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Why Fancy Hand Soap Is the Latest Status Symbol

But is a $30 bottle of handwash actually worth the cost?

PublishedDec 18, 2025, 10:00 AM EST

UpdatedDec 29, 2025, 4:32 PM EST

Updated Dec 29, 2025, 4:32 PM ESTPublished Dec 18, 2025, 10:00 AM EST

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In the kitchen and bathroom alike, hand soap is a sink-side staple. But somewhere along the way, this humble necessity has gotten a serious upgrade.

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