REVIEW: Reunited with Kama Sutra's Treasures of the Sea
I am a sucker for anything that makes me feel like a mermaid. So when I first saw Kama Sutra's Treasure of the Sea over a decade ago, I bought three. If I remember correctly, back in the day, it was sold in a tin with a seashell scoop and it smelled so great, you could leave a pile of the blue crystals in the bathroom as an air freshener. But the best part was that it made bathwater turn sea blue. I got it at a home party and the internet wasn't quite what it is today, so once I ran out, I was at a loss how to buy more. Kama Sutra's line was a rare shelf topper and to be honest, I have no recollection on where it was found.
Fast forward to now. Along with continuing to be a hit at home parties, Kama Sutra is the belle of the adult novelty world and seen as one of the first manufacturers of quality intimacy cosmetics. You can not only buy the brand on-line from thousands of retailers, you can even see limited stock at the chain drugstores. I had waited long enough. Why had I let so much time pass since I last soaked in the deep blue water? What was holding me back? Was I afraid that this bath tonic had changed? Had cheapened? Yes. I was terrified I'd buy the stuff I loved long ago and it'd be a cheap Chinese knock-off of its former self. But Kama's reputation has been solid. I've never heard a complaint.
So last Tuesday, I was reunited with the bath crystals! Much like a reunion with an old college flame, the body was different but the inside -what counts most- is fairly the same. The plastic jar is elegant and likely has more staying power in a wet bathroom than tin. But watch out when you open it. Kama Sutra tends to fill to the top, so blue dust may fly all over as you twist the lid. The seashell scoop (a wonderful touch) was even the same. It is not a sad plastic scoop that is shaped like a shell. It feels like a perfect beach-dwelling shell, fragile and whole.
I don't recall Treasures of the Sea being a bubble bath in the day. Now, I could be wrong on this because it's possible the same thing that happened this time, happened when I was younger. There are bubbles, so it's technically a bubble bath, but the bubbles are not that strong. So the bubbles fade relatively quickly. However, the best part -the blue- lasts for hours, maybe even forever, because it outlasts me. It smells like a tropical fantasy. It's what you wish the beach did smell like. And the best part, it's mildly moisturizing, so your skin feels softer when you get out.
Okay, so it's great. It's a girl's best friend. But you may be asking how does this work for my home party? I will tell you! If you fill a large tub to the brim (sorry, water conservationists!), and pour a few scoops of Treasures of the Sea into it, light a few candles, and soak in the hot, scented bubbles, you will have the most amazing seduction scene ever. The blue water is very much like flattering clothes, it accentuates whatever curves are emerging from it. Not to call any of ust fat, but have you ever seen a manatee -the oafish sea creatures theorized to have been what sailors thought were mermaids? They are fat, hairy, ugly, gray beasts. If the ocean's blue can make a manatee look like a siren of the sea with perky breasts, shiny-scaled fins, and flowing hair that moves like the ocean's waves, then this stuff can make our mild body flaws look like Angelina Jolie curves. It's liquid lingerie!
So if you're looking for a bubble bath, you may want to look elsewhere. If you are looking for a sensual body treat that looks, smells, and feels like a tropical getaway, or a seduction tool for your special someone, than Treasures of the Sea will be a satisfying bathtime accessory.
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