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Best of

Soaps

The best soaps, ranked by the community. Tap the arrow to upvote — the most-upvoted rise to the top.

1 D Dove Beauty Bar Dove · Bar Soap · £2

A quarter moisturising cream makes this gentle bar kinder than ordinary soap — the everyday classic.

2 S Sanex Zero% Body Wash Sanex · Body Wash · £3

Fragrance- and soap-free wash designed to respect sensitive skin’s natural defences.

3 O Original Source Mint & Tea Tree Original Source · Body Wash · £2

Intensely tingly, vegan shower gel with real mint — a budget wake-up favourite.

4 D Dr. Bronner’s Pure-Castile (Peppermint) Dr. Bronner's · Liquid Soap · £10

Famously versatile organic castile soap — body, hands, even cleaning. A cult all-rounder.

5 I Imperial Leather Original Bar Imperial Leather · Bar Soap · £1

The nostalgic, long-lasting hard bar with its signature scent — superb value.

6 M Molton Brown Re-charge Black Pepper Molton Brown · Body Wash · £24

Luxury body wash with a rich, spicy signature scent — a premium pick-me-up.

7 L L’Occitane Shea Butter Extra-Gentle Soap L’Occitane · Bar Soap · £8

Shea-enriched vegetable bar that cleans without drying — a touch of affordable luxury.

8 C Carex Complete Original Carex · Hand Wash · £1

The UK’s go-to antibacterial hand wash — cheap, effective and everywhere.

9 M Method Gel Hand Wash (Sea Minerals) Method · Hand Wash · £3

Plant-based, biodegradable hand wash in a design-led bottle that looks good by the sink.

10 N Nivea Creme Soft Shower Nivea · Body Wash · £2

Almond-oil enriched creamy wash that leaves skin soft — reliable everyday value.

11 P Pears Transparent Soap Pears · Bar Soap · £2

The amber, glycerine-rich transparent bar — gentle, mild and a genuine heritage product.

12 L Lush Sleepy Shower Gel Lush · Body Wash · £10

Lavender-and-tonka shower gel with a devoted following for its calming bedtime scent.