Blue Power Carbolic Soap -4.4oz

The bar of soap while in its package without being exposed to water smells like sharpies. I didn't mind the smell at all, I quite like it actually lol. It does carry the scent all over the bathroom though. I have to keep it in its package in a drawer when not in use bc my partner doesn't like the smell. I actually love it though! Once the bar of soap touches water, gets sudsy, the scent changes to.. something reminiscent of liquid smoke. I love barbecue so I wasn't complaining. But the most amazing thing happened after rinsing the suds away. The scent that lingered on my body is the most subtle, powdery fresh fragrance. AND I am a bar soap HATER, as a person with habitually dry skin. But this soap left not a trace of sticky itchy film on my body. It rinsed completely clean and left me feeling quite pampered. I did not even need to apply lotion (I didn't want to cover up this lovely clean fresh scent yet!) and there was no irritation left whatsoever. I also feel immaculately clean. The bar produces tons of suds as well. I actually might be in love with this $6 bar of soap.

This is going to be an honest review and it may be TMI but hopefully this can help somebody like myself and actually talk about the soap rather than freaking TikTok or Marilyn Monroe 🙄. I live in the southern states, and it gets really hot here. For the last few months my armpits have been incredibly tender due to me having to scrub more because of all the hot weather. Regular antibiotic soap has not been working as it should and I start to smell very easily and sweat a lot. I'm not sure if they're changing the formula of my soaps that I've been using but I decided to give this soap a try. I did break the soap apart so I could use a small portion of it at a time and keep it sealed in a soap jar. It does smell, and I don't mind it but some of the reviews are right it does smell like medical herbs etc. I use the soap as intended, which is cleaning your body with it and then using a soap with a bit of perfume/sent afterwards. It's only been one day and I can tell this is going to be in regular rotation. I have sweat but my armpits are not sticky or irritated. My skin feels really clean and I don't smell. I could have really use this soap this past summer lol but I'm so happy I found it.

I bought this after watching an influencer share a story about Marilyn Monroe and how she used a very similar soap. It was said she smelled fantastic. I read someone say it smelled “medicinal” and I would agree. If you’ve ever use the toothache liquid Ambesol, It is 100% a match. It is equal part of that, magic marker/sharpie and burning firewood. Smells terrible, leaves long lasting scent on skin that is not good. I used it once on my arms only which felt slippery clean but then dry right after. One use and right into the trash.

I absolutely love this soap. Some people have complained about the scent but I think it smells so clean and fresh. Smells like grandma's house, in a good way. It works wonders for body odor, feet etc. I use it on small abrasions and the occasional rash, it really seems to help those problems clear up fast. I word to the wise, don't use it on your nether regions/sensitive areas, it is strong. A single bar seems to last a long time in my shower. I'm on my 3rd bar.

PSA: if you have a very sensitive nose please do not buy this product. It WILL stink up your house, so please if you invest do BE PREPARED!! PROS: I personally love this product. It makes my skin baby soft and helps with my breakouts and razor burns. However, I would not buy this product solely for razor burns (especially if you neglect moisturizing). In addition, I have super sensitive skin and this product cleans very well. I like it better than fragranced soaps and body washes because they irritate my skin so badly. This product is great for after work showers too because you’ll actually feel clean! I will add that you WILL NEED to moisturize after this product because it WILL dry your skin out. It’s an antiseptic soap so it will strip your moisture barrier in exchange for clean skin. I recommend Vaseline, it might be a little oily at first but you will see throughout the day your skin is soooooo soft. CONS: the smell. I live with roommates so I have to literally box my soap up after every use. It’s not that it smells rancid, it just smells like a hospital or nursing home, AKA very medicated. Again, not dissing either of those because I find the smell comforting. It reminds me of my great grandmother. The only other con I can think of would be not moisturizing after, so if you’re lazy think twice!!! You will feel tight and itchy in some places if you do not moisturize!!

I'm choosing to give this product the two-star review because I bought it for the whole reason that I came across a video on YouTube from this girl's name that they was the soap that it smells so good that Marilyn Monroe use it and every time she walked into her and she can smell like this so now to clarify I was expecting it to smell good and pleasant when I receive this soap it has a very distinct smell such as medical it obviously looks like it's some kind of medicinal soap I did not use it to shower with because the moment I touched it with my bare hands and even you still a little bit of water it left my hands smelling like it for a long time and it's a very strong smell however it is not a beautiful smell it's not pleasant I mean if you are older or you don't mind the smell of meds I think it'll be fine but it is not a smell that a young girl would like to smell like as they're walking down the street. I was going to return it however my mother decided to keep it just because it helps according to her with any rashes or riches in the body so if you are looking for something that helps you maybe with dry skin or itchy skin this might be it but definitely not the soap to leave a nice fragrance on your body

To preface this, Ive never smelled carbolic soap before but got this because of an article saying this is what marilyn monroe used and did some more digging and that this would also help with my ever-persistent acne. So, upon opening, all i could smell was incredibly intense black printer ink. It definitely was an overwhelming scent as i expected, but i tried it nonetheless in the shower. Upon getting the bar of soap wet, the slight hint of red medicine scent i smelled previously got stronger and the black printer ink smell lessened for sure. Once rinsed off, my skin felt almost like wet rubber under the shower water if that makes sense, just intensely clean. I got out of the shower and i have NEVER felt so clean!!!! The smell now left all over me is a slight ink smell, as if i worked in a newspaper shop in the 50’s and also just bought a very freshly made nice leather bag. I can see where some think of it as a leathery smell now. Its subtle, but when my hands are next to my face, i can definitely smell it and honestly… i love it. Not my favorite smell, but the feeling of being so intensely clean is just beyond description. I recommend a good hydrating moisturizer for your face afterwards and definitely body lotion if using long term. Overall, its wonderful! Havent tried perfume over it yet, and an hour later, my skin still smells just like leathery printer ink. I’d definitely try some scents over this if you’re looking for the clean feeling but not a fan of the smell. After an hour, the smell does get a little much from smelling it frequently, so yeah probably scented hand & body lotion would be a good idea.

The best soap EVER. It has a strong smell but fades after rinsing. It truly cleans the whole body! The sent is very strong kinda smells medicinal, keep the bar in a soap container because your bathroom will smell like it. I don’t mind the smell, but some people may not like the smell. I tell you there is not a soap that cleans as well as this!