Daddy-O Shampoo

Daddy-O is a product that I paid little attention to at first because I had been told it was created for people with problematic blonde hair. Given that the only time I've been a blonde is when I bleached my hair for a year straight back in 2006 (and I don't think any shampoo, designer or not, would have been able to rectify the damage I caused), it was not a shampoo that immediately jumped out at me to use. However, like many of my Lush experiences...

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Golden Wonder Bath Bomb

The Golden Wonder Bath Ballistic is one of those products that immediately makes an impression on you; it's unique design, with it's golden lustre finish and cream ribbon on top, makes it a bath bomb that begs to be noticed. And notice it, you do. Lush describe it as 'a pass the parcel gift – each layer has something different to offer. This is not for a quick bath because it takes its time, this bath bomb. Its layers of golden lustre,...

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Calacas/Day Of The Dead Liquid Perfume

As I mentioned in my review of Calacas Shower Jelly, it was purely by accident that I stumbled across the Day of the Dead/Calacas scent. However, once I had experienced my first sniff of it's sweet, zesty citrusy sexiness, I was hooked for life. For long time Lushies, love it or hate it, Calacas' notoriety cannot be ignored; for those new to the world of Lush, and perhaps have yet to smell it's unique aroma, it's a scent that must be experienced...

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Calacas Shower Jelly

Calacas shower jelly was one of the first Lush products I ever purchased, back when, for me,  Lush were just a novelty shop that I'd enter on occasion to ogle over the smells and prod a few strange looking concoctions. I didn't know at the time that I had been given a rare opportunity to purchase something that I'd later spend months trying to obtain; I was simply drawn to the vivid green colour and the beautiful, sweet fragrance. Simple as. The...

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Grass Shower Gel

I have a seriously sweet tooth when it comes to both what I consume as well as the sorts of cosmetics I usually reach for when I want to try something new. However, I am also a huge advocate for fresh, non-synthetic products and scents, which is why I chose to grab myself a bottle of Grass during a recent splurge.Grass Shower Gel doesn't beat about the bush: it does and smells exactly as you would expect. If you like the scent of freshly-mown lawns;...

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The Olive Branch Shower Gel

I can't say I was initially excited at the prospect of trying The Olive Branch shower gel for the first time. On first sniff, it reminded me of the many manufactured cosmetics that you're likely to find in a local supermarket - a unisex fragrance with slight citrus and floral elements. Nothing special. However, after using this for the first time in the shower, my opinion changed dramatically, and I now consider it to be one of my favourite...

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Hot Toddy Bubble Bar

Lush describe Hot Toddy as 'a winter-warmer with clove, paprika and cinnamon, but also containing generous helpings of fruity orange, lime and lemon peel.' To me this sounds like the perfect selection of scents to accompany oneself during those harsh winter nights, when you just want to curl up and sleep away the rain and snow. When I first received a selection of these bars with my Lush order, I didn't even have to lift the lid before I could...

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EggSnog Lip Balm

I've never tasted egg nog in my life, and to be honest, just the thought of it makes me feel a little nauseous. For those unfamiliar with the traditional beverage, eggnog typically consists of milk, sugar, raw eggs, and spices, usually nutmeg. Sometimes it also includes cream to make a richer and thicker concoction and some modern eggnogs even add gelatine to replicate the consistency. The drink pretty much epitomises my idea of hell, so when...

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Ghost Shower Gel

Having carried out quite a bit of research before writing this latest entry, I know I am probably in the minority when I write this rather dampening review of Ghost. There seems to be quite an underground fan-base for this product/smell and unfortunately, it just didn't sit well with my senses.Ghost brings with it the haunting aroma of lilies, jasmine, ylang ylang and neroli – the same fragrance that's found in Lush's discontinued Lily Savon soap....

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Sonic Death Monkey Shower Gel

If there's one product that'd win awards for it's name alone, it would be Lush's Sonic Death Monkey Shower Gel. What exactly is a Sonic Death Monkey, you ask? Well, I haven't got the foggiest of ideas but it sounds cool as hell...On paper, SDM doesn't sound like a shower gel I would be particularly fond of. As I found out with the 13 Rabbits Shower Gel, chocolate isn't a scent I enjoy all that much, aside from the whiff I might get when shoving...

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Blousey Shampoo

As I've said in previous reviews, I've been dyeing my hair since I was sixteen years old. Before that, I took very little interest in it's maintenance and condition; I was much more interested in listening to the heaviest music around and talking about the millions of tattoos I was going to get once I turned eighteen. Who cared if I didn't brush my hair for days at a time? Or if I did, what did it matter if I back-combed it or straightened it...

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