Dr. Squatch Natural Soap
$6.00 for 5oz
Monthly "soapscriptions" available!
Monthly "soapscriptions" available!
The Story: We all have human obligations, but as men we still desire to be wild, free and natural like a Sasquatch. Turn your shower up a notch and unleash your inner man with Dr. Squatch. Soap that's full of the simple and natural ingredients your body loves and deserves. Made from 5 natural oils. No harsh chemicals. Hand crafted. Made in the USA.
About the product: Even though Dr. Squatch Natural Soaps are marketed toward men, I couldn't resist asking them to let me review their products on Lipgloss+Spandex! I mean, I do LOVE handcrafted natural soap, and I'm a HUGE sucker for a cute Sasquatch cartoon character, especially one dressed in a smoking jacket, and a pipe in his mouth. And Dr. Squatch's promise of "simple, natural, and manly soap" intrigued me--would it really be what they promised? There are a few other "men's" bath/body products out there that I adore, such as LUSH's Dirty soap and body spray. Or would it be another suffocatingly strong men's bath product that warned you from a mile away that a man was approaching? I had my fingers crossed that it was the former. Dr. Squatch offered to let me pick out two of their eight varieties of soap to try. After a lot of clicking back and forth, I finally narrowed it down to two: the Gold Moss Scrub Soap and the Bay Rum Soap (although they all sounded fabulous).
Product description: Gold Moss Scrub Soap: "One of our most revered scents, a truly unique bar scented with oak moss. This bar is a subtle earthy musk with a hint of freshly ground cocoa and added sea salt. Very popular with woodsmen and urbanites alike." I loved that the scrub was very gentle, and not at all gritty. The cocoa isn't overpowering--it's subtle and adds just a rich earthiness to the soap. Bay Rum Soap: "This traditional men's scent is a timeless blend of crushed cloves, cinnamon sticks, crisp pine needles, and a sweet orange freshness. A smooth and creamy bar with a tropical twist that will transport you to the islands before that big day at work." I was most worried about the Bay Rum... "traditional men's scent" could go either way! But really, it's perfect!!! It's masculine but natural. Both were rated medium on "scent strength" scale, and both were recommended for combination oily/dry skin.
Application: Both of these have a very nice lather.
Packaging: Each bar of soap comes in a cute little kraft cardstock box. It makes a nice gift!
Value: These will set you back a few more bucks than that gazillion-pack at Costco, but the fragrance and quality will make you way more excited to take a shower! Sometimes I grab a bar out of the shower just for a little whiff. It's a great product for girls and guys alike.
Love it or leave it? LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE it!!! The only downside--it's not available everywhere. Urban Outfitters does carry it online, but it's $8 a bar instead of $6. There are a few other retail partners also, but none in my area. I'd still be willing to buy the other scents without having smelled them first, because I'm sure I'll love them (if you don't though, they have a 30 day return policy, even on soap you've used! Just return the unused portion and they'll refund the cost of the soap and also shipping). And if someone happened to get me a Dr. Squatch Soapscription, I'd be super stoked :P
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Product description: Gold Moss Scrub Soap: "One of our most revered scents, a truly unique bar scented with oak moss. This bar is a subtle earthy musk with a hint of freshly ground cocoa and added sea salt. Very popular with woodsmen and urbanites alike." I loved that the scrub was very gentle, and not at all gritty. The cocoa isn't overpowering--it's subtle and adds just a rich earthiness to the soap. Bay Rum Soap: "This traditional men's scent is a timeless blend of crushed cloves, cinnamon sticks, crisp pine needles, and a sweet orange freshness. A smooth and creamy bar with a tropical twist that will transport you to the islands before that big day at work." I was most worried about the Bay Rum... "traditional men's scent" could go either way! But really, it's perfect!!! It's masculine but natural. Both were rated medium on "scent strength" scale, and both were recommended for combination oily/dry skin.
Application: Both of these have a very nice lather.
Packaging: Each bar of soap comes in a cute little kraft cardstock box. It makes a nice gift!
Value: These will set you back a few more bucks than that gazillion-pack at Costco, but the fragrance and quality will make you way more excited to take a shower! Sometimes I grab a bar out of the shower just for a little whiff. It's a great product for girls and guys alike.
Love it or leave it? LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE it!!! The only downside--it's not available everywhere. Urban Outfitters does carry it online, but it's $8 a bar instead of $6. There are a few other retail partners also, but none in my area. I'd still be willing to buy the other scents without having smelled them first, because I'm sure I'll love them (if you don't though, they have a 30 day return policy, even on soap you've used! Just return the unused portion and they'll refund the cost of the soap and also shipping). And if someone happened to get me a Dr. Squatch Soapscription, I'd be super stoked :P
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