
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What it does
A 4 oz (113 g) antibacterial deodorant bar soap from Dial, reviewed here as the current Dial White bar because the Moisture Balance aloe bar originally bought is not shown in Dial's current bar soap lineup.
- Labeled as an antibacterial bar for washing to decrease bacteria on the skin
- Dial says it removes odor causing bacteria and uses its Clean Rinse Technology
- Glycerin and sorbitol are in the inactive ingredient list
- Classic white bar with Dial fragrance
- Sold in multi packs at most grocery and drug stores
A low cost, easy to find everyday bar for people who want a familiar antibacterial deodorant soap with a rich lather. The trade-offs are a fragrance that longtime users say has changed over the years, dryness for some reactive skin, and a bar that gets slippery and breaks up as it wears down.
How it compares
Specs
- Active ingredient
- Benzalkonium chloride 0.10%
- Bar size
- 4 oz (113 g)
- Pack sizes
- 1, 3, 4, 8 and 12 bars per Dial; the Amazon listing is a 12 pack
- Free from
- SLS and SLES, parabens, phthalates and silicones, per Dial
- Testing
- Dermatologist tested, per Dial
- Cruelty free
- Approved under the Leaping Bunny Program, per Dial
- Maker
- Henkel Corporation
Worth knowing
- For external use only.
- Avoid contact with eyes; if contact occurs, flush with water.
- Stop use and ask a doctor if irritation or redness develops.
- Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Questions
What is the active ingredient in Dial White bar soap?
Benzalkonium chloride at 0.10%, per the drug facts label.
Does Dial bar soap still contain triclocarban?
No. Dial replaced triclocarban in its bar soaps after the FDA's 2016 rule on consumer antibacterial soaps.
Is Dial bar soap cruelty free?
Dial says the White bar is approved as cruelty free under the Leaping Bunny Program.
How big is a Dial bar?
Each bar is 4 oz, or 113 g.
Sources
- Dial: White Antibacterial Bar Soap
- DailyMed: Dial Antibacterial Bar, Dial White antibacterial bar soap
- Amazon.com: Dial Antibacterial Deodorant Bar Soap, 4 oz bars, White, Pack of 12
- Wikipedia: Dial (soap)
- Good Health Academy: Dial Antibacterial Deodorant Bar Soap review
Researched 2026-10-02. We bought this product; our page is built from the maker's details and what owners report across reviews and forums. We never copy Amazon customer reviews.