Special edition shaving soap made by Saponificio Varesino for the Cosmoprof 2018 Exhibition. The Opuntia shaving soap is a solid soap that is triple-milled using Saponificio Varesino’s Beta 4.3 formulation and includes the ingredient Opuntia Ficus-Indica (Prickly Pear Extract), which creates a protective film and deeply moisturises the skin.
The soap is handmade in Italy and presented in an aluminium tin with a metallic embossed label.
Soap Scent: top notes of bergamot, blackcurrant and pineapple, with base notes of white moss, oak moss, patchouli and vetiver.
Soap Dimensions: width: 90mm, depth: 22mm
All Saponificio Varesino shaving soaps are:
- 100% vegetable (except from the fragrance)
- Palm oil free
- Free from preservatives/chelating agents/anti-oxidants of chemical origin
- Free from petroleum derivatives, no mineral oils, no colouring agents
- Free from parabens
- Free from EDTA – SLS – BHT – SLES – PEG
mdpope (verified owner) –
Fantastic shaving soap.
I have been wet shaving for years and about a year ago bought a Merkur DE adjustable razor. I tried different blades (ended up favouring Feather), soaps, creams, post shave balms, pre shave oils, scrubs etc I have been through many combinations from all the major high street brands from including L Occitane, Molton Brown, DR Harris, Clinique,Neals Yard etc.
This is the best. Really creamy lather giving a smooth shave and moisturising really well. I have a strong beard and dry skin. Since using my skin has settled down really well and using the Saponificio after shave balm completes a great shave. No need for pre scrub or pre shave oil, just wash, lather, wait a bit then shave….
I don’t do reviews but this shaving soap is really good – will try their others in due course.