Thread: L'occitane products

Originally Posted by Obie

TCRG,
I must clarify my earlier post about the L'Occitane shave brush. I was referring to the L'Occitane travel brush in the aluminum tube as being mediocre. On the other hand, the Plisson/L'Occitane synthetic brush is delightful. Yes, there is minimal backbone, but the brush is not floppy and helps create lovely lather. Also, it is silky soft on my Hollywood face. I love this brush. Actually, I have two, plus the Plisson synthetic in the faux tortoise shell handle, which uses the same synthetic knot. Good stuff. So thumbs down on the L'Occitane travel brush, but thumbs up on the Plisson/L'Occitane synthetic brush.

Thanks for the clarification Obie. You had me puzzled for awhile as I thought the Plisson/L'Occitane brush was one that you and your Hollywood face would like.

Bob

Originally Posted by BobH

Thanks for the clarification Obie. You had me puzzled for awhile as I thought the Plisson/L'Occitane brush was one that you and your Hollywood face would like.

Bob

Bob , my friend, these senior moments are soaring. When I wrote the initial post, I was not only thinking of the L'Occitane travel brush in the aluminum tube, but also of the mediocre brush sold at The Body Shop. I had those two brushes in mind when giving my negative thoughts on the Plisson/L'Occitane synthetic — even though at the time I had three of them already, two Plisson/L'Occitane and one Plisson. Oh yes, I absolutely love this brush. Yes, minimum backbone, but the brush is far from floppy, and the tips are soft as silk. Also, it helps make luxurious lather. Good stuff.

Originally Posted by Obie

Bob , my friend, these senior moments are soaring. When I wrote the initial post, I was not only thinking of the L'Occitane travel brush in the aluminum tube, but also of the mediocre brush sold at The Body Shop. I had those two brushes in mind when giving my negative thoughts on the Plisson/L'Occitane synthetic — even though at the time I had three of them already, two Plisson/L'Occitane and one Plisson. Oh yes, I absolutely love this brush. Yes, minimum backbone, but the brush is far from floppy, and the tips are soft as silk. Also, it helps make luxurious lather. Good stuff.

It was the synthetic brush sold by The Body Shop that nearly put me off synthetic brushes altogether. Calling that brush mediocre is an understatement. Synthetic brushes are now top of my list.

Bob

Originally Posted by BobH

It was the synthetic brush sold by The Body Shop that nearly put me off synthetic brushes altogether. Calling that brush mediocre is an understatement. Synthetic brushes are now top of my list.

Bob

Yes, increasingly I find myself nodding at the variety of quality synthetic brushes available. The Muhle and Edwin Jagger V2 — the same brush, really — are superb in every way. Of course, the Plisson and the Plisson/L'Occitane synthetic brush — also the same brush except for the fancy handle — are pure pleasure. The Simpson Chubby 2 synthetic is quite an impressive brush, although it falls in its own category — good backbone, dense knot and very little splay. I use it in a circular motion, although I must be careful not to press it hard on my Hollywood face for fear of irritation. I have not tried Omega yet.

Originally Posted by Obie

The Simpson Chubby 2 synthetic is quite an impressive brush, although it falls in its own category — good backbone, dense knot and very little splay. I use it in a circular motion, although I must be careful not to press it hard on my Hollywood face for fear of irritation. I have not tried Omega yet.

Yes, one of my favourites. I have a first issue LE with the much maligned short loft. I can splay it easily and use circular strokes when face lathering but then I am blessed with rhino hide skin i guess.

Bob