Soft Services' Buffing Bar Miniature Collection: Volume II is launching at Sephora and Bloomingdale's for $39 (US). The set is the second edition of the brand's exfoliating bar minis and includes two returning scents alongside two limited-edition scents exclusive to this collection. No release date has been officially confirmed.
Quick Facts
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Brand | Soft Services |
| Collection | Buffing Bar Miniature Collection: Volume II |
| Release date | Not yet announced |
| Price | $39 (US) |
| Value if bought separately | $49 (US), per brand |
| Availability | Sephora and Bloomingdale's (US) |
| Contents | 4 individually wrapped mini Buffing Bars, 1.4–1.5 oz each |
| Exclusive scents | Cocoa Delight and Eternal Lemon (limited edition) |
| Returning scents | Affogato L'Orange and Green Banana |
| Formulation | Vegan, sulfate-free, unisex |
Update (30 September 2026): Bloomingdale's now has a product page for the Buffing Bar Miniature Collection: Volume II alongside Sephora, though no official release date has been confirmed yet.
What's in the Set
According to Soft Services, each individually wrapped mini is a physical exfoliating brick made of superfine sanding crystals (including magnesium oxide and alumina) compressed within a moisturizing base of shea butter and glycerin. The brand positions the bars for use on areas prone to keratosis pilaris, rough elbows, knees and heels, and strawberry skin.
The scent lineup, per the brand:
- 🍫 Cocoa Delight (limited edition, exclusive to Volume II, 1.4 oz) — bittersweet chocolate, pistachio, black sesame, cardamom
- 🍋 Eternal Lemon (limited edition, exclusive to Volume II, 1.5 oz) — preserved lemon, petitgrain, ginger, vanilla
- ☕ Affogato L'Orange (1.4 oz) — vanilla-coconut cream, espresso, Italian citrus
- 🍌 Green Banana (1.5 oz) — not-quite-ripe banana
Price and Value
The set is priced at $39 (US). Soft Services lists the value of the four minis purchased separately at $49.
What the Brand Says
According to Soft Services, 96% of testers agreed the bars exfoliate without irritation and 93% reported softer skin within a week. The brand advises against use on acne, sunburned, broken or otherwise irritated skin.
Where to Buy
- US: Soft Services, Sephora ($39), Bloomingdale's
- UK: Not yet confirmed
- International: Not yet confirmed
