Dr. Squatch Not Santa Soap is a Target Exclusive
Michael Hemsworth — December 18, 2025 — Fashion
References: Target & drugstorenews
Dr. Squatch Not Santa: Sandalwood Summit soap has been created through a partnership with Target as the perfect product for shoppers to pick up this holiday season for themselves or as a stocking stuffer.
The soap is themed after the Kris K. Target employee who's cheekily referred to in the retailer's seasonal campaigns as not Santa, but looks an awful lot like him. The soap features the brand's signature cleansing formulation along with fresh, woody notes that's achieved thanks to ingredients like sandalwood extract. The soap is available now at Target and on Target.com for $7.99 per bar.
Senior Vice President of Global Marketing at Dr. Squatch John Ludeke spoke on the Dr. Squatch Not Santa: Sandalwood Summit soap saying, "Kris K. from Target is a holiday legend, so we were thrilled to give him the Dr. Squatch treatment. This limited-edition bar pairs our signature natural ingredients and our iconic holiday scents to bring a little extra cheer into your grooming routine."
The soap is themed after the Kris K. Target employee who's cheekily referred to in the retailer's seasonal campaigns as not Santa, but looks an awful lot like him. The soap features the brand's signature cleansing formulation along with fresh, woody notes that's achieved thanks to ingredients like sandalwood extract. The soap is available now at Target and on Target.com for $7.99 per bar.
Senior Vice President of Global Marketing at Dr. Squatch John Ludeke spoke on the Dr. Squatch Not Santa: Sandalwood Summit soap saying, "Kris K. from Target is a holiday legend, so we were thrilled to give him the Dr. Squatch treatment. This limited-edition bar pairs our signature natural ingredients and our iconic holiday scents to bring a little extra cheer into your grooming routine."
Trend Themes
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Collaborative Branded Products — Joint ventures like the Dr. Squatch and Target partnership are popularizing exclusive seasonal products tailored to specific retailers.
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Thematic Marketing Campaigns — Influencing consumer behavior through character-driven narratives in holiday marketing is gaining traction, as seen in the 'Not Santa' campaign.
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Eco-friendly Grooming Solutions — Sustainable soap options featuring natural ingredients like sandalwood extract are becoming key attractions in personal care.
Industry Implications
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Retail Partnerships — Retailers are increasingly looking for exclusive product collaborations to drive seasonal sales and customer engagement.
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Personal Care — The integration of limited-edition, theme-based products is transforming how personal care brands appeal during festive periods.
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Sustainable Products — Market demand is surging for eco-friendly grooming products, incentivizing innovation in sustainable ingredient sourcing.
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