{"product_id":"ariana-evans-kaizen-shaving-soap-ultima-2-base-5oz","title":"Ariana \u0026 Evans Kaizen Shaving Soap Ultima 2 Base 5oz","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAriana \u0026amp; Evans Kaizen Shaving Soap combines a complex citrus, floral, tobacco, vetiver, and wood fragrance with the brand's Ultima 2 tallow-based shaving soap formula. Kaizen takes its name from the Japanese concept of 改善, meaning \"improvement,\" reflecting Ariana \u0026amp; Evans' philosophy of continually striving to improve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe fragrance begins with a lively combination of mandarin, Calabrian bergamot, lemon peel, green apple, and neroli before developing through floral elements and ultimately revealing a deeper spicy and woody character. Tobacco absolute, Haitian vetiver, sandalwood, and cedarwood contribute to the fragrance's darker foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach jar contains 5 ounces of Ultima 2 shaving soap and is presented in Ariana \u0026amp; Evans' custom glass packaging. The glass jar is embossed with the brand's logo and packaged inside a custom black tubed box that is individually hand-stamped with a wax seal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Take\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKaizen is a 5oz tallow-based Ariana \u0026amp; Evans shaving soap featuring the Ultima 2 formula and a fragrance that evolves from fresh citrus and green notes into florals, tobacco, vetiver, sandalwood, and cedarwood. Premium presentation includes a logo-embossed glass jar and black tubed box with a hand-stamped wax seal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eScent Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatured Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mandarin, Calabrian bergamot, lemon peel, neroli, honeysuckle, green apple, rose, tobacco absolute, Haitian vetiver, sandalwood, cedarwood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKaizen begins with a fresh, green combination of mandarin, tangerine-like citrus character, lemon zest, Calabrian bergamot, and green apple, with neroli adding another aromatic citrus-floral dimension. As the fragrance develops, floral and citrus elements give way to a noticeably deeper character. Tobacco absolute, Haitian vetiver, sandalwood, and cedarwood form the darker woody foundation, with the later stages becoming distinctly spicy and woody.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBest For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAriana \u0026amp; Evans Kaizen is particularly well suited to wet shavers who enjoy fragrances that noticeably develop throughout their scent profile rather than remaining purely citrus-forward. It is also a compelling choice for those who appreciate bright citrus and green notes contrasted against florals, tobacco, vetiver, sandalwood, and cedarwood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eUltima 2 Soap Base\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKaizen uses Ariana \u0026amp; Evans' Ultima 2 shaving soap formula, a tallow-based composition containing beef tallow alongside an extensive combination of butters and oils. Shea, kokum, cocoa, sal, cupuaçu, and mango butters are joined by avocado, emu, palm fruit, jojoba, and olive oils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe formula also includes beer, vegetable glycerin, sodium lactate, hyaluronic acid, and silk amino acid. Together, these ingredients form the distinctive Ultima 2 formulation used for this release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Ingredients\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeef Tallow:\u003c\/strong\u003e A defining component of the Ultima 2 tallow-based shaving soap formula.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable Glycerin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Included alongside the soap's oils, butters, and other formulation ingredients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShea, Kokum \u0026amp; Cocoa Butters:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three of several plant butters incorporated into the Ultima 2 formula.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSal, Cupuaçu \u0026amp; Mango Butters:\u003c\/strong\u003e Further expand the combination of butters used in the soap base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvocado, Jojoba \u0026amp; Olive Oils:\u003c\/strong\u003e Included as part of the formula's extensive mixture of oils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmu Oil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Included in the Ultima 2 ingredient formulation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHyaluronic Acid \u0026amp; Silk Amino Acid:\u003c\/strong\u003e Additional components of the Ultima 2 formula.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePremium Glass Packaging\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKaizen is presented in Ariana \u0026amp; Evans' custom glass shaving soap jar rather than a conventional plastic tub. The jar is embossed with the Ariana \u0026amp; Evans logo and generously filled with 5 ounces of Ultima 2 shaving soap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe glass jar is packaged inside a custom black tubed box, with each box individually hand-stamped with a wax seal. Because of the additional weight of the glass jar and presentation packaging, shipping costs may be slightly higher than with previous Ariana \u0026amp; Evans packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Word from the Manufacturer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKaizen takes its name from 改善, a Japanese term meaning \"improvement.\" Ariana \u0026amp; Evans' inspiration comes from a fascination with the histories and traditions of other cultures and a personal connection to the idea of continually striving for improvement and success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe term entered Japan from classical Chinese during the Nara Period, from 710 to 794, through Buddhist scriptures. For Ariana \u0026amp; Evans, the concept resonated on both a personal and professional level. While developing the now-retired K2E soap base alongside this fragrance, the philosophy of Kaizen provided a fitting name for the creation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDirections for Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLoad a damp shaving brush with soap from the jar, then build the lather on the face or in a shaving bowl. Introduce water gradually while working the soap until the lather reaches your preferred consistency and hydration. Apply evenly to the shaving area and shave as usual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStearic Acid, Beef Tallow, (Vegetable) Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Potassium Hydroxide, Garcinia Indica Seed (Kokum) Butter, Theobroma Cacao Seed (Cocoa) Butter, Aqua (Water), Beer, Sodium Hydroxide, Shorea Robusta Seed Butter, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Theobroma Grandiflorum (Cupuacu) Seed Butter, Emu Oil, Mangifera Indica Seed (Mango) Butter, Elaeis Guinneensis (Palm Fruit) Oil, Sorbitol, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Oil, Parfum (Fragrance), Olea Europea (Olive) Oil, Sodium Lactate, Xanthan Gum, Cetyl Alcohol, Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (HEC), Hyaluronic Acid, Silk Amino Acid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ariana \u0026amp; Evans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kaizen Shaving Soap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tallow-Based Shaving Soap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoap Base:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ultima 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatured Scent Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mandarin, Calabrian bergamot, lemon peel, neroli, honeysuckle, green apple, rose, tobacco absolute, Haitian vetiver, sandalwood, cedarwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Custom logo-embossed glass jar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOuter Packaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Custom black tubed box with hand-stamped wax seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy From The Razor Company?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic artisan wet shaving and grooming products.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast, reliable shipping from fellow traditional wet shaving enthusiasts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnowledgeable customer service backed by a passion for traditional wet shaving and men's grooming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePro Tip\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUltima 2 contains a substantial combination of tallow, butters, and oils, so give yourself room to adjust the lather rather than adding too much water at once. Introduce water gradually while working the soap and continue building until you reach the lather consistency you prefer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Products\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePair Ariana \u0026amp; Evans Kaizen Shaving Soap with the matching Kaizen aftershave when available for a coordinated fragrance experience. A quality shaving brush and lather bowl can also be used to build and hydrate the Ultima 2 soap before shaving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Ariana \u0026amp; Evans Kaizen Shaving Soap smell like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKaizen begins with a fresh citrus and green character before developing through floral elements and finishing with a deeper spicy and woody character. Featured notes include mandarin, Calabrian bergamot, lemon peel, neroli, honeysuckle, green apple, rose, tobacco absolute, Haitian vetiver, sandalwood, and cedarwood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the name Kaizen mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKaizen takes its name from the Japanese term 改善, meaning \"improvement.\" Ariana \u0026amp; Evans chose the name because the philosophy of continually striving to improve resonated with the brand during the development of the fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat soap base does Ariana \u0026amp; Evans Kaizen use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis version of Kaizen uses the Ariana \u0026amp; Evans Ultima 2 shaving soap base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes Ariana \u0026amp; Evans Kaizen contain tallow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Ultima 2 is a tallow-based shaving soap formula containing beef tallow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat butters are in the Ultima 2 shaving soap base?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplied ingredient declaration includes shea butter, kokum butter, cocoa butter, sal seed butter, cupuaçu seed butter, and mango butter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes Kaizen Ultima 2 contain emu oil?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Emu oil is included in the supplied Ultima 2 ingredient declaration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much Kaizen Shaving Soap is in each jar?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach custom glass jar contains 5 ounces of Ariana \u0026amp; Evans Kaizen Ultima 2 Shaving Soap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat type of packaging does Kaizen use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKaizen is packaged in a custom glass jar embossed with the Ariana \u0026amp; Evans logo. 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