Soap and Glory is one of those brands that, alongside the likes of Smashbox and Glamglow, became somewhat left behind in the mid-2010s. While the brand housed plenty of fan favourites – from the clean on me shower gel (£8.99, Boots.com) to the hand food hand cream (£7.99, Boots.com) – its products rarely stood out in an industry of ever-evolving formulas.
Nowadays, bodycare brands such as Phlur, Sundae and Saltair are leading the way with scents that mimic high-end fragrances and textures that prompt intrigue. So, when Soap and Glory dropped a sub-£10 body mousse (£9.99, Boots.com) that mimics a whipped cream dispenser, it gave me pause.
The idea? This foam-style body moisturiser allows you to cover a larger expanse of skin with just one pump, and achieve the same hydrated feel as a thicker, more arduous body butter or lotion. The idea sounds brilliant in theory (hence why I slotted it onto my bathroom shelf the moment it landed on my desk), but does it deliver? In short – yes, so scroll on to shop and explore its merits in further detail.
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How I tested
I’ve been using Soap and Glory’s melting body mousse for around one week, testing on clean skin after a shower. I lathered the mousse across my body from top to toe and monitored characteristics such as stickiness, speed of application, scent (and its longevity) and speed of absorption. Further down this review you’ll find a more detailed run-down of my testing criteria.
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Soap and Glory let's get tropical melting body mousse
Key ingredients: Shea butter, argan oil, aloe vera
Vegan and cruelty-free: Cruelty-free but not vegan
Why we love it
- Rapidly speeds up process of body moisturising
- Lightweight
- Long-lasting scent
- Affordable
Take note
- Can spurt everywhere if not pointing the canister downwards
I hate moisturising my body. Unless I’m applying fake tan – which feels more purposeful – the idea of working a thick, sticky body butter into every limb just isn’t appealing. Yes, the payoff of smooth, glowy skin is worth it in theory, but in practice, it’s a step I tend to skip.
Soap and Glory’s melting body mousse, however, might have changed that. From the first pump, it felt like a far less laborious process. The foam dispenses generously (almost too generously if you’re heavy-handed), but a light press releases an airy mound that spreads effortlessly. Roughly a satsuma-sized amount covered one entire thigh in seconds, and I managed full-body application in less than three minutes.
Once rubbed in, the texture sits closer to a lightweight lotion than a rich butter, so it may not be quite enough for very dry or irritated skin. But if the choice is between something quick and skipping moisturiser altogether, this feels like an easy win.
The tropical scent is another highlight. It leans into its pineapple notes more than the mentioned coconut ones and boasts impressive staying power. I found it lingered for hours and would even argue its strength rivalled some far pricier perfumes in my collection.
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Is the Soap and Glory melting body mousse worth it?
If you take into consideration the generous 250ml quantity, the sub-£10 price point and the speed of application afforded by the feather-light foam texture, then Soap and Glory’s melting body mousse is undoubtedly worth it. I’ll admit, anyone with truly parched skin may need to occasionally intervene with a thicker formula. However, for daily use and a rapid dose of hydration, I’ll consider this my new budget bodycare staple.
How was Soap and Glory’s melting body mousse tested
I used the mousse as part of my usual post-shower routine, paying attention to how it felt during and after application, plus whether it made moisturising less of a chore. Specifically, I considered:
Why you can trust IndyBest reviews
As a senior shopping writer for IndyBest, Lucy Smith is constantly testing new and enduring skincare, bodycare and make-up. This mean’s she’s up to date on the latest ingredient innovations, the new ‘must-have’ products on the block and – in this case – the competition for a humble brand such as Soap and Glory. In a similar vein, she’s covered the best moisturisers for oily skin, the best perfumes for women and other body moisturisers, like Sol de Janeiro’s rio radiance butter.
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