Michel Design Works – The Meadow

“Meadow Jones”

This is one of those soaps that internet research just makes more confusing—I have no idea if it’s disorganization, subterfuge, or entropy? All I know is that it makes my head spin—so I’m through with it! So, I’m just going by the sturdy box, which is confusing in its own way. On top of the pleasant floral design, it says: “Michel Design Works – by Stonewall Kitchen – The Meadow – Moisturizing Shea Butter Soap – with the scent of rain blossom.” And on the back, there’s enough nonsense to keep you guessing, including a generic description, instructions for use, and unknowable ingredients. A company logo with an elephant—why? It says: Style: #SOAX370 (what?) and Scent: Rain blossom. Under the weight it says: Made in England. And below the three lines of ingredients there’s a street address in Dublin (Ireland). And then: © Michel Design Works, a website address (like I said, already a confusing dead end) and: “Katona NY 10536 USA”—is that even a town? I looked it up—not really, it’s a “hamlet”—and you can’t find it—but if you did, if you went there asking about this company—expect to get treated like Spencer Tracy in Bad Day at Black Rock. Watch out. The soap? It’s white, nice on your skin, and has an uninspired floral scent. This has all made me so tired I feel like I’m losing my mind.

Soap Review No. 240