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14 Best Bubble Baths for a Relaxing At-Home Spa Experience

Treat yourself—you deserve it.

Headshot of Brigitt EarleyBy Brigitt Earley
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There are few things as relaxing as taking a nice, long bubble bath. Just ask Oprah, who's admitted it's one of her favorite pastimes. If you aren't careful, though, sometimes taking a long soak can leave your skin feeling dry and uncomfortable.

The good news is that you don't have to completely avoid this self-care pleasure if you enjoy ending the day in your bathtub. You simply need to think more carefully about the products. So before you grab your fall book and wine caddy, make sure you're shopping for a formula that's safe to use and will cater to your skin concerns. Fortunately, the options available are numerous, so you don't need to pluck any old bottle off the shelf at your local drugstore.

When shopping for a bubble bath, check the label first. A good formula has a short ingredient list with natural, hydrating oils, like jojoba, and vitamins, like E, to moisturize dry skin. Ideally, bubble baths shouldn’t contain any sulfates, parabens, or silicones, either—especially if you have sensitive skin, are pregnant, or are drawing a bath for a baby or toddler. If you need more guidance, keep reading for a list of the best bubble baths that are safe and gentle for the whole family.

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Best-Smelling Bubble Bath

Bath and Body Works Body Wash and Foam Bath

Body Wash and Foam Bath
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Best-Smelling Bubble Bath

Bath and Body Works Body Wash and Foam Bath

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Pros
  • Soothing
  • Moisturizing
Cons
  • If you don't like a lot of fragrance, you might not like the scent

The Bath and Body Works aromatherapy collection works double duty as a comforting body wash and soothing foam bath. The vanilla and patchouli option is one of the brand's most popular scents because it strikes the perfect balance between sweet and woodsy. It also keeps your skin feeling soft and moisturized, thanks to the addition of vitamin E and aloe in its formula.

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Best Vegan Bubble Bath

OUAI Chill Pills

Chill Pills
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Best Vegan Bubble Bath

OUAI Chill Pills

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Pros
  • Vegan
  • Easy to store
  • Nourishing formula
Cons
  • Doesn't suds that much

Each one of these small bath bombs packs a powerful punch of hydrating ingredients like hemp, jojoba, and safflower seed oils. The gluten-free and vegan “pills” may not be as bubbly as some others, but they’re just as nourishing.

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Best for All Skin Types

Alaffia Everyday Shea Bubble Bath, Lavender

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Best for All Skin Types

Alaffia Everyday Shea Bubble Bath, Lavender

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Pros
  • Affordable
  • Moisturizing
Cons
  • Doesn't suds that much

This vegan formula, made with organic shea butter, soothing African yam, invigorating spearmint, and citrus oils, is manufactured using fair trade, sustainably sourced ingredients from West Africa. It’s safe for all skin types, from dry to oily and acne-prone.

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Best for Sensitive Skin

Burt's Bees Baby Bubble Bath

Baby Bubble Bath
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Best for Sensitive Skin

Burt's Bees Baby Bubble Bath

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Pros
  • Super gentle
  • Free of parabens, phthalates, petrolatum, or SLS
Cons
  • Customers say bubbles aren't long-lasting

This gentle formula is safe enough for babies and toddlers but perfectly suitable for adults, too. It’s ultra-gentle—it doesn’t contain phthalates, parabens, petrolatum, or sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS)—so even the most sensitive skin won’t end up dry and itchy.

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Best for Dry Skin

Soap Cherie Meditation Bubble Bath

Meditation Bubble Bath
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Best for Dry Skin

Soap Cherie Meditation Bubble Bath

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Pros
  • Fluffy bubbles
  • Doesn't dry out skin
Cons
  • If you don't like a lot of fragrance, you might not like the floral scent

This handmade, small-batch bubble bath is formulated with all natural and organic ingredients and enriched with jojoba oil and vitamin E to moisturize skin while you soak. The pretty champagne bottle design brings celebration vibes.

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Most Relaxing

Dr Teal's Foaming Sleep Bath

Foaming Sleep Bath
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Most Relaxing

Dr Teal's Foaming Sleep Bath

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Pros
  • Promotes better sleep
  • Soothes sore muscles
  • Affordable
Cons
  • If you don't like a lot of fragrance, you may not like the lavender and patchouli scent

Looking to upgrade your nighttime routine? Consider trying this ultra-relaxing bubble bath made with melatonin to promote better sleep and essential oils that help soothe sore and tense muscles after a long day.

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Best for Hard Water

Herbivore Coconut Milk Bath Soak

Coconut Milk Bath Soak
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Best for Hard Water

Herbivore Coconut Milk Bath Soak

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Pros
  • Very moisturizing
Cons
  • Customers say it could use suds

You might not be able to jet off to some island, but you can definitely pretend with this bath soak. It has the most enticing tropical aroma because it's made with plant-based, organic, and food-grade ingredients, like coconut and vanilla, that you can feel good about using.

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Great for Dry Skin

Vitabath Heavenly Coconut Crème Bubble Bath

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Great for Dry Skin

Vitabath Heavenly Coconut Crème Bubble Bath

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Pros
  • Packed with vitamins and antioxidants
  • Moisturizing
  • Scent isn't overwhelming
Cons
  • Small bubbles

If you suffer from dry skin, try this hydrating formula packed with vitamins plus an antioxidant-rich superfruit blend. With a scent as good as this one—creamy coconut, warm vanilla, and sweet sugar—you’ll never want to step out of the tub.

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Best Luxury Bubble Bath

REN Clean Skincare Moroccan Rose Otto Bath Oil

Moroccan Rose Otto Bath Oil
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Best Luxury Bubble Bath

REN Clean Skincare Moroccan Rose Otto Bath Oil

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Pros
  • Nourishing against skin
Cons
  • Pricey

This luxurious bubble bath combines rose otto oil and geranium oil to hydrate and soothe dry skin. It's also free from sulfates, parabens, formaldehydes, phthalates, mineral oil, and other potentially harmful ingredients, so you can get your soak on for longer.

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Best Soothing Bubble Bath

Deep Steep Bubble Bath Fresh Lavender

Bubble Bath Fresh Lavender
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Best Soothing Bubble Bath

Deep Steep Bubble Bath Fresh Lavender

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Pros
  • Silky, fluffy bubbles
  • Hydrating
Cons
  • Essential oils can be irritating for sensitive skin

For maximum skin-soothing benefits, try a bubble bath formulated with plant extracts, says Amy Rose, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in New York City. This particular formula is infused with organic coconut oil, shea butter, argan oil, and aloe vera, as well as sweet-smelling essential oils.

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LALICIOUS Shower Oil & Bubble Bath

Shower Oil & Bubble Bath
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LALICIOUS Shower Oil & Bubble Bath

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Pros
  • Cleanses without stripping skin
  • A little goes a long way
Cons
  • Pricey

A versatile product that can be used in the bath or the shower but delivers the same skin-nourishing benefits either way. The clean formula is rich with grapeseed oil, nourishing lipids, and probiotics to soothe and moisturize skin.

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Best Fragrance-Free Bubble Bath

HONEST Sensitive Bubble Bath

Sensitive Bubble Bath
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Best Fragrance-Free Bubble Bath

HONEST Sensitive Bubble Bath

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Pros
  • Safe for sensitive skin
Cons
  • Customers say bubbles don't last long

For a hypoallergenic option safe enough to share with the baby, try this subtly scented bubble bath. It’s free from parabens and synthetic fragrances and dyes, so it won’t irritate even the most sensitive skin.

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Best Multipurpose Bubble Bath

Philosophy Amazing Grace Perfumed Shampoo, Shower Gel & Bubble Bath

Amazing Grace Perfumed Shampoo, Shower Gel & Bubble Bath
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Best Multipurpose Bubble Bath

Philosophy Amazing Grace Perfumed Shampoo, Shower Gel & Bubble Bath

Pros
  • Multitasking
Cons
  • Pricey

This sweet-smelling product acts as a shampoo, shower gel, and bubble bath so you can gently cleanse and condition your entire body with one luxurious formula.

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L'Occitane Lavender Harvest Foaming Bath

Lavender Harvest Foaming Bath
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L'Occitane Lavender Harvest Foaming Bath

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Pros
  • Relaxing
Cons
  • Pricey

Transport yourself to the beautiful hills in Haute-Provence, France, with just a dollop of this lavender formula in your bath. After each soak, you'll feel more relaxed and soft to the touch.

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Brigitt Earley
Contributing Writer

Brigitt is a writer, editor and craft stylist with nearly 15 years of experience. She specializes in lifestyle topics, including home, health, parenting, beauty, style, food, entertaining, travel and weddings. She has written for Glamour, People, Good Housekeeping, Women's Health, Real Simple, Martha Stewart, Apartment Therapy, The Spruce, and more.

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