"Finally found a place where I can actually create MY scent"…read more I stumbled onto The Oil Bar looking for a dupe of a designer perfume I loved but couldn't keep buying full price, and I ended up discovering so much more than that. They carry hundreds of fragrance oil "Types" inspired by popular designer scents, but the real magic is in how customizable everything is. You can shop by fragrance family -- fruity, citrus, woody, musky, gourmand, you name it -- or go deeper and actually learn how top, middle, and base notes work together so you can build something that's completely your own. I started with their Fragrance Roll-On in a single scent, but once I read their blending guide I started layering two oils together and now I have something nobody else smells like. Beyond the oils, they've got home fragrance oils, soy candles, body products like shea butter, and bundles that make it easy (and affordable) to try multiple scents at once. Their "Reward Drops" program also makes it easy to keep restocking favorites without it feeling like a splurge every time. What really sets them apart though is the philosophy: there's no "right way" to wear a scent here -- it's about discovering what feels like you. For anyone who wants fragrance to feel personal instead of just picking whatever's on the department store shelf, this is the place.

​I've been a loyal customer for years, ordering from OH to CA, but the customer service has…read morecompletely deteriorated. On a previous order, they sent the wrong items, made me take photos of the shipping label and contents, and then sent rancid oils after a two-week wait. Most recently, I was shorted half of my online order, and customer service has ignored my outreach for three weeks. Combine this with their unstable retail locations and poor staff attitudes in-store, and it's clear they don't value retention. It's incredibly short-sighted to lose a long-term customer and earn a review like this over the cost of simply fulfilling an order correctly. Buyer beware.

Surprised I hadn't reviewed this- I think I did when it had a different name. Same location,…read morepretty much the same inside. Handy location on the corner of the named streets, and not far from Book Loft and Stauf's so a nice little trip if you have time and interest for all three. Two rooms filled with soaps and candles (and other items) they make themselves. Sometimes they're working when you walk in, which is cool to watch- and to smell. And the scent drifts outside, making it fun even just to walk past. Staff (owners I assume, plus maybe a couple of others) are always friendly and helpful. There are many different scent options, and product options. They change up a bit each season, so worth stopping back every few months.

I bought their lotions and hair products on line, and they are amazing! one of the kind. Smells…read morereally nice and feels super great on the skin. Try Bergamont and black tea kind, it smells amazing. I wish they would sell on Amazon.

Great selection of products with reasonable pricing! I was given some free samples of high end…read moreskincare at checkout as well.

Super nice owner, very knowledgeable of his products, which are authentic. He also gifted me a…read morecouple face masks. Would return!

I really wanted to love this place! I have been going to Lush forever and wanted to try Buff City…read moreafter seeing their new location open at Easton. I went in and was blown away by all of the different scents that they have! They are cruelty free, use no harsh chemicals, plant based, and items are handmade daily. I bought two laundry soaps (they were buy one get one), shower oil, body scrub, two soap sleeves (LOVE THESE SO MUCH), two soap bars, and a bath bomb for around $60. This price is unheard of for everything that I purchased! The only reason I cannot give them 5 stars is because I had a reaction to the actual scent that I bought. I purchased 'Good Morning Sunshine' in all of the products except the soap bars. My skin reacted fine to the soap bars, but I had a reaction that left my skin itching all over. When I reached out to customer service, I was told to speak with the manager (Julie) for either an exchange or refund due to the reaction. When I arrived to the store, Julie was not there so another manager helped me. This store is so new that it seems like everyone is still trying to learn how to use the system! Unfortunately, I was not able to get an actual refund to my card. I did end up getting store credit, which is great, but I probably will not be able to use it! I am planning on passing this store credit on to someone who loves Lush as much as I do and can benefit from trying something new! The employees at this store are so friendly and go out of their way to make sure all of your questions are answered! There is a place where you can try their items as well! I definitely recommend doing this! I loved the feeling of putting on the shower oil after using the body scrub. It sounds like this reaction was definitely scent related... my nerves got the best of me and I was too afraid to try the unscented due to the past few weeks of constant itching. I now am back to using my regular laundry detergent and skin care items!

I don't normally do reviews on small businesses because that is for my Instagram blog but I thought…read moreI'd write one for Buff City Soap as I was impressed with their customer service. I went to Buff City Soap recently for the first time and they were having a sale on laundry so I decided to try their dryer balls that weren't part of the sale but they gave me a sample so it was a good buy for me. I tried their laundry detergent and am very impressed, my clothes have never smelled and felt better as the detergent comes with Soap With 100 % Coconut Oil, Citric Acid, Washing Powder, Essential Oils and/or Phthalate & Paraben Free Fragrances. My clothes are so soft and feel fresh. The Wool Dryer Balls (3 Pack) are great as they replace those stupid dryer sheets and I just read on their website now that you can return to any Makery to get them re-scented. I knew that I needed to get the re- scented every 100 loads but wow! Another thing I want to note is that I didn't like the scent that I got at all so I brought them back the next day and they just switched them out, no questions asked. Great customer service. Can't wait to go back soon and try more.

Had a day with the ladies there today and it was a great experience. The lady that helped us was…read moregreat and takes great photos. We all loved the experience and the stuff we made it does smell so good

I took my husband here for a birthday date and the experience was good. Kaylie was amazing. Very…read morehelpful & detailed. We got the whole shop to ourselves to figure out what scent we wanted. And didn't feel rushed. The only thing that I wasn't a true fan about was the body butter. The butter was not thick at all and then adding the oils made it like a lotion texture. I would say the lab should find a new foundation for their body butters. But overall an good exprience.

As I walked into the store I was greeted with a smile, hello, and welcome to the store…read more The staff member gave me a quick run down of the store and what they have to offer. She even showed me the men's section of the store where they have cologne, shaving cream, and several other things for men. I appreciated the warm greeting and enjoyed my visit today.

Very knowledgeable, helpful staff. Nice products. For those not interested in highly processed or…read moreproducts with alot of additives, you might want to check out the selection. The only drawback: Not a very central location if you live close to central area of Columbus so I would advise making a list of other places in the area that you may need to stop in to make your drive more worthwhile...gas prices these days...

Super clean. The staff cleans everything between each customer. They answered all my questions even…read morethough I was asking a million! I brought my own jars and filled up every single one. If you don't have any containers to bring in they have a large selection of containers you can chose from. I got body wash, coconut oil, and laundry detergent. The staff is knowledgeable and kind, the products are priced well and the store is beautiful.

I visited this store during their posted hours (around 11:15am on Sunday, and they open at 11am)…read more They were not open, and had a sign saying that they'd be back in 15 minutes. So, i waited more than 20 minutes because i was really excited about checking out this shop. No one ever showed up. I also called twice and left a voicemail. It's really frustrating because this store is over 30 minutes from me, and they had nothing on their website showing that they wouldn't be open. If you're planning to go during their business hours, be mindful that they may not actually be open.

I have nice memories of coming here as a child with my grandmother and aunt. I've only been as an…read moreadult once or twice but need to visit more often. It is a lovely shop with many rooms full of jewelry, gifts, greeting cards, seasonal decor, etc. You can spend some time looking at everything. I got some Christmas gifts and a few cards. My aunt reminded me they used to serve hot Constant Comment tea. I'm not sure this is still a thing. It's worth a visit if you haven't yet.

As I left German Village, I came upon this little store and had to go in due to the beautiful art…read moredisplayed in the windows. I ended up spending almost an hour in the store today, hiding from the rain and exploring every nook and cranny of this beautiful store. So many treasures behind every corner. The team was so friendly and helpful. I couldn't imagine a better experience if I tried. Ao many artist, I was very surprised by the prices and felt they were very fair. I can't wait to get this beautiful piece of art home and find a new window for it.