The good ol’ soap bars is something that we are certain to find in every household in Malaysia. Old-fashioned, primitive and they are not going anywhere! In fact, soap bars in Malaysia were invented way before liquid soaps! Back then, during our parents time, soap bars were the only options that were available. Today, however soap bars are so underrated! Today, we tend to go for body washes that boast sophisticated formulations for every skin type but did you know soap bars, in general, are more skin-loving and friendly compared to any other types of body washes?! 

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Yes, little did we know, most soap bars contain fewer chemicals and preservatives compared to their liquid counterparts. Plus, soap bars are also more environmentally-friendly as they are usually not in plastic packaging. To add to that soap bars are also easier to carry around as they are not heavy and won’t cause any messy leakage in your bag. The best part is you can travel anywhere with soap bars and won’t be caught in the immigration with any liquid allowance limit whatsoever. In a nutshell, you should have soap bars in your beauty vanity as they are a great option to have in the shower! 

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Ok, we are not talking about those foaming nameless rectangle-shaped ones that you use during your childhood years. Those time are gone and in recent years, there are so many impressive soap bars in Malaysia that packed with gentle and nourishing ingredients that will surely benefit your skin. From affordable drugstore options to local handmade goodies, soap bars options in Malaysia are plentiful. With so many options, it is hard to get lost in choices so we have decided to lend you a hand. Below, Beauty Insider Malaysia has gathered the 14 ultra-nourishing soap bars in Malaysia. 

1. La Maison du Savon de Marseille Aleppo Soap

Made free from perfume, dye, solvent, animal products or synthetics, the Aleppo Soap is created with 100% natural ingredients such as olive oil, laurel oil, water, and soda. It’s a sun-dried soap that can be used all over the body to gently and thoroughly cleanse it. Suitable for most skin types especially for dry and sensitive. It comes in different percentages of its laurel berry oils depending on the usage and skin concern. For the 8% of laurel berry oil, it’s gentle enough to use for daily washing and can even be used to wash infant clothes. Next for 20%, it’s ideally used three to four times a week. Lastly, for 30%, it’s ideal for those with larger skin concerns such as bacteria or fungus build up.

Price: RM59

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2. Dove Deep Moisture Beauty Bar

An all-time favourite, the Dove Deep Moisture Beauty Bar is one of the best-selling soap bars in Malaysia. It can effectively wash away bacteria and nourishes your skin. Formulated with moisturizing cream, this beauty bar can give you a softer, smoother, more radiant-looking skin compared to the traditional bar soap. You can use this soap bar as a facial cleanser and body soap. It is suitable even for the most sensitive skin!

Price: RM3.50
Where to Buy: Dove Malaysia

3. Claire Organics Lavender Calming Soap

Step out of the shower relaxed and healed with Claire Organics’ Lavender Calming Soap! Great for those with insect bites, burns, wounds, and irritation, this soap will de-stress and soothe your skin as you wash off the grime and dirt on your body, thanks to its main ingredient, Lavender. It’s also infused with other natural essential oils to heal and moisturize your skin, so you won’t have to worry about the tight feeling on your skin!

Price: RM21

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4. Beauty Buffet – SCENTIO Milk Plus Whitening Q10 Soap

For those with dull and uneven skin tone, this bar soap by Scentio is a must to pick up! Enriched with Milk Protein and Co Q10 that helps with cell renewal to brighten and lighten the skin. It also helps keep the skin hydrated while preventing dark spots from forming on the skin. As you cleanse, it also prevents skin allergies such as rashes to keep your skin smooth and soft.

Price: RM16.90

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5. Cutie Zone Love Soap

This soap developed from Japan cleanses your whole body – including your intimate areas! Some soaps can be too harsh when you use them on your intimate area, but this soap is specifically formulated to be safely used down there too. It moisturizes, promotes skin elasticity, removes pigmentation, and eliminates bacteria to prevent infection. It also prevents foul odours, itchiness, and darkening of the skin.

Price: RM130

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6. Erno Laszlo Sea Mud Deep Cleansing Bar

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by Sephora shoppers, this Erno soap bar is the perfect alternative to your liquid facial cleanser. It can keep your skin’s natural pH level balanced as you wash up. It is suitable for all skin types especially acne-prone skin tor those with perpetually clogged pores. The detoxifying ingredients like Dead Sea mud and charcoal, can help draw out impurities, reduce pore size and even remove makeup! 

Price: RM160

Where to Buy: Sephora Malaysia

7. Oatmeal, Goat’s Milk & Honey Bar by A Soap Affair

A Soap Affair is a local brand that takes pride in making organic handmade soap bars in Malaysia! The best among their unprecedented soaps collection is the Oatmeal, Goat’s Milk & Honey Bar. Named as ‘Breakfast in Bed’, this soap bar contains loads of fresh and all-natural ingredients which are known for their anti-ageing and nourishing properties. We highly recommend this soap bar for those with dry skin as it can pulp moisture into your skin and keep it hydrated! The best part is about this soap is the SMELL, it smells so good that you almost want to eat it! 

Price: RM15.00

Where to Buy: A Soap Affair

8. Herbivore Botanicals Bamboo Charcoal Soap Bar

Formulated with finest natural ingredients like activated bamboo charcoal, this soap bar can do wonders to deeply cleanse and detoxify your. Skin. It is suitable for all skin types, especially for oily, combination and blemish-prone skin. The bamboo charcoal, in general, is packed with absorption properties that can draw impurities and toxins out from pores to provide an amazing deep clean that’s naturally exfoliating.

Price: RM45.00

Where to Buy: Sephora Malaysia

9. L’Occitante The Almond Delicious Soap

This soap bar by L’Occitante does not just cleanse your skin but also exfoliates the skin while giving it a smooth, right and glowing complexion. The almond formula smells absolutely delightful and can also scrub away unwanted dead skin cells. You can use this soap bar as a scrub on rough areas around your elbows, knees, feet as it can smoothen em up! Packed with glycerin, this soap is suitable for even the most delicate skin. Use it every day, and you will turn into a glowing goddess!

Price: RM25.00

Where to Buy: L’Occitante Malaysia

10. Cetaphil Gentle Cleansing Bar

Carrying the same power-packed benefits of its liquid cleanser counterpart, this soap-free cleansing bar is a godsend gift for dry, flaky and itchy skin. It can lather up your skin without stripping off its natural oils, and it doesn’t leave any semblance of residue. Suitable for all skin types, ages and gender, this soap also has a mild, non-polarizing scent that we absolutely love! Recommended by top dermatologists, this soap bar is perfect for deep cleansing without causing you any sort of irritation!

Price: RM33.70

Where to Buy: Watsons Malaysia

11. Soap Artisan Mt St Helens Soap

Soap Artisan is another local brand that excels in the homemade soap bars in Malaysia field! The brand opened door 2000 and has been making waves since! All of its are products are environment skin-friendly and this Apricot Kennel Soap is our most favourite soap in the collection! Enriched with minerals from the volcanic Mt St Helen, this soap bar can help to purify the skin while stimulating new cell growth. Suitable for all skin types (except very dry skin) you can use this soap on face and body.

Price: RM25.00

Where to Buy: Soap Artisan

12. The Body Shop British Rose Exfoliating Soap

Part of the Body Shop’s esteemed British Rose, this soap bar is one that can accentuate your femininity and true beauty. It gently cleanses and exfoliates the skin to reveal your petal-soft skin. The foamy texture just add to a rejuvenating spa-like shower experience! Massage it on your skin regularly for a clean, dewy and soft finish. Oh, and did we mention this elegant soap contains real rose petals? If you want to show your skin the royalty treatment it deserves, then pamper it with this beautiful rose soap!

Price: RM26.50

Where to Buy: The Body Shop Malaysia

13. Gallinée Cleansing Bar

This gentle soap bar by Gallinée is super soothing and nourishing on the skin. Gentle enough for face and body, this soap is formulated with a patented complex of prebiotics and lactic acid that can hydrate and protect your skin’s good bacteria while removing the bad, leaving your skin looking radiant. Free from soap, colourants, parabens, silicones and all other harsh chemicals, this soap bar is suitable even for the most sensitive skin.

Price: RM55.00

Where to Buy: Sephora Malaysia

14. iL Puro Natural Lavender Soap

Founded by a local lawyer, iL Puro Natural is a local brand that sells amazing handmade soap bars in Malaysia. This lavender soap especially is a cult favourite among their amid fans. Packed with pure olive oil and lavender flowers this soap is extremely moisturizing on the skin. Plus, this soap bar is also good for treating wound and scat as it is packed with antibacterial and calming properties. 

Price: RM15.00

Where to Buy: iL Puro Natural

15.  Chandrika Sandal Soap

Made with the goodness of pure coconut oil, sandalwood and high-quality vegetable oils, this Chandrika Sandal Soap bar is nature’s perfect therapy for skin. Free from any type of animal fat, this soap bar is suitable to be used on face and body. The sweet-scented coconut oil can keep your skin soft and smooth whereas the anti-bacterial sandalwood can help keep your skin clear and prevents scars and marks. If you want more youthful and glowing skin, then this soap should be in your bathroom cupboard now!

Price: RM8.81

Where to Buy: iHerb Malaysia

16. Kinder Soap Teselli Soap Bar

Originally released as a seasonal special for Christmas, this soap went on being their signature soap. It contains essential oils like frankincense (Boswellia carterii) and myrrh (Commiphora myrrha) which are known in aiding with healing and pain relief when applied. You can use this soap on your face, body and hair. The soap has an orange and pine-like fragrance which isn’t overpowering at all! The soap has a rich and creamy texture and will lathers up quite nicely in the palm of your hand 

Price: RM 36.00

Buy: Kindersoaps

17. Tanamera Brown Formula Body Soap

Last but certainly not the least in this top soap bars in Malaysia list, is the Tanamera Brown Formula Body Soap. Affordable and high in quality, we bet you can find this soap bar in almost all drugstore shelves in Malaysia. Combining plenty of traditional herbs and grains like turmeric, ginger and cinnamon to produce a gritty surface this soap bar can help in removing dead skin cells as well as improves the blood circulation to the skin. 

Price: RM18.00

Where to Buy: Watsons Malaysia