African Black Soap Bar vs The Re-Usable Round

Overview

Both the Alaffia African Black Soap Bar and the LastObject Re-Usable Round score an impressive 96/100 ethics rating and share a $ price point, making them standout choices for conscious shoppers in the Beauty & Personal Care category. However, they serve entirely different needs: Alaffia is a traditional cleansing bar rooted in West African ingredients and fair trade practices, while LastObject is a reusable, eco-friendly alternative to disposable cotton rounds for makeup removal and skincare application. Each product has unique certifications that reflect its ethical strengths.

Ethics diff

The Alaffia soap carries Fair Trade, Non-GMO, EWG Verified, and PETA Approved certifications. This means it prioritizes fair wages for women cooperatives in Togo, avoids genetically modified ingredients, meets strict EWG standards for health and transparency, and is cruelty-free. In contrast, the LastObject round is certified B Corp, Cradle to Cradle, and Global Recycled Standard. These emphasize corporate social responsibility, circular product design (material health and recyclability), and verified recycled content. The key difference: Alaffia focuses on ingredient ethics and social impact in production, while LastObject centers on waste reduction and lifecycle sustainability.

Everyday use

Alaffia’s soap bar is a multipurpose cleanser for face and body, suitable for acne-prone or sensitive skin due to its natural shea butter and plantain ash base. It lathers well and can replace liquid soaps or synthetic body washes. LastObject’s Re-Usable Round is a soft, washable pad designed to replace disposable cotton rounds for applying toner, removing makeup, or exfoliating. Each round can be used hundreds of times, then tossed in the laundry. For daily routines, Alaffia is a one-step cleanser; LastObject is a tool used with other products. Neither overlaps functionally, so choice depends on what you need most in your routine.

Value

Both are priced affordably ($). Alaffia’s bar lasts several weeks with daily use, offering low cost per wash and long shelf life. LastObject’s pack (typically 7 rounds) costs more upfront but eliminates ongoing purchases of cotton pads, saving money over time (one user could replace hundreds of disposables). For someone seeking a single cleanser, Alaffia wins on immediate value. For someone looking to reduce waste long-term, LastObject offers better cost-per-use and environmental savings.

Bottom line

This comparison is a tie because both products score equally on ethics and price but serve completely different purposes. Choose Alaffia if you want an ethically made, natural body and face soap. Choose LastObject if you aim to reduce single-use waste in your skincare routine. The winner depends on your personal beauty habits and environmental priorities.