Cleopatra Beauty Soap

First appearing on the market during the 60s, Cleopatra beauty cream was originally introduced as a luxury soap, created to compete with household favourite Dove.

 It's unmistakable smell has made it a cult classic- and when I spotted it in a shop recently for €1, I thought I'd give it a try- and see whether it still lives up to its name half a century on, despite changing ingredients and manufacturer. 

The gold and blue foiled packaging is in-keeping with the pharaoh theme, and looks great on the bathroom shelf, my only criticism is that i wish it came in a soap dish, as it is quite unhygienic to leave it lying around the bathroom sink! The scent with hints of jasmine and rosemary,  an overall fresh, clean fragrance, and refrains from being too heavy or granny-smelling.

The soap lathers up a dream into a creamy texture, massaging it into my face it did feel quite luxurious, and it washed off my foundation well, however like all soaps, it's really not suitable for taking off eye makeup! My skin felt soft and supple after however there was an over-so-slight waxy residue. According to the package it's made of 98% natural ingredients, and there are no parabens. There is no need to use a toner after, however I would advise using quite a heavy moisturiser such as Cetaphil. It is most suited to oily/ combination skins, however I think that it might be a little much for those prone to dry patches. Overall, it is no miracle product, more a reliable basic. 

a nice simple alternative to complicated beauty regimes, best for cleansing on make-up free lazy days.  

Where: Rossman