I also received a free sample of their bath bombs in Trendsetter, which I haven't had the pleasure of trying yet but will hopefully put to good use soon enough.
Each container is 1 ounce, one-fifth the full size 5 ounce jars, but more than enough to get a good feel for the product as well as the scent. The four scents I chose were (from top left): A Nod to the Hippies, Native Nectar, In the Loop, and Capitol Diamond. (Yes I've clearly already tried Native Nectar and Capitol Diamond before the picture was taken, I couldn't resist!)
The consistency was creamy and luscious, but absorbed nicely into the skin without too much greasiness or stickiness. I also noticed the scent lingered far longer than regular body butters and I caught myself continuing to smell it a good couple hours after application.
As for the scents I have to say I enjoyed every one of my choices. They were a lot sweeter smelling than I've come to expect from commercially made body butters, but were so delicious I can't complain. Here are my individual thoughts on all the scents I purchased.
- A Nod to the Hippies: The description on the website mentions patchouli, amber and vanilla and I think I can catch a bit of everything. The patchouli, something I'm usually apprehensive about, is subdued by the amber and vanilla making for a nice, light scent. Some companies I've purchased before are a little heavy-handed with the patchouli but Fortune Cookie Soaps seem to have the right balance.
- Native Nectar: Freshly cracked coconut is the perfect description of this. It reminds me more of soft coconut milk than the typical coconut suntan lotion smell. It's also quite light and not overpowering, and I can see it becoming a summer favourite.
- In the Loop: Honestly I wasn't sure what to expect with this one, but it definitely delivered. It smells exactly like a freshly opened box of Froot Loops and I find I continue to go back and smell it just to confirm. It's slightly dusty and salty but still light and fruity, and I swear there's a hint of cardboard box in there. I don't know how they did it, but they definitely did.
- Capitol Diamond: The site says it's a blend of crisp vanilla, citrus, coconut, cloves and some strawberry notes but I definitely seem to get a strong strawberry vibe. I think it reminds me of those strawberry marshmallow candies, so it's another delicious smelling one. Like all the others though it's still nice and light, and though I catch whiffs of it as the day goes on it's definitely pleasant. Another hit for sure.
All in all I'm impressed so far with Fortune Cookie Soaps. I'm not a huge bar soap person but their range of products intrigues me and I can't wait to try some different things.
You can find Fortune Cookie Soap here!
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