Bar soaps work as effectively as body washes and offer benefits you can’t get with liquid soap. Shop editor-approved bar soaps from Vanicream, L’Occitane and Avène.

The 9 Very Best Bar Soaps By Arielle Avila , a writer at the Strategist covering wardrobe basics and personal care. She joined the Strategist in 2020 as a junior writer.

Best known for their candles — crafted in a Normandy workshop and often centered around elegant single notes like lavender or sandalwood — the brand’s soaps are just as luxurious and refined.

Bar soap is back and much better than ever before. Here are the best ones to buy in 2025, from editor favorites Malin + Goetz, Diptyque, Kiehl's, and more.

For a long time, a debate has raged over which in-bath cleaning option is best. The most popular choices include shower gel, body wash and old faithful, the bar of soap. The honest truth is that ...

The best natural soaps are primarily plant-based and made from a base of natural oils and butters like cocoa butter, shea butter, coconut oil, almond oil or avocado oil.

The best smelling soaps for men use scents designed for guys and come from brands like Jack Black, Duke Cannon, and Dr. Squatch. Best Smelling Soap for Men 2024: Best Men’s Body Soaps That Smell ...