i have made and used both ....as far are feel...i liked them both.. the glycerin is fast to make... the water method does that longer, and you need to let your soap cure, just like cp. i use mine mainly in the bath room, and use it in the foamer bottles. my only thing, i have never got it to be totally clear...either method. what i mean by clear, is crystal clear...mine is mostly a off yellow clear... it has been a while...i will look thru my notes, i will post my recipe..for you candybee