We have a few questions about Dove's new 'body positive' soap bottles

Nothing says 'empowerment' like product packaging.
 By 
Alex Hazlett
 on 
Original image replaced with Mashable logo
Original image has been replaced. Credit: Mashable

Of course this is how it ends.

Dove, friendly soap company and bastion of body-positive marketing, finally goes too far and literally engineers its packing to reflect the women to whom it markets.

According to Dove:

"Each bottle evokes the shapes, sizes, curves and edges that combine to make every woman their very own limited edition. They’re one of a kind–just like you. But sometimes we all need reminding of that.

Recent research from the Dove Global Beauty and Confidence Report revealed that one in two women feels social media puts pressure on them to look a certain way. Thankfully, many women are fighting with us to spread beauty confidence."

And apparently the best way to make sure women are reminded daily of our special snowflakeness is to turn our soap bottles into literal reminders of our figures. Because bathing isn't just a time to get clean and enjoy a hot shower and some peace, but also to be, you know, empowered. By our soap bottles.

We've reached out to Dove to ask a few of our most burning questions, including:

  • Will the bottles all contain the same amount of soap?

  • Do the body-positive cost bottles cost the same as normal ones, or will we pay a premium for our empowerment?

  • How long will we be able to purchase these limited-edition keepsakes?

  • Where in the world did this idea come from?

The shade is already starting to roll in.

For a company that has spent years building up a store of good will through their 'Real Beauty' campaigns, we'll have to see whether they have enough in reserve to see them through what could be a major misstep. Or is the benefit of the doubt something that simply doesn’t exist for brands today?

Mashable Image
Alex Hazlett

Alex Hazlett is a Deputy Managing Editor at Mashable. Based out of Mashable's New York HQ, she previously ran the company's weekend coverage, oversaw the in-house syndication program, and was an assistant editor for general news. Ask her about newsletters.An Ohio native, Alex earned degrees in economics and journalism at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. During college, she also spent time in the Middle East studying Arabic and journalism.

Mashable Potato

Recommended For You
Site to 'check' women's 'body counts' goes viral — and some men are defending it
woman's body inside keyhole with password in front of her

Dr. Squatch’s 'Bricc'd Up' soap is back (and on sale)
The Dr. Squatch x Trojan collab; soap bars sitting on fabric.




Trending on Mashable
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for April 3, 2026
Connections game on a smartphone

NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for April 4, 2026
Connections game on a smartphone

Wordle today: Answer, hints for April 3, 2026
Wordle game on a smartphone

Wordle today: Answer, hints for April 4, 2026
Wordle game on a smartphone

Google launches Gemma 4, a new open-source model: How to try it
Google Gemma
The biggest stories of the day delivered to your inbox.
These newsletters may contain advertising, deals, or affiliate links. By clicking Subscribe, you confirm you are 16+ and agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Thanks for signing up. See you at your inbox!