Top-notch Bar Soaps Offer Outstanding Performance
In a recent testing by the Senior Commerce Editor and Senior Commerce Writer at GQ, several bar soaps have been highlighted as standout choices for men. Here's a roundup of some of the top picks:
Pears' "Face & Body Soap"
This versatile soap is enriched with 26 minerals that detoxify, protect, and restore the skin. It is suitable for all skin types and leaves the skin feeling hydrated. However, it may not be the best choice for those with dry skin.
Drunk Elephant's "Juju Bar"
Ideal for oily or acne-prone skin, Drunk Elephant's Juju Bar includes glycerin, palm kernel oils, and charcoal. These ingredients work together to cleanse the skin effectively while maintaining its moisture balance.
Aesop's "Refresh Bar Soap"
This soap is free of phthalates, sulfates, and parabens, making it a clean and gentle option for daily use.
Loewe's Scent of Marihuana Large Bar Soap
Infused with the soothing, herbal and woody scent of the sativa plant, this soap offers a unique sensory experience.
Dior's Eau Sauvage Soap
Reminiscent of the classic fragrance, Dior's Eau Sauvage Soap is a great choice for those who appreciate its signature scent.
Jo Malone's Pomegranate Noir Soap
Scented with florals and fruits, Jo Malone's Pomegranate Noir Soap offers a refreshing and invigorating aroma.
Other Notable Mentions
- Molton Brown's "Re-charge Black Pepper Bodyscrub Bar" is a vegan formula that exfoliates the skin.
- Dove's "Beauty Bar" is a cleansing bar that deeply moisturizes the skin.
- Weleda's "Soap with Calendula" is made with natural ingredients and is good for sensitive skin.
- Malin + Goetz's Vitamin B5 Hydrating Bar is scented with rum.
- Erno Laszlo's Sea Mud Deep Cleansing Bar is best for the face.
- L'Objet's "Côté Maquis Bar Soap" is beautifully embossed and made with rich oils that hydrate the skin.
- Horace's Virginia Cedar & Sage Leaf Superfatted Soap Bar is made with over 90 percent ingredients of natural origin.
- Acqua di Parma's Blu Mediterraneo Arancia di Capri Citrus Soap is sculpted by Dorothée Meilichzon.
While these soaps are not explicitly linked to GQ’s recommendations, they are worth considering due to their unique features and qualities. For the most accurate and detailed information on GQ's expert picks for men's bar soaps, it is recommended to consult GQ's official grooming or style sections directly.
Sources:
[1] The Bushwhacker Bar Soap: https://www.themanual.com/style/best-bar-soaps-for-men/ [2] PAPA's Sandalwood and Coconut Bar Soap: https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/grooming/article/best-bar-soaps-for-men [4] Other soaps with natural and nourishing ingredients: https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/grooming/article/best-bar-soaps-for-men [5] General grooming collections: https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/grooming/article/best-bar-soaps-for-men
- The array of bar soaps for men, such as Pears' "Face & Body Soap", Drunk Elephant's "Juju Bar", Aesop's "Refresh Bar Soap", and Loewe's Scent of Marihuana Large Bar Soap, have been highlighted by GQ's Senior Commerce Editor and Senior Commerce Writer.
- In the fashion and beauty realm, other notable mentions include Molton Brown's "Re-charge Black Pepper Bodyscrub Bar", Dove's "Beauty Bar", Weleda's "Soap with Calendula", Malin + Goetz's Vitamin B5 Hydrating Bar, Erno Laszlo's Sea Mud Deep Cleansing Bar, L'Objet's "Côté Maquis Bar Soap", Horace's Virginia Cedar & Sage Leaf Superfatted Soap Bar, and Acqua di Parma's Blu Mediterraneo Arancia di Capri Citrus Soap.
- For an emphasis on style, dapper gentlemen might consider Dior's Eau Sauvage Soap or Jo Malone's Pomegranate Noir Soap, both imbued with distinctive scents.
- Food and drink enthusiasts may find L'Objet's "Côté Maquis Bar Soap", which is beautifully embossed and made with rich oils that hydrate the skin, to complement their lifestyle.
