Sugar Plum Naked Lip Scrub

When all three of Lush’s new Naked sugar scrubs arrived in the post, I didn’t really know which one to use first. The designs of all three are simply beautiful to look at, and I had to debate over which one I was going to deface first. Given how pretty this one was - in both colour and fragrance - It wasn’t too much of a difficult choice. 

Sporting a fragrance almost identical to the that of The Comforter range, Sugar Plum Fairy Naked Lip Scrub has a beautiful, sweet berry scent that’ll have you salivating during application, and may even spur you into wanting to nibble it a little at the same time. 

Packed with orange oil to add that fruitiness, and a heap of castor oil to buff away that pesky dry skin, Sugar Plum may not initially convince of its super powers, until you have tried it out for yourself. Alongside both of these components, all three of the seasonal naked scrubs also feature both coconut oil and jojoba oil, which not only keep your lips soft and smooth, but add a little shine that you can wear without applying all balm afterwards.

So what benefits can your reap from using a naked Lip Scrub?

Firstly, the product is much easier to use and less of a hassle to clean up afterwards. Whereas the original lip scrubs would need to be applied with the use of a finger, and you'd often cover yourself in sugar while doing so, these naked versions can be applied in seconds, without the unnecessary mess. Simply massage the block across your lips, applying as much pressure as you want, before either licking away the sugar or rinsing it away with warm water.

Secondly, you can apply more pressure when using these blocks, so you'll find that these naked scrubs are far better at scrubbing away excess skin. Furthermore, you can focus on particular areas of the lips, so if you have a particular stubborn spot, this Scrub will do wonders at removing the dried skin. 

Thirdly, there is less sugar to contend with, when it comes to the naked blocks. The condensed form means that there won't be as much sugar as there once was, but it also means that you can feel how nourished your lips feel after application, and this leaves your lips soft, smooth and plump. With the original lip scrubs, I sometimes found that you'd be massaging your lips for ages, unable to see exactly which areas needed a little extra buffering. Furthermore, there is an extra generous helping of butters and oils in the ingredients list, to make this a far more moisturising experience overall.

What I really appreciated about Sugar Plum Naked Lip Scrub was that, despite its small size and 12g weight, I was able to use the tile time and time again without it shrinking all that much. Although I applied quite a bit of pressure when applying this, after a couple of weeks the block had only the smallest dent in one of its corners. With the amount of product I would ‘lose’ all over myself when using the potted version, it’s safe to say that this one is far less messy and far better value for money. 

Overall, I will continue to use this as it both tastes nice, buffers well and leaves you skin feeling so smooth and even. As someone who suffers a lot from dry skin and cracked lips, this will be travelling with me wherever I go, so I scrub and condition my lips whilst on the move.

Quantitative Ingredients: Castor Sugar (Sucrose), Murumuru Butter (Astrocaryum Murumuru), Illipe Butter (Shorea stenoptera), Extra Virgin Coconut Oil (Cocos nucifera), Organic Jojoba Oil (Simmondsia chinensis), Sweet Wild Orange Oil (Citrus sinensis), Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, *Citral, *Limonene, Flavor (Fragrance), Manganese Violet.

Vegan?: Yes.

2017 Price: £5.75 each.

Year Of Original Release: 2017.

Sugar Plum Fairy Naked Lip Tint

As someone who doesn’t wear a lot of make up, and certainly doesn’t know how to apply it at a professional level, Lush’s make up range has never been something I’ve been overly bothered to explore. However, after the company brought out their Bamboozled Lip Stain a few years ago, which completely bowled me over, I have been a little more open to trying some of their newer creations - especially those geared towards the lips.

Sugar Plum Fairy Naked Lip Tint is exactly what it says on the (non-existent) tin. In a bid to eradicate a lot of unnecessary packaging, Lush have started to move away from using tubs and bottles, and have instead opted to release a vast number of products completely naked for this year’s Christmas release.

New to this year, this naked lip tint is simply stunning to look at, and it feels almost criminal using this and watching the design disappear slowly over time. While this particular Lip Tint was available to buy last year, Lush only released it in their usual tubed version, so I was interested to see this differed, and whether or not naked really is better. 

To use this, Lush recommend that you either apply this directly to your lips and then use the movement of your mouth to apply across your whole lips, as you would a lipstick - or you can opt to use a make up brush if you’re worried about more even coverage. I found that applying it directly was far easier and less fiddly then trying to find a brush around my house, and while it took a few seconds to get used to the shape of this, I found it really easy to apply - without accidentally drawing on my face or applying too much.  

What I found most interesting about this berry-coloured tint is that Lush claim that it will give you a rich, purple finish, whereas I thought the colour that appeared and stayed on my lips could be described as more of a raspberry-pink shade. The colour you get is perhaps slightly lighter than the colour of the product itself, but it’s close enough that you don’t have to worry about ending up sporting a different colour.

Made using a base of kalahari melon oil and jojoba oil, this lip tint is super moisturising - perhaps even more so than my beloved Bamboozled. After using Sugar Plum Fairy Naked Lip Scrub Before Hand, my lips felt plump and well-moisturised after applying this, and I couldn’t help but marvel at how wonderfully smooth and supple my lips continued to be throughout the day. I didn’t need to apply any lip balm at all, which was a good thing as the product wouldn’t have stayed on as long as it did, if I’d done so.

What I found was that Sugar Plum Fairy stayed on for a good 3-4 hours before I needed to reapply, and this is more of a personal preference as there was still product left on my lips after this time. What I will say is that this product doesn’t set by itself, so you do need to be aware that if you use this by itself, it will come off when you eat or wipe a finger across your lips. For this reason, I did revert back to appreciating Bamboozled more as this one doesn’t do this.

While it’s not necessarily important for those serious about this Lip tints, but this one offers a beautiful, fruity blackcurrant scent to enjoy before and during application. Unfortunately, you won’t be able to smell this once it’s been applied, so in the great scheme of things, having this pleasant aroma is not particularly conducive to how the product works. 

Overall, I found that the naked tint was equally as easy to apply as the tubed version and offered the same shade of colour, albeit perhaps very slightly lighter. However, this version was far more moisturising and had more of a sheen to it that made my lips appear a little plumper after application. As someone who doesn’t wear anything on my lips most of the time, this minuscule block would probably last me a few years. And even someone using this every day would probably find that they still have a good chunk left twelve months on, so there’s no doubt that this is good value for money. 

While you’d need to take care of how you transport this around, as it can get a little dusty if exposed, and it will leave smudges against the surfaces it rubs shoulders with, Sugar Plum Naked Lip Tint is definitely in the right direction when it comes to the future of cosmetics.

Quantitative Ingredients: Kalahari Melon Oil (Citrullus lanatus), Organic Jojoba Oil (Simmondsia chinensis), Candelilla Wax (Euphorbia cerifera), Organic Castor Oil (Ricinus communis), Orange Peel Wax (Citrus Aurantium Dulcis), (Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Wax), Sunflower Wax (Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax), Extra Virgin Coconut Oil (Cocos nucifera), Glycerine, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Flavour (Fragrance), Rose Wax (Rosa damascena), Sweet Wild Orange Oil (Citrus sinensis), Titanium Dioxide, Cetearyl Alcohol, PVP (Polyvinylpyrrolidone), Tin Oxide (Tin oxide), *Citral, *Limonene, Manganese, Violet Red 28 Lake.

Vegan?: Yes.

2017 Price: £6.95 each.

Year Of Original Release: 2017.

Black Rose Naked Lip Tint

This year, I have decided that I am going to step away from make up and take the more natural approach to my face. While I have never been somebody that has plastered their face with a lot of products anyway, I decided that my skin would be much better off without a permanent mask of various ingredients smudged across it. As I continue my journey into self acceptance, I also need to recognise that no amount of make up will make me feel as beautiful as I will do if I have that inner love in place. This may be a heavy introduction to this review, but there is a reason why I have delved so deeply. 

Back in September of last year, Lush sent me a wonderful package featuring many of the naked lip tints and lip scrubs that were coming out for Halloween and Christmas. As the same time, the Lush Kitchen had recently bombarded us with a tonne of new innovations that I was desperately trying to experience and write about. Then Lush go and release all of their seasonal ranges online, and I found myself with a good 50 products that I needed to test and review. In addition, I spent the first six months of the year travelling full time so didn't have any opportunities to write a single word. This is why, half way through 2018, I have only just finally been able to sit down and complete my review.

Black Rose was one of three brand new naked lip tints to appear across the Halloween and Christmas ranges last year. Sporting a beautiful design, this cute little invention almost looked too good to use. However, it didn't take me long to apply for the first time and wear it on my initial flight to Indonesia at the end of December.

While it looks black from the naked eye, this lip tint is actually more of a dark purple colour - which is a good thing in my eyes as I have rather a pale complexion, and darker colours have never done anything but make my face looked drained and myself look tired, even when I'm not. 

To use this, Lush recommend that you either apply this directly to your lips and then use the movement of your mouth to apply across your whole lips, as you would a lipstick - or you can opt to use a make up brush if you’re worried about more even coverage. I found that applying it directly was far easier and less fiddly then trying to find a brush around my house, and while it took a few seconds to get used to the shape of this, I found it really easy to apply - without accidentally drawing on my face or applying too much.

Furthermore, all of Lush's naked lip tints are rather pigmented in colour, so it only takes a matter of seconds for these beauties to decorate your hands. This wouldn't be such a problem if the product then washed off easily. However, after staining my fingers whilst using Sugar Plum Fairy, I found that it took me almost three days for the colour to completely disappear from my skin.

Made using a base of Kalahari melon oil and jojoba oil, this lip tint is super moisturising - perhaps even more so than my beloved Bamboozled. After using Black Rose Naked Lip Scrub beforehand, my lips felt plump and well-moisturised after applying this, and I couldn’t help but marvel at how wonderfully smooth and supple my lips continued to be throughout the day. I didn’t need to apply any lip balm at all, which was a good thing as the product wouldn’t have stayed on as long as it did, if I’d done so.

As with the other naked lip tints, I found that I could wear this out for a good 4 hours before I felt the need to pop into the bathroom and top up the colour. In this time, the lip tint doesn't fade all that much at all, but reapplying another layer just gives the colour a little extra boost. What I will say is that this product doesn’t set by itself, so you do need to be aware that if you use this by itself, it will come off when you eat or wipe a finger across your lips. Maybe this is something that's expected of a lip tint (I wouldn't have the faintest idea!) but I found this a little annoying, and was constantly aware that I could smudge the colour all over my face or clothes. 

While it’s not necessarily important when it comes to lip tints, but Black Rose also offered a sweet, liquorice scent as well when you're applying the product. Unfortunately, you won’t be able to smell this once it’s been applied, so in the great scheme of things having this pleasant aroma is not particularly conducive to how the product works. However, it's a nice bonus that links it in well with the lip scrub of the same scent.

Overall, I would definitely use this again, and have saved it in my make up bag for those occasions when I feel the need to wear a bold colour. While mine will easily last a good twenty million years because of how little I'll use it, someone who uses this regularly can easily expect a good couple of years worth of usage. The disc barely shrinks after multiple uses, and the colour is so compact that you need very little to begin with. While I wouldn't buy this again, this is only because the one I have will be with me for a very long time. 

Quantitative Ingredients: Kalahari Melon Oil (Citrullus lanatus), Organic Jojoba Oil (Simmondsia chinensis), Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Candelilla Wax (Euphorbia cerifera), Organic Castor Oil (Ricinus communis), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Orange Peel Wax (Citrus Aurantium Dulcis) (Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Wax), Sunflower Wax (Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax), Rose Wax (Rosa damascena), Sicilian Mandarin Oil (Citrus nobilis), Spearmint Oil (Mentha spicata), Ylang Ylang Oil (Cananga odorata), Cetearyl Alcohol, Benzyl Benzoate, *Limonene, Flavor (Fragrance), Iron Oxides, Red 27 *Occurs naturally in essential oils

Vegan?: Yes.

2017 Price: £6.95 each.

Year Of Original Release: 2017.

Twilight Sparkle Jar

I am class myself as a Twilight fanatic, even if I’m not anywhere near as vocal about it as a lot of people are. While I don’t hamper a craving for the scent all that often, there are times when quite literally nothing else do. I honestly think I would genuinely feel a little sad if I ever ran out of the shower gel, which is why I can only hope that it makes an appearance at some point this year. 

In an attempt to step away from package-wrapped cosmetics, Lush used the Christmas range last year to showcase many innovative products that embodied their new naked initiative. Twilight Sparkle Box was one of two limited edition products that saw Lush attempting to combine a solid massage bar with a dusting powder.

Made from a variety of different oils and butters, the outer layer of the sparkle box works in the same way that a massage bar does. Upon contact with the warmth of your body, the box begins to melt slowly and leaves a layer of oily residue on your skin. You can then massage these oils across your body in the same way you would a body lotion. The difference between a cream and the pure oils you get in a massage bar is that the latter is far more nourishing. So if like me you have very dry skin, this will replenish that missing moisture and leave your skin looking and feeling much more hydrated. After using any of Lush’s massage bars, I notice that my skin appears much plumper and feels far suppler  

Contain an amalgamation of different butters and oils, the sparkle jars firstly work as massage bars. Simply massage them across your body and the heat will gently melt a thin layer away to moisturise and nourish your skin. I found that this one was a little stubborn to use at first, and I would recommend that you use it immediately after a shower or bath, as the heat will help the jar to be a little less stubborn when releasing those oils. If used when you’re cold, you could find that the product will leave sticky streaks across your skin, and you may need to rinse yourself and start again.  

As well as a massage bar, this product contains a filling of dusting powder - which should be used after you’ve applied the oils, to soften your skin further and leave a layer of sparkle to your skin. Although my picture shows that I severed the lid off to access the powder, you are supposed to pierce the two holes in the top and then sprinkle it into your skin. 

If using Twilight Sparkle Jar, you need to be aware of two important things. Firstly, the massage bar is technically hollow inside, so you cannot apply as much pressure as you might normally do with a regular massage bar. In addition, you may want to keep your eye on how much powder you have left inside (the more you use the jar), as if the outer layer thins too much after, you could end up with a messy spillage.

Secondly, the dusting power will leave a faint purple ‘glow’ across the areas of skin that you apply it to, and there will be a shimmer of silver lustre as well. For this reason, I would think carefully about when and how you’re using the sparkle jar, as this probably wouldn’t be very appropriate  to use all of the time. Having said that, I’m sure that most people who choose to use this, will probably have made me peace with both of these ideas beforehand.

While this is definitely a lovely novel idea for the seasonal period - especially as a stocking filler - this is definitely not something that I can ever see becoming a permanent member of the range. Twilight fans will no doubt be pleased with another product in their favourite aroma. However, I'd choose a dosage of the shower gel over this any day.

Quantitative Ingredients: Fair Trade Organic Cocoa Butter, Tapioca Starch, Magnesium Carbonate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Chamomile Powder, Perfume, Lavender Powder, Benzoin Resinoid, Titanium Dioxide, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Lavender Oil, Tonka Absolute, Ylang Ylang Oil, Iron Oxides, Tin Oxide, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, *Benzyl Benzoate, *Benzyl Cinnamate, *Benzyl Salicylate, *Cinnamal, *Coumarin, *Farnesol, *Geraniol, *Isoeugenol, *Limonene, *Linalool, Colour 45430:1, Colour 42090:2.

Vegan?: Yes.

2017 Price: £6.95 each.

Year Of Original Release: 2017.


Scent Family:
FUN With A Twist
Luxury Pud Bath Bomb
Mum In A Spin Bubble Spinner
Sleepy Body Lotion
Sleepy Hand Cream
Sleepy Naked Shower Gel
Sleepy Shower Bomb
Sleepy Shower Gel
Twilight Bath Bomb
Twilight Liquid Perfume
Twilight Shower Gel
Twilight Shower Jelly
Twilight Solid Perfume
Twilight Sparkle Jar

Sugar Plum Fairy Naked Lip Tint

As someone who doesn’t wear a lot of make up, and certainly doesn’t know how to apply it at a professional level, Lush’s make up range has never been something I’ve been overly bothered to explore. However, after the company brought out their Bamboozled Lip Stain a few years ago, which completely bowled me over, I have been a little more open to trying some of their newer creations - especially those geared towards the lips.

Sugar Plum Fairy Naked Lip Tint is exactly what it says on the (non-existent) tin. In a bid to eradicate a lot of unnecessary packaging, Lush have started to move away from using tubs and bottles, and have instead opted to release a vast number of products completely naked for this year’s Christmas release.

New to this year, this naked lip tint is simply stunning to look at, and it feels almost criminal using this and watching the design disappear slowly over time. While this particular lip tint was available to buy last year, Lush only released it in their usual tubed version, so I was interested to see this differed, and whether or not naked really is better.

To use this, Lush recommend that you either apply this directly to your lips and then use the movement of your mouth to apply across your whole lips, as you would a lipstick - or you can opt to use a make up brush if you’re worried about more even coverage. I found that applying it directly was far easier and less fiddly then trying to find a brush around my house, and while it took a few seconds to get used to the shape of this, I found it really easy to apply - without accidentally drawing on my face or applying too much.

What I found most interesting about this berry-coloured tint is that Lush claim that it will give you a rich, purple finish, whereas I thought the colour that appeared and stayed on my lips could be described as more of a raspberry-pink shade. The colour you get is perhaps slightly lighter than the colour of the product itself, but it’s close enough that you don’t have to worry about ending up sporting a different colour.

Made using a base of Kalahari melon oil and jojoba oil, this lip tint is super moisturising - perhaps even more so than my beloved Bamboozled. After using Sugar Plum Fairy Naked Lip Scrub beforehand, my lips felt plump and well-moisturised after applying this, and I couldn’t help but marvel at how wonderfully smooth and supple my lips continued to be throughout the day. I didn’t need to apply any lip balm at all, which was a good thing as the product wouldn’t have stayed on as long as it did, if I’d done so.

What I found was that Sugar Plum Fairy stayed on for a good 3-4 hours before I needed to reapply, and this is more of a personal preference as there was still product left on my lips after this time. What I will say is that this product doesn’t set by itself, so you do need to be aware that if you use this by itself, it will come off when you eat or wipe a finger across your lips. For this reason, I did revert back to appreciating Bamboozled more as this one doesn’t do this.

While it’s not necessarily important for those serious about this Lip tints, but this one offers a beautiful, fruity blackcurrant scent to enjoy before and during application. Unfortunately, you won’t be able to smell this once it’s been applied, so in the great scheme of things, having this pleasant aroma is not particularly conducive to how the product works.

Overall, I found that the naked tint was equally as easy to apply as the tubed version and offered the same shade of colour, albeit perhaps very slightly lighter. However, this version was far more moisturising and had more of a sheen to it that made my lips appear a little plumper after application. As someone who doesn’t wear anything on my lips most of the time, this minuscule block would probably last me a few years. And even someone using this every day would probably find that they still have a good chunk left twelve months on, so there’s no doubt that this is good value for money.

While you’d need to take care of how you transport this around, as it can get a little dusty if exposed, and it will leave smudges against the surfaces it rubs shoulders with, Sugar Plum Naked Lip Tint is definitely in the right direction when it comes to the future of cosmetics.

Quantitative Ingredients: Kalahari Melon Oil (Citrullus lanatus), Organic Jojoba Oil (Simmondsia chinensis), Candelilla Wax (Euphorbia cerifera), Organic Castor Oil (Ricinus communis), Orange Peel Wax (Citrus Aurantium Dulcis), (Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Wax), Sunflower Wax (Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax), Extra Virgin Coconut Oil (Cocos nucifera), Glycerine, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate Flavor (Fragrance), Rose Wax (Rosa damascena), Sweet Wild Orange Oil (Citrus sinensis), Titanium Dioxide, Cetearyl Alcohol, PVP (Polyvinylpyrrolidone), Tin Oxide (Tin oxide), *Citral, *Limonene, Manganese Violet Red 28 Lake.

Vegan?: Yes.

2017 Price: £6.95 each. 

Year Of Original Release: 2017.

Saucy Snowcake Soap

Snowcake has a seasonal ticket that sees its return near on every Christmas time. While other products come and go, there is something about this soap that draws the crowds back each and every year. Yet bored of the design it has sported every year, Lush have spent the last two years releasing it in a new guise, unfortunately to little praise.

Renamed Saucy Snowcake for the 2017 range, this most recent rendition was cleverly crafted to look like a rather yummy dessert, with three distinct layers that being something different to the soap. A crunchy bottom layer is made from ground cashew nuts, to exfoliate your skin gently while you’re lathering it across your skin; a middle layer of creamy goodness is what creates the thick, fragrant foam that you use to clean yourself with; and a fruity top layer containing fresh cranberries to cleanse your pores and give your winter-kissed skin an all important burst of antioxidants.

It didn’t take me very long to recognise that this version does smell different from older renditions. Snowcake is known for its warm and very creamy almond aroma, laced with a sweet layer of benzoin resinoid to add extra richness and depth. While Saucy Snowcake has all of these traits as well, there is definitely an extra level of fruitiness that sets it apart from its older siblings. The cranberries give the soap a delicate, refreshing and slightly tart twist that sets it apart from the rest, and perhaps takes away a little of the thickness of the original scent. I can understand why avid fans of the soap may be a little disappointed with this change, as it is noticeable and does change the dynamics of the fragrance.

2017 also saw Lush update their soap formulas so that all of the seasonal range possessed their new gourmet bases. Saucy Snowcake had a combination of soya milk and a clove infusion as part of its base, so as expected it produced a much creamier and noticeably thicker lather in the shower. This new formula is also supposed to be more moisturising on the skin, and I did notice that my hands didn’t feel as dry after using this in the shower. While it is still not as nourishing as a Shower Gel or jelly, it did leave my skin feeling smooth and soft, and there was a radiance that I put down to the inclusion of the cranberries.

After using this in the shower, I found that the scent was potent enough to linger around for a while, and I could still smell it on my skin a couple of hours later, which was lovely. The inclusion of the cashew nuts for exfoliation was definitely an added bonus for me, and I could feel the difference this made to my skin as well.

Disappointingly, I found that the life span of this soap has definitely been shortened since the formula change. Normally I would expect a 100g piece to remain in my shower for a good couple of months, with daily use. However, I found that my piece didn’t last any longer than 6 weeks, which makes it more expensive then one of Lush’s naked shower gels.

Overall, I like this rendition quite a lot and I don’t think the added layer of cranberries took away from the exquisite fragrance that Snowcake lovers love and cherish. However, I wasn’t blown away enough to want to invest in another piece. I’m definitely interested in seeing how this soap is redesigned for the up-and-coming 2018 Christmas range.

Quantitative Ingredients: ?

Vegan?: Yes.

2017 Price: £4.50 for 100g.

Year Of Original Release: 2017.

Scent Family:

Lil' Pud Ballistic 
Lush Pud

Marzibain Bubble Bar
Melting Snowman Bath Melt

Perle De Sel Bath Bomb

Puddy Holly Bubbleroon

Saucy Snowcake Soap

Snow Angel Bath Melt
Snowcake Soap

Snowcake Liquid Perfume
Snowcake Shower Gel
Snow On Snow Dusting Powder

Smitten Hand Cream

Twilight Naked Shower Gel

Although I have become fully accustomed to the way that Lush’s Naked Shower gels look and work in the shower, I was still a little disappointed to discover that my bottle of Twilight had a big stain down one side. The blogger in me cringed when I saw it - thinking about how I was going to get a decent picture of the bottle without it revealing its flaw.

Disappointment aside, Twilight Naked Shower Gel is everything that fans could hope for. While the colour may not replicate the original glittery edition, that Lush opted to discounts earlier in he year, it does share the same shade of deep purple as the current bottled version. Not only this, but the smell is incredibly close as well, and is perhaps one of the best-smelling formats released this year.

Containing lavender oil, as well as tonka and vanilla absolute, Twilight is a warm, sultry combination of sweet and herbal - a collaboration so perfect that you’ll be hard-pressed to find many people who dislike the fragrance. Lush state that this shower gel contains lavender infusion and essential oil to calm and relax both the mind and the skin. This is coupled with tonka to add notes of rich, almost caramelised vanilla, and benzoin to give it a sweet balsamic quality on top. I don't know whether it's the tonka or the benzoin that did it for me, but something in this gel turned it from what could have been a typical lavender smelling bath product to a magnificent blend of smells that stayed with me long after I had exited the shower. 

Whereas most lavender products are often very harsh smelling to me, Twilight has a silky sweet overtone which dampens the lavender smell slightly and offers up a gorgeous, wholesome sweet scent. There is something almost caramel-esque about the combination of tonka and vanilla here, that makes Twilight one of the best inventions that Lush have created to date.

How this naked shower gel differs from the liquid version is again down to the scent and the way it works in the shower. Firstly, the fragrance of this is slightly more subtle than the original, and while you can smell the gel throughout the entire shower, and on your skin afterwards, there is something subtle about the way it presents itself: It feels like the fragrance is holding back a little.

For those who have used the liquid gel, you’ll know that the lather is more of an oily one - there is something almost condensed about the way it works, and you’ll find that it won’t produce much of a foam without you using a lot at a time. In this way, Twilight offers something very different to most other Lush shower gels. When it comes to the naked gel, I found that it actually DID produce more of a foam-like lather, albeit an oily one. This is probably its biggest selling point for me, as fans looking for something easier to use than their beloved Gel, can now have their cake AND eat it.

As with most of the naked gels, Twilight doesn’t need to be under the running water for long. Once it has been dampened a little, the bottle will produce a light but generous, fluffy lather to massage across your skin. Moreover, I found that stimulating it between my hands heeded even more foam that I could use, so I didn’t need to expose it to water for long. This meant that the bottle lasted far longer that way. 

Once you’ve rinsed your body, you’ll discover that beautiful notes of both the tonka and lavender wrap around your skin and stay with you for a while after your showered. This is perfect if you use this naked gel just before bedtime, as the scent will transfer onto your bed sheets and be with you when you awake in the morning. 

What was great about Twilight was that the bottle lasted far longer than a 250g bottle of the gel. This made it great value for money and one that I repurchased for this reason alone. Not only this but Twilight Naked Shower Gel was super moisturising and left my skin feeling silky-smooth and soft. This lasted across the whole day and worked perfectly with Sleepy Body Lotion to top up my tonka and lavender needs, when I needed a fix.

Ultimately, this is easily one of Lush’s best naked shower gel variations, and I cannot see why fans would be opposed to having both options available to them. Although the scent is a little weaker than the liquid version, all of the key components are still very much present, and you still experience everything that’s wonderful about Twilight when using this in the shower. Having bought a couple of these to see me through until next Christmas, I can safely say that Twilight Naked Shower Gel was a hit in my house.

Quantitative Ingredients: Lavender Flower Infusion, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Sodium Stearate, Lauryl Betaine, Perfume, Lavender Oil, Benzoin Resinoin, Tonka Absolute, Ylang Ylang Oil, Water (Aqua), Titanium Dioxide, *Benzyl Benzoate, *Benzyl Cinnamate, *Coumarin, *Limonene, *Linalool, Colour 17200, Colour 42090, Black Wax.

Vegan?: Yes.

2017 Price: £9.95 each. 

Year Of Original Release: 2017.

Scent Family:
FUN With A Twist
Luxury Pud Bath Bomb
Mum In A Spin Bubble Spinner
Sleepy Body Lotion
Sleepy Hand Cream
Sleepy Naked Shower Gel
Sleepy Shower Bomb
Sleepy Shower Gel
Twilight Bath Bomb
Twilight Liquid Perfume
Twilight Shower Gel
Twilight Shower Jelly
Twilight Solid Perfume


Twilight Sparkle Jar

Sherbet Dip Bath Bomb

When I first heard about this bath bomb, I was a little confused to say the least. As a British company, Lush usually base the names of some of their products on other items that have been available in the past. Therefore, the name 'Sherbet Dip' didn't seem appropriate for the design of the bath bomb that went by that title. 

The colour, shape and smell of this Christmas special is geared towards that of a Sherbet Lemon - a popular sweet originally from the twenties, that is still sold in sweet shops all across the country to this very day. A Sherbet Dip however, is a sachet of flavoured sherbet that comes with a liquorice stick to dip into it - a completely different product altogether but a yummy one nonetheless.

Simplistic in design and scent, Sherbet Dip Bath Bomb was a brand new addition to the Christmas 2017 range, and one of only three exclusive bath bombs that had never been released before. While I would normally be excited about the prospect of a new, citrusy bath bomb such as this, I found myself less enthused this year due to the fact that the company have already offer the incredible Cheer Up Buttercup, which has since become my joint favourite bath bomb of all time.  

Oval-shaped and coloured with a gentle shade of pastel yellow, this limited edition offers a simplistic but equally beautiful fruity scent. Definitely nothing with any character, I am a lover of anything with a fruit or citrus bite, so this satisfied something in me, despite its simplicity.

Sharing its scent with both Elsie The Giraffe (You’re Having A Laugh) Reusable Bubble Bar, and the recently released Bubble Spinner, this Bath Bomb contains a collaboration of lime, lemon and grapefruit oils. As you would expect, the combination of all three create a bright, zesty fragrance. The lemon dominates the scent of this - offering a refreshing, tart burst of tangy lemony goodness; the grapefruit supports this with its own unique citrusy scent, albeit a little less potent. Moreover, the lime oils set about bringing both a fruity component, and a fizziness that helps to replicate the smell of the traditional sweet this Bath Bomb is trying to mimic.

Disappointingly, this Sherbet Dip is one of the fastest fizzers I have used in a long while. However, this is something I could have accepted, if it wasn’t for the fact that this product is also a sinker. As soon as the Bath Bomb hit the water, it plummeted to the bottom of the tub, where it created a murky yellow and blue cloud.

Once fully dissolved, you are left with a beautiful tub of green water, which happens to be noticeably soft when you submerge yourself beneath. In fact, I was surprised that this bath bomb moisturised my skin as much as it did, given how little impact it had on my senses in other ways.

Once fully dissolved (which takes about 60 seconds), Sherbet Dip appeared to lose most of its fragrance in the tub. It was one of those ballistics that doesn’t hold enough scent to begin with, so it ends up dissipating really quickly, and I was left with a bath that didn’t smell of very much at all.

With all of the Bubble bars in this year’s Christmas range being quite hefty in both price and size, Sherbet Dip is a good option for those who want something a little less taxing on their finances. However, you get what you pay for, as this Bath Bomb is nowhere near as good quality as anything else featured this season. 

The scent is lovely but doesn’t last at all - in the tub or on the skin; the bath bomb doesn’t do anything particularly exciting in the water; and all of the ones I bought, have ended up being sinkers. Although this latter point could be more to do with the water in my area of London, it still doesn’t make my experience with this any more interesting. While the fragrance may be reminiscent of of one of my favourite childhood sweets, this is not enough for me to want to invest in something that pales in comparison to everything else on offer. 

Quantitative Ingredients: Sodium Bicarbonate, Citric Acid, Fragrance, Grapefruit Oil (Citrus paradisi), Sicilian Lemon Oil (Citrus limonum), Lime Oil (Citrus aurantifolia), Water (Aqua), Gardenia Extract (Gardenia jasminoides), Dipropylene, Glycol, Titanium Dioxide, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Tin Oxide (Tin oxide) *Limonene, Citral, Yellow 10, Blue 1, Yellow 5.  

Vegan?: Yes.

2017 Price: £2.95 each.

Year Of Original Release: 2017.

Scent Family:
Bubble Spinner Reusable Bubble Bar
Elsie The Giraffe (You're Havin' A Bath) Reusable Bubble Bar

Sherbet Dip Bath Bomb