Tang-O Toothpaste Jelly

When I first heard about Lush's latest invention, my first initial thought was 'seriously, whatever next?' As an avid traveller, I'm all for a naked product to take with me, as most of them trump anything that comes out of a bottle when I'm journeying around the globe. However, I couldn't imagine exactly what the advantage of a toothpaste jelly was going to be over that of the popular toothy tabs, of which Lush have only just released another ten flavours to try in their Liverpool store.

Upon doing a little research however, I discovered that over one billion empty tubes of toothpaste end up in landfill every year, making toothpaste - as we know it - not very sustainable at all. Providing consumers with an alternative that's not only as close to the consistency of their usual paste but also arrives in packaging that can be reused and recycled, is a step closer to a less harmful way of living, which I'm all for. 

One of ten brand new inventions, Tang-O is currently only available in two of Lush's biggest stores, although I can imagine that these will be branching out to other stores within a matter of months. Self preserving, and with an array of ingredients unique to this particular 'flavour', Tang-O happened to be the first toothpaste jelly I used. And wow!

Tang-O Toothpaste Jelly contains a combination of aloe vera gel and tea tree oil, which offers up a gorgeous and very refreshing herbal blend to brush your teeth with. The latter component is definitely at the forefront of both the smell and taste, and while it doesn't taste like mint, there are similarities that make this toothpaste jelly good for cleaning the palette and leaving your mouth feeling truly invigorated afterwards.

This toothpaste jelly would appeal to those who want to air on the side of caution and begin with a flavour that isn't too far off that of their original toothpaste. From the tub, you can definitely smell the strong notes of mint and tea tree. In fact, the fragrance is very reminiscent of Viks Vapour Rub that you would rub into your chest before bed to help clear your airways. It's a very strong, almost overpowering smell that will make your eyes water if you hold it too close to your face. However, when you begin using this toothpaste jelly, you'll find that the ingredients are less intensive as they first appear to be.

The idea with all of these new tooth jellies is that you simply scoop your toothbrush across the top of the surface of the product and a small amount (or however much you wish to use) will rub off onto the bristles, and this is what you use to brush your teeth with. With all ten of these new jellies, I found that it was very easy to apply only the smallest of amount to my brush: I barely dented the surface at all to begin with, so these little 60g pots will last you a very long time. In fact, I would even say that they may outlast that of a regular-sized 200g tube of toothpaste.

Once I began brushing, I found that it 'lathered up' exactly like a regular toothpaste and at no point did I feel or experience any jelly pieces still in my mouth. The product dissolved very quickly and then worked exactly as you would hope a tooth paste would do so. 

What I would say is that as the product is self preserving, it's important to keep your toothbrush fairly dry when you run it across the product. Adding moisture of any kind to these naked cosmetics could reduce the shelf life of the jelly and may open up the possibility of bacteria multiplying over time. For this reason, it's also essential that the lid is left on so as not to attract any unwanted germs.

After rinsing my mouth out, I found that Tang-O left my teeth, tongue and entire mouth feeling really clean and refreshed. My teeth felt glossy and healthy and this sensation lasted just as long as a regular tooth paste would do. In fact, I feel as if these new inventions actually provide a much longer experience than that of many of Lush's toothy tabs. Furthermore, you don't have to worry about the occasionally lump of tab appearing in your mouth, or having to crunch any sort of tab to begin with.

As with most of Lush's new toothpaste jellies, this one contains many key ingredients to actually help this product to act like a toothpaste. Hydrated silica works well as a whitening and teeth cleaning agent: helping to remove the stains from the surface of your teeth without damaging the enamel. Then there is xylitol, which is a natural sweetener that doesn't contain any fructose, so will help to protect your teeth from damage, and will hopefully help to reduce your risk of cavities over time.

While Tang-O is probably the most unattractive of the brand new toothpaste jellies, there is no doubt in my mind that Lush fans will enjoy the taste and experience of this one for sure. In fact, despite not being one of my favourites, I definitely think that this will end up being one of the most popular, for the sheer fact that it's not so removed from 'regular' flavoured toothpaste and will hopefully initiate consumers gently into trying the more interesting flavours on offer.

Despite its high rating, I would probably not buy this again, only due to the fact that some of the other flavours are far more appealing to my tastebuds. However, this does not take away how effective this jelly is at cleaning your teeth; leaving your breath smelling refresh and delicious; and doing all of this whilst helping the environment as well. This was definitely a very positive beginning into my toothpaste jelly journey.

Quantitative Ingredients: Fresh Aloe Vera Gel Extract (Aloe Secundiflora), Sorbitol, Glycerine, Silica, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Xylitol, Stevia (Stevia Rebaudiana), Tea Tree Oil (Melaleuca alternifolia), Agar Agar (Gelidium cartilagineum), Carrageenan Extract (Chondrus crispus), Menthol crystals (Menthol), *Limonene.

Vegan?: Yes. 

2019 Price: £? each.

Year Of Original Release: 2019.

Cookie Dough Body Scrub

Usually I could sit on my high horse and proclaim that it's very seldom that I ever truly indulge in something as decadent as a jar of cookie dough. I could honestly count the number of times I've eaten dessert over the last months, and that's all down to my training diet and focus on building muscle. However, my mental health hasn't been the best over this past week and I've eaten what equates to a whole jar of cookie dough EVERY SINGLE DAY by way of comfort.

To add to this experience, I decided to take Lush's brand new Cookie Dough Body Scrub into the shower with me as well and I found it very challenging not to scoff a large spoonful of that whilst I was washing myself. This is definitely one of Lush's most foodiest products ever, and I can imagine that many consumers have at least dabbled in giving this a little taste: even if they'd never admit it in public. 

Containing a whole array of yummy ingredients, it's no wonder that this smells good enough to eat for many people. Vanilla absolute offers a strong, sweet note at the very top of these components, whilst the large helping of sugar to give the 'scrub' its consistency also adds an even stronger sweetness to the overall smell.

Underneath this, the almond oil, alongside the hazelnut and pistachio oils add a rich, nutty aroma that actually competes against the vanilla and almost overpowers the other notes trying to push through. Both the carob resinoid and the cocoa powder add their own gentle blend of chocolately goodness, whilst the gardenia extract finishes everything off with a subtle floral undertone.

What I should start by saying, as I did in my review of the Cookie Dough Lip Scrub, is that the smell of this doesn't remind me of cookie dough very much at all. Whilst delicious and very pudding-like, there is something a little too heavy about the smell of the toasted hazelnuts that gives this scrub a slightly unpleasant note every time I smell it. While it's not a big deal, there is just something present that doesn't sit well with me at all. 

While it supposedly shares its scent with the aforementioned Lip Scrub, I will say that there are minor differences between the two. To my nose, the lip scrub is far lighter and sweeter overall, whereas the body scrub is much heavier in fragrance, and has quite a harsh scent. This body scrub has more of a thick, dark treacle-like, nutty aroma, whereas the sugar is far more prevalent in the lip scrub.

What I will say is that despite being called a body scrub, I wouldn't actually call his product a scrub at all. Instead, the consistency of the sugar and other key ingredients actually make something that resembles dough, or in the Lush world, we would see this more as being like the consistency of a facial cleanser. 

Cookie Dough is quite sticky and paste-like to touch, and when you scoop a piece out to use across your skin, you'll find that when you massage it across your body, you'll really have to apply pressure in order for it to leave your fingers and transfer onto the body part you're 'scrubbing.' 

Finally, I use the word scrubbing fairly lightly as you don't really get much of an exfoliation at all when using this limited edition product. Even when you work this onto your skin quite rigidly, it doesn't really scrub at all and instead you'll find that you'll gravitate towards kneading it into the skin as opposed to scrubbing to across the body.

Ultimately, once you've applied the product, it may also take a little lathering to remove it under the running water. However, this sticky consistency does mean that the fragrance of Cookie Dough sticks to you quite heavily. You'll be able to smell this product on you for hours, which is very pleasant indeed. Having said that, I cannot really comment on whether the product actually works all that well as a scrub as I don't really notice much of a difference before and after use.

As it lathers up a little when being applied, I have actually began using this more as a replacement for a shower gel, and my skin definitely feels rather clean afterwards. In all fairness, I have found that my bod feels smooth and moisturised after I've done this, so there are definitely merits to using this little treat in the shower or bath.

Overall, I can see why many consumers have fallen in love with this product, as the smell is very pleasant; the texture really does make you think you're enjoying a pudding; and your skin does feel really wonderful afterwards. However, there is still something off-putting to my nose when it comes to Cookie Dough, and it is definitely NOT a scrub by any means.

Quantitative Ingredients: Fine Sea Salt, Cornflour, Talc, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Glycerine, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Granulated Sugar, Vanilla Absolute, Almond essential oil, Balsam Fir Resin, Carob Resinoid, Cocoa Powder, Aloe Vera Extract, Hazelnut Oil, Pistachio Oil, Gardenia Extract, Titanium Dioxide, Lauryl Betaine, *Limonene, Perfume.

Vegan?: Yes.

2019 Price: £13 for 270g.

Year Of Original Release: 2019.

Dear John Coffee Shampoo Bar

With the amount of new hair care coming out from Lush, it can be very daunting for fans to know what to invest in, and which ones to avoid altogether. As quickly as they arrive, my hair becomes the testing ground for these new products, which often leaves my locks feeling rather confused and in despair.

After numerous new conditioners and protein shampoos, Dear John Coffee Shampoo Bar came along and completely blew each and every one of them out of the water. This is easily the best shampoo bar that Lush have EVER done. Yes, you heard that right! And if you're not convinced what makes this one shine, please continue reading to find out. 

Firstly, the smell of this bar is simply delicious. If you enjoy Cup O' Coffee Body Mask, you'll love the rich and smoky coffee scent that this limited edition brings to the table. As others have mentioned before me, there is also something slightly woody about the fragrance of this that reminds me a little of Dear John as well.

Having said that, if you're not a fan of coffee, you may be pleased to know that the scent of this doesn't really seem to make itself known when it's being used in the shower. Strangely, despite the robust smell when its dry; when it's wet, the smell almost evaporates a little. If you're worried that the coffee will permeate your locks and leave a smell that follows you around, you may be pleased to know that the aroma all but dissipates when the shampoo is washed out. 

What the inclusion of both the coffee beans and the caffeine powder does do however, is stimulate the scalp and promote healthy growth. If you're like me, that suffers from both rather thin hair, or hair that doesn't seem to want to grow as fast as others do, this shampoo bar will work wonders at helping this process to speed up a little. While it's probably more wishful thinking than actual progress, my hair genuinely feels a little longer since I began using this about 10 days ago.

What I will say is that Dear John Coffee Shampoo Bar lathers up really generously, so you barely need to stimulate it between your hands before you have enough to massage into your hair and scalp. Once you have done this, leaving it on for a couple of minutes before rinsing it away will work wonders at cleaning your whole head of hair.

After using this only once, I was amazed when I noticed how soft my hair felt before I applied my conditioner. I find that a lot of shampoos tends to rely on the conditioning aspect of your routine, to retain that moisture. However, I can safely say that this limited edition could easily be used by itself, and still heed impressive results.

While my hair was drying, I noticed how much softer my locks felt; how much more shine my hair had on offer; and even how much thicker it looked and felt after I had brushed out any tangles. While my ends were still a little frizzy, the rest of my hair sat beautifully down my back, and it's the first time in a long while that I was able to wear my hair down without needing to apply an oil.

Ultimately, I do think that it's a little strange that one of Lush's best ever shampoos has been released only as a limited edition. And it's a shame that it has received less coverage than these other products because of this fact. In my mind, Dear John Coffee Shampoo Bar is my favourite shampoo from Lush, and coupled with the recently released American Cream Pressed Conditioner, makes my hair look and feel like gorgeous.

Quantitative Ingredients: Sodium Coco Sulfate, Fair Trade Organic Clove Infusion, Perfume, Ground Coffee, Cocoa Powder, Whole Coffee Bean, Cedarwood Oil, Vetivert Oil, Coriander Seed Oil, Clove Bud Oil, Molasses, Aloe Vera Extract, Caffeine Powder, *Citral, *Coumarin, *Eugenol, *Limonene, *Linalool.

Vegan?: Yes.

2019 Price: £7.50 each.

Year Of Original Release: 2019.

Golden Pear Shower Jelly

2019 is officially the year of Golden Pear. Since the release of the original soap, back in 2017, very few other fragrances have caused such a passionate reaction as this particular product has. Such a popular scent family it is, that we have seen a bubble bar, body spray and bath bomb released in quick succession to meet the demands of the newly hungry fans.

Golden Pear Shower Jelly is simply another extension of this family, and to put it simply, is the greatest version of this fragrance that I have had the pleasure of experiencing. However, as I will explain below, the reasons why I think this shower jelly is near on perfect, are perhaps the very same arguments given for why it is the worst rendition to some consumers as well.

Straight from the tub, this limited edition is easily one of the strongest jellies that Lush have ever produced: a rich, sultry combination of juicy pear with a warming, spicy undertone of cardamom to boot. The pear is naturally super sweet and syrup-like, while the cardamom offers a blanket of warmth to finish. 

Strangely enough, some Lush fans have described the scent of this as like raspberry bubble gum, and I can understand why they would say this. While this description gives off the wrong impression, and may lead to consumers believing that there is something rather cheap and simplistic about this fragrance, the height in which the juiciness of the pear greets your nose from the tub does could very well be mistaken for this bubble gum aroma.

What is different about Golden Pear is that it's one of the less sturdy shower jellies that Lush have produced, which means that it tends to fall apart far easier than you would normally expect it to. I found that this jelly worked better when I chopped it up into pieces and used a single chunk for each shower. As using it whole may lead to breakage that gets washed down your plughole before you have time to save it. 

On the skin, this limited edition jelly produces a wonderfully thick, fragrant foam that coats the skin and leaves it smelling beautifully fruity. Fans who found it too overwhelming in the tub may be pleased to know that the scent does tend to dampen a little while in use, and the sandalwood and cardamom come through a little more under the running water.

Containing both golden linseed mucilage, which sounds rather disgusting but is apparently super hydrating for the skin; and Lush's favourite ingredient at the moment, carrageenan extract, which softens and soothes the skin, Golden Pear Shower Jelly leaves your body feeling like incredible. My skin was radiating warmth and vitality after using this in the shower, and I could smell the scent on my body for hours afterwards.

Compared to the other products in this scent family, I would say that it is closest to the recent Open Your Heart Bubble Bar, as it's fruitier and perhaps a little stronger in scent than the likes of the body spray or bath bomb. I happen to think that this is the best rendition of the fragrance so far, especially given that the smell is coupled with the gorgeous sparkly golden design of the jelly. To see the release of a shower gel with the same strength and colour would be a dream come true.  

Quantitative Ingredients: Glycerine, Golden Linseed Mucilage, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Propylene Glycol, Carrageenan Extract, Perfume, Fresh Pear Juice, Cardamom Oil, Brazilian Orange Oil, Sandalwood Oil, Aloe Vera Extract, Titanium Dioxide, Gardenia Extract, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Tin Oxide, Silica, Citronellol, Coumarin, *Limonene, Colour 77491.

Vegan?: Yes.

2019 Price: £10.95 for 240g.

Year Of Original Release: 2019.

Cocoa Sugar Scrub Body Scrub

On the first day of my recent adventure in India, I realised how silly I was to have forgotten to pack a decent scrub in my cosmetics bag. It takes visiting a country such as this to truly realise how quickly the human body can get dirty, and indeed how stubborn dirt can be at coming off when you don't have access to a hot shower or two.

After three weeks away, with layers of dust up my nails and my pores clearly stuffed full of debris, I couldn't wait to dive head first into a long pampering session, topped off with toughest exfoliation I could possibly give myself. Cocoa Sugar Scrub was the perfect remedy for this, and I cannot tell you just how grateful I was that I had access to such an amazing scrub. 

Shaped like a bunny rabbit, this chocolate scented Easter release seems at first like an expensive investment. For something that is primarily sugar, the £4.95 price tag seems a little excessive - especially given how quickly some of Lush's previous releases have perished in the shower. However, I can safely say that this scrub appears to be made of steel, as I have used it a good four to five times so far and it has barely shrunk in size at all.

With cocoa powder as one of the key ingredients, the smell of this is a rather generic but equally as lovely musky, chocolately smell. Along with the vanilla and mimosa absolute, a gentle powerful, floral note lingers delicately underneath, creating a smell that reminds me very slightly of the Cupcake Fresh Face Mask. In all honesty, the scent of this is nothing worth writing home about. However, how it functions in the shower is enough to make me want to buy a whole host of these before they disappear.

To use this, you simply need to glide Cocoa Sugar Scrub across the areas that you wish to exfoliate: doing so in a circular motion to rid the skin of excess dirt and debris. Doing this outside the running water from the shower will definitely prolong the number of uses that you can get out of this. As an extra piece of advice for you, I found that if I left the scrub to be exposed to air for a few weeks before using it, the sugar hardened even more and I was able to make this last even longer. Patience definitely pays off!

Once you have massaged it across you skin, you'll need to store this somewhere in between uses, as it does tend to make a sticky mess if simply left on the side. If you 're someone who doesn't like the idea of this, you could opt to cut the scrub into pieces and simply use a smaller piece every time you fancied a scrub. You could also crumble the sugar scrub into a pot and use it this way as well.

What was amazing about Cocoa Sugar Scrub, which may put other consumers off, is that it's such a coarse scrub: one that you can really scratch your skin with without breaking. The inclusion of the aloe vera then helps to soothe and cool your skin as well, so your skin won't be left irritated or red.

After rinsing the product off of my skin, I found that I was able to detect a gentle musky chocolate smell afterwards, although this was thwarted very quickly after I applied my body lotion. What I will say though is that the results stayed with me for a long time afterwards, and I noticed a considerable improvement in the condition of the skin on my arms and legs after only a single use. 

As I left my Cocoa Sugar Scrub to 'sit' for a few weeks, as well as making a conscious effort not use it directly under the running water, I have been able to get a good ten to twelve full body massages out of it, and I could probably have got a few more if I'd tried. This makes the price tag of this Easter special far more understandable, and definitely good value for money. I will definitely be buying a few more of these before the season is out. 

Quantitative Ingredients: Granulated Sugar, Sodium Bicarbonate, Cream of Tartar, Potato Starch, Sodium Coco Sulfate, Cocoa Powder, Perfume, Vanilla Absolute, Mimosa Absolute, Cocoa Absolute, Fair Trade Colombian Cocoa Butter, Aloe Vera Extract, Titanium Dioxide, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Tin Oxide, *Coumarin, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Isoeugenol, Colour 77491, Colour 15850:1.

Vegan?: Yes.

2019 Price: £4.50 each.

Year Of Original Release: 2019.

Love Island Body Scrub

As someone who watches television on average about once a month, I have never once been sucked into watching the Love Island series. Not only does it hold the same appeal as watching paint dry to me, but I just simply don't have time to commit to any sort of series to begin with. Having said that, I thought that Lush were once again pretty witty with the reference used for this brand new product.

About the size of one half of a bubbleroon, Love Island Body Scrub is initially an anticlimax, and may have some consumers worried about the longevity and usage of something so small. While not overly expensive, £3.50 does seem a stretch for something that looks as if it would fall down the plughole very quickly. However, I can safely say that this little trooper has an impressive amount of life in it, and will serve you a lot longer than you might think.

Sharing its scent with the Love fragrance, this Valentine’s Day special combines bergamot, jasmine, lemongrass and rose together to create a strange but alluring combination of floral, green and fruity properties. The jasmine is definitely the strongest component here: offering a rich, sultry and slightly intoxicating silky-sweet floral aroma.

Alongside this, the lemon and bergamot combine to create something that smells similar to that of soured apple syrup, while a touch of cinnamon laces these components together and adds a sprinkle of warmth underneath. In my opinion, this is definitely one of those fragrances that can inspire a very strong negative reaction. The jasmine is super potent especially, and there are many who cannot stand the aroma for this very reason.

What I will say about this scrub is that this potency remains on your skin long after you've towelled yourself down, and I found that I received a couple of compliments about my 'perfume' a couple of hours after I had used Love Island in the shower. If you enjoy this fragrance, using this is a great way of coating yourself in a blanket of your favourite smell.

What is special about Love Island is that it's made from a combination of sugar, salt and sand. So not only does the inclusion of these three prevent the scrub from being at all fickle or easily breakable, but it also offers more benefits for the skin as well.

If you decide to use this as a whole piece, I would highly recommend that you don't hold it directly under the water, otherwise you'll use a lot more than you probably planning to. Once wet, it will happily rest on a soap dish or in a tub without dismissing or crumbling, and I found that I was able to get four full-body uses out of it this way. Furthermore, using the product this way heeded a very coarse scrub on my skin, which was perfect for me as I love to apply a lot of pressure and really scratch my skin when I scrub. 

If you want something a little less intensive, the best idea is to cut the scrub into four pieces and then crumble each piece whilst your massaging it across your skin. This way you can reserve the rest without it getting wet, and you can be in more control of how hard you exfoliate your skin.

Either way, you'll need to rinse the bath tub briefly afterwards, as the sand tends to remain around the plug hole, and you'll definitely need to moisturise. Whilst Love Island features aloe vera to both cool and calm your skin, the sand, salt and sugar will leave your skin in need of some much needed moisture.

Long term, I would love to see the option of buying pots of this scrub, already crumbled - much like the Life's A Beach Scrub Lush released a few years ago. However, this is definitely a lovely inclusion in this year's Valentine's Day range, and Love fans will no doubt appreciate the sentiment.       

Quantitative Ingredients: Granulated Sugar, Sodium Bicarbonate, Cream of Tartar, Fine Sea Salt, Potato Starch, Sodium Coco Sulfate, Sand, Lemongrass Oil, Bergamot Oil, Jasmine Absolute, Rose Absolute, Ylang Ylang Absolute, Cocoa Powder, Aloe Vera Extract, Gardenia Extract, Titanium Dioxide, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, *Benzyl Benzoate, *Citral, Coumarin, Oakmoss Extract, *Geraniol, *Limonene, *Linalool, Perfume.

Vegan?: Yes.

2019 Price: £3.50 each. 

Year Of Original Release: 2019.

Scent Family:
Fizzbanger Bath Bomb
Lonely Hearts Bubble Bar
Love Apple Bubble Bar
Love 'Atmosphere' Shower Gel
Love Island Body Scrub
Love Perfume
Love Potion Massage Bar
Love Soap

Whole Lotta Love Bubbleroon

Adam's Apple Solid Mouthwash Tabs

As someone who tries hundreds of new Lush products every single year, there are only a handful of times when something quite literally takes my breath away. It is not very often that I find myself feeling extremely excited to be writing a review but Adam's Apple Solid Mouthwash has me fighting against simply writing 'simply sublime' and posting the publish button.

One of a handful of brand new products for this year's Valentine's Day range, these mouthwash tabs are hands down the best ones that Lush have produced to date. Everything about these little blue tabs are perfect - from how they work, to the smell and taste, Adam's Apple Mouthwash Tabs need to be made a permanent feature in all stores, and here's why...

A problem I find with some of Lush's mouthwash tabs is that they're quite difficult to break down inside your mouth, and I've often ended up with bits of the tabs still sticking to my gums or hidden in my teeth. This means I then have to rinse my mouth out for a second time, which then removes a lot more of the product that's supposed to remain there to keep my mouth cleaner for longer. When it comes to these limited editions, you won't have to worry about an of this palaver.

To use a solid mouth wash tab, you simply crunch the tab between your teeth, take a slurp of water and begin swishing. Once you've finished, you then spit the water into the sink and your whole mouth should feel super clean and refreshed: ready to brace the rest of the day without worrying about smelly breath or food from your lunch remaining stuck between your teeth. It's recommended that you keep the mouthwash in your mouth for a good minute. This allows the ingredients to get to work at cleaning the mouth and deodorising the tongue so you get the maximum results possible.  

As you would expect from Lush, the ingredients that have gone into making all three of the mouthwash varieties have also been carefully crafted and serve a purpose. Firstly, they all contain sodium bicarbonate, which is a natural softening ingredient that is also known for its ability to clean and deodorise at the same time. This is a key component that will help to clean your tongue, gums and teeth when you're swishing, and will help to rid your mouth of any strong odours that might be present at the time, freshening your breath in the process.


Each of the mouthwashes also contains xylitol - a natural substance that is found in certain fruits and vegetables and is used in foods and cosmetics as a refined sweetener. This ingredient has been proven to cause none of the harmful effects that sugar can have on the teeth, is perfect for diabetics as it doesn't effect blood sugar levels at all, yet offers the sweetness to help give these tabs their interesting but enjoyable flavours.

What I loved about Adam's Apple is that firstly the consistency of these tabs meant that they dissolved in my mouth immediately. Even my partner, who has tried his fair share of mouthwash tabs with little interest, came rushing out of the bathroom just to tell me how amazed he was at how well these ones work. They are definitely a step above the rest.

Secondly, the taste of these is simply wonderful. Featuring lemon, lime and spearmint oil, these mouthwash tabs offer a fruity flavour along with a crisp, refreshing note of mint. Some consumers have described these tabs as having a 'bubblegum' feel about them and I can definitely understand where that comparison comes from. However, I wouldn't say that they taste of bubblegum: they are far more interesting and tasty than that.

Finally, Adam's Apple Solid Mouthwash Tabs immediately foam up in your mouth and the results you get is a mouth that feels so amazingly clean and sparkly. No matter what you've eaten before using one, these limited editions will remove any unwanted smells and tastes immediately, and your mouth will feel clean for hours afterwards.

Whether you're popping out for a day at the beach; making a weekend trip to see the family; or jet-setting off to somewhere exciting, these 45g bottles can be tucked away with the assurance that you wont arrive at your destination with either soggy luggage, or with the lingering smells of your breakfast still festering on your tongue. Furthermore, they're also alcohol-free so these beauties wont cause you any issues when you're going through customs. No matter the length of your journey, these are handy to use at any time of the day: before you head out on your adventure; after a meal; or anytime you feel you need a little freshen up.

Before the season is out, I will be buying many bottles of these to keep me going. As I said at the start of my review, these are the best mouthwash tabs that Lush have produced so far, and I actually get enjoyment out of using one of these nearly every day. They're a Lush product that I carry around with me every day, and would recommend to anybody wanting to keep their oral health in tip top shape.

Quantitative Ingredients: Dicalcium Phosphate Anhydrous, Sodium Bicarbonate, Silica, Citric Acid, Glycerine, Sorbitol, Malic Acid, Stevia, Xylitol, Spearmint Oil,  Sicilian Lemon Oil, Lime Oil, Menthol Crystals, Fair Trade Organic Aloe Vera Powder, Titanium Dioxide, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Tin Oxide, *Limonene, Flavour, Colour 77491, Colour 19140:1, Colour 42090:2.

Vegan?: Yes.

2019 Price: £6.50 for 45g.

Year Of Original Release: 2019.

Sunny Day Anti-Static Hair Detangler

After spending a rather large three-figure amount at the Showcase event earlier this year, it took me almost two months to actually get to the bottom of my bags and realise what I'd actually bought. For weeks on end, my shopping sat untouched, begging to be tried and reviewed, but to no avail. There just wasn't enough hours in the day for me to use more than a couple of items at the top of the pile and just hope that I'd reach the end at some point in the near future.

When I finally dug down and discovered Sunny Day Anti-Static Hair Detangler, it took me a few seconds to recognise that I'd actually tried this product before. However, it took me another couple of weeks to realise how that could have been. It was then that I remembered that I had purchased a bottle on the opening day of the Oxford Street store, only to realise that it wasn't vegan and I had to return it.  

Sharing its scent with Ultraviolet Bubble Bar, this exclusive hair detangler is the first of its kind from Lush: designed to curb frizziness and help to keep your locks smooth, soft and manageable throughout the whole day. You simply spray it into your hair and let it work its magic, and strangely it does exactly that.

I cannot work out what the miracle ingredient is that helps it to do its job. However, after spraying perhaps two to three spritzes across the back of my hair, and on the ends as well, my hair feels and looks so much more manageable. Impressively, I am able to run my fingers from my scalp to the ends and there's barely a tangle in sight. 

Obviously, Sunny Days is not going to replace your hairbrush in the long term. However, if you have a bottle of this in you bag, a few squirts throughout the day and you can maintain smooth, frizz-free, beautiful hair. For such a small bottle, this product also happens to go really far. I've been taking it to work for the last month, using it every day, and there's barely a centimetre gone from the bottle top. 

Not only this but the smell is simply incredible and lasts for hours on your locks. Every time I'm out and about, I receive compliments from so many people about the smell of this: it quite easily outlasts most of Lush's perfumes. Much like the aforementioned bubble bar above, the fragrance of this is a strong, grassy violet aroma. Underneath the violet is a combination of sweet jasmine and rosewood: the former of which adds a playful sweetness; and the latter of which grounds the fragrance with its sultry, resinous notes.

While I have stated in many reviews that I don't tend to use hair care products aside from regular shampoo and conditioner, this is definitely one that I will continue to use until the bottle is empty. I can only hope that Lush will being this new-improved vegan version out in shops really soon, so I know that I can grab one every time I use it up.

Quantitative Ingredients: Water, DRF Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Perfume, Organic Agave Syrup, Fresh Lemon Juice, Rosewood Oil, Violet Leaf Absolute, Ylang Ylang Oil, Jasmine Absolute, Fair Trade Organic Aloe Vera Powder, Phenoxyethanol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Alphe-Isomethyl ionone, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Silicylate, Citronellol, Eugenol, Farensol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool.

Vegan?: Yes. 

2018 Price: unsure.

Year Of Original Release: 2018.

Scent Family: 

Kerbside Violet Liquid Perfume

Kerbside Violet Solid Perfume
Sunny Day Anti-Static Hair Detangler

Ultraviolet Bubble Bar