Beauty Bar Debate: Is This Dove Bar a Fake or the Real Deal?

Online retailers like Temu and DHgate make product dupes fast and easy to come by, leaving consumers unsure about authenticity.

A viral TikTok video sparked debate about a "fake" Dove beauty bar, with some viewers adamant it was the real deal.

The packaging for the "real" Dove beauty bar read "original moisturizing cream," while the "fake" one had the same product description but different packaging.

Different packaging can refer to smaller, value versions of Dove beauty bars sold at discount stores like Dollar Tree.

Dove products may have different packaging in different regions or countries to meet local regulations or preferences.

The gold dove logo and color scheme on both products remain the same, suggesting authenticity.

To confirm the authenticity of a Dove beauty bar, contact Dove directly and send photos for verification.

Dove Beauty Bar isn't classified as soap in a chemical or legal sense, as its surfactants aren't made with saponification.

Despite being labeled as a beauty bar, Dove can still be used as a cleansing agent to wash away germs.

The debate surrounding the "fake" Dove beauty bar highlights the challenges of verifying product authenticity in the age of online retailers and product dupes.