Dove Men+Care Extra Fresh Body and Face Bar
A less drying 3 in 1 men's bar that suits most skin, unless fragrance is a problem.
The short version
- Men who want one bar for shower, face and shaving
- Anyone whose skin feels dry after regular soap
- Households that want a large pack of a widely sold bar
- You react to added fragrance
- You prefer liquid body wash
- You want a bar made with natural oils only
What owners like
- Leaves skin feeling clean without the tight, dry feel of plain soap
- Fresh scent that is not overpowering
- Rinses off easily
Common complaints
- Contains fragrance, which can bother sensitive skin
- Includes a strong cleansing surfactant that some ingredient guides call harsh
- Ingredient list varies slightly between regional versions
Based on Retail listings at Target and Giant Food that carry Dove's product claims, the Amazon listing title, and ingredient analyses from INCIDecoder and SkinSAFE..
Research scores
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What it does
A 3 in 1 men's cleansing bar for body, face and shaving, made with a quarter moisturizing cream and a citrus, patchouli and rosemary scent, sold here as 12 bars of 106 g.
- One bar for body, face and shaving lather
- Quarter moisturizing cream to help skin feel less dry than regular soap, per Dove
- Listed as noncomedogenic and paraben free
- Dove says it does not test on animals
- Wide retail availability in packs from 2 to 14 bars
A solid everyday bar for men who want one soap for the shower, the face and a quick shave that feels less drying than plain soap. The trade-off is a noticeable added fragrance, so people with sensitive or fragrance reactive skin should look at an unscented bar instead.
How it compares
Specs
- Bar size
- 106 g (3.75 oz) each
- Pack
- 12 bars
- Formula
- Made with 1/4 moisturizing cream, per Dove
- Use
- Body, face and shaving
- Scent
- Mandarin citrus, patchouli and rosemary
- Main cleanser
- Sodium lauroyl isethionate, a mild synthetic cleanser
- Free of
- Parabens, per Target's listing
Worth knowing
- Dove warning: avoid contact with eyes. In case of contact, rinse thoroughly with water.
Questions
Can you use Dove Men+Care bar soap on your face?
Yes. Dove sells it as a body and face bar and lists face use in its directions.
Can you shave with Dove Men+Care Extra Fresh?
Yes. It is sold as a 3 in 1 bar for body, face and shaving.
What does Dove Men+Care Extra Fresh smell like?
Dove describes the scent as mandarin citrus, patchouli and rosemary.
Is Dove Men+Care Extra Fresh fragrance free?
No. Fragrance is listed in the ingredients.
Sources
- Target: Dove Men+Care Extra Fresh Body and Face Bar Soap, 8 pack
- Giant Food: Dove Men+Care Extra Fresh 3 in 1 Body and Face Soap Bar
- INCIDecoder: Dove Men Care Extra Fresh Body and Face Bar
- SkinSAFE: Dove Men+Care Body and Face Bar, Extra Fresh
- Amazon.ca: Dove Men+Care Hand and Body, Face and Shave Bar Soap Extra Fresh, 106 g, 12 bars
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.