Your Shower Deserves Better Than a Drugstore Two-Pack (Bathroom Series, Pt. 1)
Your Shower Deserves Better Than a Drugstore Two-Pack
Let's be honest: most guys grab whatever soap is on sale and call it a day. Then they wonder why their skin feels tight, their pits smell by noon and the bar turned into a slimy wafer by Wednesday. The fix is cheap and easy. Upgrade the one product you use every single day.
Below are the bar soaps and body washes our crew reaches for, plus a few crowd favorites worth a look. Codes and deals are included wherever we have them. This list is part of The duuude Bathroom Series, our crew's room-by-room guide to a better daily routine. Look for the next part at the bottom of the page.
The quick picks:
Best overall bar: Duke Cannon Big Ass Brick of Soap
Best clean-ingredient pick: HygieneLab
Best gritty scrub: Dr. Squatch Pine Tar
Best body wash: Every Man Jack Amber + Sandalwood
Best for sensitive skin: Native Body Wash
1. Duke Cannon Big Ass Brick of Soap
Huge, long-lasting and loaded with scent.
Duke Cannon's bars are built like they sound: oversized, rugged and made to outlast the cheap stuff. Our crew rated their soaps and body washes a 9.7 in our Duke Cannon review, with bold scents like Bay Rum and the cult-favorite beer soaps. No loofa required.
Best for: guys who want one bar that lasts for weeks
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2. HygieneLab Shower Essentials
Clean formulas without the "farmer's market" smell.
HygieneLab skips the sulfates, parabens and phthalates but still works, which is why our crew gave the brand a 9.4 in our HygieneLab review. Pair the body care with their aluminum-free deodorant for a full clean routine.
Best for: guys with skin that hates harsh soaps
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3. Dr. Squatch Pine Tar Bar Soap
Heavy grit for guys who get dirty.
One of the most popular men's bar soaps around, with pine tar and real grit that scrubs off the day. It smells like a cabin in the woods, in a good way.
Best for: post-yard-work and post-gym showers
4. Every Man Jack Amber + Sandalwood Body Wash
A body wash that smells like you tried.
A hydrating body wash with a warm amber and sandalwood scent, made for all skin types. A solid pick if you prefer a bottle over a bar.
Best for: body-wash guys who want a better scent
5. Native Body Wash
Gentle, pH-balanced and simple.
If your skin gets itchy or irritated after a shower, Native's pH-balanced, sensitive-skin formula is an easy swap. Vegan and cruelty-free too.
Best for: sensitive skin
The Final Duuude Take!
A better shower starts with a better bar. Our crew's go-to is Duke Cannon for scent and staying power, with HygieneLab for guys who want clean ingredients. Want to keep upgrading the bathroom? Up next in the series: the gadgets that make the whole routine easier.
Clean up your act.
Better soap, better skin, better mornings. Duuude-approved.
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