The shop was very cute and the sales associate was SUPER friendly! She gave me great recommendations and all the soaps smelled amazing! When I arrived, she had left the store briefly but I only had to wait a minute or so to be let in. Highly recommend the persimmon bar! Each soap comes in 3 sizes and the smallest are great for trying lots of different smells read more

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I ordered lotion online as I live in Vancouver WA. I used to got to this store often when I lived in the Seattle area. I have not received what I ordered and when i call it is a fax number read more

Been shopping since the 90's, the last two times have ordered have had problems. They don't answer phone. First time waited two months finally got ahold of a person and they sent my order, this time waited 3 weeks and I cancelled payment that was taken out of my account immediately after placing order. Not a great way to run a business. read more

Such a fun store! My friends and I were having lunch nearby and saw The Soap Box. We just had to stop by, as the window display wooed us in. As the store's name indicates, the shop specializes in all things soap! And not just your typical store selling various different kinds of soap, from soap bars to hand sanitizers, but the labeling is what makes the soaps special. They have funny labels on some of the soaps, which are perfect for gag gifts. They have lots of fragrant soaps and home products. And they also have several fun gift items, like animal printed socks, tins for your weed and colorful coin purses. Located in Pike Place Market, it's a fun shop to check out, especially if you're looking for a fun and unique gift. Many of the products ranged in prices, so accommodating to a budget that fits all wallet sizes. Plus, this store is a nice addition, which differs from the other souvenir gift shops that are cheesy and sells the same products as the store next to it. I'm glad this makes up Pike Place Market, one of the best places in Seattle to visit. read more

The Soap Box - Air Fresheners - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I've been coming here since I was a kid. The woman who runs the shop is dedicated to keeping the eccentric, goofy, and wonderful smelling legacy of the store alive. Before the pandemic, she reported wanting to retire, and was looking for someone to take on the mantle of running the store. Now that talk is gone, as she had to dip into her retirement fund to keep the store going through COVID. Keep Seattle Weird and shop at the Soap Box! read more

20 years ago, I was here for college spring break. 20 years after, I'm here with my kids spring break. This is the store that I have been thinking about ever since. I love love the grass scent that I can't find anywhere else. I'm glad they survive the pandemic and is still here!! read more

I'm a sucker for a soap store so I couldn't not check this place out. The sign out front says "not just a soap store" and that's very true - they also stock lots of other things, like mint boxes with somewhat rude slogans, whoopee cushions, rubber ducks, etc. On the soap front, there's actually not a huge choice of lines - they have the soap slice glycerin stuff, Crabtree and Evelyn and Pre de Provence along with a few local makers. There's not very much in the way of imported or higher end stuff like Claus Porto or Nesti Dante. Still, it's a very fun place to explore and pick up some silly gifts for you or someone else (I was a fan of the "Wash Away Your Sins" and "Total Bitch" hand washes personally). read more

I have loved their products since 80s and you cannot find ANY china rain that compares anywhere else. I was excited (joyous) about online options because I don't live close. This is where you lost your 5 star in my heart. If you accidentally put the wrong number of product you want and don't notice till check out you can't go delete or empty your cart and start again. I don't need 200.00 dollar's of one item and can't fix it to get what I actually want. You need to make it easier to change mistakes on your site or you will lose customers like me whom love you. Because if I cannot get this fixed I won't be pressing pay on that button vnor ordering read more

My skin loves oils without scent. My skin loves soaps without scent. I have been coming here for decades! Get a punch card, and enjoy the rewards! I do not know WHAT I would do without this establishment! read more

Okay we spent more than an hour in this shop then left, and came back for some more. The owner is delightful and she humored me as I cracked up at all the great things she has here. Some others have mentioned the sayings but the "After last supper" dinner mints, "I love my penis" soap and all the sayings on the 50s style magnets got me. She has a section that is 100% girly and another section of unique wind up toys for kids. We had a great time and I spent a pretty penny here to prove it. All good fun! PS - I triple heart my new lunch bag!!! read more

As far as eclectic and really good smelling products go this is a great source. As far as friendly customer service goes - not so much. Now there are a few employees from time to time that are friendly, outgoing, and willing to help, but on the whole the majority of the staff act as if they could care less if you buy something or not. I put up with this shameful treatment simply because of their location and their extensive selection of scents to make my own spray or oil. And in retrospect, that's all this store is good for. read more

Just when you're ready to dismiss Pike Place Market as a tourist trap filled with cheesy t-shirts and airborne fish, a little hidden gem comes along and surprises you all over again. Or at least, that was my experience on a recent trip --- I was actually there on a cheesecake-sampling mission, but my girly radar picked up a blip on the way, and I had no choice but to take a detour to investigate the Soap Box. Located on Pike, down the street from the bronze pig (and a few doors down from Beecher's), the Soap Box is tucked away in the market's interior, with only a small hanging sign on the sidewalk to announce its presence. But it's worth searching out if you love fancy soaps, need a quick-but-cute gift, or just want to marvel at the sight of more bars of soap than you've ever seen in one place before. It's not so much that they have brands that you've never seen --- although they do --- but that they have a much wider selection than you'll have seen at other stores. Love those pretty, colorful designer soap slices by Primal Elements? Most boutiques might have six or eight scents to choose from, but the Soap Box has easily twenty-five. Same with Pre de Provence --- I had no idea the company made more than five or six different scents, because I'd never seen more than that, but an entire wall of the store is filled with box upon box of different sizes, scents, and shapes. Ever smelled a brazil-nut soap? How about avocado? This is your chance. In addition to the mind-boggling array of soaps, they also have gift sets, bath beads, handbags, and some candles. In other words, you'd be hard-pressed to look through the store and not find a perfect gift for somebody, even if it's just yourself. The sheer volume of soaps can be overwhelming to the eye and nose, but you can always step out for some hombow and cheesecake to cleanse your palate before coming back for a second run. And that's the true beauty of Pike Place Market! read more

Best shampoo & conditioner in refillable bottles! Plus you can pick the scents you want. It is the best!

I like the name of the store and I love the "Wash Away Your Sins" soap. The towelettes make great stocking stuffers. I always get soaps for my mom from here, because they're the perfect handmade gifts for moms who spent the 70's making their own yogurt, burning incense and buying honey in bulk buckets. The massage oils are really, really nice and the place smells terrific. read more

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My favorite store in downtown Seattle, for things you don't really need but you can't live without. If you are a hoarder or have problem with shopping, you're going to be in trouble. They have so many awesome and quirky things, it's going to be overwhelming..prepare yourselves! I ended up buying a dozen over priced mint boxes with funny stuff on them, how can I not buy them? They are hilarious and would make great gifts. The staff is so friendly and the owner is an adorable tiny older lady. She's like a movie character. Be sure to check it out. read more

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I forgot to write my review of this last moonth.. I love to come here. I buy soaps and little cards and other gifty things. The soaps are excellent quality and the many hand and body lotions you can't get other places. Each time I come there is a new theme and new things to try as well as old time favorites. read more

I needed a rubber ducky. And voila.. enter The Soap Box. Such a randomly placed store, I get why it'd be around Pike but it's definitely not strictly a touristy store. There are a bunch of places like this in Boston. A combination of beauty needs (soaps, scents, etc), Dirty Girl and Anne Taintor kind of stuff combined with random knick knacks.. aka.. rubber ducks. The woman working didn't really acknowledge my presence as I walked in and browsed around.. but it's not like I'd have chatted with her and said.. "I've come to you.. about a duck".. so I was fine with my solo duck hunting. Although such a cool store would be enhanced with a good attitude. Meh.. I stumbled on some pretty rad bath supplies (curtains, etc) and had fun looking through it all. Definitely would stop by again for gifts. Extra star for finger puppets at the counter. What can I say.. I'm an addict. And of course.. for the ninja star duck I bought for my friend. Success! read more

I have been coming here for YEARS! This is where I get ALL my soaps. Yes, it's a little pricey for just ONE bar of soap but when you get out of the shower, you know you smell - "SPECIAL". I am worthy of my smell. There are other items in the store. You'll just have to check it out and experience the the bubbley essence surroundings. A little warning. When you enter this little shop, make sure you take a deep inhale through your nose after you enter and you'll be overwhelmed by the total scent of this place. A MUST GO! =) read more

Ahhh what a fun store! Lots of fun and silly gift ideas- lots of soap and scent-related items, and lots of random toys and trinkets.. and rubber duckies!! So many rubber duckies! :D They also carry that fun Blue Q stuff, I love everything in that line. Ohh and I had been wanting some bathwater-coloring tabs (bright blue baths YAYY!) and got a nice sized box of them here for a good price! I think from now whenever I need a gift for ANYONE IN THE WORLD I will just come here. read more

When I was a little tike, my mom would have me bathe with Lava Soap - it had grit and did a great job on an outside boy who didn't skimp on the dust and dirt. Since the 70s, I've used Irish Spring, but I will never do that again, not since I discovered the Soap Box. Their soaps are heavenly, with some of that same Lava Soap grit that makes me tingle all over when I step out of the shower. Soap aroma isn't overpowering and I just feel soooo much cleaner - makes me smile. Each bar lasts probably 3-4 times longer than the old stuff, too. Ordering from the Soap Box online was easy and my products arrived in a timely manner, considering what's happening around us today. I highly recommend the Soap Box and look forward to trying new and different products myself. I live in Texas and I miss the Pike Place Market!!!!! read more

Ordered a few things online after my beloved stylist RAVED about their Amber Musk perfume rollerball. This is a small boutique in Seattle and the owner, Dorithea, is there everyday in the trenches, answering questions and selling cute but totally awesome soaps and funny little tchotchkes. This brick and mortar is apparently a hoot to shop in, but I am from California and don't get to Seattle often. I was SUPER pleased with the rollerball perfumes i ordered. They smell amazing. I got Amber Musk, Indian Sandalwood, and Gardenia. All smell divine. If you are in Seattle, go here. If not, buy from their website. Good stuff, good peeps. ***Btw, they sent me an email saying they had to change their website so it's www.seattlesoapbox.com. read more

If you need to buy the girl friend a gift, this is a great place to go. Prices are not over the top and the staff has always been friendly to me. They are helpful and knowledgeable, plus the gifts always get me extra brownie points. I'd stay away from the small items in the back. You can get most of the same stuff at Archie McPhee's for half the price. Go here for soap or bubble bath and buy your plastic ducks in Ballard. read more

I have six words for you: Naked Men in Oven Mitts Magnets. Best. Souvenir. Ever.

The name says it all they have soap, soap, and more soap. Actually they have more then that. They also have oils, plastic ducks, massage stuff, and other smelly stuff. If I'm looking for a lat minute present for a girl or some "Wash Away Your Sins" hand soap, this is the place I stop. read more

Fun little shop with lots to look at. Jokes, gifts, and soaps very unique cute store. We were traveling so I couldn't buy too much but I loved the little soap capsules for our hotel bath! The kids loved picking a bunch out. read more

Seriously? I have never reviewed one of my favorite Pike places? This was one of the first stores that became a regular stop for me when I moved to Seattle almost a decade ago. Unlike a lot of places in the area, the prices aren't crazy. I also love buying soaps and lotions since I can justify that I have to get clean and moisturized, but it still allows me the fun of shopping. I love that you can mix your own fragrance oils to make something deliciously you. They also have a lot of great little gifts and misc silliness. Great store all the way around read more

I love the Soap Box. It has been around forEVER. When I was in middle school I used to shop there for irreverent buttons on my jean jacket and bath salts, and now when I'm in Seattle I do the same thing except the buttons are now refrigerator magnets. And it hasn't changed a bit in 25 years. I visited here with my 15 year old son and had some laughs AND bought fabulous sage bubble bath. It's just a great place to find little treasures. I love it. read more

I am a bit obsessed with soap and this place has a pretty good selection. Plus, they have lychee soap which is one of my favorite scents but hard to find easily here. read more

We visited the Soap Box on 5/30. I must say, this place is great! I think the lady who helped us was the owner. She was awesome ! She mixed some scented lotion for us and was really patient with finding the perfect scent! You definately have to stop in the store, its near starbucks at Pikes place! read more

What a fun store! I had a great time smelling the different soaps, and perusing the funny gifts. They have an array of soap and gifts for everyone to enjoy. read more

I have been buying from Dorrie for over 20 years. I never buy perfume as the Soap Box will create the perfect scent for you. Dorrie knows how to buy and stocks her store with indulgant items for the body and bath. It is a fabulous place to find fun gifts for friends and pamper yourself. If you bring your own containers you can also be buying green as the Soap Box sells shampoo, lotions and bath and shower gels to custom fit to you and you take it home in your own container. Thisplace is the best kept secret in Seattle. read more

One of my favorite places on Pike Market. The first thing you notice when you walk in is the array of different unique shape soaps. The designs are addicting. It's pricey at $9 a bar, therefore, I have to hum and ha a lot since this isn't a good place for the impulse buy for these soaps. I do appreciate the museum and the detail of the soaps. They have a bin of seconds or smaller thinner pieces that are $4 in a discount bin that is more up my ally...or tub in this case since I use the soaps that I buy, even the pretty ones. They have so many different soaps that cater to many different fragrances, textures and styling. This used to be mostly a bath place, however, they've expanded to some more Kitsch stuff for everyone. This isn't a place that you can go in for just a quick minute as you will get lost looking at everything just browsing. Be prepared to spend a good 30 minutes in the store at least. Customer service is friendly and the prices very depending on the item and quality. read more

As a young girl my mom first took me to The Soap Box on a special outing into Seattle with just she and I. My memories of that day were special and so was my trip to this fantastic store, where she bought me Seattle Rain scented glycerine soap! to this day I love that scent and Im now 43! So, I was more than a little disapointed when on my own special day trip to Seattle w/ my own young daughter to find it closed ...on a Sat. @ 430! No reason posted and so I asked the next door merchant and he was unaware...then a passerby who worked in the area stated, everytime I pass by its closed...I decided to go online and sure enough the info given was that due to constrution the store would be closed Jan.1-9. Ok...except it is Jan 16! I called the store on Sun. the day after I had been there...phone just rings....no machine picks up..no explanation why this wonderful store would not be open during a weekend @ Pike Place!! Im baffled...Do I try and order the items I want...pay the crazy shipping or go with out?? Hmmmm....I really would hope that the web page gets updated as far as the constrution so people do not make or plan a special trip when NO ONE is available in store or even on a recorded message...Still, I love this shop and only because of my wonderful memories and the products do I even consider shopping here again...if I get the chance! read more

The person that commented on the cashier that was too chatty and was a burn victim, are you for real? They probably sensed your hostility and played it cool, people like you are scarey, you make them uncomfortable with you with your "I am angry and I want to choke you for making me wait while you were being sociable with the person in front of me look on your miserable face". I feel for that cashier that has to deal with public like yourself. What is wrong with making customers feel like they matter, that you have something in common with them or that they are just not a number? Go off to some island and be by yourself if you don't want to share space with other human beings. Have some compassion loser! read more