# Microcrystal Exfoliant Bars Soft Services and D.S. & Durga Launched a Fragrant Buffing Bar By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2024-08-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buffing-bar References: [marieclaire](https://www.marieclaire.com/beauty/best-august-beauty-launches-2024/) & [softservices](https://softservices.com/products/ds-durga-debaser-buffing-bar?srsltid=AfmBOoqDowysf2ux4n6vV5cWSnUOEaGC2t4ZnhPQOmi7_bL5_NPiUl1P)  Immersive fragrance brand D.S. & Durga leveraged Soft Services' expertise in performance skincare treatments for the body to create a special edition of the brand's microcrystal exfoliant Buffing Bar. The co-branded Debaser Buffing Bar provides all the benefits of Soft Services' original Buffing Bar, plus beautiful notes of ripe fig, iris, coconut milk, tonka, and blond woods. This exfoliating body care bar is ideal for weekly moderate-to-intense physical exfoliation, and it sloughs away dead skin cells with a fine exfoliator and leaves skin softer with ingredients like shea butter and aloe leaf juice. Perfect for rough areas like elbows, knees and heels, as well as keratosis pilaris, the Debaser Buffing Bar turns the task of exfoliation into a sensorial escape. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 27% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Fragrant Skincare Hybrids:** Combining potent skincare treatments with immersive fragrances transforms daily routines into luxurious experiences. - **Co-branded Wellness Products:** Collaborations between distinct brands create unique products that harness the strengths of both, captivating diverse consumer bases. - **Sensory-focused Beauty:** Products designed to stimulate multiple senses offer an enhanced and immersive user experience, elevating everyday self-care rituals. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Beauty and Personal Care:** Innovative exfoliant bars merge luxurious scents with effective skincare, appealing to consumers seeking both functionality and indulgence. - **Fragrance:** Integrating sophisticated fragrances into skincare products enhances the appeal of traditional personal care routines. - **Wellness:** Products that turn mundane self-care tasks into multisensory escapes cater to the growing consumer desire for holistic wellness experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Decadent Exfoliant Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affogato-lorange-buffing-bar.md) - [Holiday Body Care Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/two-holiday-launches.md) - [Vacation-Inspired Exfoliant Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vacation-buffing-bar.md) - [Book-Shaped Bodycare Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buffing-bar-miniature-body-gift-set.md) - [Banana-Inspired Shower Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-banana.md) - [Summer Daydream-Inspired Body Polish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-daydream.md) - [Rose-Inspired Body Buffers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rose-body-buffer.md) - [Exfoliating Shower Foams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exfoliating-body-washes.md) - [Dual-Action Serum Scrubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dove-serum-dual-action-scrubs.md)