Bars are more traditional and tactile, but some consider liquid soap more hygienic — especially when shared.

Any comparison of the two would also have to consider which one creates the more robust lather, which leaves you feeling cleaner, and a number of brand-specific concerns like scent. There’s also the fact that bars can get slippery and fall apart the longer they’re used, whereas liquid soap requires more packaging. And while one may not be objectively better than the other, that doesn’t mean you won’t have strong feelings about it.