Ariana & Evans

Like everything about Ariana & Evans, the K2e base is unique and offbeat with unconventional ingedients including Goats Milk, Emu Oil, Yogurt and Colloidal Oatmeal. The result is a rich, yogurty lather which is dense, has ample cushion and stability, and decent slickness. The soap smacks of quality and makes for a luxurious shaving experience.

Ultima is a tallow-based soap whose complex and rich collection of butters and oils combine to form a luscious lather which is intensely creamy while still having structure. The impressive list of emollients, including Shea Butter, Mango Butter, Cupuacu Butter, Cocoa Butter, Jojoba Oil, Emu Oil, Avocado Oil, Olive Oil and Palm Fruit Oil, provide deep moisturization, relieve irritation and boost glide. Humectants including Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, and Sorbitol draw water into the skin, aiding in hydration. The result is a lather whose premium feel fully reflects its premium ingredients, with high density, strong cushion, excellent glide, and solid stability. 

VR2 is a high-performance vegan shaving base that whips into a luxurious, heavy, well-structured lather. A trio of stearic-rich butters—kokum, mango, and shea—forms the backbone, delivering dense cushion and excellent stability. Coconut oil jump-starts the build, while castor oil deepens creaminess and improves cling. Hydration is supported by cupuaçu butter—renowned for its water-binding capacity—and glycerin, a humectant that also enhances slickness. Lightweight avocado and sunflower oils provide soft, breathable emollience, while jojoba oil, a skin-mimicking wax ester, helps reinforce the barrier and lock in moisture. VR2 is a premium vegan base with superior cushion, density and stability, and excellent slickness, all of which make for a first class shaving experience. 

Legacy is Ariana & Evans’ flagship base, and its pedigree shows in the rich roster of skin-loving ingredients. Tallow provides the creamy, dense backbone that delivers exceptional cushion, while a suite of butters—kokum, shea, illipe, murumuru, and cupuaçu—adds deep, lasting moisturization. Glycerin, aloe, and castor oil boost hydration and glide, and both primary and residual slickness are further elevated by tussah silk fibers and silk amino acids. The result is a truly luxurious soap that pairs top-tier performance with enduring skin benefits. If the goal was to make a premium product which withstands the test of time, Legacy is exactly that. 

Ultima 2 is an evolution of the original Ultima: a tallow-based formula built around an impressive roster of premium butters and oils, including shea butter, mango butter, cupuaçu butter, cocoa butter, jojoba oil, emu oil, avocado oil, olive oil, and palm fruit oil. Like its predecessor, it produces a creamy lather, but here the texture is pushed further—thickening to an almost heavy, sour-cream-like consistency. The butters function primarily as emollients, helping to moisturize and soothe the skin, while glycerin and hyaluronic acid serve as humectants that attract and retain water. The oils then provide a light occlusive layer that helps seal in hydration. The end result is a premium lather with standout post-shave performance: exceptionally high density (surpassing the original), strong cushion, reliable stability, and very good glide.