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Saturday, 31 August 2013

Sunnyside Bubble Bar

Posted on 16:25 by tony

Lush claim that this bubble bar is 'perfect for grey days when you wish for a bit of sparkle in your life.' So when the weather turned from bad to worse last week, and I was considering migrating somewhere hot for the 'summer', I thought it was the perfect time to try it out.

Sunnyside is definitely one of Lush's most intimidating bubble bars. For those of us concerned with 'mess', the sheer sight of a bar painted with gold glitter, might seem like the worst idea ever. But I was feeling messy, so what was the worst that could happen?

As soon as the bubble bar hit the water, the bar began to foam and it wasn't long before the entire bath tub was full of gorgeous, citrusy bubbles. Having seen what an entire bar can do, you could easily use this on 2-3 separate occasions if you so wish. 

The bubbles that Sunnyside create have a lovely, creamy and soft consistency that gently caress your skin whilst your bathing. The water swirls with a golden shimmer that creates a beautiful display every time the water moves. You really feel as if you're bathing in luxury.

The initial scent of this bar is a citrusy fragrance made up of wild orange and lemon oils. It's a sweet smell that is similar to lemon sorbet or sherbet.The sweet orange oil helps to soothe sensitive and overworked skin, acting as an anti-flammatory for broken and damaged skin. The use of tangerine oil helps you to relax and can even help insomnia. 

The scent is quite strong in the dry state and also quite strong in the bath. It's an invigorating smell that is delicate and refreshing, and one that is guaranteed to wake you up. It stays with you throughout the whole bath and lingers in the bathroom for hours after use.

The good thing, for those that were worried about the glitter, is that it doesn't attach itself to your skin. So once you exit the bath, you won't have to spend hours trying to rinse it out of your hair or off your body. However, it does tend to stick to the tub, although this is easily rectifiable by giving your bath a quick rinse with the shower hose after use.

I highly recommend Sunnyside, especially for those days when you need a little something to perk you up. 

Quantitative Ingredients: Sodium Bicarbonate, Cream of Tartar, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Golden Lustre Sparkle, Lauryl Betaine, Cocamide DEA, Sweet Wild Orange Oil, Lemon Oil, Tangerine Oil, *Citral, *Geraniol, *Limonene, *Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal, Perfume, Red Golden Glitter.

Vegan?: Yes









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Wednesday, 28 August 2013

Aqua Marina Facial Cleanser

Posted on 16:22 by tony

As I said in my previous post, my goal is to try every vegan Lush product, before I start establishing favourites. So when I ran out of my current favourite facial cleanser, Angels on Bare Skin, I opted to buy a tub of Herbalism, and one of Aqua Marina.

Asides from AoBS, Aqua Marina seems to be the only regular facial cleanser that is not aimed at people with oily or greasy skin. And unlike all of the previous cleansers I have tried, this one seems to be the only one with this consistency. As opposed to the usual dry, crumbly cleansers that I use, this one is rather squishy and wet.

It is a pretty pinkish color, which is wrapped in Nori Seaweed, although when it reaches you in the tub, the seaweed and cleanser have merged somewhat. The initial smell is a unique blend of moss and aloe vera.

Lush have mixed together an ocean of ingredients which supposedly soothe and calm the skin. They've added carrageen extract, vegetable glycerine, Irish moss gel and aloe vera gel, which are all ingredients known for their skin calming properties. There is also fine sea salt, sweet wild orange oil and patchouli oil, all essential products needed for smoothing and cleansing dry skin. Finally calamine powder and kaolin are added to cleanse and exfoliate dead skin cells and debris from the surface of the face. 

Yet again Lush have created a product with multiple purposes and properties. But does it work?

Unfortunately, my face didn't get on well with this cleanser at all. On the positive side, it was easier to use than other cleansers, as I only had take a pinch and smoother it all over my face. However, once I had rinsed it off, I found my face felt rather dry and rough. Given that Aqua Marina is a facial cleanser, which is specifically designed to sooth and soften the skin, as well as to brighten it up, I couldn't believe that my face felt the complete opposite. 

To add to my disliking, Aqua Marina has an unpleasant synthetic scent, which I just couldn't get used to. Although there is nothing synthetic about the ingredients, there is an underlying 'greasy' smell that I associate with cheap body lotions.  

I used this product a handful of times, but just didn't feel as if it was the cleanser for me. Please don't let this review put you off, I have read so many rave reviews about this cleanser. 

Quantitative Ingredients: Glycerine, Calamine Powder, Kaolin, Irish Moss Gel, Organic Aloe Vera Gel, Fine Sea Salt, Nori Seaweed, Sweet Wild Orange Oil, Patchouli Oil, Carrageenan Extract, Perfume.

Vegan?: Yes





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Sunday, 25 August 2013

Herbalism Facial Cleanser

Posted on 16:22 by tony

Despite being very happy with my Angels on Bare Skin facial cleanser, I don't think I can settle on one product until I've had the chance to try out all of what Lush have to offer. They say curiosity killed the cat, but in this case the cat got away having discovered a new favourite product (WHAT?!?!).

Herbalism is a purifying and exfoliating herbal cleansing roll wash, best used on oily and problem skin. I will start by saying that I have neither ailment, however Lush products are normally very versatile so I wasn't too worried about this. 

Herbalism is a green, squidgy, putty-like paste made from powdered herbs. It cleanses with China clay, exfoliates with ground almonds, revives the skin with rosemary, and uses nettle powder to purge your toxins and chamomile to soothe the surface. Sounds like a dream product, right?

With the addition of kaolin to absorb grease, rose absolute and chamomile oil to balance the skin, and chlorophyllin, the green pigment from grass, to regenerate skin cells, this facial cleanser is a feast for the face.

First impressions were good. The product is a gorgeous, but very natural looking green coloured powder. And although the scent is an acquired taste, I really liked it. It smells as if someone has ground down a range of different herbs and added a drop of rice vinegar to give it a sweet edge, which is exactly what Lush have done. 

Like other Lush cleansers, such as AoBS, to use you simply take a small pinch (roughly the size of an aniseed ball), add a couple of drops of water, and mash into a paste. Then massage all over your face and rinse under the shower.

Unlike other cleansers that I have tried, Herbalism is a little more crumbly, so be careful not to add too much water, otherwise you'll be left with a palm-ful of lumpy, green liquid. 

Although my face didn't feel as rejuvenated or as soft as it does when I use Angels on Bare Skin, it did make my skin feel cleansed and toned. I also noticed that even after a single use, the redness from a problematic spot on my chin, was noticeably reduced.  

I use this product once or twice daily, and a small 100g tub lasts for about two months or so. Although I will go back to using Angels on Bare Skin once I have finished this tub, that's only because it's suited more to my skin type. 

Herbalism is a great cleanser, and definitely not something I would be opposed to using again in the future. 

Quantitative Ingredients: Ground Almonds, Kaolin, Glycerine, Chlorophyllin Water, Nettle, Rosemary and Rice Vinegar Extract, Rice Bran, Gardenia Extract, Rose Absolute, Chamomile Blue Oil, Sage Oil, Perfume.

Vegan?: Yes




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Thursday, 22 August 2013

25:43 Liquid Perfume

Posted on 16:21 by tony

25:43 is the perfume that Mark Constantine created specifically for the wedding of his son Simon. It is named for the amount of time - 25 minutes and 43 seconds that it took the LUSH founder and Gorilla Perfumer to make this fragrance for his son Simon's wedding. 

When I first purchased this perfume on eBay, as with every Lush perfume that I have ever bought, I had no idea what to expect from the scent. I had read reviews on 25:43, I had ingested the lists of scents that had been added to make this product. Yet I was still unsure what to expect.

It has notes of lime, tonka bean, lemongrass, vanilla, ylang ylang and litsea. This is a very lemon-y perfume, but the addition of ylang ylang, vanilla, and tonka bean prevent it from being too sour and overpowering. The initial smell is lime and lemongrass, but immediately you can smell that soft undertone of vanilla, which dampens the citrus sting and makes it all the more appealing.

25:43 is a fresh and citrusy perfume that I believe smells a lot better when left to mature on your skin and clothes. Some perfumes can be sprayed and immediately smell amazing, others need time to breathe. 25:43 is definitely of the latter group. I tend to spray this all over myself and within about 5-10 minutes, the vanilla, ylang ylang, lime and lemongrass soften and release a soft scent that doesn't smell acidic or overpowering.

This is definitely a spring/summer smell and although I don't wear this very often, I find that I get a lot of positive compliments when I do.

Quantitative Ingredients: DRF Alcohol, Perfume, Tonka Absolute, Lemongrass Oil, Litsea Cubeba Absolute, Persian Lime Oil, *Benzyl Salicylate, Coumarin, *Geraniol, *Benzyl Benzoate, *Citronellol, *Famesol, *Limonene, *Linalool.

Vegan?: Yes




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Monday, 19 August 2013

Dorothy Bubble Bar

Posted on 16:20 by tony

When I originally discovered the existence of the Dorothy Bubble Bar, I was really excited to try it out. It looked amazing and the reviews were really positive, which is always a good sign. Unfortunately, I think Lush had temporarily discontinued it at the time, as it wasn't listed on their site and I couldn't find it in any of my local stores. So I traipsed through pages and pages of listings on eBay and kept my eyes peeled, all the while hoping one would show itself sooner or later.

Two months later, a listing for a Lush gift box appeared, featuring none other than the Dorothy. I greedily snapped it up and anticipated it's arrival. As my luck would have it, Lush reinstated the Dorothy bar some three days after my order arrived, and my excitement deflated slightly. So much so, that I packed the Dorothy in my Bubble Bar box and forgot all about it. That was until earlier this week.

I'm going to be honest - the initial smell of this bubble bar is not all that pleasing. It smells a little of clean laundry after it's been left to dry overnight. A weak floral smell that is a little bit like 'Pop In the Bath', only not as sweet and sugary.  

Whilst running my bath, I popped the bubble bar under the tap and was pleased to see that the Dorothy produced a lot of bubbles. The heat and steam also helped to bring out the floral scent a little more, producing a very clean, fresh scent. However, the smell remained very weak, and when I first got into the bath, I could make out the scent of my pink FUN over anything that the Dorothy had created.

The bubble bar turns the water a beautiful deep turquoise colour, although this dissipates somewhat over time. As does the bubbles, which are nowhere near as soft or silky as other bubble bars that I've tried.

When I stepped out of the bath, and after drying myself, I was disappointed that the scent hadn't lingered on my skin at all. I also found that my skin felt quite dry and in need of a moisturiser. 

This bubble bar was very disappointing, and not something I would be interested in trying again. I would recommend this to those who perhaps prefer the subtle-scented products from Lush, and perhaps it would work better on those with different skin to mine. 

I reckon this bubble bar would be better suited if used alongside a strong-smelling ballistic or bath melt, but with so many products left to try, it's not something I have time to do. 

I'd be interested in hearing from people who really like this bubble bar, as I'm intrigued to find out what attracts you to this product.

Quantitative Ingredients: Sodium Bicarbonate, Cream of Tartar, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Lauryl Betaine, Perfume, Cocamide DEA, Ylang Ylang Oil, Orange Flower Absolute, Gardenia Extract, *Benzyl Benzoate, *Linalool, Colour 42090, Colour 14700, Colour 15510.

Vegan?: Yes








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Friday, 16 August 2013

Taai Taai Shower Gel

Posted on 16:19 by tony



As I've said in my previous posts, there is nothing that excites me more than discovering another Lush shower gel that I've not tried before. What's even more exciting, is finding a rare shower gel that I never thought I'd have the opportunity to try. Taai Taai is one such beauty. 

I was a little skeptical when this first arrived in the post, as the expiry date was in mid-2009, meaning that this shower gel was close to four years out of date. However, I was happy and relieved, on smelling this product, to find that it had up-held both its smell and consistency.

On first sniff, this shower gel smells identical to the atomic fireball sweets that I used to eat as a child. For those unaware of these delicacies, the flavour and scent is a strong, spicy cinnamon. 



The scent dampens slightly when being used in the shower, but this doesn't take away from the gel's other magical properties. For a product that has exceeded its shelf life, it is incredibly soft on the skin and lathers up beautifully. My skin feels super soft after use and remains soft throughout the whole day.

The spicy kick is a great help for waking me up in the mornings, yet ironically, it is also great for helping me to relax in the evenings. It's a warm and comforting smell that can be used in winter and summer. The spicy, cinnamon and gingerbread scent is fresh and invigorating on your skin, although, I believe it to be an acquired scent. Fans of Phoenix Rising and Cinders will no doubt enjoy this.

Taai Taai was an exclusive Dutch product that only saw limited release in the UK. However, I'm really hoping this makes a return at some point so I can stock up.

Quantitative Ingredients: Ginger Root Infusion (Zingiber officinale), Water (Aqua), Sodium Laureth Ssulfate, Sodium Cocoamphocetate, Fresh Tangerine Juice (Citrus tangerina), Lauryl Betaine, Propylene Glycol, *Cinnamyl Alcohol, *Eugenol, *Isoeugenol, *Limonene, Perfume, Sweet Orange Oil (Citrus Aurantium dulcis), Cinnamon Leaf Oil (Cinnamomum cassia), Gardenia Extract (Gardenia jasminoides), Titanium Dioxide, Lactic Acid, Colour 18050, Methylparaben.

Vegan?: Yes



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Tuesday, 13 August 2013

Dirty Toothy Tabs

Posted on 16:18 by tony

After my less than pleasant experience with the Sparkle Toothy Tabs, I was a little hesitant to try any of the other flavours. However, the premise of Lush's tabs being environmentally better, urged me to give them a second chance. For this reason, I thought I'd play it safe with their spearmint variety, Dirty. 

The tabs come in a small rectangle box, which makes them great for travelling as they'll take up a lot less room than your average tube of toothpaste. They're also mess free as paste risks leaking all over your luggage, whereas if your box of toothy tabs were to 'explode', you'd just have a small collection of broken tabs that are easily removable. 

However, there is one disadvantage to these tabs being environmentally conscious, and that's that they're stored in a thin cardboard box. This makes it rather difficult to store the tabs in the bathroom, the one place in your house that guarantees to stay damp for the most part. I know common sense tells me I could keep these tabs in a drier area of my flat. However, I like to brush my teeth whilst in the shower, so this a little annoying.

The box currently retails for £2 and is aimed to give you roughly 40 uses, which does make this product marginally more expensive than your shop-bought variety. However, there are many perks aside from the environmental aspects that make me believe this product is worth the price tag.

To use them you simply pop a tab into your mouth, crunch down using your front teeth, wet your toothbrush and begin to brush your teeth as per normal. The powdery mixture foams with the addition of water but remains grainy. It is this abrasive texture that I believe helps to whiten your teeth and clean away any stubborn pieces of food.

The gritty texture is something that you have to get used to, as at first I was a little grossed out by it. However, the addition of these pieces helped me to feel like I was exfoliating my teeth and they definitely felt clean and fresh after I had finished. Unlike normal toothpaste, the aftertaste is also a lot more subtle, meaning that I could enjoy eating afterwards without experiencing that overpowering minty flavour that you do with shop-bought paste.
Overall, this second attempt at using toothy tabs was a lot more positive than the first, and I shall definitely be continuing my use of these for the near future.

Quantitative Ingredients: Dicalcium Phosphate Anhydrous, Sodium Bicarbonate, Cream of Tartar, Sorbitol, Lauroyl Sarcosine, Kaolin, Spearmint Oil, Neroli Oil, Sodium Saccharin, *Limonene, *Linalool, Flavour.

Vegan?: Yes



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Sunday, 11 August 2013

Phoenix Rising Bath Bomb

Posted on 16:17 by tony

This is easily the best named product in Lush's history. There is nothing that excites or interests me more in terms of mythology than that of the phoenix. An conspicuous creature that can regenerate itself to maintain it's health. In fact, I love the symbology of the phoenix so much, that I have one etched in permanent ink across my left forearm. If it's good enough for Dumbledore, it's good enough for me. 

So it may come as a surprise to some of you, to learn that I have been in receipt of a Phoenix Rising Bath Bomb for nearly a year now. And it was only last week that I finally ventured into trying it. A part of me had been savouring this moment because I knew it would harvest a full-on obsession with the bomb. There was also a little part of me that feared I would dislike this product. I had nothing to fear. 

Phoenix Rising is probably one of Lush's most beautiful products. With a rich byzantium shade of purple, decorated with a splash of gold lustre, and topped with a fresh cinnamon stick, it already earns full marks for it's look. 

To use, simply run a lovely hot bath, swirl the water around, then pop the ballistic in. As the water splashes on the bomb and it begins to dissolve, the water turns a stunning shade of deep purple, with elements of green towards the end.

The scent is very strong with this ballistic, which is why I love it so much. It's not a fragrance that dims over time, lingering on your skin and hair for hours after use. To me, it's a very Christmassy scent and would have fit in well with the Christmas range. But that's not say I wish it was a seasonal product! In fact, this product strangely seems appealing all year round. I first used it when the sun was shining outside, and it didn't feel out of place at all.

Phoenix Rising gently releases shea butter, cocoa butter and jojoba oil to leave your skin feather-soft. It contains cocoa butter and jojoba oil, to leave your skin really soft and smooth. You shouldn't even need to moisturise after getting out of the tub, although I always do so out of habit. Packed with exotic essential oils of fruit and spices, this bath bomb's fragrance is reminiscent of spiced rum and christmas pudding. 

This is perfect for fans of the Cinders Bath Bomb, or anyone that has a particular love of cinnamon. It happens to be my favourite scent, which is why I love this product so much. I just hope, unlike The Enchanter, that Lush don't choose to discontinue this product, as it is now my current favourite bath bomb of theirs. 

Quantitative Ingredients: Sodium Bicarbonate, Citric Acid, Icing Sugar, Cocoa Butter, PEG-6 Caprylic / Capric Glycerides, Bergamot Oil, Cassia Oil, Organic Jojoba Oil, Fair Trade Shea Butter, *Cinnamal, *Citral, *Limonene, *Linalool, Colour 45410, Colour 42090, Colour 77891, Colour 77510, Frosty Holly Lustre, Gold Lustre, Cinnamon Sticks.

Vegan?: Yes






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Friday, 9 August 2013

June 2013 Lush Inventory - Bits and Bobs

Posted on 15:08 by tony
Next on my inventory is all of the small products that don't really fit into a group of their own. In here you'll find lip scrubs/balms, scrubs and powders etc...

I also have 3 out of the 5 fun bars. These aren't necessarily my favourite ones, I just find that the bars 'melt' somewhat if left for too long without use. I tend to rotate which ones I buy every couple of months. 

There are many items that aren't featured in these pictures, such as fresh face masks and cleansers, simply because I couldn't be bothered to gather them up from various rooms in the house and take pictures of said items. They are however, listed below. 




Current Stash:
Angels On Bare Skin
Aromaco Solid Deodorant
A Token to the Forest Gods Toner Tab
Aqua Marina
Bubblegum Lip Scrub
Candy Fluff
Catastrophe Cosmetic Fresh Face Mask
Charisma Skin Tint
Dream Steam Toner Tab
Dream Time Temple Balm
Fun bars (Yellow, Pink and Red)
Herbalism Facial Cleanser
Lip Dip Sugar Scrub
Lip Lime Balm
Moon and Sun Toner Tab
None of your Bees Wax Balm
Oatfix Fresh Face Mask
Popcorn Lip Scrub
Pow Wow Lip Scrub
 Sandy Santa Scrub


Silky Underwear 
Stepping Stone Scrub
Sweet Lips Scrub

Sugar Plum Fairy
Sugar Scrub
Tea Tree Toner Tab
Tea Tree Toner Water
Teo Deodorant 
The Kiss Lip Balm
T is for Toes Foot Powder
Toothy Tabs (Dirty and Atomic)
Tulip Wand
Ultrabalm Balm

Vanilla Puff
Volcano Foot Mask

Washing Up Fairy.



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Sweet Sugary Summer Competition!!

Posted on 13:48 by tony

Okay, Okay. I have only just finished one competition and I'm already onto my next one. However, I just couldn't wait to share this latest and probably greatest competition to date. 

I began using one of my new bottles of Snow Fairy this week and revived a real excitement in the sugary, sweetness that Lush offer across a number of products. I realised how much I wanted someone to experience that excitement and enjoyment from all these wonderful candy-inspired cosmetics. 

So I thought, why not throw a handful of these wonderful products together and give them to one lucky Lushie? I know, I know, I'm just too kind ;)

So up for grabs here is:

-1 large bottle of Snow Fairy Shower Gel
-1 Creamy Candy Bubble Bar
-1 MMMelting Moments Bath Melt
-1 rare Magic Wand Bubble Bar (Snow Fairy scented)
-1 Block of Godmother Soap (Snow Fairy scented)
-Think Pink Bath Bomb
-1 ultra rare sugar plum fairy sugar scrub (You won't find one of these again very easily!)

All new, unused and utterly gorgeous!

To win all of these amazing products, all you have to do is the following:


1. Leave a comment under my competition blog post. (http://allthingslushuk.blogspot.co.uk)
2. Reblog this on Tumblr (up to a maximum 5 times)
3. Like this post on Tumblr.
4. Follow me on Tumblr (http://www.tumblr.com/blog/tofuveganzombie)

You can do any or all of the above.

The competition is open to anyone around the world, so don't be put off if you're outside of the UK.
The competition will run until the 20th August 2013, 9pm (UK time).

I will use a random number generator to pick the winner and will announce it soon after.

If you post a comment on my blog, please remember to include an email address so I can contact you if you win.

Good Luck!
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Thursday, 8 August 2013

Mermaid Bath Ballistic

Posted on 16:16 by tony

'Imagine a walk along a coastal footpath on a sunny day, with flowers blooming all around and the fresh scent of the sea on the breeze.'

Lush's limited edition bath ballistic is a feast for the senses. And if the allure of the lemon and lavender fragrance or the beautiful ocean blue coloured decoration wasn't enough to tempt you, perhaps the reason why Lush have released this will be. 

Lush's limited edition Mermaid Bath Ballistic was released to coincide with The Mermaid Song - a melody written as part of the Coldwater Project by musician and composer Ysanne. All proceeds from the ballistic (minus the VAT) will go to Sea Shepherd - a global non-profit marine conservation charity. 

For the bargain price of £2.50, you will get a relaxing and sensual bath as well as the knowledge that you've helped and supported a great company and even better project. How brilliant is that?

And it's not like Lush to skimp on the details, so don't think the ballistic is any less amazing than their usual range. 

Using essential oils and other natural ingredients, Lush have created a ballistic that'll help you to unwind and relax. Not only that, but the experience you'll get  serves as a great reminder of what it's actually like to bathe in the ocean. A tang of lemon, a hint of lavender and a dash of seaweed, all help to produce a fresh scented bathing experience. The ballistic is also crammed full of fine sea salt and pieces of Arame seaweed, the latter of which swirls around you in the water before resting at the bottom of your tub.

To top the experience off, the Mermaid turns the bath water a vivid blue, which stays this beautiful shade throughout your entire bathing experience. The added minerals help to cleanse and soften your skin leaving you feeling invigorated and renewed. 

This is very similar to the Big Blue Bath Ballistic, so if you're a fan of that, then I'd definitely give it a whirl. I love the fact that the scent of sea salt and lavender stayed with me throughout the whole experience, and unlike the actual ocean, the salt didn't dry out my hair or skin. 

The only aspect that seemed a little silly was the strands of seaweed that sunk to the bottom of my tub and accumulated by the drain when the plug was pulled. They gave a nice touch to the ballistic, and definitely helped to create that sea-themed experience. However, they didn't really help to soften my skin or do anything other than add to the visual display of the ballistic.

Overall, I'm glad I invested in this as it was definitely different to most other bathing experiences that I've had so far. And I cannot complain about it being linked to a charitable event  - after all, it's no different than paying £2 a month towards a particular charity. Except of course that you're supporting one of the smaller charities that don't often get as much attention as the bigger named enterprises, and you're getting a bathing experience for your generosity.

Quantitative Ingredients: Sodium Bicarbonate, Citric Acid, Coarse Sea Salt, Fine Sea Salt, Perfume, Arame Seaweed, Lemon Oil, Lavender Oil, Seaweed Absolute, *Eugenol, *Geraniol, *Limonene, *Linalool, Colour 42090, Colour 19140.

Vegan?: Yes




 

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Monday, 5 August 2013

Lady Catrina Soap

Posted on 17:08 by tony

Shaped like a fruity hat and decorated with flowers, Lady Catrina is a beautiful looking soap. Released as part of Lush's limited edition 2010 Halloween range, this is not a product that is easy to come by. But it's definitely one worth hunting for. 

What I especially love about this product is that no pieces of this soap are alike, and it possesses the most gorgeous colours of any soap ever released from Lush. My pieces were cut from the leaf decoration that sits on top of an entire soap wheel but I've seen an array of stunning chunks that include deep purples, fluorescent greens and vibrant oranges. 

The zesty fragrance of fruit pastilles and freshly cut limes will entice anybody with a nose for citrusey scents, and the addition of Mexican agave nectar will soften your body to bring it back to life. The soap shares it's wonderful fragrance with many other products, including the very rare Calacas Shower Gel and matching perfume. 

There’s organic agave nectar in Lady Catrina, which is derived from the agave plant (a sort of cactus). Agave is used as a vegan alternative to honey so this soap is vegan friendly. It has the same uplifting fragrance as the Calavera and Calacas.

Like all of Lush's soaps, it has a wonderful palm-free soap base, which is not only environmentally friendly but also incredibly foamy. This was noticeable from the very first use, as I needed very little moisture to create a nice lather.

The soap is mostly made up of rapeseed oil and coconut oil. Once you begin using it, you'll notice how soft these oils make the soap, and how gentle it is on your skin. The addition of lime and neroli oil help to create this soap's absolutely delicious scent. It's a subtle sweet scent that isn't overpowering, but strong enough to  infuse the whole bathroom and last on my skin for an hour or two after use.

This is a gentle product that doesn't wear down quickly or irritate my skin at all. Neither does it dry my skin out; something I'm always pre-cautious of when I'm using soaps. This would work amazingly well as both a perfume, shower gel or shower jelly, and I'm really hoping Lush reincarnate it for this year's Halloween range.

Quantitative Ingredients: Water, Rapeseed Oil and Coconut Oil, *Glycerine, Propylene Glycol, Perfume, Organic Agave Nectar, Lime Oil, Olibanum Resinoid, Neroli Oil, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Stearate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Hydroxide, EDTA, Tetrasodium Etidronate, *Citral, *Limonene, *Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal, Colour 17200, Colour 42090, Colour 45410, Colour 45350.

Vegan?: Yes




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