The carea cream might be my favorite. It it goes far enough with each pump but not to the point where it feels like it's watery. I can tell in noticeable difference in the morning that my skin is still soft from it.
The buffing bar is great for heels, especially. I find that it's a bit hard to get all the way around my pointier elbow, but for a rounder shape like a heel it is ideal. I probably would prefer loofah to my elbows than the bar.
I really can't tell that the smoothing solution is doing anything. The bottle is a little bit leaky as well. Of all the products, that would be the one that I would not repurchase
The theraplush is so lux. I love how it looks on my nightstand and it would be a great gift. I can tell that my hands are less dry after using it for about 2 weeks now every night.
I appreciate that there is no intense smell to any of the products. Packaging was great and it seems like it's made with quite high quality ingredients
Soft Services got on my radar due to its Theraplush hand lotion in its aesthetic-friendly container. However, thanks to the Thingdrop I was able to test the hand lotion as well as the other products. Their main mission seems to be exfoliating to achieve nice, soft skin, a nod to its brandname. I was excited to try the Smoothing Solution as I cannot use scrubs after having a baby (too sensitive). I liked I had another avenue to exfoliating without using a physical scrub. I had to also try the affogato fragranced buffing bar which I gifted to my sister - to remind us of our time traveling through Italy. I look forward to trying more products from this line!
I had reached out to customer service and had a quick and positive experience.
The lotion and Speed Soak feel great and absorb quickly, which makes them perfect for humid summers. I also appreciate that they’re unscented. The scrub and smoothing solution seem promising, though it’s still a little early to see full results, I’ll update after a few more weeks. The cleanser feels a bit thin and doesn’t lather much, and in this case I do miss having a scent. On the other hand, the packaging is sleek and the unboxing experience feels luxe, these would make a great gift.
I love this stuff. I started out with the buffing bar as a recommendation from a Sephora employee and at first I was unsure - but now I love it. Its the only exfoliant that has worked for me since Oui the People's product. The bar feels rough and scratchy on your skin - but i kind of like it. I usually use the bar, shave etc - and then end my shower with a body was as I don't love the film bar soap leaves.
The smoothing solution I actually really like. I can successfully say after using this product - it has helped my ingrowns so bless. My ~only~ complaint with this one - is the packing. I'm having to keep this tube right side up because otherwise it leaks which is unfortunate because then I'm losing product and this stuff isn't cheap.
I have also purchased the lotion but haven't tried that one yet - but its safe to say - i'm loving the products from this brand! I've repurchased the bars twice and i know ill go back for a third time!
Happy to report I've become a big softie. These products are special, and while yes, expensive, have become my go-to lotions and potions. The buffing bar in particular, because how many buffing bars does one really need? This one is delightful, though, because I can feel it working on my skin while being gentle enough that I don't feel raw after using it. Smoothing Solution and Speed Soak are very fun to use, I can literally feel my skin soaking up moisture. Both are gel-like formulations, but my skin isn't sticky after using them. I can feel the products are working and effective, because they leave my skin oh-so-soft to the touch, and the hydration honestly lasts for a long time. A little goes a long way. I'm obsessed with the Carea Cream, a unique formula that's more a liquid lotion than a thicker cream (see my expert hand modeling below), and it too soaks beautifully into my skin and leaves lasting hydration.
The one product I might be iffy about repurchasing down the road is the Theraplush hand cream, which frankly is indeed beautiful hand cream, and I love the refillable system. I'm just glad the refills are cheaper than the initial investment. My hands get extra dry during the winter, so I'll be putting this to the test big-time later this year.
Bonus points for all products I've used so far: None of the fragrance is overwhelming, more a hint of fragrance. I like wearing various perfumes, and these products will never clash.
I also really appreciate the care with which each product was clearly made, as well as the wealth of knowledge shared by the brand. I received a cute and helpful "Software Update installation guide" email after purchasing the retinol product (smart because that's important stuff to know), and I loved the topic of a recent newsletter, which was a part III of their Foot Care Guide for hiking. The trifecta for me: excellent quality and formulations that do what they claim to, non-fussy and beautiful products, and education.
Before THINGTESTING I have never heard of this brand but it did not disappoint.
Living in Mozambique with very dry sensitive skin (weird because there is lots of humidity), my ritual was a good bath soak weekly and a good buff on my legs specifically for ingrown hair. I use a pharmacy moisturizer but hate exfoliants (scrubs like sugar or broken shells). Before Soft Services using a Microcrystal Exfoliant was never a priority because the good ones have no scent and sometimes they do worse than good. Having ingrown hair on my lower legs and knees sucks big time because I see them and damn if I didn't see the difference after using this buffing bar. I used the bar while in the shower on my legs, knees, elbows and on my feet. It's a miracle. Since I'm not a pedicure person this bar had the same effect after a good daily soak (I've been travelling a lot so my feet ache). The best part should be the desired effect, however it's the combination of that with how easy it is to hold the bar, along with the scent (would be so awesome if the made a body lotion to go along with it) and damn if the soap dish isn't the most beautiful, aesthetic and functional thing I have ever seen. It was a beautiful surprise to find this limited edition of their buffing bar in Affogato L'Orange.
The Carea Cream is a magical combination of moisturizing, exfoliating and calming that works. Ever since middle age hit, there has been an increasing dullness to my skin. This is the perfect combo to bring back a more youthful brightness. I also bought the Smoothing Solution, having tried a deluxe sample of it already. It helped clear the annoying bumps on my legs and I'm looking forward to using it on elbows and knees now as well. Have used the Buffing Bar (original Blue) in the past which worked incredibly well and lasted forever. Very effective product line.
*Update!* Ive now tried most products from this brand, I'm a bit obsessed. Obviously the buffing bar is a star, but my new favourites are the comfort cleanse which is the most luxuriously soft shower gel with an almost oily feeling but leaves you feeling perfectly clean, that I also love for shaving. Huge fan of speed soak, feels amazing, lightweight, and so far I think the smoothing solution is doing good things for my legs that are prone to ingrowns <3 Lastly, theraplush is now an essential for my bedside table!
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I have only used one product from this brand, but I hope to try more. If i could have a crush on packaging, this would be my number one crush. I absolutely love the buffing bar, as does my partner. No body scrub can compare to the level of buffing this does. I have a set of the green banana buffing bars waiting their turn that I am eager to open when my original one runs out!
I've been using the Soft Services products for a few weeks, right at the onset of the cold winter months, and it's made a huge difference to my overall skin health. I struggle a lot with skin irritation on my legs from outdoor activities and these have helped a ton. I love having them as part of my daily routine. I also love the refillable bottles and discounted refills!
