A non-clear (translucent to opaque) cleansing bar comprising: (a) from
about 3 to about 40 weight % anionic soap; (b) from about 4 to about 40
weight % of at least one synthetic surfactant; (c) from 0.1 to about 10
weight % of a gelling agent from the group consisting of dibenzylidene
sorbitol, dibenzylidene xylitol, dibenzylidene ribitol, and mixtures
thereof; (d) from about 5 to about 60 weight % of a humectant provided
that glycerin is a component of the humectant and is present in an amount
of about 2 to about 10 weight %; and (e) water; wherein all amounts are
in % by weight based on the weight of the entire composition.