I Want A Pony Bath Oil

Thanks to Lush's aptly named I Want A Pony Bath Oil, I now have Veruca Salt's pretentious-sounding voice in my head, reminding me that there's so much ugliness to come from greed and being ungrateful. Thankfully, for those who have either read or watched Roald Dahl's famous Charlie And The Chocolate Factory, you'll know that being spoilt has its consequences. 

This brand new edition of Lush's ever increasing bath oil collection is not only super cute but happens to host The Comforter fragrance at the same time. Fans of this classic fruity smell will not only appreciate the fact that their favourite scent has made it into a new format, but will also be excited to hear that it near on replicates the original bubble bar down to a tee. 

When this Lush Labs exclusive arrived, I'll be honest and say that the scent wasn't as strong as some of the other little oils that I have sampled from Lush. However, once this bath oil has been absorbed into the water, the smell you get is far stronger than the initial whiff.

For those who have yet to experience anything in The Comforter scent, I Want A Pony has a musky, fruity blackcurrant scent coupled with a gentle touch of cypress oil to make it slightly even sweeter and warming. There is something so simple about this aroma that makes it one of Lush's most popular smells, and with good reason.

In the water, this little bath oil floated around on the surface, sending out little waves of pink oils from time to time. Once fully dissolved, which took a good twenty minutes, the bath oil had left the water very delicate shade of pink. If you expect your tub to be filled with vibrant-coloured water, you will be sorely disappointed. However, the purposed of Lush's bath oils and melts is to infuse the water with an extra dosage of skin-softening butters, so I wasn't surprised when my water was rather boring to look at.

What I did find was that the oils and butters tended to float across the surface and I needed to swish the water around to help them to absorb. However, once they had disappeared into the water, the water was definitely more moisturising than it would have been without the oil.

Unlike some of Lush's greasier bath oils, I Want A Pony didn't leave any slimy marks around the edge of the tub, and also didn't leave my body greasy at all. Instead, my skin was left feeling super soft and smooth, and while not the most moisturising of bath oils, I did notice a difference to my skin when I towelled myself down.

Unfortunately, the scent in the water didn't last particularly long, and I wasn't able to smell it after about ten minutes. As you would expect, this meant that the fragrance didn't transfer to my skin either, so I left the bath without the beautiful blackcurrant scent that I was hoping for.

To conclude I will say that this is a great edition to Lush’s extensive bath oil collection, and I can imagine fans of The Comforter Bubble Bar will want to add one of these to their already wonderful baths. While I don't think I would choose this over some of Lush's other melts and oils, it was a pleasant experience that I would like to try again.

Quantitative Ingredients: Fair Trade Organic Cocoa Butter, Sodium Bicarbonate, Cream of Tartar, Laureth 4, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Perfume, Lauryl Betaine, Bergamot Oil, Blackcurrant Absolute, Cypress Oil, Titanium Dioxide, *Limonene, *Linalool, Colour 45410:1.

Vegan?: Yes.

2019 Price: £2.95 each.

Year Of Original Release: 2019.

coming soon!

Luxury Lush Pud Bath Bomb (2018 Edition)

To begin with, I was a little too irritated about this product to want to use it,  which is why it is the last of the seasonal bath bombs to be reviewed on my blog. While my opinions on the original Luxury Lush Pud still stand firm: that is easily one of my favourite bath bombs ever, this latest updated version is perhaps not appreciated. 

When the company didn't bring this bath bomb out one year, my heart sunk a little when I thought about how much I truly appreciated, and would miss, the Twilight-scented exclusive. So when I saw that Luxury Lush Pud was back on the market again this year, my spirits were well and truly elated.

Things took a turn for the worse however when I discovered that Lush had changed the fragrance of this 2018 Christmas limited edition. No longer would I get to enjoy the vibrancy of the bomb alongside the rich, sultry lavender and tonka waves. Instead, I would have to adjust my senses and approach this bath bomb with a fresh perspective.

While the above statement sounds rather dramatic, Luxury Lush Pud is in no way a terrible bath bomb. In fact, it is still a wonderful addition to this year's range, and one that I would happily bathe with again. Design wise, this limited edition is just as beautiful: a vibrant pink and white shell, with multicoloured discs dotted around the outside of the sphere. 

Just like the original, this bath bomb also offers an incredible display in the bath. Luxury Lush Pud immediately begins to fizz on contact with the water, sending out bright threads of pink across the water, whilst the coloured discs add swirls of yellow, blue, orange and green as well. This is definitely a product you should sit in the bath and watch, before the colours settle down to offer you a warming shade of pink to submerge yourself beneath.

What makes this bath bomb different from the original is that it now shares its scent with The Comforter family. Fruity cassis absolute and bergamot oil give this seasonal special a warm, blackcurrant-esque smell, while the cypress oil keeps it sweet and sultry underneath.

Strangely, The Comforter was one of the bath bombs recently introduced as part of the Lush Community release, so to begin with I thought that it was rather pointless having two bath bombs of the same scent out at the same time. However, just like the original Luxury Lush Pud was to the Twilight Bath Bomb, there are differences between the two. 

I find that this limited edition is a little more rounded, and perhaps even slightly more reserved than it is in the other format. There is perhaps a touch more of the cypress oil in this format, whereas The Comforter is a little lighter and fruitier. I honestly couldn't say which format offers the better smell because I actually appreciate both variations. However, I will say that I think this seasonal exclusive is perhaps a little closer to the original bubble bar than the Community version is.

In the water, Luxury Lush Pud retains its scent throughout the whole experience, and leaves a lingering touch on your skin afterwards. It's also moisturising enough to leave your skin feeling really soft and clean as well. Ultimately, it is a wonderful bath bomb to use and will definitely be a favourite amongst consumers this year. There is just a small part of me that cannot unsell the Twilight aroma whenever I see these ones in stores. 

Quantitative Ingredients: Sodium Bicarbonate, Citric Acid, Perfume, Bergamot Oil, Cassis Absolute, Cypress Oil, Cream of Tartar, Water (Aqua), Titanium Dioxide, Sodium Coco Sulfate, Propylene Glycol, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Dipropylene Glycol, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Tin Oxide, *Limonene, *Linalool, Colour 77491, Colour 45430:1, Colour 47005:1, Colour 45380:3, Colour 45410, Colour 15510, Colour 19140, Colour 42090, Candy Holly Leaf.

Vegan?: Yes. 

2018 Price: £4.95 each.

Year Of Original Release: 2018.

The Comforter Bath Bomb

The Comforter is one of those scents that reminds me of the early days, when I first began investing in Lush. Back then everything was new and exciting, and I could never envisage myself buying and trying every product in store, let alone knowing enough about them to start a blog. It amazes me now when I realise that I have tried nearly two thousand products since that period in my life, and could still tell you about nearly every single one of them.

What also amazes me is the fact that The Comforter Bath Bomb is not part of the regular range, having been there since the beginning of time. It's a fragrance that wins over many hearts, especially when consumers are first getting into the company, and would be a great seller for those of us who crave blackcurrant scented products constantly.

One of twelve limited edition bath bombs to come out online recently, this release, along with the new Blackberry Bath Bomb, sports a new 'bobbly' design, and offers a wonderfully strong yet fruity smell that'll win you over very quickly. The fact that it looks like something out of Wonka's chocolate factory only serves to make you salivate over this lovely release.

Containing cassis absolute, as well as bergamot and cypress oils, The Comforter offers a beautifully sweet and powdery fruity smell. The former ingredient brings forth the famous blackcurrant (berry) note, while the cypress oil both adds a rich and slightly resinous undertone, and grounds the whole aroma, so that it doesn't evaporate as quickly as a lot of fruity smells do. This sultry element of the cypress oil is what allows the blackcurrant aroma to be as warming and rounded as it is.

To my nose, The Comforter Bath Bomb is as close to the scent of the original bubble bar as you can get. Obviously, the fact that it's a bath bomb means that there is the dry, powdery edge to the fragrance that you don't really notice in the bubble bar format. If anything, this gives the bomb a gentle sherbety touch, which only serves to make the smell of this even more beautiful.

In the bath, this limited edition was a fast fizzer: dissolving completely in about a minute, albeit for a small disc of white, which carried on going for another five minutes while I was submerged under the water. Once this had also dispersed, I was left with a tub full of bright pink water, which sparkled a little due to the inclusion of a little silver lustre, in the centre of the bath bomb.

The bath bomb itself offered a colourful pink and white display as it was dissolving, and fragrance that was present both during and after its use was wonderful. Although not as strong as some of the other limited edition bath bombs, The Comforter definitely left an impression in the tub, and I was able to smell it very faintly on my skin afterwards.

Given the price of this, I would highly recommend that you give this one a go at least once before it disappears. It leaves your skin feeling really soft and smooth, although not as moisturised as the likes of The Olive Branch or Meluzine. However, my skin did feel both radiant and beautiful after using this bath bomb, and for old times sake it was pleasant to rekindle some memories whilst washing away my week at work.

Quantitative Ingredients: Sodium Bicarbonate, Citric Acid, Bergamot Oil, Cassis Absolute, Cypress Oil, Water (Aqua), Cream of Tartar, Titanium Dioxide, Cornstarch, Sodium Coco Sulfate, Propylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Tin Oxide, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, *Limonene, Perfume, Colour 45410, Colour 17200.

Vegan?: Yes.

2018 Price: £3.95 for each.

Year Of Original Release: 2018.

Scent Family:
The Comforter Bath Bomb
The Comforter Body Conditioner

The Comforter Body Lotion

The Comforter Shower Gel

The Comforter Bubble Bar
The Comforter FUN Bar
The Comforter Liquid Perfume
The Comforter Solid Perfume
Free Rangers Bath Bomb
Luxury Lush Pud Bath Bomb

Oopsie Daisy Bubble Bar
Poppy Soap
Reindeer Rock Soap

Sweetie Pie Shower Jelly

You Snap The Whip Body Butter

Cherie Ripe Massage Bar

Cherie Ripe Body Lotion

Free Rangers Bath Bomb

More often than not, I find myself reserving any judgement of a new concept or product until I have fully engaged with it. It is only when I have figured out its merits and downfalls that I allow myself to state my opinion. Often with certain releases - the naked shower gels and jelly bombs for example, many fans tend to dismiss them before even trying them out. When it came to this seasonal release, I couldn't help but react in a negative way. That was until I realised that my absence from the Lush community had clearly dented my knowledge of Lush's back catalogue, and that what we had here was actually something rather special.

Free Rangers Bath Bomb is an Easter release with a wonderful fragrance and a whole bunch of character to boot. Obviously an upgrade from last year's Chick 'N' Mix, this one sports a new smell; three different coloured designs to choose from; and a candy eye to snack on if you get rather peckish in the tub. No really, you can actually nibble on it - I've tried!

Why I initially moaned about this bath bomb was because I discovered that it shared its scent with the popular Comforter range. Although I am a big fan of this scent family, I had had a discussion only the day before about wanting Lush to bring out products with new aromas, and here they were producing something with a scent that has been used time and time again. 

However, in retrospect I realised that despite the many products sharing this smell, the company have never previously released a bath bomb with the same fragrance. Once I realised my mistake, I began to feel a little guilty and decided I needed to enjoy a bath with this limited edition to rekindle our friendship.

Containing both bergamot oil and blackcurrant absolute, Free Rangers is as beautiful as bath bombs come. The blackcurrant absolute produces a rich, fruity but slightly sherbety note while the bergamot adds a gentle, uplifting thread that elevates the fruitiness even further. Together they produce something very light and sweet: not a scent that's going to win any awards for complexity, but one that fans of Lush's more playful smells will no doubt enjoy.

When compared to other Comforter products, I would say that the smell of this is closest to either the liquid perfume or the original bubble bar, as I find the fragrance more uplifting and slightly powdery, rather than the wholesome, sultry smell that you find in the other formats.     

What is great about this bath bomb is that they're already divided into two generous pieces, so you can easily use this beauty across two separate baths if you so choose. If like me you're a little greedy, you can also opt to use the whole thing in one go, and lay back for some much deserved 'roost' in its beautiful waters.       

Despite its size, Free Rangers is a fairly fast fizzer, and you'll find it fully dissolved within about two minutes. The bath bomb rests on the surface while it fizzes loudly and sends out wave after wave of colour across the bath bomb. Given the colour variation that I chose, streams of orange and purple painted the water until I was left with a warm, peach-coloured bath.

While there's nothing spectacular in the ingredients list that would suggest this bath bomb would be overly moisturising, I was impressed by how soft the water felt as I bathed, and my skin did appear more moisturised when I exited the tub. Although I didn't find that the scent was strong enough to linger on my skin afterwards, it was with me throughout the whole experience, even when I used other more potent cosmetics alongside it.

Despite the vibrancy of the product, Free Rangers did not stain my bath tub or leave any glittery mess that I had to clean up afterwards. Given the weather in the UK at the moment, this bath bomb was a much welcome break from the cold and I look forward to trying out the other colour variations before they're discontinued.  

Quantitative Ingredients: Sodium Bicarbonate, Citric Acid, Bergamot Oil, Blackcurrant Absolute, Cypress Oil, Water (Aqua), Propylene Glycol, *Limonene, Perfume, Candy Eye, Colour 47005, Colour 42090, Colour 14700, Colour 45410, Colour 17200, Colour 45350, Colour 77891.

Vegan?: Yes.

2018 Price: £5.95 each.

Year Of Original Release: 2018.

Scent Family:
The Comforter Bath Bomb
The Comforter Body Conditioner

The Comforter Body Lotion

The Comforter Shower Gel

The Comforter Bubble Bar
The Comforter FUN Bar
The Comforter Liquid Perfume
The Comforter Solid Perfume
Free Rangers Bath Bomb
Luxury Lush Pud Bath Bomb

Oopsie Daisy Bubble Bar
Poppy Soap
Reindeer Rock Soap

Sweetie Pie Shower Jelly

You Snap The Whip Body Butter

Cherie Ripe Massage Bar

Cherie Ripe Body Lotion

coming soon!

The Comforter Body Conditioner

Unlike Snow Fairy, The Comforter is a scent family that draws you in fairly early on into your Lush career, and seems to be one that keeps you hooked throughout your experience with the company. Even though you will ultimately discover a handful of other amazing and very unique fragrances during your time as a Lush fan, you can always rely on that cassis-dominated aroma to sweeten your life a little.

When the Kitchen announced that The Comforter was one of the five new body conditioners coming out in limited batches, I was very excited. Although I barely use the bubble bar (due to surplus stock) and I'm not that much of a fan of the liquid perfume, I am head over heels in love with the body lotion: I just find the format to be perfectly suited to the fragrance, and it makes me salivate every time I use it. It only took a mere five seconds of opening the lid and giving it a sniff, to realise that I had stumbled upon a pot of gold. This is everything you could wish for if you're a Comforter fan, guaranteed. 

Featuring bergamot and cypress oil, as well as a generous helping of cassis absolute, a robust, fruity aroma greets you from the tub. Interestingly, I found that the scent deviated a little from the usual Comforter smell to begin with - there was something rather 'plastic' about the initial smell which I found a little off-putting. However, once I began using it, I found that this wasn't the case at all, and I only had to use it a single time to realise that it smells very different when on the skin and around the hot water. 

In fact, much like the body lotion, the blackcurrant is stronger and far richer in this format, and the aroma is equally as sweet as it is succulent. The smell of this product reminds me of a blackcurrant compote on top of a cheesecake: refreshing and very fruity. Furthermore, the aroma stays on the skin for quite a while afterwards, which is the perfect reward after a long, hard day at work.   

As with most of Lush's products, this one is incredibly versatile, and while the £29.95 price tag may seem a little daunting to those unsure of such a big commitment, it is definitely worth the investment. You can use this as both a body conditioner and a shaving foam, and I've even heard of people using this in replacement of a body lotion. Whichever way you choose to use yours, I can guarantee that you'll not be left disappointed with the results. 

First and foremost, you can use it as Lush intended - as a body conditioner. After using a gel, jelly or soap to clean yourself with, step out of the flow of the water and apply the product across your skin, as you would a body lotion. It wont lather up, and may disappear really quickly, but this is because it is designed to permeate the skin. The heat from the shower will have opened up your pores and made your skin more susceptible to the butters and oils featured in the ingredients list. Once applied, you can either step back under the flow of the water to rinse your body down, or exit the shower immediately and pat yourself down lightly.

Unlike a body lotion, a conditioner creates a barrier of moisture around your skin, which may feel slightly greasy to some, and might prevent you from being able to apply your clothes until you've given it time to absorb into the skin. I can assure you that this will lessen within the first thirty minutes of application, and you'll feel much better afterwards.

As with most of the other conditioners, I found that an amount equal to that of a heaped teaspoon was more than enough to coat an entire leg, so you really don't need to use that much each time to get amazing results. Please also be aware that you wont necessarily be able to see the product when you're massaging it across an area of skin as it does tend to absorb really quickly. However, this does not mean that you should apply any extra and waste the product - the results after you rinse yourself down will speak for themselves.

Secondly, this body conditioner works as an excellent shaving foam. Simply apply a small amount across your legs and shave your legs as usual. You'll be left with super-soft skin, and one of the closest shaves you have ever experienced. While the product may get stuck in your razor blade, a gentle tap and a rinse will alleviate this problem very easily.

Finally, you could also use this as a body lotion, as there doesn't appear to be anything featured that could damage or irritate your skin if left on for long periods of time. The only issue I have with this latter method is that it may leave your body feeling rather greasy, so may only work as an intense moisturiser for those who have incredibly dry skin. I have yet to try this as I have a surplus amount of body lotions I am trying to get through at the moment, but it is something I would like to try out in the future.

As with all of the body conditioners this time around, my skin felt incredibly soft,  supple and plump after using this. Furthermore, my experience showed me just how quickly the skin can be replenished, as I found the dry patches on my legs and hands completely vanished after my first use. In addition, my body pertained a radiant glow about it that remained with me for the entirety of the day and into the night. For this reason, this will be a product I use in the summer months, when I want to keep my skin smooth and hydrated.

Ultimately, it is a shame that this has only made as a limited release to date. Alongside nearly all of the limited edition body conditioners from the Kitchen, this one would make a fantastic (and very popular) addition to Lush's normal range. I do hope that the company bring out other body conditioners in the foreseeable future, and I also wish that they make a few of them, including this one, permanent fixtures. 

Quantitative Ingredients: Water, Organic Jojoba Oil, Glycerine, Fair Trade Organic Cocoa Butter, Fair Trade Shea Butter, Stearic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Triethanolamine, Bergamot Oil, Cassis Absolute, Cypress Oil, *Limonene, Perfume.

Vegan?: Yes.

2017 Price: £29.95 for 440g.

Year Of Original Release: 2017.

Scent Family:
The Comforter Bath Bomb
The Comforter Body Conditioner

The Comforter Body Lotion

The Comforter Shower Gel

The Comforter Bubble Bar
The Comforter FUN Bar
The Comforter Liquid Perfume
The Comforter Solid Perfume
Free Rangers Bath Bomb
Luxury Lush Pud Bath Bomb

Oopsie Daisy Bubble Bar
Poppy Soap
Reindeer Rock Soap

Sweetie Pie Shower Jelly

You Snap The Whip Body Butter

Cherie Ripe Massage Bar

Cherie Ripe Body Lotion

Lush Kitchen Menu: April 25th - 29th 2016

Every week I hope to bring you an informative (and fairly entertaining) video on the items making their way into the Lush Kitchen the following week. Above is this week's menu for you to enjoy, and below are the links to each and every one of the items featured in the blog:

Karma Shower Jelly
Antiphilitron Liquid Shampoo
The Comforter Solid Perfume
Happy Bubble Bar
Ghost Shower Gel
Magic Bath Bomb
Hot Java Bath Bomb
Pied De Pepper Foot Lotion
Lord Of Misrule Solid Perfume
Pooh Stix Bath Bomb

Lush Cocktail: Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy

Destiny's 'Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy' Cocktail

Contains:

1/2 Northern Lights Bath Ballistic

1/4 The Comforter Bubble Bar

Lashings Of Rose Jam Shower Gel

Video:

Verdict:

There are times when I feel a sugar craving coming on - whether it's after a rather stressful day at work or just on one of the rare occasions when I fancy something sweet rather than my usual savoury snack. In these times, I know it's not wise to reach for the candy - mostly because I end up eating too many and getting sensitive teeth for the next few consecutive days. 

When these feelings transpire, I often opt for a sweet and fruity bath to satisfy my cravings without sabotaging my teeth or my healthy diet. The other day I found myself flicking through my cocktail book, looking for the bath cocktail that would take my mind off of the strawberry laces that my flatmate was eating at the time. Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy was the result of this find.

This simple and very affordable bath cocktail features only three ingredients. However, two thirds of this recipe relies on products that are not available regularly, so this might appeal to those who have a few old items lying around and don't quite know how they wish to use them. 

To being with, I crumbled the Comforter Bubble Bar under the running tap, and immediately my mouth began to salivate at the strong, fruity blackcurrant aroma that engulfed my senses and filled the bathroom with its wonderful aroma. This classic bubble bar is easily one of my all tome favourites, and I cannot imagine any cocktail being all that bad if this is one of the ingredients. 

As to be expected, the bar turned the water a pretty pastel pink colour and filled the tub with fluffy, fragrant bubbles. As it's one of the more moisturising bubble bars as well, the water gave off a beautiful shimmer and felt silky-smooth as Iran my hand underneath the surface. 

Next I added in a good many squirts of Rose Jam Shower Gel. If you prefer the floral scent to the fruity, I suggest a good 2-3 squirts will help to make this the most dominating component of the cocktail; if you're more of a Comforter person, you might want to reduce this down to 1-2 smaller ones and allow the bubble bar to take centre stage. Rose Jam not only softened the water even further, but also added another helping of gorgeous bubbles to cocoon yourself within.

Finally, I threw in the piece of Northern Lights and watched as the limited edition ballistic frothed on the surface and gave off a wonderful, light jasmine aroma. In all fairness, I found that you could almost exclude this latter ingredient if you didn't have it, as I found it was the weakest out of the three products. However, I did enjoy watching it intertwine with the bubbles as it is the most visually beautiful out of the three products. 

What Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy created for me was a bath that had layers of silk, with a wonderfully complimenting mixture of floral and fruity notes underneath. It was relaxing and moisturising - while completely banishing my sweet cravings and protecting teeth to live and fight another day. 

Rating: 8.7 out of 10.

Vegan?: Yes.