Clean Everything: The very best bar soap
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Clean Everything

October 26, 2025

Our favorite bar soaps

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A great bar soap will easily whisk away dirt and sweat from your skin — and leave you feeling lush and pampered. For our brand-new guide, we lathered, rinsed, and repeated our way through dozens of soaps. And we found three standouts, including a mild and creamy crowd-pleaser and a lusciously fragrant and moisturizing option.

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