To anyone guilty of hoarding hotel soaps over the years, this one’s for you. As covetable as your vacation mementos—if not quite as free—our face bars du jour have come a long way from the stale soaps of generations past. Translation: they are gentle, non-drying and packed with benefits. Another bonus? They are easier to travel with than your liquid formulas, which is extra relevant this time of year. Without further adieu, we invite you to find your suitor soap.
Scrub-A-Dub
Extra Gentle
Sisley Paris Soapless Cleansing Bar, $65
This “soapless” bar relies on a non-alkaline formula (consisting of calendula and tropical resins) to remove makeup, tighten pores and clarify the skin without stripping.
Sweetly Scented
La Roche-Posay Lipikar Surgras Cleansing Bar, $11
Ideal for extra-dry skin, this bar is enriched with lipids to maintain the physiological balance of your 'dermis—and it’s gentle enough to use every day.
Caffeineted
Sai Sei Green Tea Purify Soap, $20
Caffeine kick anyone? When your morning cup of coffee doesn't cut it, turn to this green tea soap, which boasts anti-bacterial and brightening benefits.
Face bars have come a long way from the stale soaps of generations past, plus they are easier to travel with than liquid formulas.
Anti-Aging
Cor Silver Soap, $38
Concocted with a patented nano-silver, this game-changing wash works to reverse wrinkles, boost collagen and even out sun spots. Maj!
Purifying
Deitanseki Charcoal Soap, $11
Harvest the advantages of this soap's key charcoal ingredient, a prized resource that absorbs dirt and purifies the skin for a refreshing result.
Fragrance-Free
Remede Soap Trio Facial Bar Cleanser, $22
Abundant in antioxidants and shea butter, these bars work like a one-two punch to enrich and moisturize your skin—plus their packaging is uber-chic.
