Jackie McDade, owner, soapmaker, and massage therapist for the Magic Hands Workshop, provides a veritable cornucopia of handmade goods - soaps, body polishes, lip balm, bath bombs, etc. Being a new customer to Magic Hands, I had written a long email to Jackie asking about her various products and what would be suitable for my tastes. She promptly responded with an abundance of information and insight as well provided me with numerous samples of her soaps. Now that is great service!
I noticed Magic Hands because how beautiful the soaps are with their gorgeous colors and micas as well as the Magic Hands logo stamped on each bar of soap.
Reviews:
Ambre de NepalScent:
Warm, rich and sexy, this scent is beloved by men and women alike.
Keen Feature: Each beautiful bar is dusted with gold mica and stamped in gold, for an enhanced feeling of luxury.
Review: I can not tell you how much I love this soap. It has become my signature scent, it's so gorgeously crafted and smells absolutely divine. Seriously, the quickest way to my heart is give me amber anything. Some amber scents can be overwhelming, but there is something very delicate and sophisticated in the fragrance.
Rating:
:D :D :D :D :D
EnergyScent:
A fresh, tart fruit blend.Keen Feature:
Silk fibers are added for a rich, luxurious lather.Review: A very bright and cheerful scent, but it does toe the line towards cheap handwashing soap. It lathers brilliantly and looks like sunrise in a bar, so it gets points for being pretty and functional.
Rating:
:D :D :D
Hawaiian SandalwoodScent:
This soap has an earthy, seductive aroma, with just a touch of sweetness. Exquisite and romantic.
Keen Feature: A touch of kaolin clay, a gentle white China clay, to make it a great shaving bar, as well as swirls of cocoa powder.Review: The bar I received was rather white and I assume the swirls of cocoa powder is a new thing. This soap is another winner in my book. Sandalwood can be rather sharp to the nose when used alone, but there is a definite sweetness in the bar that takes the edge off the sandalwood. I bought a sandalwood body polish from MHW which pairs beautifully with this soap. I haven't tried shaving with this bar, but I'm sure it will be an enjoyable experience.
Rating:
:D :D :D :D
Honey OatmealScent: As above.
Keen Feature:
A soothing, moisturizing soap for dry, irritated skin, with added honey for emollient properties. This soap is formulated with even more olive oil and shea butter than our other recipes, and a healthy helping of cocoa butter as well. The finely ground oatmeal smooths and soothes as you wash.
Review: This winter has been rather harsh on my skin to the point I had go out and buy the biggest humidifier I could find. This soap has been a godsend - it soothed and moisturized and took gentle care of the rough patches on my elbows and knees. This soap will be another staple in my soap hoard.
Rating: :D :D :D :D :D
Jasmine SpiceScent:
A sweet and spicy bottom half paired with a romantic jasmine layer, topped with decorative cloves.
Keen Feature: Buttermilk!
Review: An interesting combination of sweet floral and strong spice making for an enjoyable holiday scent. The fragrance really comes out in the shower and it's fun to use each layer separately. I find myself partial to the spicy layer - maybe I could ask for two bottom half next time. XD
Rating: :D :D :D :D
Mulled Cider (Limited Edition for Fall)Scent:
Tart, strong cider with notes of cinnamon, clove, allspice, and orange peel.
Review: Eh...I really wanted to like this soap as I am partial to cider and apple scents and the mixture of red and white really brings the holidays to mind. It sadly smells like potpourri and I just can't stand it. There might be too many strong fragrances what with all the spices and tart cider. Alas.
Rating: :P
Passionfruit RoseScent: T
art tropical passionfruit, with romantic rose. Sophisticated, feminine, modern, and floral without being overpoweringly perfumey.
Review: This is one of the most beautiful bars of soap I have seen. The color combination of pinks and white make me smile every time I use this soap. This is my one ultra feminine soap and it makes me feel very girly and gentle when I use it. The rose scent is very strong in this soap and I only wish that there was more passionfruit to temper it.
Rating: :D :D :D :D
Winter GrapefruitScent:
One of the cleanest, freshest scents around - tart grapefruit, refreshing juniper, sharp lemon, and undertones of pine.
Review: Er...not really something I can appreciate with all the sharp and pungent scents. The grapefruit doesn't do enough to sweeten or temper the other fragrances. I agree that it's one of those wake you up scents, but it's not the kind of wake up I would really want.
Rating: XD
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