Minamisoma Shower Oil

In 2011, Minamisoma, a small city in Fukushima prefecture in northern Japan was hit by the Tohoku earthquake. Most of its residents were evacuated and over five years later, in 2016, the residents were allowed to move back. In place of their ruined rice crops, the locals began growing crops of rapeseed instead which is featured in this limited edition shower oil. 

Minamisoma was first released during the Summit event early on in the year, and was then reintroduced during the event in Manchester a couple of months ago. Sharing its scent with the Avocado Cowash range, this beautiful little tear drop is everything you could imagine it to be, and smells good enough that you may accidentally find yourself nibbling on an edge.

Much like every other shower oil, the best way of using this is to ensure your skin in damp and then gently massage the block across the skin. The warmth will melt the bar and coat your skin with a thin layer of butter and oils, which can then be massaged with your fingers to spread them across a bigger surface area. I would avoid putting too much pressure on these bars as you will waste a lot of the product in doing so. Avoiding direct contact with the running water will also ensure that this bar shrinks at a far slower pace - which means you can stretch out their lifespan far longer.

Unlike a body butter or a body conditioner, the residue you get from all of Lush's shower oils are far more gentle on the skin, making them perfect for those who dislike the heaviness that you can sometimes get from using either of the above formats. Yet despite this, the shower oils are equally as effective at moisturising the skin, and perhaps work out better value for money in the long run.

This particular shower oil contains a large dosage of rapeseed oil: an ingredient known for its effective moisturising properties. It also features an ingredient called kinako powder, which is a flour made from roasted soy beans, and not only helps to make the consistency of this very thick and silky, but offers an extra dosage of protein to help repair the skin.

Smell-wise, Minamisoma features yuzu juice, fresh lemon juice and litsea cubeba oil to create a creamy and very fruity lime-esque. As I've stated in the reviews of other products that hold the same scent, this latter ingredient mimics a smell similar to that of lime oil, but it doesn't have any of the zestiness that lime oil tends to have.

What you get is a wonderfully thick and wholesome fruity smell, with a little olibanum underneath to add a warming but very grounding note. If you're a fan of the recent Avocado No-Wash Body Lotion, or indeed an avid user of Avocado Co-Wash itself, you'll be pleased to know that this shower oil replicates the aroma really well.

Much like nearly all of Lush's other shower oils, this one produced more of a milky residue on the skin, although it was just as effective at nourishing my body and equally as light as the other shower oils I have tested out so far. Furthermore, the ease in which this worked on my skin meant that I needed very little to coat my entire body - meaning that I envisage this lasting a long time in my bathroom.

Minamisoma Shower Oil worked well at nourishing my skin and created a moisturising barrier across my body that kept it looking radiant for hours after I had used it. Especially during the winter months, these oils are essential for topping up your skin with lost moisture, and this particular shower oil has been great at picking my skin up after a long day at work. The fact that the wonderful fruity scent lingers around on my skin afterwards as well, has proven to be a sure fine way to cheer me up first thing in the morning.

As I have said in nearly all of my reviews of Lush's shower oils, I really do hope that at least some of these are released in stores across the UK, and indeed the rest of the globe, because they are great products to use on your skin; easy to transport around with you, without any spillages; and save on waste because of the lack of packaging. It's only a matter of time before these little gems make an appearance - I'm sure of it!  

Quantitative Ingredients: Fair Trade Organic Cocoa Butter (Theobroma cacao), Rapeseed Oil (Brassica napus), Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sunflower Wax (Helianthus annuus), Perfume, Bergamot Oil (Citrus aurantium bergamia), Litsea Cubeba Oil, Olibanum Oil (Boswellia carterii), Fresh Lemon Juice (Citrus limonum), Kinako Powder (Glycine soja), Turmeric Powder (Curcuma longa), Titanium Dioxide, Amyl Cinnamal,*Cinnamyl Alcohol, *Citral, *Limonene, *Linalool.

Vegan?: Yes. 

2018 Price: £8 each.

Year Of Original Release: 2018.

Scent Family:
Avocado Cowash Body Spray
Avocado Cowash
Avocado No Wash Body Lotion

Avocado Wash Shower Gel
Don't Touch My Hair Hair Marshmallow
Melusine Bath Bomb

Minamisoma Shower Oil

Revelations Bath Oil

When I attended the Lush Summit event back in February, I was primarily there to grab as many of the new and exclusive products as I possibly could. While the company’s ethics and partnerships are of course really important for me, as a blogger who reviews every release, I feel it is my duty to secure as many new products as I can - so that others can get a good idea of what something is like before they invest their money. 

As I was only able to attend the first day of the two, it was incredibly frustrating when I discovered that two new bath melts had made themselves known after I had left, and there was no way I could get back there to pick any up. Luckily, a kind friend secured a few of each for me and I was happy to gain some more exclusives to try and review. 

A few months later, both of the Bath oils (Revelations and Magnificent) along with a third called Polyamorous, appeared online. Along with the new reformulated bath oils and melts from Oxford Street, and a brand new recycled box to store them in, these three new exclusives then branched out across all stores, making Lush fans across the globe very happy indeed. 

Surprisingly, when these new beauties arrived by post, I discovered that Revelations now sported a new fragrance - different from the one I had acquired from the Summit event, which originally had the Potion fragrance. However, this one is equally as nice and I happen to think that it suits the design of the Bath oil more than the initial smell did.

Thankfully, what stayed the same was the beautiful and very clever design. Modelled on a British brand of chocolates called Quality Street, this bath oil is the cosmetic equivalent of (my pre-vegan favourite) the green triangle. Revelations is a gorgeous emerald green in colour, and is made up of two pieces sandwiched together with some skin-essential shea butter. While the original chocolate is not made this way, the outer design of the Bath Melt does remind me of the classic foil wrapping that covers it, and the tag line ‘quality treat’ tells me that these two ideas are linked. 

Sharing its scent with the brand new Berry Berry Christmas fragrance, Revelations primarily features orange and bergamot, which together produce a refreshing and rather fruity aroma. The bergamot is definitely in full force here, as I get quite a crisp, green element to the smell, and the inclusion of the olive leaf infusion builds upon that more. This latter ingredient also adds a delicate woody element to the scent, which grounds the citrusy notes and helps to make this a very wintery smell. There is something rather cold about the aroma which makes it very fitting for this time of year.

Alongside the essential oils, Revelations also features a combination of cocoa and shea butters, and coconut oil - all three of which not only create a Bath melt that is sure to effectively moisturise your skin in the tub, but one that will soothe weathered bodies and leave them feeling supple and soft. 

In the water, this bath melt unfortunately doesn’t float on the surface of the water, although it sends out swirls of emerald-green oils across the water if you hold it. As with most of Lush’s oils and melts, it doesn’t provide a particularly interesting show to watch, but that is why I would usually pair one of these with a bath bomb. Revelations takes a good five to ten minutes to fully dissolve and you’re left with a wonderful green bath - speckled with silver lustre to add a little extra sparkle. 

Furthermore, unlike some of Lush’s other oils, this one doesn’t leave any trails of oils on the surface, so you don’t have to worry about getting greasy marks across your skin. You also don’t need to worry about the lustre, as I didn’t have any on my skin once I had towelled myself down.

Despite this, Revelations stilled performed wonderfully in the water. Not only can you still detect the fragrance throughout the whole experience - even if you add a Bath Bomb in as well - but the water leaves your skin velvety-smooth within a matter of minutes of being in the tub. 

Ultimately, I was rather impressed with how much impact such a tiny product can make. My skin felt super soft; the fragrance lasted throughout the bath and then lingered gently on my skin afterwards; and it offered a refreshing but equally comforting experience in the tub. While a fairly new aroma, I can imagine many more products coming out in this scent in the near future, and I’m all for it.

Quantitative Ingredients: Fair Trade Organic Cocoa Butter,  Sodium Bicarbonate, Laureth 4, Cream of Tartar, Organic Shea Butter, Sweet Wild Orange Oil, *Limonene, Perfume, Bergamot Oil, Olive Leaf Absolute, Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, Organic Jojoba Oil, Titanium Dioxide, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Tin Oxide, *Benzyl Alcohol, *Citral, Oak Moss Extract, *Farnesol, *Linalool, Colour 77491, Colour 19140:1, Colour 42090:2, Colour 19140, Colour 42090.

Vegan?: Yes.

2018 Price: £2.50 each.

Year Of Original Release: 2017.

Scent Family:
Berry Berry Christmas Naked Shower Gel
Berry Berry Christmas Shower Gel

Revelations Bath Oil

Argan Dragon Shower Oil

Let's get one thing straight: I am never normally excited when a new 'Snow Fairy' scented product hits the shelves. While some of the them do win me over once I've tried them, the fragrance itself has been done to death now, and I for one am not enamoured by the fan-favourite at all. Having said that, I did find myself a little more intrigued than usual about Argan Dragon Shower Oil.

Firstly, Lush have described this shower oil as being like the cosmetic version of a superfood. Packed full of beetroot juice, dragon fruit powder and poppy seeds, this limited edition reads like a smoothie, and possesses the properties to help the skin in the same way that a smoothie would support the body.

The inclusion of dragon fruit powder gives this block a big boost of antioxidants, which not works at making your skin healthier but helps your complexion appear uplifted and perkier. Dragon fruit is also known for being rich in vitamin C, so it helps to brighten the skin as well. Alongside this, beetroot juice is a rich source of iron, vitamins and minerals that not only supports healthy skin but helps to add a wonderful glow to your complexion as well. 

Argan Dragon also contains poppy seeds, which you can see under the surface of the product itself. These beauties soothe the skin and and calm any itchiness that you may have from rashes or irritations. The seeds are also known to act as an effective painkiller by relieving the pain caused by skin inflammation. While I don't think there are enough present in this block to do much in the way of this, it cannot not help those with skin that need a little tender loving care.

As if this wasn't enough of an incentive for me to try this product, the argan oil used to make Argan Dragon is sourced directly from Morocco, where the profit helps to provide rural communities there with a stable income. While it is obviously amazing when any country benefits in such a way, Morocco happens to hold a big place in my heart, therefore making this shower oil even more appealing to me on a personal level. 

How to use a shower oil is down to personal preference, although I have tried a few variations and have discovered the way that works best for me. Much like a body butter, I tend to find that these beauties work better at the end of your shower/bath, when your skin is clean and ready to be moisturised.

Ensure your skin is damp and then step out of the way of the running water. Massage the bar gently, in a circular motion, across the areas of your body that you wish to moisturise. Try not to apply too much pressure as the shower oils are very generous, and I just feel that you'd coat your skin with too much oil and use up the block far quicker this way. 

What you will find is that the shower oils will leave a light layer of oils on your skin, which you can then use you hands to massage even deeper into your skin. Unlike a body butter or a body conditioner, the oils are not at all greasy, nor do they feel at all heavy. Instead, it feels and looks as if you've applied a little baby oil to your skin.

Argan Dragon was very generous on my skin - melting with ease to create a gentle coating of oils and butters that I was able to massage across my body. My skin felt instantly nourished and looked and felt soft and moisturised for the rest of the day. As I had spent the last few months in hot countries, my skin was lacking its usual radiance and this shower oil replenished that moisture and made it appear instantly healthier.

As with all of Lush's new shower oils, I didn't need to moisturise at all afterwards, yet I also didn't get the impression that I'd applied anything too heavy on my skin either. Those with sensitive skin; those who dislike using body lotions daily because of the irritation they can bring about; or those who are concerned with how saturated the pores can get from the product build up of using a lotion regularly, may be interested to learn that this little beauty replicates the same results, but is far more easy-going on the skin.

Most are familiar with the sweet, fruity fragrance of Snow Fairy, and you'll be able to recognise the pear drop scented scent immediately. It is definitely not the strongest version of the smell but the fan-favourite aroma is present both during and after the shower, and this scent can then be topped up by the recently released Snow Fairy Body Spray.   

Overall, I was really impressed with this tear-shaped exclusive and would be a product I invest in again, if the opportunity arises. If applying to the whole body, and doing so without too much exposure to water, I envisage that one of these blocks would last you a few months at least. While this does still mean that it works out more expensive than one of Lush's larger body lotions, there is something rather beautiful how gentle this feels on the skin, and the lack of packaging is also a welcome bonus. 

Quantitative Ingredients: Fair Trade Organic Cocoa Butter, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Argan Oil, Sunflower Wax, Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, Almond Oil, Beetroot Juice Powder, Perfume, Poppy Seeds, Dragon Fruit Powder, Titanium Dioxide, Alpha-isomethyl Ionone. 

Vegan?: Yes.

2018 Price: £5.95 each.

Year Of Original Release: 2018.

Inner Truth Bath Melt

In 2018, you would assume that humans have developed enough intelligence to accept each other for our differences, and not discriminate against others when things don't conform to what someone deems as the 'correct' way to live. Unfortunately, too many people are still being verbally, physically and mentally bullied by those who lack the compassion for equality.

In North America, the transgender community suffer from the highest level discrimination than anywhere else, and some of their basic human rights are being discarded and replaced with violence, intolerance and harassment. 100% of the proceeds made from the sale of Inner Truth Bath Melt is being donated to various causes that are working to advance the rights of transgender people across the globe - in the hope that education and funding can reinstate a freedom that shouldn't have been questioned and taken away to begin with. 

One of the biggest bath melts to date, this beautiful vibrant pink and blue heart is big enough to be split into at least two separate baths. However, this limited edition is simply too gorgeous to cut into two, and the whole purpose of the cause suggests that consumers should perhaps appreciate this as one lavish, united bathtime experience.  

What I loved about this bath melt was the smell. Containing a large dosage of orange oil, this wonderful heart-shaped release offers a sweet, fresh and very uplifting fruity smell. While I was expecting it to be a little stronger on the nose, the scent definitely intensifies a little in the bath water, and while it's quite a basic aroma overall, there is something rather soothing about the fragrance it offers. I actually quite enjoyed the subtle but present smell of this one, although it would probably be thwarted quite a lot if you were to include a bath bomb or bubble bar alongside it at the same time. 

Disappointingly, this bath melt is too heavy to stay on the surface by itself so it sinks as soon as you let it go. This isn't much of a problem for those wanting its scent and moisturising properties because these are still effective in the water. However, bloggers who wish to get the perfect shot and those who enjoy the theatrics of watching Lush products dissolve in the bath may be a little disheartened (pun intended) by the result.

Despite its size, Inner Truth is not as moisturising as many of the bath oils that the company offer. Instead, it works very similarly to the old Mmmelting Marshmallow Moment Bath Melt - in that it dissolves slowly, produces a creamy, milky consistency and softens the water without making it feel oily or greasy. 

What I loved about this bath melt was that it made my skin feel really smooth and well-pampered afterwards, and even helped to soften my hair a little as well. Furthermore, a gentle orange-eque smell lingered on my skin for a short while afterwards, even though I didn't think it was particularly strong to begin with in the bath.

Overall, this represents a great cause, looks incredibly beautiful and has a simple but very lovely smell to contend with. It left my skin feeling smooth and soft, and was the perfect remedy after survivng twelve hours of flying. I would love to get my hands on a few more of these and I hope they become a permanent feature in Lush stores across the globe.             

Quantitative Ingredients: Sodium Bicarbonate, Citric Acid, Fair Trade Organic Cocoa Butter, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Almond Oil, Limonene, Water, Bergamot Oil, Brazilian Orange Oil, Sweet Wild Orange Oil, Orris Root Powder, Propylene Glycol, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Citral, Linalool, Perfume, Colour 45410, Colour 42090, Colour 42090:2, Colour 14700, Colour 17200. 

Vegan?: Yes.

2018 Price: £5.95 each.

Year Of Original Release: 2018.

coming soon!

Peace Pioneers Shower Oil

Sometimes simple is the best. While I probably crave Lush's more complex scents for the most part, there are times when all I want is something moorish and satisfying. Although I cannot claim that I have control over the amount of junk food I have eaten as of late, I would normally turn to a product such as this to satisfy my sweet tooth. 

Peace Pioneers Shower Oil is easily my favourite in terms of design. Not only does this solid bar sport the beautiful peace sign, but the smell is enough to have your mouth salivating from the very start. If you're someone, who like me is tempted to sink my teeth into Lush products that smell good, you may wish to avoid this one like the plague. 

In as many words, this shower oil smells very much like Butterball. While I am not certain it is supposed to replicate the fragrance exactly, the ingredients list and the smell that it offers is near on exactly like most of the other products that are considered part of the scent family.

The inclusion of both cocoa powder and cocoa nibs gives this shower oil a musky and very buttery chocolate smell. Underneath this, the cocoa butter adds a rich, creamy base, that elevates these buttery notes and makes the block smell like an exquisite bar of chocolate. Alongside this, there is an element of sweetness that reminds me of vanilla very much, and I think this comes from the inclusion of the synthetic musk in the ingredients list. 

Together, these components create something that smells like a product you would eat, if you didn't know any better. These components also create something that you might choose to nibble on, if you were as crazy as I am and wanting so desperately to find a Lush product that tastes as good as it smells. Ahem...  

All of Lush's new shower oils contain sunflower wax, which is a sure fine to prevent the many butters and oils from melting too easily. This allows the blocks to dry super quickly after being used, and also stops them from melting too fast when exposed to hot water. In fact, the ingredients in all of the shower oils have served them well: making them not only really easy to use (and not at all greasy), but also prolonging their lifespan by making them super robust.  

How to use a shower oil is down to personal preference, although I have tried a few variations and have discovered the way that works best for me. Much like a body butter, I tend to find that these beauties work better at the end of your shower/bath, when your skin is clean and ready to be moisturised.

Ensure your skin is damp and then step out of the way of the running water. Massage the bar gently, in a circular motion, across the areas of your body that you wish to moisturise. Try not to apply too much pressure as the shower oils are very generous, and I just feel that you'd coat your skin with too much oil and use up the block far quicker this way. 

What you will find is that the shower oils will leave a light layer of oils on your skin, which you can then use you hands to massage even deeper into your skin. Unlike a body butter or a body conditioner, the oils are not at all greasy, nor do they feel at all heavy. Instead, it feels and looks as if you've applied a little baby oil to your skin.

Each one of the shower oils that I have tried so far have not only offered enough nourishment to keep my skin feeling plump and moisturised throughout the whole day, but they also ensure that there is a radiance to your skin that makes it look far healthier than it did beforehand. I didn't need to moisturise at all afterwards, yet I also didn't get the impression that I'd applied anything too heavy on my skin either. Those with sensitive skin; those who dislike using body lotions daily because of the irritation they can bring about; or those who are concerned with how saturated the pores can get from the product build up of using a lotion regularly, may be interested to learn that this little beauty replicates the same results, but is far more easy-going on the skin.  

Peace Pioneers not only left my skin feeling really velvety-smooth after use, but I was impressed to discover that the gentle scent of musky vanilla and chocolate  stayed on my skin for a good while after I had left the shower. Whether it is the smell itself or the shower oil, I found myself feeling really comforted after using this one, and I couldn't help but sniff my skin afterwards. 

As with all of Lush's shower oils so far, very little is used each time. So while the blocks seem relatively small for the price you pay, one of these can last a good month if you're using it daily. As I would only use this 3-4 times a week, instead of a body lotion, I can see this sticking around for a couple of months at least.    

Ultimately, Peace Pioneers is yet another one of Lush's new creations that has bowled me over, and one that I would buy again if they're ever made available in stores. This one will keep you smelling nice long after you've exited the shower, and your skin will remain soft and plump for the rest of the day. So even if the weather lets you down, you can guarantee to receive some warmth from this wonderful product.

Quantitative Ingredients: Fair Trade Columbian Cocoa Butter, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Fair Trade Shea Butter, Sunflower Wax, Cocoa Powder, Corn Oil, Ground Cocoa Nibs, Perfume, Ylang Ylang Oil, Organic Cold Pressed Corn Oil, Synthetic Musk.

Vegan?: Yes.

2018 Price: £5.95 each.

Year Of Original Release: 2018.

Scent Family:
Angel Hair Solid Shampoo Bar
Butterball Bath Bomb
Butterball Body Conditioner
Butterball Body Lotion
Butterball Liquid Perfume
Butterball Perfume Oil
Butterball Shower Gel
Butterbear Bath Ballistic
Butterbear Shower Jelly
The Ex Factor Bath Bomb
Gentle Lentil Solid Shampoo
Peace Pioneers Shower Oil


The Snowman Ballistic

Nausicaa's Golden Flask Shower Oil

Insired by the mythological Nausicaa, who was known for anointing herself with olive oil after bathing, this shower oil is yet another example of Lush's impeccable solid skin care. While the design made it one of the least interesting in my eyes, I only had to smell the fragrance for the first time to know that it would become one of my favourites. 

Nausicaa's Golden Flask Shower Oil is a beautiful, tear-shaped block of fragrant butters and oils that you'll initially want to eat. Containing sweet orange oil and bergamot oil as the two main components, you'd be mistaken for thinking that this is just going to be 'another fruity fragrance.' 

On the surface, this shower oil reminded me a little of The Sun Liquid Perfume. The orange present here is very bright and almost slightly bitter: like you're peeling back the skin of the fruit and getting notes of both the fruit itself and the sourness of the pith alongside it. It's definitely a very natural smelling fragrance, and if you were to close your eyes, you'd probably think someone was offering you an orange as opposed to a cosmetic.

The inclusion of the bergamot oil definitely adds a gentle, green note to this product, which is what gives it its natural aroma. While I wouldn't say that the smell of this is in any way complex, it is very beautiful and natural, and it makes me mouth salivate each and every time I have the pleasure of using this in the shower.

Much like every other shower oil, the best way of using this is to ensure your skin in damp and then gently massage the block across the skin. The warmth will melt the bar and coat your skin with a thin layer of butter and oils, which can then be massaged with your fingers to spread them across a bigger surface area. I would avoid putting too much pressure on these bars as you will waste a lot of the product in doing so. Avoiding direct contact with the running water will also ensure that this bar shrinks at a far slower pace - which means you can stretch out their lifespan far longer.

Unlike a body butter or a body conditioner, the residue you get from all of Lush's shower oils are far more gentle on the skin, making them perfect for those who dislike the heaviness that you can sometimes get from using either of the above formats. Yet despite this, the shower oils are equally as effective at moisturising the skin, and perhaps work out better value for money.  


Much like Coco Loco Shower Oil, this shower oil produced more of a milky residue on the skin, although it was just as effective at nourishing my body and equally as light as the other shower oils I have tested out so far. Furthermore, the ease in which this worked on my skin meant that I needed very little to coat my entire body - meaning that I envisage this lasting a long time in my bathroom.

While I am lucky enough to be travelling somewhere hot in a matter of days, this has been the shower oil I have used the most during the colder weather here in England. This is very much like holding the sunshine in your pocket, and every time I use this in the shower I feel as if the bitterness outside is just a distant memory. 

As with all of Lush's new shower oils, Nausicaa's Golden Flask works well at nourishing my skin; adds a radiance to it that lasts for hours; creates a moisturising barrier without making your skin feel heavy; and leaves a lingering scent that wraps itself around you like a gentle blanket of warmth. 

I really do hope that all of these shower oils are released in stores across the UK, and indeed the rest of the globe, because they are great products to use on your skin; easy to transport around with you, without any spillages; and save on waste because of the lack of packaging. It's only a matter of time before these little gems make an appearance for sure.  

Quantitative Ingredients: Fair Trade Organic Cocoa Butter, Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sunflower Wax, Sweet Orange Oil, Bergamot Oil, Olive Leaf Absolute, Orange Peel Wax, Water, Titanium Dioxide, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Citral, Limonene, Linalool, Perfume, Colour 15510, Colour 77491.

Vegan?: Yes.

2018 Price: £5.95 each.

Year Of Original Release: 2018.

Almond Blossoms Shower Oil

After the last few days of testing out all of Lush's new shower oils, it's safe to say that my skin is looking and feeling incredible. For something so simple, and seemingly not that different from other products they have offered before, I'm surprised that these gorgeous products haven't made themselves known far sooner.

Almond Blossoms is the fourth in a series of eight that I have to try, and out of the entire range this is probably the prettiest in my eyes. Sporting a lovely, pale pink exterior, with a white star decorating its surface, this almost looks like something you'd find in a quaint little bakery or an experimental chocolate shop.

Boasting an abundance of almond oil and almond butter, this little beauty is designed to soften your skin in the most incredible manner, whilst also replenishing and repairing your skin with the proteins found in the miracle nut it is named after. And given that this is Lush, they have gone even further by sourcing the almond oil from a project that helps Palestinian farmers  to sell their produce globally.

Much like every other shower oil, the best way of using this is to ensure your skin in damp and then gently massage the block across the skin. The warmth will melt the bar and coat your skin with a thin layer of butter and oils, which can then be massaged with your fingers to spread them across a bigger surface area. I would avoid putting too much pressure on these bars as you will waste a lot of the product in doing so. Avoiding direct contact with the running water will also ensure that this bar shrinks at a far slower pace - which means you can stretch out their lifespan far longer.

Unlike a body butter or a body conditioner, the residue you get from all of Lush's shower oils are far more gentle on the skin, making them perfect for those who dislike the heaviness that you can sometimes get from using either of the above formats. Yet despite this, the shower oils are equally as effective at moisturising the skin, and perhaps work out better value for money.  

Much like Coco Loco Shower Oil, this shower oil produced more of a milky residue on the skin, although it was just as effective at nourishing my body and equally as light as the other shower oils I have tested out so far. Furthermore, the ease in which this worked on my skin meant that I needed very little to coat my entire body - meaning that I envisage this lasting a long time in my bathroom. 

Scent wise, this is one Lush's more subtle shower oils. The cedarwood oil adds a gentle resinous, woody quality to it, while the coriander induces the tiniest thread of herbal goodness underneath. However, the levels of almond present here means that this makes the strongest impression on your senses, while also maintaining a very subtle smell overall. You can smell the creaminess and the nuttiness of the almond butter but there's very little else that you can make out, aside from the two notes that I mentioned above.

Overall, I really enjoyed using this one, although the fragrance didn't really leave much of an impression on me. The shower oil itself worked really effectively and I was able to see and feel a difference between my skin before and after using this product. Having said that, I usually appreciate smells that demand a little bit more of a reaction and I would have liked this one to be stronger. I would very mush describe the scent of this as being simply 'nice', so not something I was excited about trying to maintain on my skin afterwards. While I would definitely use this again, and cannot fault what it did to my skin, it would not be my first choice over stronger, more impressionable variations. 

Quantitative Ingredients: Fair Trade Organic Cocoa Butter, Fair Trade Almond Oil, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sunflower Wax, Perfume, Almond Butter, Organic Illipe Butter, Coriander Seed Oil, Almond Essential Oil, Cedarwood Oil, Sandalwood Oil, Titanium Dioxide, Citral, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Colour 73360. 

Vegan?: Yes.

2018 Price: £5.95 each.

Year Of Original Release: 2018.

Turtle Immersion Jelly Bath Bomb

It's a sad fact that many sea turtles are killed each year due to plastic debris in the ocean. They eat floating plastic bags thinking that they are jellyfish and other small pieces of plastic that get tangled in seagrass. This bath bomb is a small reminder to everyone to not only be conscious of how much plastic they use in their lives, but also to make consumers aware that more needs to be done to reduce our carbon footprints. 

Turtle and Turtle Immersion (originally called Mama and Baby Turtle Jelly Bombs) are two of the same kind, albeit different sizes for those who want to select how intense they want their experience to be. Both sharing their scent with the Geo Phyzz Bath Bomb, this Lush Summit is not only a beauty to look at, but one that smells equally good as well.

Made from a collaboration of cypress, sandalwood and pine, this is definitely one of Lush's more naturally uplifting and clean smelling fragrances. As I stated in my review of Geo Phyzz, it is the pine oil that makes the biggest impression here - offering a dry, green-like aroma that smells like a freshly cut Christmas tree. It's robust and full-bodied and lingers in your bathroom hours after you've drained away the water. 

Alongside the pine oil is the cypress oil, which adds an almost clinical smell that reminds of the Vicks Vapour Rub gel that you might use to clear a blocked nose and help you to breathe better. In a way, this element reminds me very slightly of what menthol crystals do, albeit slightly different in scent.   

There is something very crisp and clean about the smell of these bath bombs - that give you a sense of clarity afterwards and make perfect early morning companions. Using one of these will definitely wake you up and prepare you both mentally and physically for the day ahead.

What sets this bath bomb apart from its older sibling is that it doesn't contain anywhere near the amount of sea salt. This prevents the bath bomb from being as heavy as Geo Phyzz, therefore it is able to float on the surface of the water without sinking to the bottom. Furthermore, as this is a jelly bomb, it has many more moisturising properties than its predecessor, meaning that your experience is far more beneficial for your skin. 

In the water, Mama/Baby Turtle begins to fizz and send out wave after wave of thick, vibrant green and blue froth. As the sodium alginate begins to react with the water, a layer of slimy, jelly-like foam begins to coat the surface and thicken the water around it. Once the bath bomb has fully dissolved, you are left with a very gooey coat of green that takes a good 10-15 minutes to dissipate into the water. 

During this time, you may find that the slime will coat your skin and the edges of the bath tub, and create a mess that some people are put off by about Lush's new jelly bombs. However, once it has fully dissolved in the water, you are simply left with a tub full of very moisturising, silky-soft water to bathe in. While I not that much of a fan of the jelly bombs, I do appreciate how nourished they make my skin feel during and afterwards.

Given the size of these bath bombs, you could definitely divide them into two and use them for multiple bathing experiences, and given how moisturising they are will definitely feel the benefits of using a half or a quarter at a time. Unlike some of Lush's other jelly bombs, these ones also contained agar agar strands (which I found when crushing up a few pieces in the water) and these only intensified how soft the water became.

Ultimately, this is a really effective bath bomb: one that leaves your skin feeling velvety soft and super clean, and smelling very slightly of pine for a short while after your experience. The fragrance was strong enough to stay with me throughout the whole bath and even my hair felt and looked more moisturised because of the exposure to the water.

Luckily, the tub was easy to rinse afterwards and I didn't find that I had to scrub any unwanted grime, despite the fact that I know other consumers have complained about staining and mess after using one of these. I would most certainly buy one of these again and I only hope that they make an appearance in shops across the country really soon.

Quantitiative Ingredients: Sodium Bicarbonate, Citric Acid, Sodium Alginate, Sea Salt, Perfume, Cypress Oil, Sandalwood Oil, Pine Absolute, Seaweed Absolute, Water, Titanium Dioxide, Agar Agar Strands, Dipropylene Glycol, Limonene, Linalool, colour 47005:1, Colour 42090:2, Colour 47005, Colour 59040, Colour 42053. 

Vegan?: Yes.

2018 Price: Baby Turtle: £4.00 each/ Mama Turtle: £5.00 each.

Year Of Original Release: 2018.

Scent Family:
Baby Turtle Jelly Bomb
Geo Phyzz Bath Bomb

Mama Turtle Jelly Bomb

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