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Feb 11, 2017

Beauty Review: LUSH Valentine's Day Favourites 2017

LUSH Valentines Day blog
The countdown to February 14th has officially begun and so it seemed only right to share yet another seasonal mini LUSH haul. Whether you're single or celebrating with your loved one this year, self-pampering is important so here's some of my favourites for you all to enjoy from this year's Valentine's collection...

LUSH Valentines shower gel
Wash That Man Right Out of My Hair Shower Gel, £5.95 per 100g - I'm a sucker for a classic movie reference but what really drew me to this product was it's combination of ingredients. Made from freshly squeezed guava and fig juices, this shower gel combines fragrant and deep cleaning designed to leave you with a natural glow. Also made from lavender, jasmine flower, rose petal blends, jasmine AND ylang ylang, it's no surprise that this shower gel smells incredible. The jasmine and ylang ylang are used to make for a sensual and seductive cleanse whilst the sandalwood provides an uplifting kick. It's probably one of my most favourite of their shower gels to date and if you're a fan of floral scents - you're sure to love it. This also comes in wash sheet form which perfectly leads me on to my next treat...

LUSH Valentines wash card
Kiss Me Quick Wash Card, £2.00 each - I had never seen anything like a wash card before so naturally, you can see my need to investigate. To my knowledge, this is the first shower sheet or wash card I've seen in LUSH since 2015 and are pretty much as you'd expect - shower gel in card form about the size of a business card. Having ordered online, I was a little surprised at just how small this was but they make for excellent travel cosmetics and can also be used as a shampoo for on the go.

Made from fresh apple pulp, the Kiss Me Quick wash card, is made using enzymic oil from lemons and limes for a zesty deep cleanse. To use it, simply lather it up and use it like a sponge all over your body. Rinse off and enjoy soft, clean skin! Much like Wash That Man Right Out of My Hair Shower Gel, it also has ylang ylang for a sweet fragrance. I'd definitely recommend trying these out as they smell amazing - even if they are a bit of a novelty.
LUSH heart bath bomb
Cupid Bath Bomb, £2,95 each - I'm obsessed with anything pink and heart shaped so naturally, this had to go straight in the basket. This particular bomb just makes sense to me and seems to embody the LUSH Valentine's Day collection perfectly. Much like the other items in this mini haul, the Cupid Bath Bomb is designed to be uplifting. Made from bergamot, rose and violet leaf absolute, its essentially a bomb of floral sweetness. Besides smelling amazing and looking adorable, it will make your bath look awesome, unleashing pinky hews - it just screams all things Valentine's Day. One down side is that it is rather small - but perfectly formed. 

Two Hearts Beating as One Bath Melt, £3.95 each - Last but certainly not least is this fabulous bath melt which also doubles up an oil. Also made from ylang ylang, jasmine and rose oils, Two Hearts Beating as One is design to be sensual and uplifting. There's clearly a theme here. Another great feature of this delightfully pretty melt is that it has softening qualities. Made from organic cocoa butter, almond and argan oils, and apricot kernel oil, it acts as an intense body conditioner - leaving your skin silky soft and fresh. Again, this one looks amazing in the bath and would recommend it if you're skin is feeling tired and grey from the cold weather. 

LUSH Valentines Day
Well, that's it for this year's Valentine's Day LUSH favourites - have you tried any of the products above? What were your favourites from the 2017 collection? As always, I love reading your comment so please do leave me lots of lovely ones down below. Whether you're staying in, going out, spending it friends or a partner - I hope you all have a good one!

Until next time LUSH lovers,





Dec 20, 2016

Beauty Review: LUSH Christmas Favourites 2016

With just a few short days remaining, the Christmas countdown has officially begun. It seemed only right to share yet another seasonal mini LUSH haul and share some of my festive favourites. Here's some of my favourites from this year's winter collection...

The Santasaurus Reusable Bubble Bar (£5.95 each) - Inspired by the dinosaur from Mr Bean's nativity scene, the Santasaurus is probably my most favourite from this year's LUSH Christmas collection. The bubble bar itself is made from Brazilian orange oil to refresh and rejuvenate whilst the fruity bergamot oil is added as a natural cleanser. To top it all off, they've added Glycerine for added hydration and Cream of Tartar which is what makes it extra bubbly.

Obviously, the thing that won me over with this product is the fact is clearly shaped like a Christmas dinosaur - enough said. However, I wasn't expecting it to smell as amazing as it does and be a fruity product. It leaves the water feeling smelling great and my skin feeling super soft and hydrated. To active his bubbly goodness, just hold him under your bath tap. Ps, if you're wondering why he's got brown on him - sadly, that's what happens when you put a wet bubble bar in a paper bag. Not great for blogging photos!
LUSH Santa's Belly Shower Jelly (£4.25/100g) - This particular shower jelly made it's first appearance back in 2015 although this year's re-release sees a new addition in the glitter buckle and belt. Made with apple juice, bergamot oil and rose absolute, Santa's Belly makes for an amazing scented shower jelly. Much like many of LUSH's shower jellies, it includes neroli for a deep cleanse as well as Carrageenan seaweed which not only gives it that amazing softness, but it's also is what gives the jelly is amazing wobble and a whole lot of jiggle. 

Again, I really loved the smell of this particular jelly. The rose and apple make for an incredible mix and I've always been much more of a fan of fruitier smells. Usually, I find that the Christmas collection tends to be more spicy or cinnamon based but this combines both a festive theme with a sweet smelling, deep cleaning jelly. 
The Snowie Bubble Bar (£4.25/100g) - We all know that 2016 claimed some pretty incredible legends. Created to honour the late and great David Bowie, Snowie is a shimmery Christmas snowman, complete with the iconic Ziggy Stardust red and blue zig-zag. 

There's definitely a theme emerging in my favourites as this too contains neroli and rose absolute. The tangy grapefruit oil not only smells great but works to uplift and refresh the body. The shimmer does remain on the skin slightly although it's still very subtle and let's face it - we could learn from Bowie and use a little extra glam. To activate this little treat, simply crumble Snowie under running water and watch his magic in motion. 
Last but certainly not least is The Northern Lights Bath Bomb (£3.95 each) - I'll be honest, I originally bought one of these for my good friend, Emily, as part of her Christmas present package but couldn't resist nabbing one for myself too. Originally introduced in 2014, it was pretty exciting to see this baby making a come back at this year's Creative Showcase

Similar to the rest of my Christmas favourites, Northern Lights is a fruit and floral based bath bomb made of sensual jasmine absolute, sweet Ylang Ylang oil and citrus. Just like the bubble bars, this bath bomb also has Cream of Tartar which is what allows it to make that amazing reaction when you drop it in the bath. This just oozes amazing colours and is certainly one of the most legendary LUSH bath bombs. 
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Well, that's it for another LUSH Christmas. What products have you tried from the LUSH Christmas and Winter Collections? Have you tried any of my favourites? As always, I love reading your comments so please do leave me lots of lovely ones down below. 

Until next time,