Best French Soap (Our Top 14 Picks)

What makes it special? With a 100% vegetable base and supreme-quality shea butter sourced from a completely sustainable, fair-trade supply chain, this family size verbena scented soap ever-so-gently cleanses the skin, helping to preserve its natural moisture balance. It is beautifully creamy and leaves skin feeling silky soft - an absolute treat to use time after time.Check out our best French body wash article for some body wash ideas that aren't in the form of solid bars or blocks!

What makes it special? Ultra-rich in shea butter, its formula respects the equilibrium of even the most sensitive skin types and can be used on your face. Its intense and velvety lather leaves skin feeling squeaky-clean, supple and smooth, without drying it or stripping the moisture barrier. Our only qualm with it is the scent isn't what it used to be; it is slightly more potent now, although still very pleasant.

What makes it special? Since this is just a variation of the first soap, I will spare you a repeat of the description. However, it has more than earned its place in this top 14 review list as the lavender scent is a truly divine alternative to the citrusy verbena perfume. We adore how this series of soaps from L'Occitane are super eco-friendly and come wrapped in paper rather than plastic. Gentle on the planet as well as gentle on your skin!

What makes it special? Since research has shown that activated charcoal can absorb toxins in your body, some beauty experts believe that a charcoal soap can help draw impurities and dirt from your skin. A La Maison de Provence's charcoal soap cleans your face and body with natural ingredients that aren't harsh on the skin. The long-lasting suds contain no phthalates, SLS or parabens, and the bar has a light, pleasant scent derived from natural plant extracts.

What makes it special? If you have never tried an all-natural soap before (i.e. one without chemicals), you are in for a delightful surprise with the rich, creamy lather of this soap. A La Maison de Provence's traditional recipe dates back to 1828 in France when Marseille soap masters first developed their famous French milled soap production process. The scent is, in their words: "soft and exotic with a hint of vanilla for joyful indulgence", and we whole-heartedly agree!

What makes it special? Sea mud is a surprisingly powerful skincare ingredient with evidence to suggest that it can help to treat problems such as acne and dryness. This bar is A La Maison de Provence's flagship product; it is long-lasting, lathering, cruelty-free, biodegradable, free from SLS, phthalates and parabens - just like the original 19th-century recipe.

What makes it special? The symbolic cube of Marseille soap - a historic treasure trove of benefits for your hands - is made in Marseille and cooked in a cauldron, as per artisanal tradition. It contains 72% oil, the minimum required for any authentic Marseille soap, and is packed full of minerals that are ideal for treating acne-prone skin.

What makes it special? Gentle enough even for baby skin, every family member can use this soap in the shower or bath for a lovely, gentle cleaning experience. It is 100% natural, made artisanally from 100% vegetable oils (72% olive oil), meaning it is biodegradable and environmentally friendly.

What makes it special? For centuries, the luxury of French milled soaps has remained the gold standard of excellence. Each time you begin to lather with it, you enter a time and place where quality and craftsmanship have stood still; Pre de Provence soap bars are no exception. They are not only carefully made today by dedicated soap makers in Provence following their proud traditions, but quad-milled to be smoother and have a richer lather to create our luxurious feel.

What makes it special? Using all pure, natural ingredients enriched with shea butter, you can really feel the difference with Pre de Provence's unique quad-milling process. This lavender soap bar will fill your bathroom with delicious scents down to the very last sliver of soap - all aromatic fragrances that transport you into a moment of serenity, vitality, and prosperity. How obvious is it that we are *obsessed* with this natural French soap?

What makes it special? From a woody base with scents from the fougère and chypre families, this Pre de Provence soap smells beyond heavenly. It creates a rich, creamy lather that moisturizes and softens your skin, and if nothing else, it would be the perfect hand soap for every bathroom in your house!

What makes it special? Freesens are undeniably one of the best French soap brands, delivering some of the best Marseille soap available on the market. This particular bar is hypoallergenic, sanitizing, and extremely skin-softening. The luscious natural rose fragrance will transport your senses to another dimension or tranquillity. It comes with a metal box that preserves the scent of the soap, and you can use it as delightful decoration or storage once you've used up all the soap.

What makes it special? Simple, to-the-point, and exceedingly effective is how I would describe this unscented soap. It combines olive oils with skin-softening glycerin to produce a rich, luxurious lather that leaves skin naturally soft and supple. You cannot go wrong here, especially at such an affordable price considering how long it lasts!

What makes it special? This Marseille soap by Rampal Latour is guaranteed to be extra-pure, as it is developed in full respect of today's hygiene and traceability standards - while still using their original 1828 formula! It does not contain any perfume, artificial colouring agents, preserving agents, or any synthetic additives whatsoever. Thanks to the virtues of olive oil, your skin will feel healthy, soothed and protected.