Mama Bear...Taking the plunge

**Shermdog** · 10-06-2006, 08:14 AM

Gents:

Just placed my first order from Mama Bear and would like your thoughts on how I did.

I ordered:

Dragon Tears
Mysore Sandalwood
Spellbound Woods
Magnetism
Rosemary Mint

I like the more earthy scents and anything with Sandalwood. Cant wait to get them...and then explain to my wife why I needed all of them.

**soulshine** · 10-06-2006, 08:52 AM

spellbound woods = excellent! i want to order some of her EDT of said scent.

s~s

**htownmmm** · 10-06-2006, 10:28 AM

You cannot go wrong by ordering anything from Mama Sue, Honey Sue, or Saint Sue.

Looks like you have a nice haul- are they f.o. quality or e.o. quality?

Marty

**rikrdo** · 10-06-2006, 10:39 AM

Originally Posted by Shermdog

Cant wait to get them...and then explain to my wife why I needed all of them.

Good luck with that !!

**moses** · 10-06-2006, 10:48 AM

Originally Posted by htownmmm

Looks like you have a nice haul- are they f.o. quality or e.o. quality?

Marty

I think those are all FO (which may have some EOs in the blend), except Rosemary Mint. Not that it is really a quality issue at all, so much as just a preference and an issue of what scents are available how. (See Sue's post a little while back on the advantages of the Mysore Sandlewood FO over an EO).

-Mo

**19george** · 10-06-2006, 01:03 PM

Nice haul.

I don't have any of those scents, but you certainly will not be dissappointed with the shave the soaps give.

I'm currently trying to fight off a case of SCAD (or is it SSAD or MBAD) to not buy some of her soaps. I don't think I'll be able to hold off for long though.

**tanker** · 10-07-2006, 11:22 AM

I tried the Mama Bear soap and unfortunatley found that it was very irritating for my skin. I also found the fragrance to be way overpowering and maybe that is why it was so irritating. I hope you have better luck.

**ratcheer** · 10-07-2006, 11:38 AM

I went and looked at her web site, this morning, with the thought of ordering two or three cakes. When I got there, there were so many choices I was overwhelmed and didn't order anything!

Don't worry, I'll roll it around in my head for a few hours or days and place an order. I've heard so much about these soaps that I can hardly wait.

Tim

**tryphon** · 10-07-2006, 06:38 PM

I also placed my first order with her. The variety of scents in her web page is fantastic!
I can't wait to receive the soaps and she is a great person to do business with.
We often think of the British soaps and creams, but I think we have the best choices right here in the US.

**Kyle Stoner** · 10-07-2006, 11:48 PM

Originally Posted by moses

(See Sue's post a little while back on the advantages of the Mysore Sandlewood FO over an EO).

-Mo

I could not find this post for the life of me. Could you give me a link, or, could someone explain the differences to me?

**moses** · 10-08-2006, 12:04 AM

Here.

**Kyle Stoner** · 10-08-2006, 01:39 AM

Hm,Thanks moses, but this thread doesnt mention FO or EO at all. Still puzzled as to the differences!

**moses** · 10-08-2006, 01:52 AM

Ah, fair enough, not that helpful, in a general sense I suppose. I just meant as an example of choosing a frangrance oil instead of an essential oil, for various reasons.

Anyway, here is a little bit about the difference.

Maybe that will help more.

-Mo

**Kyle Stoner** · 10-08-2006, 01:04 PM

Perfect! Thanks again Moses.

**Shermdog** · 10-08-2006, 07:03 PM

I am really looking forward to the Sandalwood. It was too hard to choose! So I purchased a couple more than planned!

**PalmettoB** · 10-08-2006, 07:53 PM

I ordered the Rosemary Mint and the Lavender. I opened them both tonight, and was bowled over by the scent. Not overpowering, though. I couldn't wait to make lather (which was great!) If you are a little overwhelmed by all the choices, start with something you are familiar with (e.g., the T&H Ultimate Comfort cream, while supposedly unscented, does have a hint of lavender that I like, so I tried MB's lavender. Excellent!)

**lgwapnitsky** · 10-08-2006, 09:17 PM

I just placed my first order with Mama Bear tonight. After almost two weeks of bugging my wife to help pick out scents, I chose one she liked and one I wanted:

* Gentleman's Blend
* Chocolate

They're shipping on Tuesday...can't wait to try them.

-Larry

**Shermdog** · 10-10-2006, 07:25 PM

Just received my package from Mama Bear today. Boy is she quick!

After smelling each container....I cant decide which one to try first! They all smell incredible!

I will probably be excited tomorrow morning when my alarm clock goes off....how many times do you say that!