Castle Forbes AS balm

[Tall_Paul]

Has anyone else used this?

I wonder if I've got a fake bottle or something.

It's the one in the photo below and, not to put too fine a point on it, is crap.

It does a reasonable job of soothing but pours like water, is really overscented and, as I found today, comes off on clothing leaving a white powdery residue.

Really disappointing considering the RRP.

 

[spaceryder]

I have a travel size bottle of lavender and yes, its watery, yes, has a strong scent (but I like it) and I've never had any residue on my collar ( and I wear a tie).

I, too, felt that it was rather keenly priced (!) and I'm not sure I would buy a big bottle at the going rate, but most probably would if it were cheaper!

So, not 'crap' but definitely too expensive!

 

[Sir_eider]

I have a travel size bottle too of Cedar-sandalwood version. And yes, it has a strong scent (in this case, more like "wet wood" than sandal in my opinion) and works really well in my skin: it's well absorbed, not greasy and calming if you have had an irritating shave.

But I think that it's too pricey as well... I'll buy a big bottle if I find a good offer, but not at regular price.

Cheers

 

[IanM]

I've only ever used the Limes version of the CF balm, and that works quite nicely. It is reasonably thick, though. Certainly as viscous as the Nivea balms.

Ian

 

[Fido]

I had a Lavender CF Balm. I didn't like the scent. And I actually found the balm too thick. I remain a fan of the lavender cream - one of my favourites.