All For One, One for All

Spongeables Soap n Sponge All In One are infused with rich olive oil- and glycerin-based soap, for billowy, whipped-cream like suds (so they say, BeansTalk hasn’t actually experienced them yet). Spongeables texture stays soft; a lighter grip brings out its brisk exfoliating texture. A few fast squeezes amp up the suds, even in hard water.

Spongeables act as a washcloth, loofah, soap, and body lotion all in one. Eight different fragrances ranging from tangy citrus blends to spicy floral scents (or fragrance free) last for at least 30 showers. The heart-shaped Spongeables lasts through 15 uses, the flower lasts through seven and possibly more. (Wasabi, yes, that green stuff you eat with sushi, a natural preservative, keeps Spongeables fresh and clean for as long as they last.)

Spongeables are made from renewable resources. The man-made sponge is hypoallergenic and does not deplete the marine environment. The natural glycerin-based soap is enriched with olive, coconut and palm oils (no animal fats or petrochemicals). Spongeables will be at more than 800 locations including Nordstrom, Saks, Smith & Hawken, Pure Beauty, H2O,Beauty First, Burke Williams Spas, the Regent Beverly Wilshire Spa in Beverly Hills, La Costa Spa in Carlsbad, and Henri Bendel-New York. Suggested prices: Spongeables seven-shower Travel Star, $5; 20-shower Heart, $10; 30-shower Round or Mushroom, $15. For more info, www.spongeables.com.

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In Fashion News:

Kerry Washington attended the Creative Coalition’s Capitol Hill Spotlight Awards in Washington, DC in a gown by Kevan Hall and accessories by Rickard Shah. The Ray star, who’ll also be in Mr. & Mrs. Smith, chose a black silk-gazar corset gown with matte jersey skirt with front slit. She completed her look with Rickard Shah’s vintage-inspired black satin Kelly peep toe pumps and black Sinead square-shaped bag with beaded zig-zag pattern and silver- chain handle.