- June 23
- Brush: Omega 10098 Boar
- Razor: Baili Twist to Open Safety Razor
- Blade: Astra Superior Platinum
- Lather: Master Soap Creations – Candy Moon
- Post Shave: Master Soap Creations – Candy Moon
- Fragrance: House of Mammoth – Rumble
Today Lather Games brings us to a land where shaving meets pure, unadulterated sweetness. It's a day to indulge in the candy-coated fantasy that is Candy Moon, finished with the delectably fragrant Rumble. I swear I’ve stepped into a confectionery wonderland.
As I opened the tub of Candy Moon, a wave of sugary delight greeted me like a warm embrace from a candy store. The scent was a sweet, cloying blend of Strawberry Cotton Candy, Toffee , on a base of Mocachino. I imagine this is what Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory smelled like. I imagined a carnival where every ride is made of sweets and every step taken is on a path of powdered sugar. Applying the lather to my face was like dipping into a cloud of spun sugar – soft, luxurious, and tempting to take a little taste of it. I used the matching splash and it hit my skin with a cool, refreshing tingle, and the scent blossomed into a full-on sweetness explosion. The scent of the splash lingered, a persistent reminder of the joy that candy can bring. It was sweet, yes, but the mocachino notes gave it a depth that made it an adult indulgence, not just a childish whim.
To finish, I used House of Mammoth’s Rumble. The fragrance, while building off the Candy Moon duo perfectly, brought its own more mature twist to the day. Rumble is like the far more sophisticated older brother to Candy Moon’s immature essence. They may be kind of related, but in actuality, they are miles apart from each other. Rumble added a much-needed layer of complexity, a blend of rich, warm gourmand notes that mingled with the sweet candy essence to create a symphony of scents. The interplay between the sugary notes of Candy Moon and the deeper, more robust elements of Rumble was extraordinarily sweet. It was like a dessert that's been carefully crafted by a master chef, with each note enhancing and elevating the experience to new heights.
Challenge: This was an interesting change of pace. I wish I had a portable mirror or something more reflective in my kitchen to use as a mirror in the kitchen. I was flying blind today, going entirely off muscle memory and feel.