Sydney Sweeney's Bathwater Soap: Is This For Real?
Okay, let's just get this out there: Sydney Sweeney, the star of Euphoria, is selling soap made from her actual bathwater. I know, I know. It sounds absolutely insane, right? And honestly, part of me still thinks it's some elaborate prank. But apparently, it's real, and it's causing a huge online stir.
The "Bathwater Bliss" Soap Saga
This whole thing started with a Dr. Squatch ad. You know, the natural soap company? Sweeney was in it, all bubbly and relaxed in a bathtub. And, apparently, some fans took things a little too far, joking (or were they?) about wanting to buy the bathwater itself. This isn't the first time a celebrity has had a product unexpectedly created from something... unusual. Remember Belle Delphine and her bathwater years ago?
Well, Sweeney, being the savvy businesswoman she is, didn’t ignore the comments. She teamed up with Dr. Squatch again, creating a limited-edition soap called "Sydney’s Bathwater Bliss." It’s a regular soap, but a small amount of water from that viral ad bath is actually in some of the bars.
- The Catch: Only 5,000 bars are being made.
- The Super-Rare Edition: 100 lucky fans will receive a bar with a higher concentration of, well, you know.
- The Price: It's $8 a bar. I haven't tried it yet so I'm not sure if it's worth it.
The soap itself sounds pretty normal otherwise—it’s got exfoliating sand and pine bark extract, giving it a woodsy scent. It's all part of a marketing campaign that leans into the absurd, which, if you're being honest, is pretty genius.
Mixed Reactions
The internet, predictably, exploded. Some people are calling it the most brilliant marketing stunt ever. Others think it’s utterly disgusting and bizarre. Honestly, the reactions are all over the map. You've got people joking about the scientific analysis needed to determine the "Sydney Sweeney concentration" per bar. And some are expressing concerns about the objectification of a female celebrity.
Many are drawing comparisons to Belle Delphine’s 2019 stunt where she sold jars of her bathwater. Some are saying, "Belle Delphine walked so Sydney Sweeney could run," highlighting the unusual lineage of this product. Others are criticizing both Sweeney and Delphine for normalizing this behavior.
So, What's the Deal?
Is it genius marketing? Absolutely. Is it a little weird? Definitely. But it’s undeniably successful in generating buzz and conversation, even if that conversation ranges from excitement to utter bewilderment. I'm still a little confused, and honestly, I'm not sure if I would buy it, but there’s no doubt it's a fascinating case study in modern celebrity culture and the power of viral marketing.
Will you be buying a bar? Let us know in the comments!
