CST – Almond Scented Bar Soap

“Still Christmas”

Each variety of bar soap has an identity, which I usually introduce with the brand name, then a dash, then the particular flavor or variety. This one—which is essentially a Christmas gift bar—doesn't so much, as it's a bit anonymous. It's made by CST, which stands for Commonwealth Soap & Toiletries, a big (I'm assuming) company, located on the East Coast. You only discover that in the small print, as if they don't really care if you know or not. The important thing here is the packaging—it comes in a wrapper depicting a Christmas scene—a cute, little, retro camper in the snow with a Christmas tree and a snowman at either end. Then on top, there's a little, toy Christmas tree, on its side—so it looks like it's strapped to the top of the camper. When you mix 2-D and 3-D artwork like that, it kind of goes the extra mile, if you know what I mean. Charming. You can toss the little Christmas tree, or save it with your Christmas stuff. I set it on top of my wall clock, where it actually looks like it wants to be. Well, I'm glad there was something to relate about the packaging, because the soap, itself, isn't that striking. It's a medium sized, white bar, does what soap is supposed to do, and had a subtle almond scent for a while. The fragrance didn't last as long as the soap (of course, I extend soap life by using about 10 bars simultaneously) but that's okay. There's a sliver left (which now smells like “soap”), and it's springtime, and my Christmas lights are still up.

Soap Review No. 124