Upper Canada Soap & Candle Makers introduces the Body Truffles bath and body line
Text, Vivian G. Kelly
Photographs, courtesy of Bella Public Relations
A bath and body line that smells of chocolate sounded a bit cloying when we first heard about it, but we were intrigued enough to conduct a road test. We used the products for three days in a row to determine if they were better suited to our tween-age children who were dying to try it or to us 30+ adults.
There are 8 pieces on the line: Bubble Bath Syrup, Warming Fondue Scrub, Soothing Bath Powder, Body Creme, Molten Lava Bath Fizzie, Massaging Souffle, Lip Butter, and a Truffle Candle.
We tested 3 out f the 8: Lip butter in Belgian white chocolate, Warming fondue body scrub also in Belgian white chocolate and the creamy milk chocolate body crème.
The shea butter in the lip butter formulation soothed our perpetually dry lips and stayed on quite well, even after drinking a latte. It has a hint of shine and in a pinch can take the place of your clear lipgloss. For those who are eschewing chocolate in the interests of maintaining their waistline, the white chocolate scent and taste make for a pleasing substitution of the real McCoy.
In the bath and body category, high markes to the Belgian white chocolate warming fondue body scrub. As we discovered, you’ll need a good size dollop to scrub your entire body. The formula is heat activated, once it’s rubbed in, it disappears. The formula contains shea butter, which softens the skin so you can skip the body lotion if you're in a rush.
We decided to experiment a bit and layer the scents by applying the creamy milk chocolate body crème after drying-off. Think of this as body milk plus - the cocoa and shea butters in it make it much more long-lasting than many body milks which tend to be more liquid-y and don’t keep your skin hydrated all day long - this one does.
Although the chocolate scent was quite noticeable when we first applied the scrub and lotion, it wore-off quickly leaving a light pleasing scent that our aesthetician at the Aveda Salon in town admired [and inquired about].
While it’s marketed as “an indulgence”, we all need something sweet in our lives, so go ahead and treat yourself with this calorie free indulgence whenever you please. Furthermore, The price is nice, too. Each item retails for $12 and under.
To order, www.uppercanadasoap.com
or call toll-free1.800.548.4097.