USA · 2 razors, 6 aftershaves, 7 soaps
Adopted Acres was founded in 2024 by Doug & Cara Layne in Asheville Ohio, where Doug uses tallow from the family farm where they have over 1,000 acres and an Angus beef cattle herd to make his soap. Doug is a wet shaving fanatic who dreamed of making his own soaps and splashes. The fragrances are all original and in addition to Cara the couple's five children help run the show.
Adopted Acres · Tallow
The Adopted Acres soap base creates a yogurty lather, which is rich, moist and spreads easily. The formula contains numerous beneficial ingredients, notably Bentonite Clay, Aloe Vera, Vitamin E,
Avocado Oil, and Tussah Silk. Density is on the higher end of the spectrum which provides ample cushion and good stability. The addition of Glycerin also makes slickness above average. Overall, a high performing base whose quality ingredients make for a soothing and well-hydrated post-shave feel.
Grand Champion · Tallow
The Grand Champion base is clearly designed with the intention of boosting cushion and density with the addition of acrylamidopropanesulfonic acid, a poymer additive used to reinforce lather structure, and two thickeners, hydroxyethylcellulose andhydroxypropyl methylcellulose. Yogurt power is also added to enhance creaminess to the already fat-heavy backbone of beef tallow, stearic acid and lard. The result is a lather which has the consistency of marshmallow sauce, almost a super-cream, but whose copius hydration keeps it in the yogurty category.