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The top 5 bar soaps, tested and evaluated by Consumer Reports

A bar soap that dissolves fast can cost more in the long run. Consumer Reports tested five picks for lather, scent and longevity

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A bar soap that turns to mush after a couple of showers can cost more per wash than one that holds its shape. Lather, scent and how quickly a bar dissolves under running water can vary widely between soaps that look similar on a store shelf.

Consumer Reports tested five bar soaps for lather, scent and dissolving speed, so shoppers can find one that lasts as long as it feels good to use.

Kirkland Signature Bar Soap With Shea Butter

Priced at $14.49 for a bulk pack of 15 bars, the Kirkland Signature Bar Soap With Shea Butter was the only bar soap in this test to cost less than $1 per bar. Consumer Reports named this its top pick, and found it produced a rich lather and left skin feeling clean without tightness or dryness. CR found it one of the few........

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