Cream Egg Bubbleroon

What made Lush suddenly decide to bring out multiple colour variations of their seasonal products last year is a mystery. While I recognise that profit is obviously a key concern, I find it slightly perplexing that they've never really done this before now. Having said that, while it does offer a more extensive range for fans to choose from, it's rather annoying for those of us who feel the need to try every design that Lush ever release. 

As I've taken time out of my career to focus on travelling for a while, my funds are probably limited more than most people. For this reason, I made the decision that being able to buy food was probably a tad more important than trying three of the same product simply because they were patterned differently. For this reason, I had to pick only of the designs, and I believe I picked well.

The Cream Egg Bubbleroon is a rather wonderful alternative to the non-vegan classic chocolate treat that has been coming out every year since 1963. Sporting three different designs (marbled, spotty and circles), this limited edition is a little bigger than the chocolate treat, and is definitely far more healthier as well. 

For those unfamiliar with the term 'bubbleroon', this is a concept coined by Lush to mean a bubble bar that has been sandwiched together with a delicious filling of butters and oils in the middle. Modelled on the classic Macaroon, these bubble bars are normally more moisturising on the skin, and can easily be broken into two to be used across multiple baths. 

To use, simply cut or break off a small piece and then crumble it under the running water to create a soft and very delicious smelling bath. All three designs can be used across multiple baths, although breaking it in half will give you two very exquisite experiences, with lots of bubbles to boot.

For those who want a bath to match the scent, the marbled variation will turn your water a beautiful shade of blue; spotty lovers will appreciate the bright shade of yellow that the water turns when using one of these. If like me you opted for the circles design, you'll be left with a deep, warming shade of orange to bathe in - which contradicts the fragrance a little but still allows for a beautiful experience overall.    

Containing both cocoa butter and spearmint oil, Cream Egg is a cool, refreshing and rather delicious-smelling minty concoction. While it doesn't appear as if the company have linked the scent of this with any of their previous products, there is a familiarity about the fragrance which I link to the wonderful Haagenbath Bath Bomb. Although not a direct replica, and definitely a little more subtle than the aforementioned bomb, there are definitely similarities between the two that will please fans of the ballistic. 

As many Lushies have already stated, the easiest way to describe the scent of this bubbleroon is by saying that it smells like toothpaste. Having said this, there is something far more beautiful about Cream Egg that deserves a little more explanation. Being far from potent, the spearmint offers a gentle but cooling minty smell - that makes your bath both refreshing yet equally comforting as well. The inclusion of the cocoa butter rounds off the smell with a sweet and creamy chocolatey note.

Whether used first thing in the morning to wake you up, or last thing at night to cool you down, this Easter special is a really lovely addition to the seasonal range, and I hope that this makes an appearance again next year. The bubbleroon produced a really softening bath, and I could feel how smooth my skin felt after only being in the water for a few minutes. 

If I was to use this in the morning, I would probably use a body lotion afterwards - only because I don't know whether or not the effects of this would last an entire day. However, when using this before bed, I preferred to enjoy the delicate fragrance that remained on my skin for an hour or so, and it was lovely to wake up in the morning with the smell still on my pillow to enjoy.

This is definitely far more beautiful than the sickly chocolate treat and offers a much richer indulgence as well. While a lot more expensive than the confectionary, half of one of these bubbleroons will leave you feeling so much more satisfied overall, and this is definitely something I would recommend for others to try. Cream Egg is a product that I would certainly buy again next year, and I'm excited to see whether or not other designs might make an appearance alongside the three from this year.   

Quantitative Ingredients: Sodium Bicarbonate, Cream of Tartar, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Fair Trade Organic Cocoa Butter, Lauryl Betaine, Cornflour, Laureth 4, Fair Trade Shea Butter, Spearmint Oil, *Limonene, Perfume, Colour 47005, Colour 42090, Colour 45410, Colour 14700, Colour 17200, Colour 15510.

Vegan?: Yes.

2018 Price: £3.95 each.

Year Of Original Release: 2018.

Seven Deadly Spins Bubble Spinner

There are trends that are short-lived and ones that are long-lasting. Luckily, the fidget spinner is one of the former, which is why I don't envisage too many more  of these creations being released by Lush. Harry Potter on the other hand, holds longevity for the millions of fans around the globe, which is why this limited edition was a popular feature in this year's Easter range. 

Shaped to look like the famous golden snitch - an object used in the fictional game of Quidditch - this reusable bubble bar contains a combination of bergamot and benzoin resinoid to give the user a bright, sweet and rather fruity fragrance. 

While Lush claim that this is a new scent, there are definitely references here to many of the company's previously released bubble bars and bath bombs, most notably the fairly new Cheer Up Buttercup Bath Bomb, the limited edition Berry Berry Christmas Shower Gel and the much-loved retro soap, Sandstone.

This bubble bar is definitely led by a zesty note, although you may be surprised to learn that the scent of this is not as strong as most of Lush's brighter fragrances usually are. In fact, I was rather surprised by how suppressed the aroma seemed to be in this format, and it only grew fractionally stronger when in the water.

Whether it was because I was feeling greedy or just a product defect but I found that this bubble spinner was only really suitable for two separate baths. Usually I can stretch a good 4-5 experiences out of every reusable bubble bars. However, this one needed to be held under the tap for quite a while to create a good amount of both bubbles and scent in the water, and it also became quite loose after the initial use.

For those unfamiliar with bubble spinners, the idea is that you hold these under the running tap and allow the flow of the water to spin the bar - creating the same motion that a regular fidget spinner in known for. As Lush's reusable bubble bars are so compact, the product can be used across multiple baths: simply pat the spinner down after you've produced as many bubbles as you want and then store it somewhere until you wish to use it again. 

Despite the golden lustre coat, I didn't find the bath to be all that glittery at all, and there certainly wasn't any annoying sparkly stuff on my skin afterwards. Furthermore, the golden design turned out to be rather misleading because the water became a beautiful, bright neon green colour, which I was not expecting at all.

Despite my mild aversion to reusable bubble bars - as I feel they are less moisturising than the regular bubble bars - I found that this one was actually a little more nourishing on the skin. Although I still felt the need to use a body lotion afterwards, I could appreciate that my skin felt smooth and soft after using this in the bath, and there were even traces of oils on the surface for a short while after I had run my bath.

Having said that, the scent of this wasn't very strong in the water at all, and I certainly wasn't able to detect anything on my skin afterwards. For this reason, I feel that I would use this as part of a cocktail next time - to give my bath vibrancy rather than to offer much in the way of smell.

Overall, Seven Deadly Spins automatically sells itself to Harry Potter fans; consumers who love everything glittery; and those still interested in the modern fidget spinner craze. Aside from this, I feel like this seasonal special is not going to feature in anyone's favourite lists, and I cannot see this making a reappearance next year for this very reason. However, I would like to point out that I would definitely appreciate the fragrance in other formats. While it's not original or exciting by any means, I cannot resist anything fruity or zesty, and this fits both of those boxes.       

Quantitative Ingredients: Sodium Carbonate, Cream of Tartar, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Glycerine, Lauryl Betaine, Bergamot Oil, Perfume, Litsea, Cubeba Oil, Benzoin Resinoid, Titanium Dioxide, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Silica Tin Oxide, *Citral, *Geraniol, *Limonene, *Linalool, Colour 45350, Colour 77492.

Vegan?: Yes.

2018 Price: £4.95 each.

Year Of Original Release: 2018.

coming soon! 

Here Comes The Sun Naked Shower Cream

As if Lush don't dominate my life enough as it is, I now have to contend with them choosing the songs that are stuck in my head for months on end. After reliving Bambi over and over again in the bath tub after using April Showers Bath Bomb, The Beatles have now become the soundtrack to my showers after taking this new naked cream in there with me.

Here Comes The Sun is rather a clever name for this limited edition shower cream. Not only does it give Lush fans hope that the warmer weather is lingering on the distant horizon, and that we wont be freezing our fingers and toes off for the rest of our days. But it also plays homage to the many wonderful bright and warming ingredients that have gone into making this product smell simply incredible.

Supposedly sharing its scent with the popular Brightside Bubble Bar, this Easter product is the savour I've been after for a while. After arriving back from Asia almost three weeks ago, I have had to contend with the bitterness of the European weather, and I cannot say that I have enjoyed it one single moment. While it's not a definite outcome, Here Comes The Sun has definitely helped to make my mornings just that little bit less depressing.

I say 'supposedly' when I describe it as replicating The Brightside fragrance, because it does to a certain degree, there is also a difference to this smell that I appreciate very much. As with any format chance, I was not expecting it to be exactly the same. However, there is enough of a difference here that I feel I should describe the changes as best as I can.

Containing mandarin, tangerine and orange as the key ingredients, fans of The Brightside Bubble Bar will recognise the strong, fruity aroma that we are contending with her. It's bright and uplifting and slightly zesty - everything to refresh your senses, radiate your skin and leave you smiling at the joy of smelling something so beautiful.

Yet while the bubble bar possesses an almost powdery, sherbet-like fragrance, this shower cream is far creamier and more wholesome than its older sibling. There is something about this smell that reminds me of smoothies - a thickness that suggests pulped fruit or compote. There's a natural, rich, sweetness of fruit here that serves this format well. 

As with most of lush's naked gels/creams, this one doesn't offer much in the way of a scent until it meets the running water. Only then does all of the fruity goodness make itself known and you can enjoy the aroma at a much stronger level. Yet despite this last comment, I wouldn't go as far as describing the scent of Here Comes The Sun as being particularly potent. If you like subtle but robust, this might be a product for you.       

Much like you would expect a cream to behave, this one doesn't stimulate much of a lather. If you want something soapy and foam-like, you may wish to opt out of trying this one. Instead, you'll find that you produce more of a thin, oily lather that coats your skin and moisturises while it is cleaning. The shade of red that it produces will not taint your skin, so don't feel alarmed when the cream begins rubbing off onto your skin.

As with all of Lush's new naked gels and creams, you can opt to slice this one into pieces and use in the shower, or use the whole bottle as I do. While I have not had any problems with these naked products being particularly fiddly to use, some people complain that they end up dropping the bottle and choose to slice this into small segments. 

What I liked about this shower cream was that the smell lingered very slightly on my skin afterwards, and I did notice that I felt slightly smoother after I had towelled myself down. Unlike other gels/creams I have used, I didn't find that my hands felt parched or dry, which suggests that the generous amount of cocoa butter and avocado oil present here are enough to leave your skin feeling moisturised.

Having said this, I think I prefer to use a gel to clean myself with, and then a cream to add a little moisture, as I don't always feel like a naked cream cleans my skin as much as a gel does.

Overall, fans of this scent family will no doubt appreciate the release of this, and I for one have throughly appreciated being able to enjoy this scent without having to divulge in a bath. However, I would have preferred a naked gel over a cream, and I would have much preferred a liquid gel to either of the above.

Quantitative Ingredients: Propylene Glycol, St Johns Wort Infusion, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Sodium Stearate, Fair Trade Shea Butter, Lauryl Betaine, Organic Avocado Oil, *Limonene, Guar Gum, Water (Aqua), Cup Mushroom, Mandarin Oil, Tangerine Oil, Bergamot Oil, Fresh Orange Juice, Titanium Dioxide, *Citral, *Linalool, Perfume, Colour 15510, Colour 17200, Colour 45410, Colour 45380:3.

Vegan?: Yes.

2018 Price: £9.75 each.

Year Of Original Release: 2018.

Scent Family:
Brightside Body Lotion
Brightside Bubble Bar
Brightside Solid Perfume
Here Comes The Sun Naked Shower Cream
The Jester Reusable Bubble Bar
Sunrise Soap

Wash Behind The Ears Solid Shampoo Bar

Despite its name, Wash Behind The Ears Solid Shampoo does not share its scent with last year’s Shower Gel of the same name, which is a shame as there was something rather unique and interesting about the fragrance of the gel that would have suited other formats. Having said that, this seasonal shampoo does have a lovely citrusy smell to contend with, so it’s not all bad.

Sporting two rice paper ears and a red Pom Pom made from recycled cotton, this bar didn’t immediately gage me on its merits as a shampoo. While I see the purpose and appeal of gimmicky bath bombs and bubble bars, hair care is a more serious matter in my eyes, and I’d rather go for nondescript over novelty to ensure that I don’t damage my hair. In fact, I wish Lush had forgone the silly decorations altogether to save on resources and reduce waste as they serve no other purpose than to look pretty.

Containing both lemon and carrot oil, it is clear that the intentions of this shampoo bar are to take your tired locks and add a much-needed shine to it. Lemon is known for its ability to not only remove unwanted grease and cleanse the hair thoroughly, but to add a radiance that'll make your hair feel lighter as well as potentially look a little brighter as well. 

Carrot oil has many benefits for the skin and hair, hence why Lush have used it in a number of their products - including the Carrot Soap that also features in this year's Easter range. First and foremost, carrot oil has the ability to help stimulate new hair growth - a bonus for me as I struggle with thin, whispy hair. Secondly, it's a natural source of many vitamins (A and E in particular) so your hair is both nourished and replenished when applied. Finally, carrot oil is also know to provide moisture to dry scalps, so if you suffer from dandruff, this might help you to alleviate the problem. 

While my focus is more on how the product works, I was a little disappointed that the scent of this is rather basic. In as many words, I would describe this as having a strong, bright zesty lemon smell: it's as simple as that. While the carrot oil no doubt elevates the smell even more, and the cider vinegar probably adds to its slight sourness, there is nothing particularly outstanding about the fragrance alone. 

As with all of Lush's shampoo bars, this one lathers with ease and produces a frothy, fragrant lather to massage into your hair. With every shampoo bar, I always recommend that you wet it and then massage it away from the running water as this may cause it to shrink at a lot quicker rate. Then simply pat down and leave somewhere to dry.

As I mentioned above, the pom pom and ears don't do anything to the hair so I would recommend that you remove these before you use the bar. While the pom pom hasn't disintegrated for me yet, so I haven't had to pick out pieces from my hair, I wonder whether this will occur once the bar has been used a few more times. 

Once I had rinsed Wash Behind The Ears out, I found that my hair felt rather dry and parched, so I did need to use a conditioner afterwards. Unlike SOS, I would recommend that you use this in conjunction with a conditioner, as it's not particularly moisturising on the hair. However, I did find that my hair felt a little lighter and appeared more radiant after even a single wash.

I would say that this shampoo bar would suit those with greasier hair, as mine suffered a little when using this by itself. Although a conditioner rectified the situation, I like to know that my shampoo at least plays a small part in nourishing my hair during the process. Those with drier locks may wish to give this one a miss or perhaps use it alongside another shampoo to get the full experience before conditioning. 

Overall, I would say this is another nice shampoo bar from Lush, but not one I would be able to use long term. As a one-off to add a little radiance to your locks, this works really well and is effective immediately. However, if like me you have dry or damaged hair, you may wish to avoid this or pair it with something a little more nourishing.

Quantiative Ingredients: Sodium Lauryl, Sulfate Alfalfa infusion, Lemon Oil, *Limonene, Carrot Oil, Cider vinegar, Rosewood Oil, Organic Lemon Myrtle Oil, *Citral, *Linalool, Perfume, Colour 47005, Wafer Paper Ears, Pom Pom Tail.

Vegan?: Yes.

2018 Price: £6.50 each.

Year Of Original Release: 2018.

Poisson D-Avril Bubble Bar

As I’ve been away from the community for a matter of weeks, I’ve missed out on learning about all of the products in the latest seasonal ranges. This has definitely come with many merits, most notably the fact that I have been able to appreciate each and every fragrance and format without any preconceptions, which has also created an extra element of excitement to the process of trying and reviewing everything.

When I first set my eyes of Poisson D-Avril, I not only fell in love with the design immediately but I told myself that I already knew what the bubble bar would smell like. Without even looking at the ingredients list, I conjured up a sweet, fruity, floral fragrance that I just 'knew' would be the scent of this seasonal exclusive. Upon finally being able to sniff the bubble bar when I got home, I was immediately taken back by how far away from the mark I had been.

What happened upon first sniff of Poisson D’Avril Bubble Bar is two things. Firstly, the smell hit my nose and immediately conjured up feelings of familiarly that I just couldn’t shake off. Almost three days later and I was still trying to establish why I knew the scent, without relying on the internet to tell me the answer. Secondly, the confusion I felt at being so wrong about what the product would smell like took me by surprise, and it was a while before I was able to adjust to the actual fragrance on offer.

Harvesting a combination of cinnamon, oakmoss and neroli, this bubble bar shares its scent with Spank Me With Sapling Shower Jelly - a rare, retro release that made a single appearance towards the end of the Lush Kitchen's reign. While not familiar to many, this product was very much a favourite amongst old-school Lush fans, and I'm surprised that more products haven't been released in their fragrance before. 

What is interesting is that this product does not contain lemongrass - a fact that I found hard to contend with as this was my first reaction to smelling the aforementioned shower jelly, and indeed this bubble bar as well. What I will say is that, much like the retro jelly, Poisson D-Avril offers a bright and slightly sharp citrusy aroma. Yet what sets this apart from a lot of the many products that Lush bring out with similar smells, is that this one has both herbal and  earthy notes as well. 

In fact, it is the neroli that offers that slightly soured, citrusy smell - one that gives off subtle elements of grassiness and adds delicate green-like properties to the overall aroma. Alongside this, the oakmoss brings an earthy note that sits underneath the neroli, while the black pepper and the cinnamon bring subtle threads of spice that intertwine with the other components.

Despite the different layers of scent here, it is definitely the neroli that dominates overall. For this reason, I always describe it as being predominantly citrusy, but with various other layers that makes it much more interesting, and perhaps far more natural than other citrus-type smells. 

Given its size, this bubble bar would easily stretch across two to three baths - each one heeding a generous amount of scent and bubbles. Given the greedy minx that I am, I chose to use the whole thing in one go and this gave me a really amazing experience of the product firsthand.

While I found the bubble bar a little stubborn at crumbling, it didn't take too much effort to crumble it under the running tap. As the water filled the tub, so did the number of bubbles multiply, and by the end I was impressed to discover that my whole tub was filled with soft, fragrant bubbles to blanket me during the chilly evening. I would even go as far as saying that choosing to use less than a whole one would be far more conducive and a lot less excessive.

As you would expect, the bubble bar turned the water a wonderful shade of red - very much as intense and as beautiful as the bubble bar to begin with. Given how robust the scent was before use, I was not surprised to find that Poisson D'Avril was just as intense throughout my experience, and I was able to smell it lingering on my skin just slightly after I had towelled myself down. 

As far as bubble bars go, this was equally as moisturising, although not as nourishing as I have found some of the more recent ones to be. Having said that, my skin did feel really soft and smooth afterwards, and I didn't need to moisturise before heading to bed. In the morning, I was surprised to find that I could still smell traces of this on my pillow, which was a nice present to begin the day with.

Ultimately, this bubble bar sports a great design; has a unique fragrance to indulge in; and is great value for money, given that you can get at last two uses out of a single bar. This is definitely one I would buy again, and I'd like to see Lush release a bath bomb in this scent, in the near future. 

Quantitative Ingredients: Sodium Bicarbonate, Cream of Tartar, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Lauryl Betaine, Cornflour, Black Pepper Oil, Cinnamon Leaf Oil, Oakmoss Absolute, Neroli Oil, Titanium Dioxide, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Tin Oxide, *Citral, *Eugenol, *Limonene, *Linalool, Cinnamyl, Alcohol, Geraniol, Perfume, Colour 14700, Colour 17200, Colour 77491, Candy Eye.

Vegan?: Yes.

2018 Price: £5.95 each.

Year Of Original Release: 2018.

Scent Family:
Poisson D-Avril Bubble Bar
Spank Me With Sapling Shower Jelly

Coming soon!

April Showers Bath Bomb

Drip, drip, drop little April shower,
Beating a tune as you fall all around
Drip, drip, drop little April shower
What can compare to your beautiful sound?

Oh come on, you didn't think I was going to start this review with anything but this lovely little ditty, now did you? The one which is now probably stuck in your head for the next few hours or days, or possibly weeks. Let's not even think about associating it with the gut-wrenching movie that traumatised a good many people's childhoods either, shall we? Opps, too late...

April Showers is one of those bath bombs that looks as if it's going to dissolve into nothing, and leave your bath water looking as if nothing has been added. While some of Lush's plainer bath bombs have wonderful scents accompanying them, there is nothing more dissatisfying than sitting in a bath of clear water and wondering how much you paid for the pleasure.

What surprised me about this Easter release was that it produced something far more exciting than I had encompassed, and this made the results even more pleasing. Upon contact with the water, April Showers immediately began to fizz loudly - sending out trails of creamy white residue that coated the surface of the water and stayed there for a good fifteen to twenty minutes after the bath bomb had dispersed. 

I'm going to be honest and say that I'm surprised to see that soya milk powder is not one of the ingredients listed in the product's formula. This is because it acted in much the same way as many of Lush's other bath bombs, that contain this very component,do. The creamy white coating must have been created from the various oils mixing with the cornflour.

Alongside the white residue, the speckles of pink and purple rain drops on the surface of the bath bomb also have an impact in the water. While dissolving, these send out waves of colour across the surface of the tub as well - creating colourful swirls that dance across the surface, creating beautiful patterns to observe. After about fifteen minutes, these dissolve and help to create the gentle, pastel-purple coloured water that you're left with to bathe in. 

What is fantastic about this bath bomb is that, while the colour of the water is not the most vibrant or exciting, the smell that accompanies it is impressively strong, and lasts with you throughout the whole experience. Furthermore, I could smell it on my skin and hair afterwards, and it stunk about the bathroom for a good couple of hours as well. 

Containing tonka, cypress, violet and cedarwood, I would describe this fragrance as being a sweet, musky and slightly woody violet scent. Fans of Kerbside Violet would enjoy this as it's quite a dry violet smell - it doesn't contain any of the sultriness that Tuca Tuca possesses. However, the smell of April Showers doesn't have the grassy element that the perfume does either so it's not a replica by any means. 

On the other hand, there is something about this bath bomb that reminds me a little of Ne Worry Pas Bath Bomb, although again this does not replicate the aroma exactly. Both the cedarwood and the cypress oils not only ground the product slightly but bring about a certain element of woodiness to it. For those new to Lush's violet scents, I would describe this bath bomb as smelling like Parma Violet sweets with a little sweet, woodiness thrown in for good measure.

Overall, this bath bomb is not only very moisturising - you can feel the difference it makes your skin feel, but the scent is very prominent throughout the experience and long afterwards as well. Although I would have hoped for a better colour in the water, my experience was good enough that I would definitely invest in one of these again. 

My only grouch was that this had a tendency to stain my bath tub if there was any sign of grime beforehand. Having said that, perhaps the light scrub I had to carry out afterwards was a gentle reminder about ensuring that my bath tub stays clean at all times.  

Quantitative Ingredients: Sodium Bicarbonate, Citric Acid, Titanium Dioxide, Fair Trade Organic Cocoa Butter, Perfume, Cornflour, Cedarwood Oil, Violet Leaf Absolute, Cypress Oil, Tonka Absolute, Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Organic Castor Oil, Water (Aqua), Laureth 4, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, *Limonene, *Linalool, Alpha-Isomethyl ionone, Coumarin, Eugenol, Colour 45410, Colour 42090, Colour 60725.

Vegan?: Yes.

2018 Price: £4 each.

Year Of Original Release: 2018.

coming soon! 

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!