New items from Handmade Soap Bath & Beauty by Bathing In Luxury™

Mystery Sampler - Bath & Beauty Assortment for Him or Her

Fri, 10 Aug 2007 01:57:52 +0000

Mystery Sampler – I will select samples from items from my store – please note whether this is for man or woman, any sensitivities (vegan option available). Perfect for people who like surprises and, well, sampling. This sampler may include samples of lip gloss / balm, soap, lotion, perfume, etc. I will choose the specific assortment and it will be a nice surprise :)
How did others feel about their Mystery Samplers?
Took my 10 mins to open all my goodies!
Great lot, A+++
*WOW! Wonderful samples… how can I ever choose?! I do LOVE the Exotic Spicy Fig, though… Thanks!
*These are so much fun! I love getting surprise treats for me to try out. This is one of the reasons I keep coming back for more!
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SHIPPING & PAYMENT
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PAYMENT All prices are in USD unless otherwise indicated. Payment in USD via PayPal only (credit card, instant transfer or echeck) is due at purchase
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ITEM LOCATION Item ships from US � �domestic shipping� quoted below is for shipment WITHIN the US.
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SHIPPING ADDRESS Item will be shipped to the PayPal address provided with payment, so please check it conforms with any address you submit via check-out. Discrepancies between the two might delay shipping until I am able to confirm the shipping address with you.
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CA SALES TAX Shipment to California (USA) addresses subject to 8.25% sales tax. Not included in price and must be paid for via PayPal.
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COMBINED SHIPPING Multiple purchases will be consolidated for combined shipment.
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INSURANCE Insurance is optional and an extra USD 1.65 (USD 1.65 for shipments to Canada, USD 2.40 for the other countries listed below). Seller is not responsible for packages lost or damaged by the carrier, buyer assumes the risk of loss and/or damage by not opting for extra insurance (seller will not replace or refund for lost or damaged packages).
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BUYERS OUTSIDE of US Shipping as quoted below for specific countries � for other countries, please contact me for shipping cost. Import duties and/or any local taxes in recipient�s country are buyer�s responsibility and ARE NOT INCLUDED in price.
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RETURN POLICY Due to the personal nature of my products, all sales are FINAL. No refunds, returns or exchanges.
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If your country is not noted, please contact me as I likely am not certain about importation restrictions. Due to such restrictions, I do not ship to Italy, for example. Sorry, I do not ship to Nigeria.
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All text and images copyright Bathing In Luxury 2005-7

$8.50

3 tubs of goodness Whipt Pudding (tm) made from scratch - Shea Butter - Orange Clove Vanilla - Rust

Mon, 06 Aug 2007 02:56:34 +0000

Whipt Pudding ^TM ~ 3 tubs, about 2 oz / 59 ml each
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(((((( CURRENTLY available for shipment to Australia and New Zealand only – This product won’t be shipped during summer months in the US or to places requiring ground transport 85F (30C) or higher because it will melt – please contact me first if you think this will be the case ))))))
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This vegan whipped goodness is concentrated, has the consistency of a hard souffle – you only need a TEENSY bit and it goes on your skin pretty non-greasy, in my opinion, considering it’s mostly shea butter (about 65-70%). Then you get soft, strokable skin.
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My own concoction made from scratch of whipped shea & cocoa butters, coconut oil, glycerin, vitamin E, modified wheat starch and plant wax. Scented contains fragrance and/or essential oil, as noted. Perfect size for a handbag, gym bag, glove compartment.
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One of each scent below included:
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Rustic Vanilla
An adult vanilla, not cloying.
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Orange Clove Vanilla (eo and fo blend)
Soft, smooth with a touch of sweetness. Just enough of each to blend into a subtle scent.
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ONE of the following – Gianduia or Pink Sugar (or Blue Sugar for men)
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Gianduia
Wish you were in Italy? Me too. But I’m not so I dream of Italy when I sniff this scent, named after my fav gelato flavor – the perfect combo of chocolate and hazelnut.
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Pink Sugar
A sweet scent with notes of cotton candy, vanilla, and caramel predominating, supported by notes of musk and topped with a HINT of fruit (you’d probably not realize except I just stated it). DARN NEAR EDIBLE but please don’t.
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“This puddin’ is a winner in my book. It is described as a hard souffle and very moisturizing (contains 65-70% shea butter). It seem [sic] like it might be greasy but is far from it . . . My scent is Orange Clove Vanilla and I can’t stop sniffing it. It’s that good.”
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DETAILS DETAILS DETAILS
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SHIPPING & PAYMENT
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Please read my profile for my full policies.
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PAYMENT All prices are in USD unless otherwise indicated. Payment in USD via PayPal only (credit card, instant transfer or echeck) is due at purchase
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ITEM LOCATION Item ships from US – “domestic shipping” quoted below is for shipment WITHIN the US.
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SHIPPING ADDRESS Item will be shipped to the PayPal address provided with payment, so please check it conforms with any address you submit via check-out. Discrepancies between the two might delay shipping until I am able to confirm the shipping address with you.
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CA SALES TAX Shipment to California (USA) addresses subject to 8.25% sales tax. Not included in price and must be paid for via PayPal.
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COMBINED SHIPPING Multiple purchases will be consolidated for combined shipment.
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INSURANCE Insurance is optional and an extra USD 1.65 (USD 1.65 for shipments to Canada, USD 2.40 for the other countries listed below). Seller is not responsible for packages lost or damaged by the carrier, buyer assumes the risk of loss and/or damage by not opting for extra insurance (seller will not replace or refund for lost or damaged packages).
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BUYERS OUTSIDE of US Shipping as quoted below for specific countries – for other countries, please contact me for shipping cost. Import duties and/or any local taxes in recipient’s country are buyer’s responsibility and ARE NOT INCLUDED in price.
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RETURN POLICY Due to the personal nature of my products, all sales are FINAL. No refunds, returns or exchanges.
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If your country is not noted, please contact me as I likely am not certain about importation restrictions. Due to such restrictions, I do not ship to Italy, for example. Sorry, I do not ship to Nigeria.
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All text and images copyright Bathing In Luxury 2005-7

$19.00

3 Perfumes - Alcohol-free Perfume Oil in Glass Roll-On Container - YOUR CHOICE of Scents - NEW SCENT

Sun, 05 Aug 2007 00:40:20 +0000

THREE glass roller-ball containers – in a perfect size for a bag or desk (0.33 oz / 10 ml each). Formulated to be non-greasy and almost immediately absorbed & used sparingly – vegan and NON-ALCOHOLIC product. Contains essential oils and/or high quality skin-safe fragrance, depending on the scents selected.
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CUSTOM SCENTS AVAILABLE – please specify – when you purchase – and check with me as I might be out of some stock:

Essential Oils (all natural)::

anise, basil, fennel, ginger, ginger-grapefruit, ginger lime, lemongrass, luscious lavender, clary sage, rosemary, peppermint, geranium, palmarosa (like a woodsy rose), tea tree or one of my own essential oil blends:

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((( Mojito )))
Wonderfully fragrant from my blend of essential oils with notes of lime, rum & mint with a breath of spiciness.

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((( Romp Through The Woods )))
Another one of my essential oil blends :: very earthy :: it reminds me of being in the woods after a rain ))) scents of wood, a undefineable hint of flowers & freshness in the breeze. Unisex to masculine.

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((( Citrus Patchouli )))
I am not overly fond of straight patchouli but sweet orange and lemony notes tone it down and adds depth. Unisex.

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((( Luscious Lavender )))
I am not a big fan of straight lavender, but I’ve done a little mixing with some other essential oils and I love the resulting scent in this soap ))) I’ve converted a number of “non::lavender” types with this scent. A blend of essential oils, yielding lavender with a hint of sweet woodsiness & a breath of citrus. Not your ordinary lavender. Unisex.

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((( Mint-E )))
A very refreshing perky blend. Eucalyptus essential oil rounds the sharpness of the peppermint notes. I am not fond of either scent alone but love this combo.

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((( Rustic Vanilla )))
A classic sophisticated vanilla with a round, creamy scent. No cloying sweetness here – just an adult vanilla.
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((( Grassy Knoll )))
Scented of freshly cut grass which is sure to bring back memories of frolicking in the sun or just laying on the grass, watching the clouds go by. Unisex.
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((( Lilac )))
One of my mother’s favorite scents and original made especially for her. Really does smell like lilacs, perfect for the flower-lover or gardener.
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((( Ginger Souffle )))
Loosely based on Origins’ scent of the same name. A blend of fresh citrus and cool mint top notes with a spicy warm heart of clove, cardamom, ginger and cinnamon leaf with rich vanilla base notes supporting the blend. Slight sweetness toned down with lime essential oil -? kind of foody to my nose. This scent is popular with both sexes :: a lot of guys love it which initially surprised me.
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((( Bay Rum )))
A sexy masculine scent. No need to be more articulate than that. The men who use it love it, others love the scent on their men. I don’t know if this is pheromone in a soap but it sure smells like it. Masculine but not an overly strong scent.
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((( Oatmeal Milk & Honey )))
One of my most popular scents. Very comforting foody scent.
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((( Vetiver )))
A strong, complex fragrance, earthy and clean. Another great sexy scent for men, but not too masculine for some women. So, I’d say unisex to masculine.
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((( Stroke Me )))
OK, so I’m being slightly tongue-in-cheek. People laugh when they first hear the name but the mocking stops after they take one whiff. This scent made me think warm and strokable. Warm scents of musk, amber, sandalwood and a touch of vanilla, contains fragrance. I don’t particularly like any of those scents alone but this blend ROCKS. Unisex.
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((( Breeze )))
Well, it reminds me of what a good day smells like, with a fresh breeze. This is a very subtle scent so I wouldn’t recommend it if you want a strong scent.
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((( Dreaming Of Karma )))
If you like Lush’s Karma scent . . .
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((( Clean ))) (((( LTD & will be phased out )))))
Simply named because that was my first impression upon smelling this scent. Notes of citrus and herbs, kind of like a fresh shower.
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((( MARGARITA!!! )))
Will convert any teetotaller or non-fan of the cocktail. Crisp lime predominates.
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((( Rose )))
Seriously, it is the closest thing to the real thing. I likely will not carry this scent on a regular basis after this batch is gone. I make it mostly for my Mom who is big into floral scents.
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((( Bay Sandalwood aka Spice Spice Baby )))
I couldn’t resist poking fun at Vanilla Ice. Notes of bay are complemented by hints of sandalwood, cedar and fennel & a breath of rose. Envision sitting in the warmth of the West Indies and the breeze wafting, bringing the faint scent of spices & a flower or two. Predominant scent is bay, then fennel :: everything else kind of melds into “can’t put my finger on it”.
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((( Yuzu )))
A fresh Japanese citrus. More green notes than straight grapefruit.
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((( Exotic Spicy Fig )))
A little fig, a little cinnamon, clove and other spice and some exotic woods . . . Soft and alluring, unisex (seriously, universally-loved).
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((( Heady Spice )))
A rich, spice blend with notes of citrus and myrrh, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and a hint of vanilla. Unisex to masculine.
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((( Pumpkin Pie )))
Yummy. Like Pumpkin pie, without the calories. Darn near edible.
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((( White Tea & Ginger )))
Light, crisp and fresh. Enough said.
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((( Chocolate Mint )))
Yum, like after dinner mints.
((( Chant )))
An earthy exotic scent with fleeting top citrus notes; lavender, spicy and pine middle notes and anchored with an earthy, woodsy base. On the heavy, earthy side, unisex.
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((( Blackberry Sage )))
Darn near edible, but please don’t even THINK about licking it because I guarantee, it will taste nasty :: for external use only. Hm, my olfactory senses detect predominant notes of juicy blackberry (yeah, the ones with thorns, but like an idiot, you are tempted to walk into the bush because the fruit is so tasty) and only minor sage/herbal notes.
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((( Orange Bay Sandalwood )))
This exotic blend reminds me of the tropics for some reason. India meets the West Indies.
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((( Midnight In Utopia )))
A complex blend of citrus top notes flowing into notes of cinnamon, cloves, myrrh, gingered fig and jasmine overlaying a thin base of exotic woods, a breath of powder and vanilla.
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((( Buckland )))
Sexy. Masculine. Green. Romp through the English countryside with its moss and brooks ))) fresh green top notes of wood, ambergris, leaves and verbena overlay a base of oakmoss and the fresh scent shortly after it rains. Masculine.
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((( Touch of Velvet )))
A strong, masculine scent with top notes of citrus, followed by cedar, sandalwood, vetiver; warmed by notes of musk and a breath of amber. Masculine yet warm.
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((( Mango Dreams )))
Smooth scent of the same fruits. NOT cloying – just well, nice.
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((( Exotic Tea )))
tea with a little smokiness – smells like Lapsan Souchong to me.
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((( Sandalwood ))) (unisex, sensuous)
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((( Linden ))) (light floral)
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((( Mulberry & Spices ))) (fruit predominates)
A blended scent of mulberry & spices, cinnamon, nutmeg and a hint of citrus & pine
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((( Gianduia (choc & hazelnut!) )))
For those of us who can’t get away to Italy to have a gelato of the same flavor
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((( Lavender (eo) & Pineapple )))
The sweetness of the pineapple is tempered by the herbaceous lavender.
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((( Lavender & Vanilla )))
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((( Orange Clove Vanilla ))) (eo and fo blend)
Soft, smooth with a touch of sweetness. Just enough of each to blend into a subtle scent.
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(( Pink Sugar ))
Notes of cotton candy, vanilla, and caramel predominating, supported by notes of musk and topped with a HINT of fruit (you’d probably not realize except I just stated it).
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((( Pomegranate Lime )))
Tart lime balances and rounds the sweetness of the pomegranate. Inspired by my lip lube scent/flavor.
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((( Sweet Tea )))
Fruit and sweetened tea scent.
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((( Carmel )))
The fresh, cool scent of the ocean breeze on a cold North Coast beach. Unisex.
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((( Raspberry Sorbet )))
Crisp, tart raspberry.
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((( Pink Bubble Gum ))) LTD
I tested this on a whim and expected to hate it as I haven’t been in my Bubble Gum years for a while. But this scent has really grown on me – yep, smells just like pink bubblegum, the stuff which makes your jaws hurt after 5 minutes of chewing.
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((( Dragon’s Blood )))
Rustic, dark & sensual aroma of incense, amber and patchouli, with a hint of vanilla. Unisex to masculine.
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((( Sweet Magnolia ))))
Floral.
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(((( Tuberose ))))
Floral.
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(((( Freesia ))))
Like the flower.
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(((( Honeysuckle ))))
Like the flower.
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(( Fresh Laundry )))
I blended a bunch of scents until I came up with this – reminded me of fresh laundry so I stopped. It’s a positive association =) In lotions, it takes on a light floral leaning.
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(( Irish Coffee )) LTD
Unusual for a perfume. Smells like, er, Irish coffee. =)
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(( Cinnabun )) LTD
May cause you to crave those sticky-gooey buns. Just a hint of cinnamon, like the buns.
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(( Graham Cracker )) LTD
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LTD – HOT MAMA! spicy scents. Yum.
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(( Chocolate Covered Cherries )))
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((( Cupcake ))) LTD
Oddly enough, it smells like cupcake.
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(( Daydream )))
Quickly becoming a favorite. This is a soft feminine blend with notes of citrus and a whiff of tempting figs which overlay the warmth and softness of vanilla, anchored with the seductive potential of musk
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(( Sweet Tea ))
Fruit and sweetened tea scent.
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(( Carmel ))
The fresh, cool scent of the ocean breeze on a cold North Coast beach. Unisex.
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(( Vernal Breeze ))
This is a clean, crisp, fresh scent, not overpowering and not too light but on the lighter side. The scent reminds me of walking through a garden on a spring day with a gentle breeze carrying a waft of fresh air, citrus, herbs, lavender and plain ol’ sunshine (bet you didn’t realize sunshine was scented). I find the blend very relaxing, very spa-like.
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((( Clean Laundry ))) LTD
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(( Olive Grove ))) LTD
Light Floral
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(( Cake & Jam ))) LTD
Mostly cake with a hint of jamminess (is that a word?)
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NEW (( Sakura ))) LTD
Floral and green at the same time.
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NEW (( Grace was Here )) LTD
Loosely based on Philosophy’s Amazing Grace (no affiliation). Blend of rose, lemon, cinnamon and musk – more laid back version of Grace (below) with less of the spicy cinnamon notes. Fem, very soft.
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NEW (( Grace )) LTD
Loosely based on Philosophy’s Pure Grace (no affiliation). Blend of rose, lemon, cinnamon and musk. Fem.
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NEW (( Blue )) LTD
Loosely based on Blue Sugar (no affiliation) which is supposed to be for men but I like this scent a lot and think it’s definitely unisex. Citrus & ginger notes quickly yield to notes of toasted caramelized sugar merging into a symphony of patchouli, licorice, lavender, coriander, woodsy cedar and warm tonka bean. Definitely the counterpart to Pink Sugar, with citrus and herbaceous notes more prominent in Blue. Unisex to masculine.
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NEW (( Black )) LTD
Citrus notes sit atop herbaceous notes on a base of woods, cedar, and breath of amber. Sexy, elegant, “green”. Masculine.
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NEW (( West Side )) LTD
Blended notes of bergamot, juniper, jasmine and patchouli. A cool scent. Unisex to masculine.
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NEW (( Blend #314 )) LTD
Notes of lavender, lemongrass, palmarosa, sage and other herbal notes make this fresh scent perfect for the summer. This scent is limited as I was just doing my thing and then decided THIS was it.
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NEW (( Olive Blossom )) LTD
Light, green floral.
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I ship to your PayPal address, so please check the address you submit with your payment – if you are shipping to a California address, this is important as sales tax is calculated on the PAYPAL shipping address – any discrepancy between the 2 addresses will cause a delay

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:: PAYMENT – All prices are in USD unless otherwise indicated. Payment in USD via PayPal only (credit card, instant transfer or echeck) is due at purchase

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:: Item ships from US – “domestic shipping” quoted below is for shipment WITHIN the US.

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:: SHIPPING ADDRESS – Item will be shipped to the PayPal address provided with payment, so please check it conforms with any address you submit via check-out. Discrepancies between the two might delay shipping until I am able to confirm the shipping address with you.

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:: CA SALES TAX – Shipment to California (USA) addresses subject to 8.25% sales tax.

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:: COMBINED SHIPPING – Multiple purchases will be consolidated for combined shipment.

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:: Insurance is optional and an extra USD 1.65 (USD 1.65 for shipments to Canada, USD 2.40 for the other countries listed below). Seller is not responsible for packages lost or damaged by the carrier, buyer assumes the risk of loss and/or damage by not opting for extra insurance (seller will not replace or refund for lost or damaged packages).

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:: BUYERS OUTSIDE of US—shipping as quoted below for specific countries – for other countries, please contact me for shipping cost. Import duties and/or any local taxes in recipient’s country are buyer’s responsibility and ARE NOT INCLUDED in price.

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:: Due to the personal nature of my products, all sales are FINAL.

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If your country is not noted below, please contact me as I likely am not certain about importation restrictions. Due to such restrictions, I do not ship to Italy, for example. Sorry, I do not ship to Nigeria.

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$18.00

5 Big Handmade Soaps - Long-lasting

Sat, 04 Aug 2007 21:39:10 +0000

Pick any 5 individual big soap bars (each about 4 – 4.4 oz / 120g-ish) ~ cold process, made by scratch.
Australian buyers please note some of the scents (with “plant” material) can’t be shipped to you as Australian customs will quarantine and only release for a steep price. Sometimes they incorrectly confiscsate soaps without any plant material so soaps with names which have no plant material but which might suggest there is will be renamed/relabeled.
Choose 5 of the following scents – all vegan except Yummy (contains honey) – please indicate an alternate with your order as I produce small batches and may run out of a scent without much notice:
Pomegranate Lime
The sweetness of pomegranate balanced by the tartness of lime. This soap was inspired by one of my lip balm flavors. Not overly sweet, unisex.
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OCV™
Sweet orange, vanilla and clove merge into a warm scent. For those familiar with my other OCV™ products, the soap version melds the scents more. Tan with orange swirls.
Pumpkin Pie
Yummy. Like Pumpkin pie, without the calories. Darn near edible.
Luscious Lavender not available for shipment to Australia CURRENTLY SOLD OUT
I am not a big fan of straight lavender, but I’ve done a little mixing with some other essential oils and I love the resulting scent in this soap – I’ve converted a number of “non-lavender” types with this scent. A blend of essential oils, yielding lavender with a hint of sweet woodsiness & a breath of citrus. Not your ordinary lavender. Lavender buds on this batch. Unisex.
Exotic Spicy Fig™
This complex blend evokes sensuous exotic scents with fleeting top notes of orange touching middle notes of ginger, cinnamon, cloves, figs & caraway. Rounding the blend are hints of sandalwood, myrrh and a breath of vanilla. A perfect blend of woods, sweet and spice. Soft and alluring, unisex (seriously, universally-loved). Unisex. Color – tan.
White Tea & Yuzu
A crisp, green combo of slightly sweetened white tea, ginger and the Japanese citrus. A “green” citrus scent. White clay added for added smoothness. Color – greyish off-white with pale green swirls (photo coming soon).
Blue
GASP. OMG. One of me new scents. I gladly would roll around in this all day long. It’s a wonderful unisex blend of green citrus, ginger, licorice, patchouli, lavender, coriander, cedar, tonka bean with a whiff of caramel and vanilla. Muted midnight blue swirl imparted by a mix of coconut charcoal and mineral pigment. I am so obsessed with this scent – which happens to me rarely – I took the last bar for sale and it’s in my shower. Everyone will have to wait for the curing batch. mmmmmm, serious olfactory orgasm here.
Tea Tree Oil
Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) oil has had long use as a purported natural antiseptic (antibacterial and antifungal) and some medical research supports its effects on a number of critters. It’s found commonly in soaps and other products for use for blemish-prone and other problematic skin. I have oily skin, prone to break-outs and use this soap on my face. I formulated this soap for normal to oily skin. It is plain ol’ soap – the above info is educational and is not meant to be medical advice. For the latest batch, I’ve incorporated some French Green clay for nice sage/olive swirls (photo coming soon).
Citrus Patchouli CURRENTLY SOLD OUT
I am not overly fond of straight patchouli but sweet orange and lemony notes tone it down and adds depth. Unisex.
Rustic Vanilla
A classic sophisticated vanilla with a round, creamy scent. No cloying sweetness here – just an adult vanilla.
White Tea & Ginger
Crisp, fresh, clean and light.
Ginger Souffle
Loosely based on Origins’ scent of the same name. A blend of fresh citrus and cool mint top notes with a spicy warm heart of clove, cardamom, ginger and cinnamon leaf with rich vanilla base notes supporting the blend. Slight sweetness toned down with lime essential oil – kind of foody to my nose. This scent is popular with both sexes – a lot of guys love it which initially surprised me.
Bay Rum
A sexy masculine scent. No need to be more articulate than that. The men who use it love it, others love the scent on their men. I don’t know if this is pheromone in a soap but it sure smells like it. Masculine but not an overly strong scent.
Buckland
CURRENTLY SOLD OUT
Sexy. Masculine. Green. Romp through the English countryside with its moss and brooks – fresh green top notes of wood, ambergris, leaves and verbena overlay a base of oakmoss and the fresh scent shortly after it rains. Masculine.
Oatmeal Milk & Honey not available for shipment to Australia
One of my most popular scents, with added ground oats for mild exfoliating scrubbing action. Very comforting foody scent.
Mojito not available for shipment to Australia
Wonderfully fragrant from my blend of essential oils with notes of lime, rum & mint with a breath of spiciness. Dill weed adds interesting visual texture.
Romp Through The Woods not available for shipment to Australia
Another one of my essential oil blends – very earthy – it reminds me of being in the woods after a rain – scents of wood, a undefinable hint of flowers & freshness in the breeze. Unisex to masculine.
Mint-E
CURRENTLY SOLD OUT
A very refreshing perky blend. Eucalyptus essential oil rounds the sharpness of the peppermint notes. I am not fond of either scent alone but love this combo.
Haru Happiness
My own blend of essential oils resulting in a complex scent with ginger notes predominating. I originally intended on calling this scent “green mutt” because it has so many essential oils with a base of ginger and lime but with a little of almost everything else . . . That name was too undignified though. For the ginger-lover.
Pacific Zen not available for shipment to Australia
My own blend of citrus & rosemary essential oils with added clay and ground kelp. The ocean meets the woods kind of thing. I love this complex scent. Unisex to masculine – leaning more towards masculine.
Chant
An earthy exotic scent with fleeting top citrus notes; lavender, spicy and pine middle notes and anchored with an earthy, woodsy base. The colors of saffron monk robes with a splash of brickish red from a seed extract and mineral oxide pigment. On the heavy, earthy side, unisex.
Blackberry Sage
Darn near edible, but please don’t even THINK about licking it because I guarantee, it will taste nasty – for external use only. Hm, my olfactory senses detect predominant notes of juicy blackberry (yeah, the ones with thorns, but like an idiot, you are tempted to walk into the bush because the fruit is so tasty) and only minor sage/herbal notes.
Basmati & Incense
Smells like incense my buddhist grandmother used to burn, but with a twist – as if there were a bowl of basmati rice next to it. Hm, I’ll have to articulate this better but for now, that’s the best description I can think of . . .
Licorice Mint
CURRENTLY SOLD OUT aka Fisherman’s or Hunter’s soap. The lore behind that is either because anise (licorice) scent is reported to be great at camoflaging less desirable scents (yeah, going fishing gets people stinky, if only from the bait) or because the scent attracts fish (I’m more dubious of this one). In any case, this soap is strongly scented with licorice predominating over mint. The mint tempers the Licorice a bit, a nice combo. The current batch is swirled with ground black poppyseeds. Unisex but very popular with the guys.
Touch of Velvet
CURRENTLY SOLD OUT
A strong, masculine scent with top notes of citrus, followed by cedar, sandalwood, vetiver; warmed by notes of musk and a breath of amber. Masculine.
Chai Tea Spice Blend
Notes of clove and cinnamon predominate with a hint of vanilla and coconut and a breath of floral.
Exotic Tea not available for shipment to Australia
Reminiscent of Lapsang Souchong, with an assertive and bold aroma of smoked tea, oak and other earthy wood scents. Flecked with tea leaves.
Raspberry Sorbet
Crisp, tart. Colored a raspberry-ish color with mineral oxides and rose clay.
Pink Bubble Gum(LTD run, won’t be a regular)
I tested this on a whim and expected to hate it as I haven’t been in my Bubble Gum years for a while. But this soap has really grown on me – yep, smells just like pink bubblegum, the stuff which makes your jaws hurt after 5 minutes of chewing. Colored a mauvish deep pink with the addition of rose clay and mineral oxides. I couldn’t bring myself to try to make it bright pink – too much to use before my morning caffeine fix.
Fresh Laundry
Well, it smells of fresh laundry – a bit of the sunny meadow with babbling brook going on . . . Unisex
Pink SugarLtd Run
CURRENTLY SOLD OUT
A sweet scent with notes of cotton candy, vanilla, and caramel predominating, supported by notes of musk and topped with a HINT of fruit (you’d probably not realize except I just stated it). DARN NEAR EDIBLE but please don’t.
unnamed soap(I have think of a good one)
Sweet Tea
Fruit and sweetened tea scent.
Carmel
The fresh, cool scent of the ocean breeze on the beach. Unisex.
CocoLime
Tart lime notes sweetened a tad with coconut notes. Also inspired by my lip lube scent/flavor of the same name.
Vernal Breeze
This is a clean, crisp, fresh scent, not overpowering and not too light but on the lighter side. The scent reminds me of walking through a garden on a spring day with a gentle breeze carrying a waft of fresh air, citrus, herbs, lavender and plain ol’ sunshine (bet you didn’t realize sunshine was scented). I find the blend very relaxing, very spa-like.
Daydream
A soft feminine blend with notes of citrus, a whiff of tempting figs overlay the warmth and softness of vanilla, anchored with the seductive potential of musk. Colored with a pink swirl from clay.
Zesty Woodland
Name says it all – citrus notes atop notes of cedar and eucalytpus. This is scented more strongly than usual with essential oils. I think it would make a nice, fresh scent for the kitchen as well as the shower.
Just Came From The Spa
Fresh tangy blend with notes of green tea, air, citrus and light fruit.
Get Lucky not available for shipment to Australia
CURRENTLY SOLD OUT So named because when I first sniffed this, I thought of a comment made by one of my buyers – that her husband was going to get lucky that night after using the soap. Different soap but same thought crossed my mind. MMM – can’t wait until it’s ready for release.
Chamomile Tea not available for shipment to Australia
Scented only with ground chamomile flowers. If you like the scent of chamomile tea and tend towards sensitive skin, you might want to try this soap.
Yummy not available for shipment to Australia
CURRENTLY SOLD OUT
It smells good enough to eat, reminds me of cookies dough (but please don’t eat it or even lick it, it will taste disgusting). This natural soap gets it’s yummy scent from honey, oats, cocoa and a whopping 10% unrefined cocoa butter. A good alternative for people who may be sensitive to even known essential oils.
Stroke Me
OK, so I’m being slightly tongue::in::cheek. But this scent made me think warm and strokable. Warm scents of musk, amber, sandalwood and a touch of vanilla, contains fragrance. I don’t particularly like any of those scents alone but this blend ROCKS. Unisex.
Dragon’s Blood
CURRENTLY SOLD OUT Rustic, dark & sensual aroma of incense, amber and patchouli, with a hint of vanilla. Mild mechanical exfoliation with a bit of ground blueberry fiber (the darker brown on top. Unisex to masculine.
Step Away From My Coffee
Pretty descriptive of how I feel before my morning fix. Yeah, you heard right, I am not in a good mood until I’ve had my morning fix and even then, I might growl if anyone got near my brew. Sweet, of course. Contains real coffee grounds for mild exfoliation and which are also good to “clear” scents. Think of those perfume bars with the coffee beans to cleanse the olfactory senses before you sniff another scent. Perfect for a morning shower.
Trimethylxanthine Is My Friend aka Black Coffee
Less sweet than its counterpart, Step Away From My Coffee. With added coffee grounds.
S’mores not available for shipment to Australia
Marshmallow and chocolate smushed between graham crackers, Soap-style.
Winter Pines
um, like pines
Best Frosted Egg Nog Rum Cake Ever
Yeah, that’s the name. The name says it all about the scent – no eating though (yucky!)
Oh, Grape!
I was blending for a wine soap but the grape came through.
Grassy Knoll
Scented of freshly cut grass which is sure to bring back memories of frolicking in the sun or just laying on the grass, watching the clouds go by. Unisex.
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some comments:
Thanks, the last soaps you sent me quickly became my most favorite things in the world. No joke, shower time is my absolute favorite time now. Your soap is fantastic.
I just got the package today!!! It’s so awesome!! My husband thought it was so cool, too. He unwrapped all the soaps, you should have seen his face!
We both love it!!
Just a note to tell you the Ginger Souffle is FABULOUS! Long-lasting fragrance.. made my shower an experience! You go girl!
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$30.50

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Mon, 03 Sep 2007 05:31:12 +0000

Five big blocks of luxurious soap is more than enough for one person! With so many scents (40, to be exact) to choose from, you’ll be spoilt for choice.
I chose Grassy Knoll (which is my favourite) for my sweet heart, and it now has pride of place in his bathroom. And I also chose Ginger Souffle (pictured).
The sensuous scents linger long into the day, and the high quality blocks of soap are also long lasting!

mmmm...soap...

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 08:14:18 +0000

Nothing makes me happier than a big parcel of yummy soap from….soap :P
I did get a highly amused look from DH when I requested he take a picture of me with my new soap, but he just doesn’t understand ;-)
If you’re curious, I got Grassy Knoll and Stroke Me, both of which I’ve tried before and loved; Daydream, Fresh Laundry and White Tea & Ginger.
Heaven in five, scrummy bars- and they last ages ;-)
You can see them in their new, bathroom setting too- third picture :-)