Gold
The Moher Soap Co., Burren Meadow
“What a beautiful little parcel — just like a gift! The fragrance is gentle and delicate and could please the entire family. Soft bouncy bubbles slip gently through your fingers. This is incredibly gentle on my poor gardening hands. Over the testing period the soap is, astonishingly, showing no signs of wear or sogginess. My hands don’t feel tight or dried out and my grazes are healing nicely. The soap still looks like new! It is so incredibly gentle you could happily use it on a baby. I love it! I cannot believe how little this company is charging for such a beautifully made soap. The attention to detail in the pretty material wrapping completely charmed me. This soap could not be improved, it is just superb.”
“Beautifully packaged, what a great idea to use pretty material to wrap the soap in. I love the grey marble effect on the soap and the fragrance is beautiful: the lavender and ylang ylang make this calming product. The soap lathers well and is easy to rinse. It doesn’t make my skin feel dry or itchy as some soaps do; this is lovely to use. It makes my skin feel clean and fresh and is definitely gentle enough for dry and sensitive skin. I am happy, and will repurchase”
Silver
BEAM natural body care, Naked
“On first using the soap I found it to be a delight — it lathered quickly and easily, providing a rich foamy, creamy lather. I was pleasantly surprised as I really hadn’t expected it to feel so creamy. It cleansed my hands well and rinsed away easily with no soapy residue or stickiness. Importantly, it did not leave my hands feeling dry or rough. A joy to use: one of the creamiest, most luxurious hand soaps I have had the pleasure of using and great value as it lasts and lasts. After a month, I didn’t want to be parted from it. What a lovely, honest fragrance-free product. A great little moisturising soap. I am a convert.”
Lily & Rabbit, Lime & Coconut
“The fragrance was lovely — tropical, piña colada-like lime and coconut, but not too strong and it didn’t linger on my skin, which is my preference. The bar itself was very attractive with the swirls of green clay and logo imprint. The texture of the soap was smooth and it lathered easily, creating a rich, creamy, luxurious foam. My skin felt clean but not stripped of its natural oils. It rinsed away easily and completely and my skin was left feeling soft and smooth with no tightness or residue. The soap continued to perform well, even cleaning off ground-in soil from the dry skin on my hands after I’d been gardening all day. My skin felt softer after using the soap. The logo is super cute!”
Bronze
BEAM natural body care, Sunshine
“I loved the look of the soap bar, it was bright and fresh, classy and had a modern twist to it. The beautiful sweet orange fragrance comes through and is balanced with the delicate lemongrass. The mix of colours is modern; the scalloped detailing was also a nice touch and the poppyseeds throughout the upper part of the bar offer excellent exfoliation. During the first few washes my hands were left feeling fresh and clean, whilst the scent remained for a good amount of time. As it wears down the soap gets better, and the poppy seeds come into a league of their own and the exfoliation ups its game. The soap made me smile every time I picked it up and used it — it’s fantastic!”
Cocoa Avenue, Rose & Lavender
“I loved the look of this soap — with the mix of pink and cream colours and herbs dotted over the top of a swirling pattern. It smells heavenly too. The texture is beautifully soft and creamy. The fragrance is feminine and subtly floral, which I adore and like the way it makes me feel happy. The fragrance level was perfect — not too strong or weak. Cleans my skin very well. It doesn’t leave me feeling dry. After the initial euphoria of loving the look, fragrance and creaminess of this soap, it soon became like a familiar friend. This is a lovely moisturising soap that doesn’t strip your skin and leaves it feeling comfortable. I am very happy using it. It cleans well, lathers very well and is moisturising.”
Kenderdine Aromatics, Citrus Spice Artisan Soap Bar
“A handmade soap bar wrapped in colourful paper. Has an intense citrus fragrance that is just wonderful. Forms a nice thick lather and rinses off hands easily leaving them feeling squeaky clean. The bar has a lovely rich scent, and leaves a hint of it on your hands after rinsing. As a family we enjoyed using this soap. A couple of my children have sensitive and delicate skin and they found the soap to be gentle. No one has experienced any form of irritation using this very good soap. It’s a lovely product”
Palm Free (Zero-Waste) Irish Soap Ltd, Lavender Soap
“My first thoughts were how pretty the soap looks and is matched by how pretty the soap smells, It feels very special and I already feel that it will be luxurious to use. The texture is very creamy and the smell is ‘kind’: you know this is going to look after your skin. Luxurious and relaxing: the soap melted on the skin and then melted away, leaving soft smooth skin. This soap was lovely to use and kept its creamy kindness and scent to the very end. This soap did deliver on its softness, soothing and relaxing promises to the skin, and my skin has certainly benefitted from using it.”
The Naked Herb Soaps, Lemongrass & Nettle Soap
“The soap had a well balanced fragrance of lemongrass and nettle which I liked. The soap is a nice shape to hold and lathers really well. It is not drying. It’s pleasant to use and the fragrance is refreshing. I did not feel the need to follow with hand cream like some soaps. There was no redness or sensitivity either. I continued to enjoy using the soap in the coming weeks. It worked well in the shower and bath were and produced a satisfying lather that effectively cleansed my body without stripping it of moisture. On leaving the shower or bath my skin always felt hydrated and comfortable. The soap delivered: my ‘soul was refreshed’ by its beautiful fragrance.”
Todburn Soaps, Uplifting – Goats Milk Soap
“My initial thoughts were: what a sweet looking goat on the packaging! I was really looking forward to trying it. And I love the idea that it’s uplifting — even the word ‘uplifting’ made me feel good! The texture of the soap is beautifully creamy — I like it. The fragrance is light and fresh. It washes well and leaves skin feeling moisturised. Throughout the month performance was maintained: the soap is good at lathering, cleaning and leaving my skin feeling comfortable. It made me feel good with its uplifting fresh aroma and the way it performs well.”
