{"product_id":"return-of-the-mean-one-ii-shave-soap","title":"Return Of The Mean One II Shave Soap","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Scent Atlas is incomplete without this shave soap. While it isn't available through Shave Compass, you can purchase it directly from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hagsartisan.com\/product\/return-of-the-mean-one-ii-christmas-special-edition-shaving-soap\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eHAGS Artisan Shaving Products\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #B8935A; background-color: rgba(122, 98, 72, 0.18); padding: 18px; margin: 0 0 24px 0; border-radius: 2px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSHAVE COMPASS BEARING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eReturn Of The Mean One II lands squarely in Confectioners. Vanilla cream, buttery cookie, chocolate drizzle and spiced holiday biscuit build a rich dessert-like center, while lavender keeps the sweetness from becoming completely literal. As it develops, dark vanilla, smoked wood amber and balsamic warmth give the composition a deeper, firelit character, pulling it toward the Shadow \u0026amp; Smoke border without displacing its unmistakably gourmand home territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eARTISAN DESCRIPTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeep in the snowy mountains, when the wind screams and the lights of Christmas flicker across the valley, a shadow moves again.\u003cbr\u003eThe villagers swore he was gone… but they were wrong.\u003cbr\u003eBecause on the coldest night of December, the Mean One returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWrapped in a stolen Santa coat and wearing a grin sharp enough to cut through ice, he creeps back into town — not for presents… but for revenge, mischief, and irresistible desserts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs he prowls through the glowing streets, a warm trail follows him: Vanilla Cream and glowing Amber Woods, swirling like the first breath of a holiday feast. He stops by a window, steam rising from a tray of cookies — buttery, chocolate-drizzled, dusted with winter spice — and a soft hint of lavender floats through the cracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnable to resist, he slips inside a living room glowing with the fire’s amber light. A plate of sweets rests on the table… and a glass of bourbon sits beside the fireplace, waiting for someone who will never know it’s missing.\u003cbr\u003eHe settles into the armchair like he owns the place — sipping, snacking, and smirking — bathing in the warmth of a Christmas Eve he was never invited to.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis scent is our own creation — crafted to capture that nostalgic sweetness, those stolen Christmas treats, and the warm, wicked comfort of a firelit holiday night.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe can’t help himself.\u003cbr\u003eHe takes everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith each step deeper into the night, the scent grows darker and richer — Dark Vanilla, Smoked Wood Amber, and sweet balsamic warmth melting together like Christmas gone wicked. He leaves the village in a haze of sweetness and smoke, a fragrance so addictive it almost forgives his crimes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlmost.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause this year…\u003cbr\u003ehe’s not here to steal Christmas.\u003cbr\u003eHe’s here to reclaim it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBigger. Badder. Meaner.\u003cbr\u003eAnd far more delicious than anyone expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScent Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vanilla Cream, Warm Amber Woods\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeart Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lavender, Buttery Cookie, Chocolate Drizzle, Spiced Holiday Biscuit\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark Vanilla, Smoked Wood Amber, Creamy Balsamic Sweetness\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCORTEX X – Where Skin Science Meets Tradition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep into the next era of shaving.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCORTEX X is our most advanced shaving soap base to date — engineered for those who demand refined performance in every pass. With a luxurious lather, exceptional slickness, and a post-shave feel that rivals high-end skincare, this formula redefines what a shaving soap can be. Crafted as a firmer croap, CORTEX X offers improved surface control for clean, efficient brush loading — no mess, no waste, just performance on demand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest of all, you get this upgraded, high-performance formula at the same price.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo compromises. Just better results.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to Expect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDense, cushion-rich lather that supports and protects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltra-slick glide, even on water passes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA calm, hydrated, and velvety-soft post-shave finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA formula enriched with skin-loving ingredients: \u003cstrong\u003eExtra Virgin Olive Oil, Squalane, Jojoba, Abyssinian Oil, MCT Oil, Aloe Flower Extract, Panthenol, Silk Protein, Lanolin\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned for precision. Built for comfort. CORTEX X delivers a shaving experience that blends tradition with skin-focused innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PROCESS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe craft our shaving soaps using the hot process method, which allows us to incorporate premium ingredients like Murumuru Seed Butter, Jojoba Oil, and Apricot Kernel Oil in their raw, unsaponified form. This enhances the soap’s ability to nourish and moisturize your skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aqua, Potassium Stearate, Potassium Ricinoleate, Glycerin, Potassium Tallowate, Potassium Olivate, Potassium Shea Butterate, Squalane, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Parfum, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Caprylic\/capric Triglyceride, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Sodium Lactate, Kaolin, Panthenol, Potassium Babassuate, Potassium Behenate, Potassium Lanolate, Allantoin, Hydrolyzed Silk, Sodium Gluconate, Tocopherol, Sodium Chloride, Limonene, Linalool, Linalyl Acetate, Citral, Beta-caryophyllene\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSodium Hydroxide (NaOH) FREE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIMPORTANT NOTE: \u003cem\u003eWE DO NOT RECOMMEND BLOOMING THE SOAP (SOAKING IT WITH WATER BEFORE USE)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor Optimal Lather and Maximum Performance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoad your brush by swirling it on the soap’s surface for approximately 10 seconds to pick up the perfect amount of product.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate lather in a bowl or directly on your face, gradually adding water as needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis soap lathers quickly and effortlessly. Incorporating more water increases the lather’s density and enhances its creamy, buttery texture, ensuring excellent cushion and slickness for a superior shaving experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe CORTEX X Base lather has exceptional water retention, allowing you to customize its consistency according to your preference. 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