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1 October 2019

Rudolph Nose Shower Bomb



As part of my healing journey, I have been working very closely with the different fragrances and spices that I consume both internally and externally. With practice, I have been able to both soothe my moods at times, and completely ground myself, simply through the use of a particular essential oil, or a certain spice that I have incorporated into a recipe. It's amazing how simply being aware of what you consume can ultimately support or trigger your emotional and mental health.

When I first read the ingredients list of Rudolph Nose Shower Bomb, I was rather excited about how grounding and soothing the brand new seasonal product sounded on paper. Cedarwood and Ho Wood are two essential oils that I have been using to calm my mind during meditation, and they also both work as an aide to sleep, if you have a busy mind that needs settling.

Upon first sniff, I found that the fragrance of this limited edition happens to be fairly subtle overall, and would definitely get lost if you were trying to gage with the scent in a Lush store. My nose was able to recognise the woodiness of the two ingredients, but also the slightly resinous smokiness of the ho wood oil as well. 

Aside from the aforementioned components, Rudolph Nose also features lemon oil in the ingredients list. I happen to think that this is the key component here, because while the overall aroma has more of a sweet and delicately fruity note, the lemon works at elevating the other fragrances within the shower bomb and offers a fragrance that lasts for a long time on the skin. 

Despite its subtleness, I was able to smell the three ingredients for a good couple of hours after I had towelled myself down, and I can only imagine how much good that did at keeping me feeling calm and grounded throughout the day. 

Having said that, I do think that that this shower bomb would have been more impressive if the fragrance had been stronger in the shower. While the aroma left a lasting impression on my skin afterwards, the smell of the product when it was being used was far less interesting, especially when I was expecting much more of a wholesome scent when the shower bomb hit the hot water.

On the positive side, the shower bomb is super generous when it comes to how easy it is the lather up. In fact, I would highly suggest that you quarter the product beforehand, as you'll end up using far more than you need to if you use this in one go. Unlike some of Lush's other shower bombs, I found that Rudolph Nose didn't react so much to the water, and foam up like I was assuming would happen. Instead, what did come from the shower bomb was a thick, red 'gunk' that was easy to lather across the skin and did produce a little foam, much like a shower gel would offer.

After rinsing away the product, I was impressed to find that my skin felt really smooth and soft, especially around my feet and legs. However, I also noticed that in places there was a slight hint of pink where I think the product may have stained my skin a little. Although it wasn't noticeable enough for anyone to make a comment, it was definitely something that I became wary of when I chose to use the product again the next day.

This latter point is perhaps the main reason why I have given this shower bomb a rating of 3/6, alongside the notion that the fragrance wasn't as powerful in the shower as I felt that it could have been. Having said that, the smell did linger afterwards; my skin was left feeling clean and smooth; and using it before heading to bed no doubt played a part in helping me to unwind a little.

While not a favourite of mine, I did enjoy using Rudolph Nose Shower Bomb and only hope that nobody else experiences the slight tinting that the seasonal product put me though: 'Jennifer the red-bodied human' doesn't quite have the same ring to it as the original Christmas song.

Quantitative Ingredients: Sodium Bicarbonate, Cream of Tartar, Citric Acid, Potato Starch, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Calcium Lactate Gluconate, Sodium Alginate, DRF Alcohol, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cedarwood Oil, Ho Wood Oil, Sicilian Lemon Oil, Almond Essential Oil, Water (Aqua), Titanium Dioxide, Tin Oxide, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, *Citronellol, Coumarin, *Eugenol, *Geraniol, *Limonene, *Linalool, Perfume, Colour 14700, Colour 77491, Colour 15850:1, Colour 45410.

Vegan?: Yes.

2019 Price: £2.95 each.

Year Of Original Release: 2019.




17 May 2019

Luck Shower Bomb




I very much believe in making my own luck, although that doesn't mean for one second that I don't recognise the power of circumstance leading to people becoming lucky as well. Just being able to get my hands on this limited edition shower bomb was a result of my own good fortune in having such amazing people around me, and I'm always incredibly grateful for the luck that I have worked for, and the luck that has been presented to me.

Luck is one of the limited edition shower bombs to appear in the Liverpool store earlier this year, and is supposed to represent that of a lucky amulet to take into the shower with you. Whether you see the bomb as a cute little rabbit, or instead an exotic beetle or bug, you cannot deny that the beautiful turquoise shell, painted with a thin layer of silver shimmer isn't a gorgeous design from Lush. What makes it even more interesting is the fragrance that accompanies this.

While the ingredients don't match up to the original perfume, Luck supposedly shares its scent with B Never Too Busy, although I've never experienced this to verify whether this is true. What I will say is that the smell of this does remind me very much of an old-school Lush aroma, and also reminds me a little of when bath bombs get really old and present a sort of sweet, musky frargance.

To my nose, the petitgrain and the patchouli are what greet you first. There is something rather fresh and green about the smell, yet the latter ingredient also adds in a little spiciness, which works really well with the other elements as well. Both the ho wood and the petitgrain also add a gentle layer of woodiness as well, so the scent smells warming and well-rounded, yet light as well. Finally, the ylang ylang adds a sweet floral note as well; giving this shower bomb a wonderfully gentle but equally complex aroma overall.

To use, you simply need to hold Luck under the running water during your shower, where it will immediately begin to expand and create a fragrant foam in your hand within a matter of seconds. Firstly, the heat of the water will help to release the different essential oils that have gone into making the bomb, which is supposed to help alter your mood depending on the purpose of the shower bomb. 

In this case, Luck is designed to give you a little energy boost if you're struggling with a particular aspect of your life, or if you're looking for a little perk-me-up before an important day. While I used it without either of these in mind, I did find that it helped to relax my over-thinking mind for long enough to mediate for a good hour, which I consider to be a success.

Once the shower bomb has began creating its foam, the idea is that you can lather and massage this across the skin much like you would a shower gel. The inclusion of both the potato starch and the sodium alginate allow the bomb to soften and moisture the skin, while the different oils clean out the pores and leave your skin looking and smelling rather delicious.

If you're someone like me who was worried at first that the inclusion of the sodium bicarbonate and citric acid will irritate your skin, I can assure you that this is not the case at all. In fact, my only piece of advice when using this is to ensure that you haven't shaved after applying this to the skin, as it will sting a little because of the open pores.

While the consistency of the foam is slightly scratchy, and not at all like the silkiness of a regular Lush shower gel or jelly, my skin did feel really clean and soft after using the shower bomb. Furthermore, I was able to clean my entire body, from head to foot, and still have product left over afterwards. Because of this, it would be completely reasonable to cut one of these shower bombs in half and use them across two, perhaps even three, showers.

As with all of Lush's recent shower bomb releases, Luck left a lasting impression on the skin: both with how soft my body felt after I had towelled myself down, and with the wonderfully light smell that lingered on my skin for a good forty minutes following my shower.

Given my recent experiences with Lush's shower bombs, I will say that I have found myself much less pessimistic than I was at the start of my journey. While more expensive than a squirt of shower gel, these little things offer both exfoliation and an alternative way to clean yourself; which doesn't make them that bad value for money. 

Luck is a shower bomb that I would very much like to see in all stores, as the scent is very different from any of their bath bombs, and the design is simply gorgeous. I have thoroughly enjoyed using this limited edition in the shower, and I'd love to see more in this fragrance in the future.

Quantitative Ingredients: Sodium Bicarbonate, Cream Of Tartar, Citric Acid, Potato Starch, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Calcium Lactate Gluconate, Sodium Alginate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Perfume, Ho Wood Oil, Patchouli Oil, Petitgrain Oil, Ylang Ylang Oil, Irish Moss Powder, Cornstarch, Water, Gardenia Extract, Titanium Dioxide, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Maltodextrin, Limonene, Linalool, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Coumarin, Hydroxcitronellal, Colour 42090, Colour 19140..

Vegan?: Yes.

2019 Price: £2.75 for 100g.

Year Of Original Release: 2019.



18 March 2019

Cocktail Sieve Bath Bomb





For as long as I can remember, I have been fascinated by the Lush cocktails that fans around the globe have recorded themselves creating and using in their baths. There has always been something incredibly alluring watching the hands of strangers carve up bubble bars and drizzling multiple gels all over their handiwork. Yet I have never followed suit and tried one out for myself.

Seeing how popular the Lush cocktail was becoming, Lush decided to bring out a bath bomb inspired by the trend itself, thus why we how have the aptly named Cocktail Sieve Bath Bomb, which also happens to share its scent with Lush's class Cocktail Perfume, and the recently deceased Wash That Man Right Out Of Your Hair Shower Gel.

As far as fragrances go, Cocktail is definitely not one of my favourites. While far from being a terrible smell, it's just not something that inspires me very much as far as Lush's fruiter scent go. However, there was something about the pastel pink colour of this bath bomb, layered with the fruity, floral collaboration of these essential oils that just seemed to fit the design of this perfectly.

Cocktail Sieve Bath Bomb has a bright and very fruity, floral fragrance. The jasmine is definitely one of the strongest components - offering its unique sweet floral notes that interlace with the layer of orange to create the base that everything else stems from. The orange itself has almost a bitterness about it that works in juxtaposition with other components.  

Underneath this there is also an element of woodiness, which grounds the smell and adds a little warmth. Coupled with both the delicate threads of rose absolute and ylang ylang, the scent of this bath bomb is one of many layers - yet one that happens to be rather delicate and gentle overall.

Unlike any of Lush's previous bath bombs, the idea behind this one is that you fill it with a cocktail of ingredients for your bath and hold it under the running water, much like you would do a normal sieve. Instead of the metal version, Cocktail Sieve Bath Bomb also becomes part of your bathing experience, and turns the water a beautiful shade of pastel pink to bathe in. 

As to be expected, once exposed the running water, the bath bomb dissolves very quickly and leaves a little glimmer of silver lustre pulsating under the surface. The scent was strong enough that I was able to recognise it throughout my experience in the tub. However, it wasn't potent enough that I found it at all overbearing, as I did the shower gel.

Surprisingly, this limited edition turned the water into a silky-soft haven and my skin felt wonderfully smooth after I had exited the tub. While I couldn't really detect it on my skin or hair afterwards, I did find traces of the scent on my pillow the following day, so perhaps my nose had just become too accustomed to it that particular day.  

While a small part of me still questions why Lush didn't make Cocktail Sieve a reusable bubble bar instead of a one-use bath bomb, the premise of this release was an interesting and much appreciated one. I hope this isn't the last we see of cocktail-inspired products, as it certainly inspires me to get creative with what I used in my baths.     

Quantitative Ingredients: Sodium Bicarbonate, Citric Acid, Cornstarch, Ho Wood Oil, Ylang Ylang Oil, Jasmine Absolute, Rose Absolute, Cream of Tartar, Water (Aqua), Titanium Dioxide, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Coco Sulfate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Cocamidopropyl, Betaine, Tin Oxide, Coumarin, *Linalool, Perfume, Colour 45410, Colour 17200.

Vegan?: Yes.

2019 Price: £3.95 each.

Year Of Original Release: 2019.



coming soon!


29 January 2019

Bunny Bomb Bomb Bath Bomb



Last Christmas, three brand new bath bombs made an appearance that caused a bit of a stir amongst the community when they first arrived. Snowman, Princess and Santa Bomb Bombs caused a mild annoyance for some fans, because of the fact that the novelty 'two bath bomb design' meant that the only way you could try these three limited editions out, was if you paid the hefty £9.95 for the privilege of doing so. While many consumers often buy multiples of their favourite seasonal releases, those who have a tight budget were unable to justify spending so much on a bath bomb that they may not particularly enjoy twice.

This year's Easter range sees two more of these concepts being unleashed into the world, which suggest that perhaps the aforementioned three Christmas ones didn't sell too badly after all. Bunny Bomb Bomb is a brand new 'double' bath bomb that has, as the name clearly reveals, been shaped into a bright pink rabbit, with a couple of candy eyes to bring it to life. While not the cutest bunny I have ever come across, animal fans will no doubt love the chance to bathe with, what I would describe as being, a fragrant Roger Rabbit.

Sharing its scent with the Honey I Washed The Kids range, this bath bomb is definitely a sweet and decadent addition to your bath tub. Offering a warm, rounded note of honey, wrapped in a bouquet of orange oil, Bunny Bomb Bomb smells like something you'd want to eat. Alongside this, it has an almost toffee-like note to it, as well as there being a delicate musky scent that finishes it off.  

Although the HIWTK fragrance is noticeably a little more subtle in this format, the recognised key notes that make this scent family so special are definitely still there, and fans of other products with the same smell will no doubt appreciate this release very much. In fact, while one of my favourite bath bombs, I have sometimes found the aroma of Shoot For The Stars to be a little too overwhelming for my liking, so this offers me the same experience but at a more delicate level. 

As it comes in two pieces, it's recommended that you use each bath bomb in a separate bath, especially if you're trying to conserve your Lush products. Each bomb will offer you a wonderful display of pink in the bath tub, and the HIWTK scent will linger in and around your bathroom for the most part of the bath. What's also awesome about this bath bomb is that the fragrance stays on your skin and your hair, long after you towel yourself down.

In the bath, Bunny Bomb Bomb is a very fast fizzer - turning your water into a haven of pastel pink within a matter of seconds. The fact that this limited edition also contains a shed load of popping candy also means that a gentle soundtrack of crackling accompanies you throughout your experience. I found that this helped me to feel more relaxed, and I appreciated the little extra touch that Lush went to with this one. 

While the bombs tended to sink fairly quickly, in my experience, the fragrance and silky soft water meant that I left the bath feeling and smelling simply wonderful afterwards. My hands and face felt like velvet, and the rest of my body looked far healthier than it had done so beforehand. Although I'd have perhaps preferred the choice of buying a single bomb, this seasonal special is definitely a great choice for those who want to top up their Honey I Washed The Kids collection.

Quantitative Ingredients: Sodium Bicarbonate, Citric Acid, Popping Candy, Titanium Dioxide, Bergamot Oil, Ho Wood Oil, Brazilian Orange Oil, Water (Aqua), Dipropylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Citronellol, *Limonene, Perfume, Colour 45410, Colour 14700, Colour 17200, Candy Eye.

Vegan?: Yes.

2019 Price: £9.95 each.

Year Of Original Release: 2019.




coming soon! 

5 January 2019

Aubergine Bath Bomb




This product showed me how much I loved my vegetables because when I first saw this brand new Valentine's Day Bath Bomb, my immediate response was 'oh yummy, I love a good aubergine'. Mere seconds later, I realised that Lush's intentions with this product wasn't exactly to promote the consumption of one of your five a day. Naughty, naughty.

Promised by Lush themselves that it foams at both ends, so you can give someone the gift if a fast fizzing tip, Aubergine is about as naughty and confusing as you can possible get when it comes to a bath bomb. How or why anybody would want a fast fizzing tip was beyond me, when I received this through the post, but this limited edition beauty won me over immediately with its wonderful smell.

Notes of bergamot, Ho Wood, litsea cubeba and tonka went into creating this spectacular aroma, which not only creates one of the most exquisite fragrances I have ever experienced in a bath bomb, but also happens to share its scent with the 29 High Street range. To say that this smell suits being in the bath tub is an understatement and a half.

To my nose, the ho wood and the bergamot create a rich, deep woody aroma with notes of both floral and sweetness in there as well. The litsea cubeba oil, which offers a scent similar to that of lime, nestles underneath this and brings out a subtle but noticeable fruitiness that elevates the woodiness even further.  There is a powdery note of what smells like jasmine near the surface of this fragrance as well, whilst a musky note of tonka adds warming threads underneath to settle the various smells. 

There is something so rich and sultry about the smell of this: the scent was simply meant to be brought out in this format, and the shade of purple that the Aubergine sports only serves to deepen and enrich both the experience and the fragrance even further. It lingers in the bathroom, after you've let the bath water out, and on your skin - reaffirming the need for a 29 High Street Body Lotion. This product is simply gorgeous in my eyes.

What makes it so special is that in the tub the aroma remains as prominent as  it can possibly be, so you get to experience every element of the bath bomb while you're submerged beneath the water. The main oils featured in its ingredients list means that this bath bomb produces beautifully soft water, which leaves your skin wonderfully smooth and well-nourished.

As Lush promise, Aubergine Bath Bomb immediately begins to fizz on the surface of the water - sending out trails of purple and white foam to begin with, and then green and blue from either end a few minutes later. As the bath bomb continues to gently rotate in the water, you're left with beautiful swirls of colour that pattern the surface, creating one of the best displays in the tub that I've seen in a while.

Once the bomb has dissolved, and the colours begin to be absorbed into the water, you're left with a stunning shade of deep purple that features flecks of silver lustre swirling around under the surface. Combined, these two components created an experience that simply blew me away, and it took me a good 90 minutes to muster up the courage to actually leave the bath tub.

While I have yet to try or review all of the products in the Valentine's Day range, this is definitely one that I'll be buying more of before they disappear, and is by far the most superior bath bomb out of the ones on offer. While I still haven't figured out the benefits of receiving a double tip fizzer, I've certainly understood the benefit of a nice smelling Aubergine.

Quantitative Ingredients: Sodium Bicarbonate, Citric Acid, Bergamot Oil, Ho Wood Oil, Litsea Cubeba Oil, Tonka Absolute, Fresh Aubergine, Cream of Tartar, Water (Aqua), Titanium Dioxide, Sodium Coco Sulfate, Propylene Glycol, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Tin Oxide, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Alcohol, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, *Citral, Coumarin, Hydroxycitronellal, *Limonene, *Linalool, Perfume, Colour 77491, Colour 15850:1, Colour 45410:1, Colour 42090:1, Colour 42090, Colour 17200, Colour 42090:2, Colour 19140.

Vegan?: Yes.

2019 Price: £3.95 each.

Year Of Original Release: 2019.


Scent Family:
29 and a Half Soap
29 High Street Liquid Perfume
29 High Street Solid Perfume
29 High Street Shower Gel
Aubergine Bath Bomb
HQ Perfume
Kiss Me Quick Business Wash Card
Secret Santa Ballistic



19 May 2018

Komorebi Soap




What is great about Lush is their ability to help you learn something new with almost every new product they release. Whether it's about a certain ingredient; an environmental campaign; or a political problem, there is always new information to be had alongside an exciting new cosmetic to try out. When it came to this #lushlabs exclusive, a little helping of culture was on offer whilst I was lathering it up in the shower.   

Translated as meaning 'sunlight streaming through the trees', Komorebi is a Japanese word with a beautiful meaning. In particular, it is seen as a light curtain which is more visible after the rain because of the reflecting light from the water vapour, which makes for some stunning pictures if you were to google the phenomenon. The fragrance of this limited edition soap compliments this concept perfectly, and anyone lucky enough to have snagged one from the last Lush Showcase, or indeed from the recent online release, will no doubt agree.

If I'm being honest, the smell of this soap was hard to place at first but it was the ingredients that finally helped me to find a match. Containing ho wood oil and labdanum resinoid, Komorebi shares the same alluring aroma as Hidden Mountain: a soap that made its debut release last Christmas but which unfortunately didn't bowl me over with how drying it was on my skin.

The notes on offer here produce a rather green floral smell with woody undertones that support and pad out of the overall fragrance. Labdanum has a very rich, resinous smell about it and I see this as the dominant note overall. Alongside this, the oakmoss adds an earthy layer with notes of green that give this fragrance something slightly uplifting about it. 

The ho wood adds a gentle, warming woody note as well, which I think helps to bring all of the elements together and round off the smell. While the lavender is definitely present in the overall aroma, it is by far the most gentlest of smells, and I think a part of me only detects the note because I know it is in there. I get the impression that it just helps to add a slight herbal note as well, which helps to thicken the overall scent.

To me, this soap really smells like walking through a forest after it has snowed - the ferns and woodland plants wet and bleeding that earthy, green phosphorus smell into the air; the shrubbery and fallen branches adding a cloudy and quite saturated woody smell. It's definitely not a scent for the faint-hearted, and when you use this you will find the aroma follows you around for hours later.

While the size and design of this suggests that it's closer to a wash card, this is definitely a soap when you begin using it in the shower. It appears a little more rigid than a regular washcard, and also looks and feels a little thicker, which means it lasts longer. 

It lathers up really easily and produces a light but slightly oily lather to wash yourself with. As I was careful to preserve Komorebi for as long as possible, I tended to wet this soap quickly and then remove it immediately from the running water. I found that I was then able to easily massage this between my palms and create a generous amount of foam to clean myself with. Using it this way as opposed to massaging it directly onto the skin meant that I had more control over how much I used, and it also meant that I was able to protect the delicate soap even better.

Impressively, the fragrance present here was the same strength as a regular soap, and the heat of the water brought out all of the key components a little more, which was lovely. I also enjoyed the fact that the smell stayed on my skin afterwards for an hour or so and this really complimented the warmer weather when I was out and about.

Despite its size meaning that it doesn't have a long shelf life (mine lasted about nine days with daily use), the price tag is not too bad when you consider how versatile this little soap can be. If you're travelling for a short holiday, this would be perfect to take with you rather than a bottle of shower gel. And while it isn't as moisturising, it will leave you feeling clean and refreshed for the day/night ahead. 

I actually hope that Lush bring out more soaps in this manner as I much prefer them to the bigger blocks. While not quote as good value for money, these are a fun way to enjoy your showers in the morning, without you having to invest a number of pounds more for a bigger block. I may not be the most responsive person in the mornings but Komorebi brings a little sunshine to my day.       

Quantitative Ingredients: Maple Water,  Propylene Glycol, Fair Trade Organic Cocoa Butter, Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, Water (Aqua), Organic Castor Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Perfume, Ho Wood Oil, Labdanum Resinoid, Lavender Oil, Citric Acid, Glycerine, Titanium Dioxide, Sodium Bicarbonate, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, *Coumarin, *Eugenol, Oakmoss Extract, *Linalool, Colour 19140, Colour 42090, Colour 45350.

Vegan?: Yes.

2018 Price: £1.50 for 5g.

Year Of Original Release: 2018.

Scent Family:
Hidden Mountain Soap

Komorebi Soap



22 September 2017

Hidden Mountain Soap



At the risk of repeating myself, most of my readers know that I am not a huge fans of soap at all. Despite Lush creating some incredible scents in this format, they just don't get on with my skin. As someone with quite a dry complexion, I have found that most of the company's soaps leave my body feeling parched, and then I need to moisturise heavily afterwards, which brings about problems of its own.

For this reason, I was not particularly enamoured to see so many new variations in this year's seasonal range. As someone who feels the need to try and review every vegan product Lush offer to consumers, I knew that I would need to work my way through every single one of them - which wasn't going to be the best news for my already winter-touched skin.
Hidden Mountain was the first one I reached for - not because I was overly excited with the scent, but because the premise and design grabbed my attention immediately. If there is one (only) thing I love about the cold weather, it's the brisk through the local woodlands, while wrapped in a million layers to keep myself from freezing to death. I am definitely a country person at heart, and the cold weather brings about a romanticism when I think about exploring woods and forests.

This soap immediately offered a rapport that reminded me of both Needles And Pine Shower Jelly and Tramp Shower Gel. In fact, I have heard rumours that the soap is supposed to be a combination of the latter and Grass, and I can definitely relate to that description as well. Either way, this product is definitely one for those who like grassy, earthy smells.

Containing ho wood oil and labdanum resinoid, Hidden Mountain offers a green floral smell with woody undertones that support and pad out of the overall fragrance. Labdanum has a very rich, resinous smell about it and I see this as the dominant note overall. Despite it being low in the mix, the lavender can be detected, and offers a subtle dry, floral component as well. 

To me, this soap really is like walking through a forest after it has snowed - the ferns and woodland plants wet and bleeding that earthy, green phosphorus smell into the air; the shrubbery and fallen branches adding a cloudy and quite saturated woody smell. It's definitely not a scent for the faint-hearted, and when you use this you will find the aroma follows you around for hours later.

What I enjoyed about Hidden Mountain was that the inclusion of cocoa butter meant that this soap was a little gentler on my skin. While I would never claim that it was moisturising for me, I did use it for successive weeks as a hand soap, and I never once suffered from dry or damaged skin. In fact, the soap brought about a slight clarity to my hands - meaning that there was almost a radiance to my skin after using it. Furthermore, the scent clung to my skin like an icicle on a tree branch, and I was once complimented on my 'perfume' some three hours later, which was impressive. 

For those who appreciate soaps more than I do, and love the fragrance of this one, I should warn you that this shrunk at an alarming rate. After using it around 3-4 times in the shower, the 100g piece I had bought had almost halved in size. For this reason, you need to make sure that it does not come into contact with the running water very often, and that you pat the piece down once you have finished bathing. 

Ultimately, this was never going to be a product I would rave about; neither was it ever going to be one that I bought multiple pieces of. However, I did really appreciate the smell of Hidden Mountain and I can see how someone with skin that's a little less drier than mine might benefit from using this.  

Quantittaive Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Propylene Glycol, Fair Trade Organic Cocoa Butter, Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, Organic Castor Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Perfume, Kaolin, Ho Wood Oil, Labdanum Resinoid, Lavender Oil, Coarse Sea Salt, Citric Acid, Glycerine, Titanium Dioxide, Sodium Bicarbonate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Tin Oxide, Iron Oxides, Alpha-Isomethyl ionone, *Coumarin, *Eugenol, Oakmoss Extract, Colour 42090.

Vegan?: Yes.

2017 Price: £5.40 for 100g.

Year Of Original Release: 2017. 

Scent Family:
Hidden Mountain Soap

Komorebi Soap



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