Christmas Cracker Bubble Bar (Christmas 2004 Version)

During the colder months of the year, I always enjoy products that share a combination of fruity and spicy smells. While the former element helps me to feel a little more alive and awake, after the bitterness of the cold weather, the spices warm me up a little faster and act like fragrant cuddle. It's no surprise then that cosmetic companies bring out the wintery scents in their many hundreds of formats - they know where the market is for certain.

When the Lush Kitchen first announced that it was going to bring out Christmas Cracker Bubble Bar, I was super excited because not only was it a product I had been wanting to try for years, but it also boasted cinnamon and orange oil as the two many components. Imagine my surprise then when a handful of these bubble bars turned up on my doorstep, and the scent that greeted me was almost unrecognisable from the descriptions I had read.

While I would initially say that this bubble bar should not be confused with the other Christmas Cracker Bubble Bar that came out during Christmas 2017, this limited edition definitely has far more in common with the newer version than I was expecting it to. Having said that, I should probably point out that the surprise was certainly not something I found at all negative.

Straight from the packet, this Christmas product smells far more like it has a high dosage of lemongrass in the ingredients lists, than it has orange or cinnamon. In fact, if someone had suggested that the bubble bar shared its scent with Avobath Bath Bomb, I wouldn't have argued the case at all, because it actually does smell very similar.

One great aspect about this bubble bar is that you have a choice about how much you use, and what colour you'd ultimately like the bath to be. Using either the red side or the green side by itself will ultimately heed the colour that you've specifically chosen. However, choose a combination of the two and you get a warming shade of orange water to submerge yourself beneath.

No matter what colour variation you decide to go for, this bubble bar is super moisturising and very generous when it comes to creating bubbles in the tub. After crumbling a piece under the running water, the bubbles began to form thick and fast, and floating on the surface like a fragrant winter jumper. As you swish your hands throughout the water, you'll create even more bubbles, and they tend to stick around for a good part of the bath.

The fragrance itself was very robust in the water and I was able to detect it throughout my entire experience. Usually, citrusy scents tend to disperse quite a bit in the water, however this one didn't. The water was incredible moisturising - so much so that I didn't feel the need to use a body lotion afterwards, and the fragrance lingered on my skin for a short while after I had dried myself off.

Overall, this bubble bar is definitely one of the best retro products to make a reappearance in the Lush Kitchen, and I do hope this isn't the last time it makes an appearance for consumers to buy. However, I am interested to know why the smell differs so much from the ingredients that have gone into making it.   

Quantitative Ingredients: Sodium Bicarbonate, Cream of Tartar, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Lauryl Betaine, Perfume, Cocamide Dea, Orange Oil, Cinnamon Leaf Oil, Chlorophyllin, Colour, Candy Holly Leaf.

Vegan?: Yes.

2016 Price: £3.95 each.

Year Of Original Release: 2004.

Flotsam Soap

As someone who has grown up in a coastal village, minutes from the beach, I relate well to products that mimic the scent or the experience of the seaside. Not only do the smells conjure up memories of my childhood, and the many summers that I spent exploring the cliffs and rocky beaches of the island, but they help to take me away from the hustle and bustle of London, which is always a welcome bonus.

Flotsam Soap was definitely a product that won me over on the design itself. While the siege demeanour might not have made it the most colourful of soaps, the fact that it was shaped like a sandcastle gave it a little magic, and made it a little more special. That's not to say that the aroma that hit my nose immediately afterwards didn't dispel this happiness for a few seconds, but I could appreciate it far more once I'd gotten used to it for a while.

Containing lemon and lavender oils, Irish moss gel and seaweed, you can almost imagine the aroma that Flotsam offers. While some consumers have described it as pertaining a fragrance reminiscent of fish, my nose is able to decipher that it smells much more like the dried seaweed smell you get when visiting a beach towards the end of the day.

Sharing its scent with the Big Blue family, the soap offers a fresh, mild lavender scent with a touch of lemon and a little seaweed. Together, they create something that is both herbal and strangely green-like, with the lemon elevating the scent a little and making it a little more uplifting.

What is great about this soap is that the presence of the sand adds a little roughness during use, and your skin can be gently buffered as you massage this across your body. Furthermore, the inclusion of the Irish moss makes this soap a little squidgy to the touch, so it's far easier to create a lather from it than some of the other soaps I have tried.

Unfortunately, one of the biggest aspects that I didn't like about this soap was the fact that it shrunk super quickly, even though the design itself made it slightly more fiddly to use in the shower. When left on the shelf, this soap also has a tendency to dry far quicker than other Lush variations, so this doesn't leave me much hope for what it could do to my skin. In fact, my skin did feel rather taut after using this so I needed to moisturise every time I used this.  

While I enjoyed the smell because of the memories attached to such a fragrance, I cannot say that it was one I was particular excited about washing my skin with, and the smell only served to intensify under the heat of the running water. While I would usually love the Big Blue fragrance, I don't think it worked that well in this format.

On the positive side, this is a soap that does offer a robust smell, both in the shower and afterwards. Having said that, this was not a smell I was hoping would linger around for long. Luckily, it is the lavender and lemon that seems to permeate the skin a little more, and it almost gave me a sense of Sea Vegetable Soap when I smelled it an hour later. 

Overall, this was definitely a great novelty soap when it came to the design and the concept behind it. However, there was nothing here that tempted me to buy another one. A one-off experience is all that is needed here, and I think I would rather use this as a hand soap than a entire body one in the future.

Quantitative Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Rapeseed Oil and Coconut Oil, Irish Moss, Sand, Lavender Oil, Perfume, Sicilian Lemon Oil, Seaweed Absolute, Glycerine, Sodium Chloride, EDTA, Tetrasodium Etidronate, Sodium Hydroxide, *Linalool, *Geraniol, *Limonene, *Geraniol, *Limonene, *Citral.

Vegan?: Yes.

2017 Price: £4.95 for 100g.

Year Of Original Release: 2000.

Scent Family:
Big Blue Ballistic
Big Blue Body Conditioner
Big Blue Egg Bath Bomb
Bubbling Under Bubble Bar
Enchanted Island Bath Melt
Flotsam Soap
Mermaid Ballistic

Sea Vegetable Soap 

Rainbow Brighton Bath Bomb

When Lush fans get asked what they look for in a bath bomb, a large majority would probably comment on a particular size, colour and scent. Most bath bombs I have tried from the company probably live up to at least two out of three of these important features, and this would make for a good quality experience in the bath that I would be happy to invest in again. 

Very few have ever hit the jackpot and succeeded in meeting all of the standards to a very high degree, and when I find one that does I end up trying to adopt it so I can label it my child. Such is the case when it comes to Rainbow Brighton Bath Bomb.

On the negative side, this limited edition was so exclusive that it was only available to purchase for a couple of days in a single shop in Brighton. While the community normally relish in the Lush rarities they can get their hands on, the exclusiveness of this release meant that not many people had the opportunity of trying one out for themselves. It seemed a shame when the bath bomb was of such a high quality.

However, all of the proceeds (minus the VAT) was donated to the Brighton and Hove LGBT Switchboard: a charity for LGBTQ people looking for community, support and information in the borough: a cause definitely worth supporting in such a positive and fun way.

To look at, you cannot ask for any more when it comes to Rainbow Brighton. Not only is the product super heavy and slightly larger than the regular bath bombs you can purchase in stores, but the combination of colours on both of the surfaces means that this beautiful specimen is almost a piece of artwork in itself.

Sprinkled with a touch of silver lustre, you only need to touch the surface of the water for the various colours to explode across the surface, sending yellows and oranges, reds and pinks swirling and fizzing like a beautiful parade. While this bath bomb is heavy, it's able to hold itself on the surface of the water and takes a good few minutes to fully dissolve. During this time, you have the pleasure of watching a rainbow of colours pattern the water before settling down to a vibrant orange water for you to bathe in. 

Containing a combination of lemon myrtle and Sicilian lemon oils, this bath bomb offers a bright, fruity concoction that leaves your mouth salivating and your senses begging for more.  Very similar in scent to Refresher Shower Jelly, this limited edition is super uplifting and soothing: you feel like you're bathing in a warm summer's day, even when the weather outside is not being as generous as you'd like it to be.

What impressed me about this bath bomb was the fact that the scent lingered throughout the whole experience, and I could smell it on both my skin and my hair afterwards as well. Furthermore, the fragrance could still be detected nearly three hours after I had let the water run away.

As if the aroma wasn't impressive enough, the water was silky smooth to the touch: you could quite literally see a glimmer of the oils on the surface as you were bathing. This meant that my skin felt incredible during and and after my bath, and I didn't need to moisturise at all to enjoy a pair of silky soft legs for the rest of the day. 

It is is releases like this that make me wonder why Lush don't consider them to be a regular bath bomb to begin with. When compared to some of the other products that have been around for years, this one would easily outsell them, as they offer far more in the way of scent and colour. 

I am super happy that a friend managed to pick me up three of these as they will heed three of the best baths I have had all year. I've heard rumours that these will be at the up and coming showcase event as well, and I hope for the sake of other Lush fans that it does. Rainbow Brighton is definitely not a bath bomb that should be making a fleeting visit, and I hope for consumers that it makes an appearance again really soon.

Quantitative Ingredients: lemon myrtle oil, Sicilian lemon oils.

Vegan?: Yes.

2018 Price: £5.95 each.

Year Of Original Release: 2018 (only in Brighton, UK)

31 States Bath Bomb

Earlier this year, Lush did something that always causes my stomach form a knot inside when they do: release a limited edition bath bomb outside of the UK, with no plans to bring it over for consumers in their home country. As a collector, and someone who likes to try and review everything that the company have to offer, this was a real problem for me. That was until a couple of wonderful Lush fans agreed to send me a handful over to try, and my pulse was able to revert back to a normal rate.

31 States Bath Bomb is a political statement: a product designed to raise money and awareness for the fact that 31 States within the US still have the death penalty in place. Not only did Lush want to make the world aware of this fact, but 100% of the profits made from selling this limited edition would also go to to organizations like Witness to Innocence, Death Penalty Focus, and the National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty - in the hope that something is done about the current state of affairs. 

While it’s not been mentioned by many people, this bath bomb shares its scent with Cyanide Pill. Sporting near on identical ingredients lists, this peach-coloured special contains almond, rosewood and lemon oils as key ingredients. 

The former component is definitely the strongest note in the mix - offering a sweet, warming nuttiness that reminds me of freshly rolled marzipan, sprinkled with icing sugar. The inclusion of the lemon oil adds a delicate fruitless, that would almost be overlooked if it wasn’t listed in the ingredients list. Finally, the rosewood adds a warming, sweet wordiness - that rests behind the almond like a fragrant fluffy pillow. This is such a gentle but equally well-rounded aroma, and one that I would happy to enjoy time and time again.

In the water, the bath bomb begins to fizz gently, sending out beautiful waves of pastel peach colour that stretch across the surface and turns the water into a comforting blanket of colour and smell. While it’s not very exciting to watch, the smell is very much present in the tub, and this stays that way throughout the whole experience.

An alternative to lavender and frankincense, the scent of 31 States will calm you down and leave you feeling super relaxed. After using one of these, I found that I got a much-needed eight hours sleep, which is a rarity in my line of work. Furthermore, the aroma (although rather creamy and subtle) lingers on your skin after you’ve towelled yourself down, and stays with you for a good hour afterwards. 

What I really appreciated about this limited edition bath bomb was that it left my skin feeling really smooth and soft, and there was something about the way the water felt that made my skin feel really nourished and moisturised earlier. After applying a thin layer of body lotion, I was left with skin that felt sun-kissed and well-loved, and it elevated my mood very much.

While it’s not much to look at, and the premise behind the campaign was somewhat negative, 31 States is a great addition to the Lush Bath Bomb family, and certainly helps those out who were unable to grab the Hand Of Friendship Soap, or the Cyanide Pill Ballistic that is on offer in some places. I am very grateful that I was able to try this out for myself, and only ask that Lush make these release worldwide so that we can all enjoy a new reaction, whilst being educated on the vital events happening around us at the same time.

Quantitative Ingredients:?

Vegan?: Yes.

2017 Price: $6.95 each.

Year Of Original Release: 2017.

Scent Family: 

31 States Bath Bomb

Cyanide Bath Ballistic

Cyanide Liquid Perfume

Hand Of Friendship Soap

coming soon!

Yuzu And Cocoa Body Lotion

There are some products that surprise me when Lush first unleash them on the world - ones that I never envisaged would be even in consideration for a release because of their lack of popularity in other formats. However, there are also times when items come out and they seem very overdue. Such is the case with this body lotion. 

Originally released as a Japanese Kitchen special, Yuzu And Cocoa Body Lotion seems like a product that would fit in well with Lush's regular range. Sharing its scent with both the Bubbleroon and the Shower Cream - both of which have since been discontinued - this limited edition import seems like a very late introduction to what could have been a popular threesome in stores.

Much like its old siblings, this body lotion imitates the unique Yuzu And Cocoa fragrance really well. In fact, I would go as far as saying that this is perhaps my favourite product in the scent family - not only because the aroma is long-lasting and incredibly rounded, but because my skin has benefitted so much from using this lotion over the last couple of weeks.

For those unfamiliar with the scent, a yuzu is a Japanese citrus fruit that is a cross between a mandarin and a lime. It is extremely rich in essential oils and has often been compared to that of a grapefruit, a mandarin and many other citrus variations. By itself, it may not offer a scent that distant from the regular zesty fruits that the company use. However, when combined with the ingredients that Lush use to create this recognised smell, the results are rather magical.

Alongside organic cocoa butter and tonka absolute, this limited edition lotion offers a sweet, fruity and slightly chocolately aroma. You can smell the yuzu straight away, which gives off a warming, orangey note - one that is very robust and not citrusy at all. The other components then build upon this to create a thick, musky smell that is both chocolately and also slightly coconutty.

On the body, Yuzu And Cocoa glides over the skin with ease. It's certainly not a thin lotion, but it is not much thicker than the likes of Karma Cream, which is one of Lush's thinnest lotions. The product is so easy to apply and absorbs very quickly into the skin. This means that you're not left with any stickiness or greasiness, and there won't be any excess residue to wipe onto your clothes either.

On the skin, the lotion appears a little more chocolately than it is in the tub, and I think in this way it is more like the Liquid Perfume than the Bubbleroon. Much like the perfume, the fragrance is also fairly long-lasting: I found that I could still detect hints of the product on my skin some two hours after initial application. The only negative aspect of the smell is that after a while the scent gives off a slight plasticky note, and I felt like I needed to apply more lotion to lose that.  

As with a lot of the new body lotions that Lush have brought out recently, I found that this one was really good at replenishing my skin straight away: I could really notice a difference to the vibrancy and feel of my skin immediately after application. My skin looked more radiant and felt more plump and moisturised. However, the lotion does need to be applied most days for your skin to maintain this wonderful feeling.    

While this has not yet made an appearance in the UK, I am sure it is only a matter of time before it does so. Fans of the bubbleroon, the perfume and the shower cream will definitely need to invest in a tub of this - it's a wonderful addition to the lotion family, and one that'll help keep my summer smelling wonderful, even when the sun is refusing to shine.

Quantitative Ingredients: ?

Vegan?: Yes.

2017 Price: £13.95 for 225g.

Year Of Original Release: 2017.

Scent Family:
Yuzu & Cocoa Bath Bomb
Yuzu & Cocoa Bubbleroon
Yuzu & Cocoa Liquid Perfume
Yuzu And Cocoa Shower Cream

Yuzu & Cocoa Solid Perfume

Beanie Bubble Bar

Sometimes, unbeknownst to the consumer, Lush will design, advertise or sell a product, only to withdraw it from circulation with no apparent explanation. It could be that the product wasn't formulated correctly so it was unsuitable for commercial release; it might be because of an issue with sourcing ingredients in the quantities needed to meet demand; it could even be because the company simply make a decision that the item doesn't fit in with the direction they are going in.

Beanie Bubble Bar was unfortunately one of the unlucky prototypes that just never got to see the light of day. Obviously made as a trial batch, the product never made it out of the factory, aside from in the bags of a few lucky workers who were allowed to take the bubble bar home and use it at their own discretion. A month or so later, I was fortunate enough to make contact with one such employee, and before I knew it, a mountain of these cookie-like bath products were making their way into my bathroom. 

Scented with the Blue Skies And Fluffy White Clouds fragrance family, this would-have-been limited edition Christmas product shares its scent with a liquid bath melt, a shower gel and the original bubble bar. While it may not have its own unique aroma, Lush are known for utilising the same scent in some of their seasonal releases, so this wouldn't have been the reason that the company decided to scrap the idea before it made the shops. 

At first glance, this cute seasonal special appears quite menacing, decorated with six coffee beans that are used to form a slight smile/slight grimace across the surface of the product. Designed to look like a snowman, Lush's rendition gives off an almost Nightmare Before Christmas vibe about it, which I think makes it even more endearing.

Featuring patchouli, olibanum and cinnamon, Beanie is a perfect collaboration of warming smells, that would have banished the cold from anyone's frost-bitten fingertips. Dominated by the patchouli, this bubble bar possesses a spicy, exotic and deeply relaxing fragrance. 

The patchouli gives its overall smell a slightly floral and woody scent, which helps to unwind and relax your mind and body; cinnamon oil adds that warm, spicy edge that compliments the other ingredients perfectly. It also works with the patchouli to aide calmness. Finally, the frankincense oil has been added to not only rejuvenate and condition the skin, but add its unique exotic fragrance to round this off beautifully. 

In the water, the bubble bar crumbles with ease and turns the water a translucent shade of blue. While not as exciting as Blue Skies, the water is super moisturising - perhaps even more so than the aforementioned bubble bar, and it heeds almost as many bubbles as well. 

What I loved about this rare beauty is that the inclusion of the coffee beans gave me a sense of clarity while I was bathing. While the coffee smell wasn't present almost at all in the water, I think the beans did have an impact on my senses, and helped me to wake up a little before my long and busy day. Furthermore, I was able to detect the patchouli on my skin afterwards, which is always a bonus. 

Although this bubble bar will probably never do more than nestle in the bedrooms of the lucky few who have been able to get their hands on one, this was a wonderful gesture from Lush, and I only hope it makes an appearance at least once in the Kitchen or as part of the Christmas range. As with a smile that endearing, who wouldn't want to share a bath with a Beanie Bubble Bar?

Quantitative Ingredients: ?

Vegan?: Yes.

2017 Price: Not for sale.

Year Of Original Release: n/a.

Scent Family:
Beanie Bubble Bar
Blues Skies And Fluffy White Clouds Bubble Bar
Blue Skies Liquid Bubble Bath

Ol' Blue Skies Is Back Shower Gel

Buy One Set One Free Bath Bomb

This is what Lush are all about: products that question and educate; that raise awareness and uncover the grit that others are trying to suppress. This is why I stand and support Lush, because not only do they educate me on political affairs that I might never have heard of otherwise, but primarily because they're the voice for the voiceless. They stand for causes worth fighting for, and do it because they genuinely care about having an impact.

Almost three years ago, British father of three, Andy Tsege was kidnapped and taken to Ethiopia, where he is currently being held on death row. He is not able to see his family, neither has he been granted access to a lawyer. His human rights have been stolen from him and all he can do is await his fate. March 20th 2017 will mark his 1000th day behind bars.

What is frustrating (but not exactly shocking) is the fact that Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has the power to negotiate a possible safe return to the UK for Andy. Yet, so far, the British Government have failed in its duty to ensure that he is reunited with his family.

Every penny made from the sale of the Buy One Set One Free Bath Bombs (minus the VAT) will go towards Reprieve: an organisation that offers free legal and investigative support to some of the world’s most vulnerable people: those facing execution, and those victimised by states’ abusive counter-terror policies – rendition, torture, extrajudicial imprisonment and extrajudicial killing. This includes Andy's case to be freed from execution, and brought home to his family.

On a far lighter note, this bath bomb is an exclusive opportunity for fans of The Smell Of Freedom perfume, to enjoy something else in this same scent. And what a marvel it is. Packed full of heady jasmine; sweet, woody orris oil; and fruity lemongrass, Buy One Set One Free Bath Bomb is a resinous, well-rounded, smoky aroma. 

Firstly, I must say that the fragrance is perfectly suited for this format: I'm surprised Lush haven't done something like this before. You can smell all of the different components in this ballistic, despite the format usually hindering fragrances from reaching their full potential. The jasmine offers a gentle floral sweetness, while the fir free oil wraps a light smokiness around the former. Together, these two components offer something both fresh and smokey - warming and exotic. Both the lemongrass and the neroli are fairly subtle in the mix, and although you can smell the presence of both, neither stand out as being overly strong or dominating.

Although I would usually slate bath bombs such as this, which are fairly boring to watch and look at in the water, I appreciate the reason why such a product has been released and this is enough for me to appreciate the gesture. In the water, Buy One Set One Free fizzes across the surface, releasing plumes of pastel peach colour into the water. 

While the fragrance isn't at all potent, it did manage to hold up during my experience in the water. I was able to smell this throughout, even when I was using other products to clean myself with. Furthermore, it left a very subtle sweet, woody scent on my skin as well, which I topped up with a dash of The Smell Of Freedom.

Overall, this bath bomb offers something that Lush have never done before, while also bringing to light a very serious and equally important cause. This bath bomb has not only educated me on a situation that needs to be addressed by those in power, but has also, on a more lighter note, helped me to fall in love with this fragrance all over again.

Quantitative Ingredients: Sodium Bicarbonate, Citric Acid, Jasmine Absolute, Orris Oil, Fire Tree Oil, Lemongrass Oil, Neroli Oil, *Citral, *Eugenol, *Limonene, *Linalool, Alpha-Isomethyl, ionone, Perfume, Colour 15510.

Vegan?: Yes.

2017 Price: £3.95 each.

Year Of Original Release: 2017.

Coming soon

Want To Believe Bath Melt

Back when I would spend my entire monthly salary on eBay 'bargains', I never filtered what I would and would not invest in. Therefore, I found myself quite quickly building up a collection of, what I can only describe as relics: products that were clearly passed their best, but still excited me enough that I wanted them in my life.

One of those less than perfect items was the interesting-looking Want To Believe Bath Melt - which isn't the most attractive product to begin with, so you can only imagine what they would look like 3-4 years past their best before. To say that they were a royal flop in the bath is an understatement. Having said that, I actually quite enjoyed the unique idea behind the bath melt, and was a little disappointed when I couldn't give it any more than an embarrassing one-bottle rating.

When Lush released them in the Kitchen in late 2016, I was really excited to finally discover how a fresh one would function in the bath, and how the fragrance would fare on the skin. Having already had a lot of positive experiences with products that feature charcoal, I was expecting quite a lot from this item, and I can honestly say that I was impressed with the outcome.  

Taken from the idea of naughty children getting coal in their Christmas stockings, this bath melt is for those who haven't quite made Santa's 'nice' list this year. Packed with an array of ingredients to soften and replenish the skin, this seasonal treat is a gift that keeps on giving.

Firstly, the inclusion of charcoal makes this far more effective than most of the other Lush bath melts that I have tried before. Not only is charcoal known for drawing out toxins and bacteria from the skin, it is also great at balancing out oily skin and leaving it looking radiant without any excess grease. Although I have dry skin, I did notice that my complexion looked and felt far more radiant within a short while of being in the bath. In fact, my face felt noticeably smoother and more radiant for a good 24 hours after I had used one of these. 

Alongside the charcoal is fennel oil, which is not only one of the key components in the overall smell, but also uses its antiseptic properties in the water to calm and clean the skin while you're bathing. Furthermore, the soya milk softens the water and offers a creamy respite in the tub, while the cocoa butter and starflower oil, which evidently is known for its anti-aging properties, only adds to the experience, and ultimately makes this a feast for the skin.    

Described as having a liquorice scent, Want To Believe offers quite a dry, aniseed-like smell. Yes there is the fennel element present, and you get a slight sweetness from the starflower oil. However, the charcoal does play a part at grounding the scent - which is rather gentle to begin with, need I say, and giving it an almost powdery fragrance. In addition, the inclusion of the granulated sugar adds a gentle syrup-like note to the bath melt, which is lovely.

Despite the black attire, this bath melt is a real softy at heart, and I was thrilled to see how much of an impression it made in the water. Within a matter of seconds, the bath melt was dissolving across the tub - sending out both swirls of creamy white foam and glistening flecks of black and silver lustre. It certainly wasn't the most interesting of experiences to watch, but it was something very different, and I appreciated that.

While I used the whole melt in a single bath, this would easily last across two or three, if you wanted to stretch your money a little further. Given how silky-smooth the water was after using an entire one, I can safely say that you'll definitely get the full-body moisturising session you're craving, using only half of this. In fact, if you don't enjoy baths that are too nourishing and silky, you may wish to segment this bad boy to prevent disappointment. 

Although no one wants a piece of coal in their Christmas stocking, I would happy to have a handful of these in mine. Despite being very different from the usual fruity bath oils/melts that Lush pride themselves on, I really appreciated how well this worked in the water. It may not have a fragrance that will bowl you over, but it does have enough butters to leave your winter-kissed skin soft and ready to face the day ahead.

Quantitative Ingredients: Sodium Bicarbonate, Citric Acid, Fair Trade Organic Cocoa Butter, PEG–6 Caprylic / Capric Glycerides & PEG-60 Almond Glycerides, White Granulated Sugar, Perfume, Cold Pressed Organic Starflower Oil, Powdered Charcoal, Fennel Oil, Soya Milk, *Limonene, Silver Glimmer Lustre.

Vegan?: Yes.

2017 Price: £5.75 each.

Year Of Original Release: ?