Gold
Beyond the Ferns, Lavender Hill
“The smell was gorgeous — crispy, fresh, very slightly sweet. I also loved the lavender seeds melted into the top of the soap. Presentation was simple and lovely. I liked the muted, soft, earthy tones. It made the product look attractive and sophisticated. It’s not every day you use a soap that makes you feel like you’ve just indulged in a luxurious shower balm. My skin feels smooth and velvety after using it — there’s no tightness or that typical “squeaky” feeling you often get with bar soaps. My skin is beautifully soft and nourished.”
Grumpy Soaps, Dirty Bastard Grit Soap
“This pumiced soap is the best I’ve ever used when it comes to getting my hands clean after working on handyman projects. It gets everything off — adhesive, paint — and the soap itself is moisturising, so it ticks every box. Nobody needs a ‘chemical’ hand cleaner, when a product this natural does the job better. It’s amazing. It’s even lifted off stuff that’s traditionally been a nightmare to get off my hands, like two-part epoxy wood filler. My hands are squeaky clean. But soft. An excellent performance!”
Silver
Beyond the Ferns, Floral Breeze
“Petals have stayed on with careful use! Bar is looking firm and very fragrant. No cracks or crumbling. Small and mighty. I have enjoyed the silky softness of this bar, and the fragrance is so pleasant. My skin is clean and doesn’t feel tight. Used in the bath in the evening, it feels like a rose immersion.”
Cyril’s Soap Shed, Lemongrass & Chamomile Goats Milk Soap
“The uplifting aroma of lemongrass and chamomile seduced me. I love the box which combines charm with efficiency and sustainability. The first time I used this I loved the way my hands felt afterwards — no tightness or itch. The bubbles feel gentle and bouncy. It is so gentle and non-irritating.”
Goats of the Gorge, Made in Somerset, Goats Milk Soap Bar
“I really did love using this very sweet, fragrance-free soap. My skin is so dry so much of the time, and this soap genuinely helped, leaving my skin feeling smoother and softer, healthier, more moisturised and less tight. The soap is such a lovely texture too, you can’t help but want to use it.”
Grumpy Soaps, Just F’in Good Soap
“Excellent at removing dirt and grime from my hands, even when I’ve spent the day in the garden. It lathers up with very little effort, producing a satisfyingly rich foam that cleans thoroughly and leaves my skin feeling pleasantly soft and moisturised. A no-nonsense, effective soap, ideal for men.”
SoaperSudz, Peppermint and Nettle Soap
“A lightly exfoliating soap bar, zesty and cleansing. It smells intoxicatingly minty and zingy. I love how my skin feels after a gentle exfoliating with this. My skin is left still fresh and clean without the dryness you would expect from using a bar of soap. Fab fab! Love this bar. I feel confident using it.”
Bronze
Cyril’s Soap Shed, Honey & Oats Goat’s Milk Soap
“Lathers well, cleans perfectly; my hands didn’t feel too tight and dry after use. The soap feels creamy and is easy to rinse off. I felt that my hands were a little softer with continued use and didn’t feel the need to immediately moisturise after washing; my hands felt less irritated after using this soap than they usually do. Lovely soap, does a great job.”
Elegance Natural Skin Care, Goat’s Milk Pure Soap
“This soap continued to keep its shape, stayed rich and creamy, the lather produced was thick and nourishing, and kept my skin supple, soft, hydrated, comfortable, less irritated; there was better tone to my skin, eczema was soothed, and it felt less tight when getting out of the shower. I noticed parts of my body that are usually quite sore were less red and scaly.”
Lytchett Bay Soaps, ‘Be Calm’ Face Soap
“The soap lathers beautifully into soft creamy bubbles and feels ideal for a facial cleanser. I feel comfortable about my teens using this on their hormonal skin (as well as mine). I’ve been using this cleanser in the morning and evening, and I love the way it makes my skin feel squeaky clean but not tight or dry. It removes any excess oil and leaves the complexion nice and matte, ready for makeup.”
Soap & Mhor, Lemongrass & Patchouli Soap Bar
“The smell was fresh and delicious with the lemongrass and also deep with the patchouli — what an amazing yogic scent. I got so many comments from my family about how lovely I smelt after using it, and it also got me really clean, which is not a given with soap bars. This is the best soap I have ever used, and I will be using this brand again.”
Wrekin Soap, All Around the Wrekin
“I’ve found it reliable to clean the skin when my hands have been dirty but it’s equally as good on the body. This is my go-to soap bar for use in the bath. The ground rosemary and peppermint provide a gentle exfoliator that is kind to skin. This works well to clean and refresh, the soap is pretty, and looks good at the end of the test period.”
Wrekin Soap, Into the Woods
“Does a fabulous job and has been put through its paces washing off dirt, grease and for general household use. Enjoyed the unusual shape of the bar. It felt easy to use and I like that it can be stood on its end to dry between uses. It smells good, cleanses hands well and has a quirky and fun design. Absolutely love this.”
