Valentine's Day With Lush

With Christmas now well & truly behind us, the next "holiday" to look forward too has to be Valentines Day. Whether you plan to spend the day with a loved one, drinking cocktails with the girls or eating a tub of ice-cream whilst watching chick-flicks, there's one thing that is sure to make any beauty-lover look forward to February 14th - The Lush Valentine's Day Collection

Including a combination of romantic; bath bombs, soaps & bubble bars (to name a few) this is a Valentines Collection that I can't wait to get my hands on. Below are a selection of products that have caught my eye..

"Cupid" Bath Bomb - £2.95 

Made with a combination of floral ingredients - including Rose, Bergamot & Violet Leaf - this claims to be the perfect little bath treat for cleansing, calming & uplifting. 

"Prince Charming" Shower Gel - £5.50
The Disney-esque name of this shower gel immediately caught my eye. With Cocoa Butter for soft skin plus Marshmallow Root for a sweet fragrance, I imagine this is the perfect morning pick-me-up. 

"Love Spell" Massage Bar - £5.95
What goes hand-in-hand more than a hot bath & massage? With Aloe Vera, Jojoba Oil & Shea Butter, the Love Spell Massage Bar seems like the perfect product for a little romantic pamper. 

"Two Hearts Beating As One" Bath Melt - £3.95
I personally love Lush's Bath Oils so cannot wait to test this product for myself. Not only is the interlinked design perfect for Valentines Day, the combination of Almond and Argan oils will leave skin & hair feeling luxurious whilst the scent of Jasmine fills the air.

"Love You Lots & Lots" Soap  - £4.25
With a combination of Rose Oil & Rose Petals (used to sooth, balance & tone skin) this soap screams Valentines. Whilst people have mixed feelings towards Rose scents, I think we can all agree that this would look adorable in any bathroom. 

"Lover Lamp" Bath Bomb - £4.25

The Lover Lamp is made with a combination of Vanilla, Cocoa Butter & Brazilian Orange Oil which claims to soften & condition skin whilst comforting & rejuvenating. Plus, it's said that this bath bomb contains heart shaped confetti - what more could you possibly ask for?

As a self-confessed girly girl, each of the above products instantly caught my eye.. & I'm sure my bank account is going to be very upset with me after my next trip to Lush. 

What are your thoughts on this years Lush Valentine's 

collection?
xxx

Current Favourites - Lip Products

If there's one thing I hate about the cold weather, it's how dry it can make my skin. Throughout the year I spend a lot of time trying to make sure my skin is cleansed & moisturised, but realised I've been neglecting the one area that gets effected by the cold the most, my lips. I decided to invest in a few products to help keep them soft & healthy - no matter how cold the weather gets.

Lush Popcorn Lip Scrub - £5.50 for 25g

Whilst I love Lush's Bath Bomb and Bubble Bars, this the Popcorn Lip Scrub has to be one of my favourite Lush products - a big claim, I know. To use, simply place a small amount onto a clean finger & gently buff away at lips to remove any dry or chapped skin. With Caster Sugar & Sea Salt for exfoliation and essential oils to moisturise (including both Coconut & Jojoba) Lush's scrub leaves skin feeling silky-smooth without any excess residue. (It also tastes amazing, but I'm pretty sure you're not really supposed to taste too much).

Carmex Lip Balm - £2.69

This is a product I picked up whilst suffering with a horrible cold that left my lips ridiculously chapped (thanks winter!). Made with ingredients including; Menthal, Beeswax and Camphor this balm quickly soothes irritated lips. Bonus, it also has SPF 15, making it the perfect year-round lip product.

I try and use Lush's Lip Scrub followed by the Carmex lip balm each night after cleansing to leave my lips feeling soft & moisturised each morning. Alternatively I'll also use both to prep my lips & remove any dead skin before applying Lipstick.

Have you tried either of the above products?
I'd love to know your thoughts in the comments. 

xxx

Lush Rose Jam Bubbleroon - Review

Bubble bars are some of my favourite products from Lush - beautiful scents, vibrant colours & so many bubbles.. what more can a girl ask for?! So when I spotted the bright pink, glittering flower known as the "Rose Jam Bubbleroon", I knew this was a product I had to try.

After removing from the usual Lush packaging, I crumbled a section of the Bubbleroon under running water & watched as the bath turned bright pink with lots of amazing bubbles. A gorgeous, floral scent quickly filled the room from the combination of Rose, Lemon & Geranium oils.

These oils (which claim to balance, refresh & restore) are used alongside Fair Trade Cocoa & Shea butter (which leaves the skin feeling gorgeously smooth & moisturised). Lush claims that these ingredients are perfect for clearing the mind & making skin beautifully soft - something I definitely agree with after testing for myself.

Another great thing about this product is that it's effectively two bubble bars put together - making it perfect for multiple uses & very cost effective when retailing at £3.95 each.

Overall I'd say that if you're looking for an alternative to the usual Bubblebar's Lush has to offer, I'd definitely recommend picking up the Rose Jam Bubbleroon. The ingredients make it perfect for use after a long stressful day throughout the winter months.

What's your favourite Lush product?
I'm always on the look out for new bath treats to try! 

xxx

Lush Pumpkin Bath Bomb

As one of my favourite Holidays, I had to treat myself to something from this years Lush Halloween collection. With many gorgeous & "spooky" bath treats on offer I'll admit that it took a fair while to decided which product to go for (I'd limited myself to just the one *sob*) and I finally settled for the "Pumpkin" bath bomb.

With a combination of vanilla extract, Pimento berry oil & cinnamon - three gorgeously fragrant ingredients - the Pumpkin bath bomb has a sweet, yet slightly spicy scent. One that Lush describes as "home-baking and home desserts" (how perfect for autumn/winter).

Once I dropped the Pumpkin into my bath it quickly turned the water a bright orange as the bath bomb fizzled & dissolved. The scent also filled the room leaving it smelling gorgeous & autumnal - perfect for relaxing after a long day!

After using - like most Lush products - my skin was left feeling soft & smelling lovely (& don't worry, the bright orange didn't stain). I always love using Lush Bath-bombs but the added Halloween theme definitely added a great extra element of fun making it something I'll be sure to pick up next year!

Have you tried any of the Lush Halloween products?

Which is your favourite?

xxx 

The Comforter Bubble Bar - Lush

When it comes to products from Lush, I usually tend to stick to bath bombs.. however after being treated to the Happy Bathday gift set for my birthday (click here for a peek at each product included) I finally decided to step out of my comfort zone & try a product many people have raved about. The Comforter Bubble Bar.

With extracts of Cypress & Bergamot oils - known for cleansing skin & having a calming effect - along with Cassis Absolute (or Blackurrant to you & me) this Bubble Bar is perfect for relaxing after a long day. To use  simply crumble around half of the bar under warm, running water. The water quickly turns a dark pink shade & mountains a baby pink bubble appear. The blackcurrant also leaves a fruity scent in the air that I personally find gorgeous.

As someone who loves all things pink & girly, this has quickly become one of my favourite products from Lush. Not only does being able to use this product multiple times mean it's great value for money, the combination of oils also left my skin feeling perfectly soft & clean. So the next time I find myself in Lush be sure to step away from my "bath-bomb comfort zone" & browse the bubble bars on offer.

For anyone who is interested, the Comforter Bubble Bar currently retails at £4.95 & is available both online and in Lush stores.

If you have any recommendations for Lush Bubble Bars, 

please let me know in the comments below! 

xxx 

Lush Happy Bathday Giftset

If there's one thing all beauty fans seem to have in common, it's the love for all things Lush. So - of course -  when I was lucky enough to be gifted Lush's gorgeous Happy Bathday gift-set, I was completely over the moon. Retailing at £27.50 the set contains 6 different products designed to create a mixture of fun baths, each with a unique twist.

Contents: 

Rose Jam Bubbleroon [x]

Dragon's Egg Bath Bomb [x]

Sea Monster Fun [x]

The Comforter Bubble Bar [x]

Blackberry Bath Bomb [x]

The Experimenter Bath Bomb [x]

Not only do the products within this gift set seem amazing - I'm particularly excited to test out the Dragon's Egg bath bomb & the Rose Jam Bubbleroon - but the packaging is also stunning. Designed by artists MinaLima - who also created amazing designs for the Harry Potter franchise - the large tin packaging is covered in an combination of bright swirls & cute ducks. Something that is both great to look at & to use as storage (for future Lush products of course). 

The combination of products & packaging (not to mention the cute little "duck-themed" bunting that is included) make this the perfect gift for anyone who loves nothing more than to unwind in a relaxing bath after a long day. I'll definitely be adding more of Lush's gift sets to my wishlists in the future! 

Have you tried any of the above Lush products?

If so, I'd love to know! 

xxx

Rose Bombshell | Lush

For Valentines day this year I was lucky enough to receive a new new Lush bath bomb as part of my gift. I decided to wait until a particularly stressful day & then treated myself to a relaxing evening with the Rose Bombshell as an extra relaxing treat.

Although the detailing had slightly worn off, I instantly fell in love with the rose design product & couldn't wait to see the effect it had on my bath.

Luckily I was in no way disappointed & as soon as I dropped Rose Bombshell into the water is gradually turned it into shade of bright pink. Then- as the outer shell fizzed away - a hidden collection of rose petals appeared leaving my bath looking gorgeous.

The combination of Rose, Sicilian Lemon & Geranium oils (which claim to help with cleansing, restoring and uplifting) left my skin feeling soft & moisturised whilst the floral scent stayed in the air after use.

If you're looking for a bath product to help you relax after a long & stressful day I couldn't recommend this product enough. Rose Bombshell currently retails for £3.95 & is available both online & in Lush stores.

Have you tried Rose Bombshell?
What are your thoughts?

xxx

24th Birthday Haul

If you follow any of my social media accounts, you may have noticed me mention a certain special occasion - my 24th Birthday! Birthday's are always something I get very excited about as I love the excuse to celebrate & spend time with loved ones.

As usual my family, friends & boyfriend all spoilt me rotten and I was extremely lucky to receive some lovely gifts. This gave me the perfect opportunity to put together a little "24th Birthday Haul" post to share here on my blog.

I've linked everything I can below - however there a few items I couldn't track down online.

1. "Moments" chocolates - Thorntons - [x]

2. "Hunger Games" T-shirt - Primark 

3. "Alice in Wonderland" mug - Disney Store - [x]

4. "Looking for Alaska" by John Green - [x]

5. Delicate Bow Ring - Pandora - [x]

6. "Milk-Tray" chocolates - Cadbury - [x]
7. "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner - [x]

8. "Happy Bathday" Gift Set - Lush - [x]

9. "Star Wars" DVD set
10. "Marie" Mug - Disney Store - [x]
11. "Happy Pamper" Gift Set - Soap and Glory - [x]

12. Flower Earrings - Pia Jewellery - [x]

Alongside these lovely gifts I was also given some money/gift vouchers, however I felt that was a little weird to photograph. After opening presents I was treated to not one, but two birthday meals (thanks very much to my parents for one and to Ollie for the other - yum!) & also spent an evening enjoying one or two (cough.. a few) drinks with friends. 

I hope you've enjoyed reading this little birthday haul. Of course *disclaimer alert* this is in no way bragging or showing off.. I just love having a good nose at posts like this. 

Have you used any of the above products?
What are your thoughts? 

xxx 

Valentines Wishlist

Oh Valentines day.. The one day a year where it's perfectly acceptable to be over-the-top romantic & (dare I say it) even a little cheesy. Whether in a relationship fit for a Disney princess or simply spending time with friends, Valentines offers the perfect opportunity to show a little extra love to someone special.

In honour of this special day, I've decided to put together a wishlist of the items that - I think - are a great way to show the special female just how much you love them (yourself included - of course). *edit - any males that take a fancy to the below - please feel free to be included!*.

1. "Titsy Totsy" Bath Bomb - Lush - £3.50 [x]

2. Minnie & Mickey Mouse Mason Jar - Disney Store - £6.95 [x]

3. Endless Love Lipstick - Kiko - £5.90 [x]

4. "What I Love About You" book - Not On The Highstreet - £8.00 [x]

5. "Wild Hearts" Charm - Pandora - £35.00 [x]

6. LED Heart Light - New Look - £9.99 [x]

I personally find each of these items adorable & would be over the moon to receive any as a gift from a loved one this Valentines Day. Imagine relaxing in the bath with Lush's "Titsy Totsy" bath bomb, whilst sipping Prosecco from the Disney mason jar & day dreaming about Kiko's "Endless Love" lipstick (which - side note - is actually shaped like a heart!). 

Did you purchase or receive any gifts this Valentines Day?

I'd love to know in the comments. 

xxx

Lush "You've Been Mangoed" Bath Melt

After a particularly long & stressful week & no spa-days booked into my diary *sobs* I opted for the next best thing - a new bath-time treat from Lush.

I have to admit, when in Lush I'm guilty of making a beeline straight for the bath bombs. However on this occasion I decided to have a good old browse. This lead me to stumbling across the brand's selection of Bath Melts - something I've never tried before. Lush's Bath Melts are a range of luxury oils designed to dissolve in the bath & soften skin - perfect for an evening of pampering.

So, after having a browse of all the different melts available- which all smelt amazing, of course - I finally settled for the sherbet scented, "You've Been Mangoed".

As you can see above the melt comes in a bright green solid-form which dissolves when placed into warm water. With a mixture of Mango, Shea & Avocado butters, plus both lemongrass and lime oils this bath melt is perfect for banishing dry skin. I usually suffer from both dry skin & eczema (especially in the winter months) so loved how this melt left my skin feeling instantly soft & hydrated, yet not at all greasy.

Whilst this doesn't contain any of the traditional Lush special effects - no glitter, bright colours or hidden petals will be found here - I found the effects of the oils themselves put this product right up with the bath bombs - plus it retails for the extremely purse friendly price of only £2.00.. bargain!

Overall it's safe to say that I will definitely be picking up other bath melts from Lush's range - especially when I feel my skin is in particular need of a hydration boost. The only slight downside I would point out is the oils can leave the bath itself slippery, so take extra care when standing up. However this is a downside to any oil-based product & is easy enough to rinse away.

Have you tried any of the Lush Bath Melt range?

What are your thoughts?
xxx

Ickle Baby Bot | Lush Review

Whilst browsing my local Lush store recently, my eyes settled on a product I'd never noticed before... The Ickle Baby Bot bath bomb. Unsurprisingly I fell in love with this adorable baby blue robot almost instantly & knew it was something I needed to try for myself.

Not only is this bath bomb super cute to look at, it's also perfect for helping to relax before bed. The product is made of a combination of Lavender, Sandalwood & Chamomile Blue oil - each commonly used within aromatherapy to provide calming effect.. Ideal after a long day in the office. However if this wasn't enough - Lush also claims that the Lavender oil is perfect for soothing irritated skin - something many people (myself included) suffer from during the winter months.

After popping this in my bath, the water quickly turned baby blue with a gorgeous scent filling the air *sorry I was too excited & forgot a photo.. oops*. Once dissolved I found that skin was left feeling lovely & soft without feeling at all greasy.

It's safe to say the Ickle Baby Both bath bomb has secured a place within my ever growing list of Lush favourites. Plus - at only £1.95 each - this is the perfect affordable bath-time treat!

Have you tried Lush's Ickle Baby Bot?

What are your thoughts?
xxx

Stocking Fillers | For Her

Each year I love picking up little stocking fillers for family & friends - there's nothing better than the feeling of excitement knowing you've picked up the perfect little gift. In fact - in my house it's tradition to all sit around & open our stocking's first thing on Christmas morning & enjoy the little things we've been lucky enough to each receive...*thanks Santa!*

There are so many lovely stocking fillers on the high-street this year - so I couldn't resist putting together a post showing some of the items that have caught my eye so far.. 

1. Ciate Paint Pot Pair - Boots - £10.00 [x]

2. Unicorn Screen Cleaner - New Look - £4.99 [x]

3. Sweet Orange & Mint Cleanser 50ml set - Liz Earle - £9.75 [x]

4. 3D Cat Mug - Topshop - £10.00 [x]

5. Strawberry Christmas Cracker - The Body Shop - £5.00 [x]

6. Christmas Jumper Slab - Hotel Chocolat - £5.00 [x]

7. Dashing Santa Bath Bomb - Lush - £2.95 [x]

8.  Minnie Mouse Tsum Tsum - Disney Store - £3.00 [x]

9. Mini Lipstick Charms - Charlotte Tilbury - £29.00 [x]

I personally love the above items & think they're the perfect little treat for any beauty, Disney or even technology lover. In fact.. I'm tempted to pick a couple of these up for myself.. an early Christmas treat is allowed.. right?

xxx

Halloween Wishlist

It's safe to say that Halloween is a time of year that I love. It offers the perfect excuse to experiment with different styles, indulge in treats & binge watch spooky shows on Netflix.

Whilst it may not be acceptable to wander around covered in fake blood & crazy back-combed hair in the lead up to Halloween, I do love how many shops start to release spooky-themed items. So I couldn't resist putting together a little wishlist of products that I currently have my eye on...

1. Ghost Earrings - Clarie's Accessories - £3.50  [x]
2. Cat Ballet Pumps - Asos - £25.00 - [x]
3. Ghost T-shirt  - New Look - £7.99 [x]

4. "No Rest For The Wicked" Crop T-shirt - Missguided - £12.00 [x]

5. "Tiddly Vampires" Chocolates - Hotel Chocolat - £5.50 [x]
6. Nightmare Before Christmas Mug - Disney Store - £10.00 [x]

7. "Candy Corn" Mini Candle - Yankee Candle - £1.80 [x]

8. Heebie Jeebie Bat- Lush - £9.95 [x]

9. Diamanté Cat Ears - Boo Hoo - £4.00 [x]

If - like me - you have to at least pretend to be a responsible adult, then the Ghost earrings & Cat Ballet Pumps are the perfect way of injecting some Halloween fun into a day-day outfit. Plus, who in the office could resits tucking in "Tiddly Vampire" chocolates?!

Or if you'd rather celebrate in the comfort of your own home - what could be more relaxing that a pamper evening filled with Lush's Heebie Jeebie Bat & hot chocolate in a Jack Skeleton themed mug? All whilst a Candy Corn candle burns in the background. 

I personally love these each of items as they're the perfect balance of adorable & spooky rolled into one.

Have you spotted any fun Halloween themed products?
xxx

Lush's Sex Bomb - Review

For Valentines day this year I was presented with Lush's "Sex Bomb" as part of a gift from my lovely boyfriend.. However it wasn't until a few days ago I realised I was still yet to use it.. So after a long day, I decided to treat myself to a hot bath & finally get around to using this gift  as the perfect little pick me up. 
Of course - as the excellent blogger that I am - I couldn't resist the photo opportunity & decided to put together a little review of the product.. why not hey?

How is it possible for a bath-bomb so be so beautiful?

As soon as I unwrapped this product I instantly fell in love - it's beautiful. I adore the the gradient from pink to purple & the flower on top are the perfect added touch to really set this product apart... so naturally, I couldn't wait to see how pretty it made my bath look.

As you can see above, the product definitely didn't disappoint - pink water & a gorgeous flower floating around.. what more could you ask for?!
With a blend of clary sage, ylang ylang & jasmine - which are each used commonly within aromatherapy to help calm the mind & reduce stress/anxiety - Sex Bomb is the perfect bath product to use after a long stressful day. So whether your looking to treat a special someone or just fancy pampering yourself, this bath bomb is a good place to start!  
Lush's Sex Bomb bath bomb is currently retails for £3.50 & is available both online & in store. 
Have you used Sex Bomb? What's your favourite Lush products?

Lush's "Shiny Happy People" Gift Box

I wandered into work a few days ago and.. what's this? A surprise seems be waiting on my desk? A Lush shopping bag!
I'll admit that at first I was a little confused & wondered if perhaps someone had accidentally forgotten to pick up their shopping - but then a friend popped over and explained the Lush bag was in fact a belated birthday present!

What better way to brighten up a dull Wednesday morning?!

Once I opened the bag I saw I'd been treated to Lush's "Shiny Happy People" gift box.

The box contains 3 products: 

Bohemian Soap: 
"This is a solid soap with a light citrus scent... A simple but powerful blend of lemon oil and glycerine, with a palm-free soap base. Bohemian is gently cleansing.." 

Happy Hippy Shower Gel: 

"This shower gel bursting with pink grapefruit is just the thing to add some early-morning zest. We squeeze fresh pink grapefruit and add grapefruit & Bergamot essential oils."

Green Fun: 

"This 4-in-1 product can be used as a solid shampoo, bubble bar, soap or even for play. Enjoy making models and shapes out of it & then either break off a small piece & use as a soap or shampoo, or crumble under running water for bubble bath."

There's so much I love about this gift box. To start the wrapping paper is so cheerful & fun.. It almost felt like a shame to open it.. The products also smell so gorgeous and fresh - Perfect now we're *hopefully* starting to say goodbye to winter & hello to all things spring! Finally, I love the ethics that Lush has in regards to things like animal testing. Their cruelty free campaign (which you can read more about here & scrolling to the bottom of the page) always makes buying/using their products have an element of feel good factor about it. 

The "Shiny Happy People" gift box retails for £12.75 & can either be bought online [x] or in store. 

What's your favourite Lush product?

xxx