I must admit I am a bit of a body scrub fiend, and because I
use them almost every time I shower, I get to try out quite a few different
types and brands. The latest one I’ve used is Flake Away from Soap and
Glory! I bought this tub from Boots in Thailand earlier in the year, and even though it was heavy in my suitcase it was on sale if you bought two (I totally stashed the other in Chris' suitcase when he wasn't looking!) so I couldn't pass it up.
This scrub has that well known ‘Soap & Glory’ scent, which reminds me quite a bit of Miss Dior Cherie perfume. The scent is
quite a strong one, so I would definitely suggest having a sniff in store and
being certain that you are a fan of it before you purchase. The tub is a huge
300ml and at Kit Cosmetics it is only $16.95!! I
honestly thought it was much more than that, for the amount of uses per tub
that is incredible value. They also have a travel size 50ml tub for $5.95, if
you have a holiday planned or wanted a stocking stuffer, mini S&P is the
way to go.
Flake Away is
quite sandy in texture, but has plenty of oils inside to keep it smooth and
easy to use. It definitely gets the dead skin cells away, and though it leaves
a bit of residue I found it moisturising without feeling gross (unlike the Burt’s Bees cranberry scrub, review here) The scent lingers on the skin for
quite a while, so if you are pairing it with other Soap & Glory products (like their Hand Food hand cream!) or that Dior
perfume, it could work perfectly when layered. I tend to use it before bed, and
find it sits nicely with my L’Occitane
Cherry Blossom Solid Perfume* which I
apply on my pulse points every night.
Even though the labels ended up peeling away on my tub of Flake Away, I love the packaging of this
scrub. The pot is sturdy and water tight, the sayings make me giggle and
overall it looks attractive sitting in my shower. It is quite a large tub, so
it doesn’t fit where my usual scrubs go – those with tight shower spaces might
have to stash it on the floor! All in all, this is something from Soap & Glory that I would happily
recommend, provided the scent is something you enjoy. It is very affordable,
does a great job at scrubbing and leaving skin soft and moisturised, and is
readily available here.
Have you tried any Soap
& Glory scrubs? What do you think of the scent of their products? I
have The Breakfast Scrub* waiting in
the wings to be used, and my oh my I’m looking forward to trying it!
*Marked items were provided for consideration, but I bought
Flake Away myself.
