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Alkmaar

If you've been into a LUSH shop, you probably noticed that our soaps look a lot like blocks of cheese. To confuse people even more we cut our soap on cutting boards, weigh it, and then wrap it in deli paper to be sold. Alkmaar is named after a city in the Netherlands famous for its cheese markets where big rounds of delicious cheeses are sold. This soap doesn't smell like cheese though! It has a creamy sexy jasmine and honeysuckle scent with smokey vetivert undertones.

$7.95

3.5 oz.

Vegan

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How to use


For optimal longevity, keep LUSH soap in a well-drained soap dish (away from water) between uses.




REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

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LUSH Alkmaar
 
4.1

(based on 115 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (60)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (27)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (16)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (9)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (3)

83%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Cleans effectively (86)
  • Pleasant smell (83)
  • Moisturizing (81)
  • Lathers well (70)
  • Creamy (6)

Cons

  • Doesn't last long (37)
  • Dries skin (9)
  • Unpleasant smell (7)

Best Uses

  • Shower (88)
  • Baths (64)
  • Hand soap (51)
  • Facial soap (18)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Brand buyer (52), Budget shopper (30)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Unexpected 5 stars

The first time you look at it you would think that it is plain and simple. When I was at LUSH I smelled everything there was, but at the end I always came back ...Read complete review

The first time you look at it you would think that it is plain and simple. When I was at LUSH I smelled everything there was, but at the end I always came back to this soap. It's creamy and the scent is perfect.

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

I love the way this soap feels on my ski...

I love the way this soap feels on my skin and the smell. It lathers up pretty well on its own and with a pouf, I got tremendous lather. My main motivation for purchasing...Read complete review

I love the way this soap feels on my skin and the smell. It lathers up pretty well on its own and with a pouf, I got tremendous lather. My main motivation for purchasing this soap was the scent, and I'm disappointed that the scent didn't seem to stick to me at all. This soap is also a little softer than I'd hoped. I 'cured' it by letting it sit, opened, on the shelf for a few weeks before using it and it still seems like it's going to melt away quickly although the soft texture of the soap feels good on my skin.

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4.0

Alkmaar

By Safety Lady

from Corpus Christi, Texas

About Me Brand Buyer

Pros

  • Cleans Effectively
  • Lathers Well
  • Moisturizing
  • Pleasant Smell

Cons

  • Doesn't Last Long

Best Uses

  • Baths
  • Facial Soap
  • Hand Soap
  • Showers

Comments about LUSH Alkmaar:

Super rich lather, moisturizing. Does not last to long.

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  • Must-Have
 
5.0

Love Love Love!!!

By Nikki

from Texas

About Me Budget Buyer

Verified Reviewer

Pros

  • Cleans Effectively
  • Lathers Well
  • Moisturizing
  • Pleasant Smell

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Baths
    • Facial Soap
    • Hand Soap
    • Showers

    Comments about LUSH Alkmaar:

    This was my very first purchase and I absolutely LOVED this soap. Smells wonderful, lathers well and lasts a long time. Leaves me feeling smooth and clean while smelling great. Will buy more for sure!

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    • Must-Have
     
    5.0

    Lather It Up!

    By Jazmin

    from Irvine, CA

    About Me Budget Buyer

    Verified Reviewer

    Pros

    • Cleans Effectively
    • Lathers Well
    • Moisturizing
    • Pleasant Smell

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Baths
      • Facial Soap
      • Hand Soap
      • Showers

      Comments about LUSH Alkmaar:

      This soap has the most wonderful sensual smell in the entire world. It lathers perfectly, has a gentle effect, and leaves your skin smooth as silk. For good measure I keep a bar in my shower and next to my sink so that when I'm having a bad day, I just lather my troubles away!

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      • Life-Saver
       
      5.0

      Wonderfully creamy!

      By qbexp

      from Columbus, OH

      About Me Brand Buyer

      Verified Reviewer

      Pros

      • Cleans Effectively
      • Lathers Well
      • Moisturizing
      • Pleasant Smell

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Baths
        • Hand Soap
        • Showers

        Comments about LUSH Alkmaar:

        Don't let the plain white bar fool you... this is an amazing soap!

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        • Must-Have

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Makes me feel like Princess Grace!

        By Emmabemma

        from Boston, MA

        Pros

        • Cleans Effectively
        • Lathers Well
        • Moisturizing
        • Pleasant Smell

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Baths
          • Showers

          Comments about LUSH Alkmaar:

          I use this soap every time I shower. The lather is so rich and the fragrance is beautiful. Femine but not girly, floral yet clean, it's the most artful fragrance I own. It really does make me think of Grace Kelly! LUSH, please make a purfume inspired by this soap!

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          5.0

          Mmmm.

          By Kate

          from Clinton, IA

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          Verified Reviewer

          Pros

          • Cleans Effectively
          • Lathers Well
          • Moisturizing
          • Pleasant Smell

          Cons

          • Doesn't Last Long

          Best Uses

          • Baths
          • Showers

          Comments about LUSH Alkmaar:

          Got a sample of this with my most recent order. I'd never really considered buying any, but hey, free.
          Oh my god, Lush, thank you for sending me this stuff. It smells like heaven, and my skin feels like silk after using it. I barely needed to put on body lotion after. I'm buying more.

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          4.0

          Lovely Soap

          By Beautiful Day

          from MA

          About Me Brand Buyer

          Verified Reviewer

          Pros

          • Cleans Effectively
          • Lathers Well
          • Pleasant Smell

          Cons

          • Doesn't Last Long
          • Faint smell

          Best Uses

          • Baths
          • Hand Soap
          • Showers

          Comments about LUSH Alkmaar:

          This is a lovely, creamy soap with a gorgeous lather. I thought it would smell stronger than it did. I picked it up at the shop. But what there is of fragrance is pleasant. However, I can smell the coconut oil and soap smell. So it was mild for me. Disappointed in the lack of fragrance at first, I still find this soap appealing.

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          • Cult Classic
           
          5.0

          Very nice!

          By Sydney

          from Ft. Wayne, IN

          About Me Budget Buyer

          Verified Reviewer

          Pros

          • Cleans Effectively
          • Lathers Well
          • Pleasant Smell

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Hand Soap
            • Showers

            Comments about LUSH Alkmaar:

            I really like this soap! It smells just like Sugar Babe and it lathers really well!

            • When you survey your stash, you label this product:
            • Guilty Pleasure

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            My favorite Lush soap!

            By Rachel

            from New York

            About Me Budget Buyer

            Verified Reviewer

            Pros

            • Lathers Well
            • Moisturizing
            • Pleasant Smell

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Baths
              • Showers

              Comments about LUSH Alkmaar:

              Out of all the Lush soaps I've tried, I think that Alkmaar is my top favorite. I love Rock Star too but this one's sort of "all grown up", the scent isn't as overpowering but I sort of wish it could be because it's a sexy and mysterious scent that goes on so smooth and lathers beautifully. I had a sample then just had to get a full-size bar because I loved it so much! I also like that it's named after a city of cheeses! It may look a bit like a fancy white cheese, but it sure don't smell like it :)

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              • Most Wanted

              (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

               
              4.0

              Very Subtle~

              By Aja

              from Sandy Springs, GA

              About Me Budget Buyer

              Verified Reviewer

              Pros

              • Lathers Well
              • Moisturizing
              • Pleasant Smell

              Cons

              • Doesn't Last Long

              Best Uses

              • Hand Soap
              • Showers

              Comments about LUSH Alkmaar:

              Me and my husband got this soap as our first time purchase from Lush. As a bar, you get a really good idea of what the scent is. It's not heavy or thick it's very delicate. In use, it doesn't seem like you're getting any fragrance on yourself til after you are out of the shower. It left my skin feeling nice and smooth, on him it made him kind of velvety. No complaints here. ;] It's a nice breezy clean smell and I use it with my Hottie bar, great combo!

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              • Cult Classic
               
              5.0

              It's Silky Underwear in the Shower!

              By Cheryl

              from Shreveport, Louisiana

              About Me Brand Buyer

              Verified Reviewer

              Pros

              • Cleans Effectively
              • Lathers Well
              • Moisturizing
              • Pleasant Smell

              Cons

              • Doesn't Last Long

              Best Uses

              • Baths
              • Showers

              Comments about LUSH Alkmaar:

              I love the smell of Silky Underwear dusting powder and this is exactly that in a soap. Wonderful creamy soap which makes your skin feel fantastic!

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              5.0

              Creamy dreamy- Alkmaar, you smell pretty

              By Zesty Lemon

              from Austin, TX

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              Pros

              • Cleans Effectively
              • Lathers Well
              • Moisturizing
              • Pleasant Smell

              Cons

              • Doesn't Last Long

              Best Uses

              • Showers

              Comments about LUSH Alkmaar:

              I love Alkmaar and it is my favorite Lush product ever. It is a staple in my collection and I am sad when I am without it. It is so creamy and moisturizing, which is a must when using soap on my super dry skin. Because of the creaminess factor, it doesn't last as long as I'd like. The smell, to me, is incredible. I don't like jasmine smelling things. This doesn't smell like jasmine really. It's hard to say what this smells like...it just smells like pure awesome. Pure creamy, delicious awesomeness that I never want to be without!

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              • Must-Have
               
              4.0

              Love it!!!

              By Teeny

              from Kalamazoo, MI

              About Me Budget Buyer

              Verified Reviewer

              Pros

              • Cleans Effectively
              • Lathers Well
              • Moisturizing
              • Pleasant Smell

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Baths
                • Facial Soap
                • Showers

                Comments about LUSH Alkmaar:

                This soap has a very soft, sweet scent and is very moisturizing. I love it and will definitely buy it again!

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                • Must-Have
                 
                3.0

                Like but don't love

                By Nicole

                from Woodland, Washington

                About Me Budget Buyer

                Pros

                • Cleans Effectively
                • Lathers Well
                • Moisturizing

                Cons

                • It just smells ok to me

                Best Uses

                • Showers

                Comments about LUSH Alkmaar:

                The lather is great, and it doesn't dry my skin . . . but the smell is just kind of meh. I wish it smelled more like jasmine, but it just kind of has a soapy smell that I am not in love with. Overall, it is a very effective soap, just not as girly as I would like it to be, I guess. :D

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                4.0

                Creamy Goodness

                By Delphine

                from Ny, NY

                Verified Reviewer

                Pros

                • Cleans Effectively
                • Lathers Well
                • Moisturizing
                • Pleasant Smell

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Baths

                  Comments about LUSH Alkmaar:

                  This is a delicious creamy moisturizing soap. It's great in the winter!

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                  • Cult Classic
                   
                  4.0

                  Smells Great!

                  By Jen

                  from Fort Worth, Texas

                  About Me Brand Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Moisturizing

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Baths
                    • Showers

                    Comments about LUSH Alkmaar:

                    I got a sample with my last online order. This stuff smells incredibly sexy and has a hint of exfoliant in it.

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                    • Guilty Pleasure
                     
                    5.0

                    Love this soap!

                    By Anya

                    from Baltimore, Maryland

                    About Me Brand Buyer

                    Verified Reviewer

                    Pros

                    • Cleans Effectively
                    • Lathers Well
                    • Moisturizing
                    • Pleasant Smell

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Baths
                      • Hand Soap
                      • Showers

                      Comments about LUSH Alkmaar:

                      Creamy and smells wonderfully.

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                      • Must-Have

                      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                       
                      2.0

                      Smells like Whiskey!

                      By Kris

                      from Albuquerque, N.M.

                      About Me Brand Buyer

                      Verified Reviewer

                      Pros

                      • Cleans Effectively
                      • Moisturizing

                      Cons

                      • Unpleasant Smell

                      Best Uses

                      • Facial Soap
                      • Hand Soap
                      • Showers

                      Comments about LUSH Alkmaar:

                      The first time I used this it smelled excatly like cheap whiskey. It was moisturizing and when I left the shower my skin was not dried out at all, like normal. It might be a good soap for someone who wants a more musky/ whishey smell.

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                      • None of the above
                       
                      5.0

                      Alkmaar is The Favourite

                      By Aethy

                      from Chicago, IL

                      Pros

                      • Cleans Effectively
                      • Creamy
                      • Feels great
                      • Pleasant Smell
                      • Soothing
                      • Yummy

                      Cons

                      • Doesn't Last Long

                      Best Uses

                      • Showers

                      Comments about LUSH Alkmaar:

                      I LOVE Lush's products, but solid soap often leaves behind a residue in really hard water. Alkmaar seems to have less residue problems than other solid soaps. If combined with an unscented moisturizing body wash it actually washes clean AND I still smell wonderful. With the softness of this soap, I seem to go through it fairly quickly (though this may be due to slathering as much as possible on my skin). So far, this is, hands down, my favourite soap ever.

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                      3.0

                      Love the smell, love the lather

                      By veggieashley

                      from milwaukee, wi

                      About Me Budget Buyer

                      Verified Reviewer

                      Pros

                      • Cleans Effectively
                      • Lathers Well
                      • Pleasant Smell

                      Cons

                      • Doesn't Last Long

                      Best Uses

                      • Showers

                      Comments about LUSH Alkmaar:

                      I was looking for something creamy and lightly scented when the saleswoman recommended this. It smelled great and she assured me it would be super moisturizing. While the smell is great, it doesn't last very long. The saleswoman told me the smell would fill me whole bathroom and last all day...not so much. Also while the lather is thick and creamy in the shower, my skin started to dry out and I found myself using more moisturizer than normal. I think this could be an awesome product with just a few small changes.

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