Gold
Friendly Soap, Ylang Ylang Natural Soap Bar
“Within a rather unassuming box there was the most joyous soap to use. One of those products that does exactly what it says it will: cleans skin well with no irritation and leaves it softly fragranced after use. Exceeded all expectations and after a month of testing there is still plenty of bar left. Even the vibrant colour of it lifted my spirit and then the glorious scent packs a real mood boost. Exceptional quality and perfomance from a handmade soap that is so affordable.”
Soap and Anchor, Sea Swimmers Handcrafted Soap
“This is my new favourite soap! It lathers fabulously, it moisturises, it exfoliates. It’s amazing! My skin feels clean and fresh, not tight and dry like with my usual soaps. It didn’t promise much — just mild exfoliation, which it achieved without question — but those tend to be the best products — the ones which are understated in their claims. One of the best priced natural soaps I’ve ever come across, and definitely the soap for all my fellow swimmers out there!”
Silver
Coraline Skincare, Calming Chamomile – Organic Chamomile And Yarrow Soap Bar
“Attractive, thoughtful and emotive packaging. Produced a nice creamy lather: skin felt squeaky clean but not tight as it sometimes can with soap. It’s a super moisturising bar, and can be used on the most sensitive areas without irritation.”
North Devon Soap, Ocean Shore Soap Bar
“Probably the best looking soap I’ve ever seen, designed with the colours and shapes of the beach and the sea. Lovely lemongrass fragrance; creamy lather; non drying; cleansed skin well. Delivers on what it is designed to do and looked lovely in bathroom.”
Olifani, Peppermint Salt Spa Bar
“This zingy, fresh bar has become a staple in the shower, and as and when hubby’s beard gets out of control. It’s very gentle on the skin which I appreciate. It leaves skin feeling fresh and clean, and not too ‘squeaky’ and the scent remains heavenly — I’m in love with it.”
Todburn Soaps, Rosemary & Mint Goats Milk Soap
“A rustic look, inviting packaging: simple, yet classy too. Mild attractive fragrance. Lathered well and felt quite creamy. I love the ethics and honesty of the company, and with effective, non-drying cleaning the product is great too, delivering every time.”
Bronze
Bloom In Soap, Wild Herb & Oatmeal Soap
“Beautifully packaged in a seed-textured plantable card wrapper. Soap is solid smooth richness with spots of oatmeal and herb. Lathers really well with little effort and skin on hands feel soft, clean and comfortable.”
Olifani, Peppermint Soap
“Appealing, attractive swirl-topped bar, and the strong peppermint fragrance draws me to it. Glides over skin and feels very cleansing, but is not harsh and skin does not feel dry. Still going strong after a month. A very impressive soap.”
Olifani, Unscented Salt Spa Bar
“Has a slightly rough surface texture from the salt but this is mixed with a slippery, oily, soothing feel as you use it on the skin. Unfragranced but has a slightly milky smell from the natural ingredients it contains — I liked it a lot.”
Palm Free Zero-Waste Irish Soap Ltd, Balance & Harmony Soap Bar
“Lovely cardboard packaging, substantial looking soap, nice that it hangs up on a rope. We really liked this soap, which worked and lasted well for the whole family: we felt were being thoroughly cleaned by this reliable and effective soap.”
The Eco Stall Ltd, Creamy Dreamy Soap Bar
“Love the whipped cream effect on top of the soap. Texture was quite creamy and delicate, but didn’t leave a sticky residue and was non-drying: glided over skin and smelled beautiful — the fragrance was delightful and glorious.”
The Wild Nettle Co, Nettle Soap
“Attractive, green-speckled soap. Lathers well, giving rich, creamy bubbles that are perfect for cleaning hands and body: very effective at removing dirt and grime from hands, leaving them feeling pampered and soothed. A real winner.”
