Does a higher price tag really mean a better product?

This week, we check out soaps and champagne.

In my bathroom at home, I always keep a bottle of Molton Brown London liquid hand wash. No matter how many times I wash my hands, this never dries my skin out. The light, pleasant scents, from Thai vert to white mulberry, linger long enough to remind you that your hands are clean, but don’t stick long enough to be overwhelming. — $25.00

By my kitchen sink, I keep a trusty bottle of the environmentally-friendly Method hand wash. Though Method gets points for its biodegradable formula and recyclable container, as well as its availability (Wegmans and Target both carry the line), it always dries out my hands and does not smell nearly as pleasant as Molton Brown. — $3.99