cor: the legend of the silver soap

The soap pictured on the left is: 1) infused with silver; and 2) $125 (!). Hence, it's legendary, Conan the Barbarian-esque name and status. I've been hearing about this so-called wonder soap for a little while now, and I was intrigued enough by its luxe factor to try it. So here's what you should know: The Cor Silver Soap was created by a yoga accessories brand called Plank (which seems an odd fit for a company whose specialty is downward dog). While it may look like your average bar of Pears glycerin soap, calling Cor a soap may be a bit misleading, because this is no dime-store bar: but just to clarify, it's not entirely made of silver (which would, in fact, befit it's hefty pricetag), but it contains a formula of nano-silver, an anti-bacterial agent known to have healing properties, as well as four different types of collagen, including marine collagen from France, to rejuvenate the skin. It also has a much lower pH level than most soaps on the market (it's a level 6.5), so while it may give you a squeaky-clean feel, it's not as drying or harsh as some bars. You cleanse with it for 30 seconds and then leave it on for two minutes for the first couple of weeks of use to let the ingredients work their magic (it has a tingling effect, which I suppose is the silver glinting and gleaming it's way to rejuvenating the skin).
Cor claims to reduce the signs of aging, maintain the skin's natural moisture, and reduce sun spots and pore size. I've been using it for about a week (the length of time Cor says you can start to see results) and I can say that while my results haven't been mind-blowing, I have noticed a bit of improvement in terms of tone – my skin looks more even and seems more hydrated than usual. Cor seems to naturally exfoliate, too – I haven't had to use my exfoliator during the week at all, since my skin looked so smooth. That said, I think anyone's skin will look improved if they leave a good, non-drying cleanser on their skin for a length of two minutes. And since my skin is naturally oily, I think I've responded better to this product than drier skin types (who may find it too harsh).
Now, would I spend the $125 on this stuff? Not on my current salary. However, I would spend the $12 now and then on Cor's travel-size version, which lasts roughly two weeks. Oh well, it was an adventure while it lasted.