Saponificio Varesino 1945 • Lemon & Sage Soap

I was skeptical about a soap this traditional, but the citrus and sage scent is exactly as described—bright without being sharp. It lathers easily and leaves my skin feeling clean but not stripped, which is rare for a bar soap.

The lather is so thick and creamy that my razor glides without a single nick, and the scent lingers just long enough to feel special. It's a splurge, but the quality and integrity of the ingredients really show in how my skin feels afterward.

The lather this soap produces is incredibly dense and creamy, almost like shaving with a rich moisturizer. It leaves my skin feeling soft and well-nourished, which is rare for a bar soap. Definitely worth the step up in quality.