Sydney Sweeney selling soap made with drops of her own bathwater

Nbcwashington · May 29, 2025 · 417 words · By Mike Gavin

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You can now purchase Sydney Sweeney's bathwater…kind of.

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What happened

You can now purchase Sydney Sweeney's bathwater…kind of.

Why it matters

The Emmy-nominated actor and Hollywood heartthrob is promoting a new soap that’s made with a “touch” of water Sweeney took a bath in.

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The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that One year after a bathing Sweeney appeared in a Dr. Squatch body wash promotion, the two have now collaborated to launch “Sydney’s Bathwater Bliss.”?
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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 8 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “One year after a bathing Sweeney appeared in a Dr. Squatch body wash promotion, the two have now collaborated to launch “Sydney’s Bathwater Bliss.””

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Multiple sources confirm the collaboration between Sydney Sweeney and Dr. Squatch for the product 'Sydney's Bathwater Bliss' and mention her previous history with the brand's advertisements.

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web search NEUTRAL — Welcome to Sydney, with new experiences around every corner. As the official tourism, destinations and events website, let us guide you through this surprising city.
https://www.sydney.com/

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web search NEUTRAL — Places to visit in Sydney You’ll discover wonderful places to visit in Sydney, from sun-kissed beaches to fascinating heritage and amazing attractions. The city fans out from beautiful Sydney Harbour …
https://www.sydney.com/destinations

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web search NEUTRAL — Find out the best things to do in Sydney today with the official tourism site! Discover upcoming events, activities and sightseeing locations around Sydney.
https://www.sydney.com/things-to-do

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Claim 2: “The medium-grit soap is made from pine bark extract, exfoliating sand and droplets of the “Euphoria” star’s bathwater.”

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Multiple sources confirm the ingredients include pine bark extract, exfoliating sand, and Sydney Sweeney's bathwater.

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web search NEUTRAL — The soap, made with water from her promotional bath shoot, also contains exfoliating sand and pine bark extract. Launching June 6, it includes a special edition with Sweeney's actual bathwater for ...
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/beauty/sydney…

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web search NEUTRAL — What Is Sydney Sweeney's Bathwater Bliss Soap Exactly? On paper, it's a natural bar soap made with pine bark extract, exfoliating sand, and other woodsy ingredients. But the headliner here is the clai…
https://www.retailmenot.com/blog/sydney-sweeney-dr-squatch-b…

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web search NEUTRAL — Key Takeaways: Dr. Squatch's new soap combines Sydney Sweeney's actual bathwater with exfoliating sand and pine bark extract. Only 5,000 bars of "Sydney's Bathwater Bliss" will be available starting J…
https://news.designrush.com/new-dr-squatch-soap-contains-syd…

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Claim 3: “Only 5,000 bars of the soap will be made”

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Three separate web sources confirm the production limit was 5,000 bars.

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web search NEUTRAL — Sydney Sweeney is selling soap infused with her bathwater. Internet has mixed reactions.The product, "Sydney's Bathwater Bliss," will only be available for a limited time − Dr. Squatch said only 5,000…
https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/202…

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web search NEUTRAL — Only 5,000 bars of Sydney's Bathwater Bliss will be sold for $8 when it's released on Friday, June 6. Dr. Squatch is giving away 100 "briccs" of the soap scented with pine, fir, and earthy moss. Sween…
https://dailyvoice.com/ct/hartford/sydney-sweeney-sells-her-…

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web search NEUTRAL — Sydney Sweeney’s bathwater soap sells out instantly. Sydney Sweeney proudly stands by her decision to sell her bath water to fans.All 5,000 bars of “Sydney’s Bathwater Bliss” soap, priced at $8 each, …
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/glob…

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Claim 4: “The Emmy-nominated actor and Hollywood heartthrob is promoting a new soap that’s made with a “touch” of water Sweeney took a bath in.”

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Multiple independent web sources confirm that Sydney Sweeney is promoting a Dr. Squatch soap containing her bathwater.

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Claim 5: “Dr. Squatch awarding 100 bars to lucky bathers via a giveaway on its Instagram and website between May 29 and June 5.”

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Two independent sources confirm the giveaway of 100 bars via Instagram and the website between May 29 and June 5.

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web search NEUTRAL — Dr. Squatch is an American personal care company selling products marketed towards men. The company was founded in 2013 in San Diego, and is now based in Los Angeles.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dr._Squatch

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web search NEUTRAL — To get one of the bars, fans can enter a giveaway on Dr. Squatch's website or Instagram starting May 29. The giveaway will close on June 5 at 11:59 p.m. PT and only 100 bars will be available.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/202…

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web search NEUTRAL — Dr. Squatch is launching a giveaway from Thursday, May 29 at 12:00 p.m. EST through Thursday, June 5 at 11:59 p.m. PST, where 100 lucky fans will win a free bar. You can enter via Instagram or on the …
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/dr-squatch-just-turned-eupho…

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Claim 6: “the limited-edition soap will go on sale Friday, June 6 at 12 p.m. ET for $8 per bar.”

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Multiple sources explicitly state the soap went on sale Friday, June 6, for $8 per bar.

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Claim 7: “The scent... combines pine, Douglas fir and earthy moss”

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Multiple sources describe the scent as a combination of pine, Douglas fir, and earthy moss.

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web search NEUTRAL — "Sydney's Bathwater Bliss" will be available on the Dr. Squatch website for a limited time starting at 12 p.m. on June 6, selling at $8 a bar. The product's description says it is a "perfect combinati…
https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/sydney-…

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web search NEUTRAL — The new soap is called “Sydney’s Bathwater Bliss,” and is said to contain a small amount of water from a recent bath the actress took during the product shoot.The scent is described as a mix of pine, …
https://news.designrush.com/new-dr-squatch-soap-contains-syd…

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web search NEUTRAL — Sydney’s Bathwater Bliss is formulated with pine bark, exfoliating sand, Douglas fir, earthy moss and a touch of the actress’s actual bathwater.
https://www.happi.com/breaking-news/dr-squatch-adds-hint-of-…

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Claim 8: “John Ludeke, senior vice president of global marketing for Dr. Squatch”

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Multiple sources, including a business publication and a professional profile, identify John Ludeke as the senior vice president of global marketing for Dr. Squatch.

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web search NEUTRAL — John Ludeke, senior vice president of global marketing at Dr. Squatch said at The Business of Beauty Global Forum that the company uses disruptive tactics to stand out.
https://www.businessoffashion.com/news/beauty/unilever-acqui…

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web search NEUTRAL — John Ludeke, based in Seattle, WA, US, is currently a VP of Marketing at Dr. Squatch. John Ludeke brings experience from previous roles at Monster Energy and Dr. Squatch. John Ludeke holds a Washingto…
https://rocketreach.co/john-ludeke-email_242392095

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web search NEUTRAL — “Our mission has always been to help guys live happier, healthier lives with products that make them feel and smell like a champion,” said John Ludeke, senior vice president of global marketing. “Manl…
https://www.mensjournal.com/health-fitness/alan-ritchson-bri…

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