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Sydney Sweeney's Bathwater Soap Sells Out, Sparks Controversy

6/8/2025

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Sydney Sweeney's unique "Bathwater Bliss" soap, crafted from her own bathwater, made waves upon its June 6 launch, selling out in mere seconds. Priced at just $8, the overwhelming demand crashed the website, with resellers now asking between $100 and $2000. Amidst this frenzy, Sweeney candidly spoke about the media's sexualization of her body, revealing her struggle with public perception.

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Sydney Sweeney's unique "Bathwater Bliss" soap, crafted from her own bathwater, made waves upon its June 6 launch, selling out in mere seconds. Priced at just $8, the overwhelming demand crashed the website, with resellers now asking between $100 and $2000. Amidst this frenzy, Sweeney candidly spoke about the media's sexualization of her body, revealing her struggle with public perception.