This is the best lavender cream out there. The scent is not as strong or pure as TOBS, but it's very close. Very calming and clean. An almond-size "snurdle" whips up some of the best lather I've seen! It's rich, creamy, slick, and cushiony. It leaves my face feeling supple, and I have yet to *need* an aftershave after using this cream (even though I always follow up with Agua Lavanda Puig). Highly recommended...this is a cream I'm going to always keep stocked!
Nice review Joe...I had the pleasure of using Matthew's Celestial Woods sample and although it took me a few tries to get the hang of it, I finally got it and love it. Great soap
Being a huge Lavender fan I had to try QCS Lavender Shaving "Croap" when made available.
Price - $12 plus shipping for I think 4-5oz of cream is a tad on the pricier side of things, but this is an artisan product.
Quality - Probably the best artisan product I've had the pleasure of using
Scent - Pure LAvender EO and lots of it! Great scent!
Latherability - QCS creams are similar in texture to cella and lather just as well once you get the water ratio down.
Efficacy - Lather produced has plenty of cushion and slickness. Great product
Moisturizing - Haven't noticed anything one way or another in excess moisturizing, but I do think the Lavender EO does have some skin properties.
Packaging - Simple plastic tub with a sticker label. Nothing fancy about it.
Overall - If you are a fan of Lavender and haven't tried QCS creams, then this is a must for you. As an artisan product it is one of the best and uses tallow too!