Soap Base Variety Sampler Pack #1

Explore 8 bestselling soap bases plus a bonus leaf mold — perfect for beginners and curious crafters

$49.95

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What makes Saponify different:

  • Formulated for harder, longer-lasting bars
  • Bar-shaped blocks for easy measuring
  • Holds 3% additives (fragrance, color, embeds)
  • Pure oils, no detergents (SLES/SLS-free)
  • RSPO certified palm oil

Why Choose Our Variety Sampler Pack #1

The Variety Sampler Pack #1 is the ideal way to discover which soap bases work best for your projects. Whether you're just getting started or looking to expand your creative options, this curated collection lets you experiment with 8 of our most popular formulas without committing to large quantities. Each base brings unique characteristics to your soaps — from the deep-cleansing power of Activated Charcoal to the rich conditioning of Shea Butter and Avocado Butter. The included leaf-shaped mold makes 12 guest-size bars at a time, so you can test multiple bases quickly and create beautiful samples to share or sell. Want to compare skin feel, lather, and ideal uses for each base? Visit our Choose the Right Soap Base guide.
  • 8 lbs total: Shea Butter, Aloe Vera, Activated Charcoal, Olive Oil, Coconut Milk, Avocado Butter, Clear & White bases
  • One full pound of each base for meaningful experimentation
  • Bonus leaf-shaped mold makes 12 guest-size bars
  • Curated mix of conditioning, cleansing, and versatile bases
  • All bases are melt-and-pour ready with smooth, even melt

Is This Base Right For You?

Best For

  • Beginner soap makers
  • Crafters exploring new bases
  • Sample and test batches
  • Gift bar production
  • Craft fair preparation

Not Ideal For

  • Soap makers needing large quantities of one base
  • Those with specific single-ingredient preferences

Performance Characteristics

Ranges from rich and conditioning to clean and refreshing skin feel

Lather varies from dense and creamy to light and bubbly

All bases melt smoothly and evenly

Excellent fragrance performance across all bases

Excellent color performance with clear, white, and opaque options

Ingredients & Transparency

Ingredients

Full Ingredient List

Kit includes 8 bases featuring: Shea Butter, Aloe Vera, Activated Charcoal, Olive Oil, Coconut Milk, Avocado Butter, plus Clear and White Glycerin bases. All bases contain: Saponified Palm Kernel Oil, Palm Oil, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Propylene Glycol, Sucrose, and Purified Water. Select bases include Titanium Dioxide. Saponify is a proud member of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO). No ingredients have been tested on animals. Detergent, SLES and SLS-free.

How This Base Compares

Not all melt & pour bases are created equal. Ours are formulated for makers who need reliable, professional-grade performance.

Feature Saponify Base Generic/Craft Store Base
Bar Hardness Resists water softening, lasts longer Often becomes mushy with use
Additive Capacity Holds up to 3% additives without breaking down Often fails at less than 1%
Detergent Content Zero—fully saponified, SLES/SLS-free Often contains synthetic detergents
Block Shape Bar-shaped for easy, accurate cutting Irregular blocks, difficult to measure
Formulation Grade Professional grade, consistent batch to batch Consumer grade, variable quality

What Professional Soap Makers Say

"The lather from this soap is amazing and we have been using only these soaps for years."

— MattPittsburgh, verified purchase

"Very good quality and extremely easy to use."

— Andrea Cahhal, verified purchase

"I always love this brand of melt and pour soap. The quality is consistently excellent."

— Jgills5, verified purchase

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Frequently Asked Questions

This pack includes one full pound each of 8 bestselling soap bases: Shea Butter, Aloe Vera, Activated Charcoal, Olive Oil, Coconut Milk, Avocado Butter, Clear Glycerin, and White Glycerin. You also receive a bonus leaf-shaped silicone mold that makes 12 guest-size bars at a time.

With 8 pounds of soap base total, you can make approximately 32-48 full-size bars or 96+ guest-size bars using the included mold. This gives you plenty of product for testing each base and creating samples to share or sell.

Pack #1 features our most popular everyday bases, including bestselling Shea Butter and Aloe Vera, plus versatile Clear and White bases. It's ideal for beginners or those wanting a well-rounded starter collection. Pack #2 features specialty bases like Goat's Milk, Honey, and Argan Oil for soap makers ready to explore premium ingredients.

Absolutely! All bases in this pack are available for individual purchase in multiple sizes. Once you discover your favorites, you can stock up on larger quantities. Use the sampler to test with customers before committing to larger inventory.

The leaf-shaped mold creates 12 guest-size bars perfect for sample sets, hotel/Airbnb amenities, gift basket additions, craft fair samples, and testing new fragrance or color combinations. Guest-size bars are also popular for bridal showers and party favors.