Martin de Candre Absinthe Shaving Soap 200g

Product Overview

Martin de Candre Absinthe Shaving Soap is a handcrafted French shaving soap that combines legendary performance with an invigorating aromatic fragrance inspired by the iconic Belle Époque spirit. Housed in a durable PETG cosmetic jar with an aluminum lid, this premium vegan shaving soap delivers an exceptionally rich, creamy lather while surrounding the shave with refreshing notes of star anise, fennel, and green anise. Crafted using Martin de Candre's renowned hot-process saponification method, Absinthe provides remarkable slickness, luxurious cushion, and exceptional post-shave comfort with every shave.

Best For: Traditional wet shavers seeking one of the world's finest artisan shaving soaps with outstanding performance, remarkable longevity, and a fresh herbal fragrance.

Scent Profile

Inspired by the legendary absinthe of the Belle Époque, this fragrance opens with a crisp burst of aniseed freshness accented by a subtle minty coolness. Star anise delivers its naturally sweet licorice character, while aromatic fennel introduces warm herbal spice before green anise adds a lively, refreshing finish. Together they create an elegant fragrance that is invigorating, herbaceous, and perfectly balanced with a delicate green bitterness reminiscent of the famous spirit.

Fragrance Notes:

• Top: Star Anise
• Heart: Fennel
• Base: Green Anise

Performance Profile

Produced using Martin de Candre's traditional hot-process soap-making method and crafted exclusively from vegetable oils, Absinthe effortlessly creates a dense, glossy lather that delivers exceptional razor glide and superior skin protection. Its highly concentrated formula requires only a small amount of product per shave, allowing a single 200g jar to provide well over a year of daily shaving while maintaining its renowned performance and luxurious post-shave feel.

A Word from the Artisan

Every Martin de Candre shaving soap is handcrafted in the Loire Valley of France using artisanal methods that have remained virtually unchanged for decades. Each batch is slowly saponified in a cauldron, naturally dried for several weeks, and delicately fragranced while still warm to preserve the purity and character of each scent. The result is one of the most respected shaving soaps in the world.

Directions for Use

Using a damp shaving brush, load the soap for approximately 20–30 seconds before building lather in a shaving bowl or directly on the face. Gradually add water until a rich, glossy lather develops. After shaving, allow the soap to air dry completely before replacing the lid. For maximum longevity, leave the lid off between uses and only replace it for travel or storage.

Ingredients

Aqua, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Potassium Hydroxide, Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, Parfum, Citronellol, Eugenol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool.

Product Details

• Size: 200g
• Product Type: Artisan Shaving Soap
• Soap Base: Premium Vegetable-Based Formula
• Fragrance: Star Anise, Fennel & Green Anise
• Container: PETG Cosmetic Jar with Aluminum Lid
• Formula: Vegan
• Longevity: Typically Lasts Over One Year of Daily Use
• Made In: France

Usage Warning

For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. If irritation develops, discontinue use immediately.

Pro Tip

Martin de Candre soaps excel with a highly hydrated lather. Start with a lightly damp shaving brush and slowly incorporate water while building your lather. Allowing the soap to dry uncovered after each shave helps preserve both its exceptional performance and remarkable longevity.

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