Catie’s Bubbles is widely recognized as one of the early pioneers of the modern artisan wet shaving movement. Founded in the early 2010s by artisan soapmaker Chris Cullen in Forked River, New Jersey, the brand takes its name from his daughter Catie and grew out of a personal soap-making hobby that evolved into a full-time, professionally run business. Cullen is known for his focus on high-performance, vegan, vegetable- and fruit-based shave soaps that produce a dense, slick, and protective lather. The scent portfolio is broad and distinctive, often drawing on French-inspired themes and naming conventions, ranging from bright, modern aquatics to complex fougères and gourmand-leaning compositions, helping cement the brand’s reputation among enthusiasts as a “French-style” artisan soap house. Over time, Catie’s Bubbles has expanded into a range of grooming products including matching aftershave splashes and lotions, eau de cologne and eau de parfum offerings, and bath and body soaps.
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Catie’s Bubbles
USA · 5 soaps, 4 aftershaves, 1 edp/edt
Soap base
Luxury Shaving Soap · Vegan
Catie’s Bubbles’ standard base is aptly named Luxury Shaving Soap. The formula appears deceptively simple, but it excels through the expert balance of its core vegan building blocks, stearic acid and coconut oil, paired with skin-softening emollients such as jojoba oil and shea butter. Added glycerin enhances slickness and, as a humectant, helps draw and retain water into the skin. The result is a dense, creamy lather which leans towards structured, offering deep cushion, excellent glide, and strong stability throughout the shave. True to its name, it delivers a luxurious, classic shaving experience that stands comfortably alongside other top artisan bases.
