LUSH Christmas Collection Review #1
including Holly Go Lightly Bubble Bar, Magic Wand Bubble Bar, Reindeer Rock Soap, Yog Nog Soap and Santa Baby Lip Tint
"It's the most wonderful time of the yeaaaaaaaaaaaar"
Okay, so it's not quite Christmas (25 days away, but who is counting), and there will be no "caroling out in the snow" but LUSH have released the Christmas Collection in New Zealand!
Now, you may be asking why am I so excited about this? Is just more smelly things and they sold them in July. And my answer to that would be, my favourite LUSH items are only available with the Christmas stock and in t-minus 28 days I will no longer be a poor student who can't afford anything nice!
Any way, I've had a look at the collection and decided to write a few reviews, in addition to the blog I did in July (check it out here:), for some of the products I have tried in the past. So here we go!!!
Holly Go Lightly Bubble Bar
A generously sized pudding to wrap yourself up in a comforting Christmas
blanket of Lime Oil, Patchouli Oil and Cinnamon Leaf Oil. Its festive
spice fragrance is like bathing in a hot toddy, perfect for getting you
in the Christmas spirit.
First things first: LUSTRE, SO MUCH LUSTRE.
At $12.50 this isn't one of LUSH's cheapest bath products, but it is fair when you consider this baby's size. The only scent I get from this one is the cinnamon. So if you're not a fan, I suggest you skip this one altogether. I also suggest you skip it if you're not a fan of glitter, mostly because this one is absolutely smothered in it! It turns your bath a shimmery lime green colour and also leaves you with a slight shimmer once you leave the bath. I got six baths out of this one (remember how I'm a cheap student?) so it was definitely worth the money in that regard, but due to it's strong scent and the copious amounts of glitter, I probably wont be purchasing this again.
At $12.50 this isn't one of LUSH's cheapest bath products, but it is fair when you consider this baby's size. The only scent I get from this one is the cinnamon. So if you're not a fan, I suggest you skip this one altogether. I also suggest you skip it if you're not a fan of glitter, mostly because this one is absolutely smothered in it! It turns your bath a shimmery lime green colour and also leaves you with a slight shimmer once you leave the bath. I got six baths out of this one (remember how I'm a cheap student?) so it was definitely worth the money in that regard, but due to it's strong scent and the copious amounts of glitter, I probably wont be purchasing this again.
Magic Wand Bubble Bar
Snow fairies of all ages will love this re-usable bubble bar that lasts
for up to ten bubble baths. Swish it around in the water for a
softening, vanilla scented soak and a mound of candy bubbles. Then pop
it on the side for use another time, just like magic! Don’t forget to
make a wish.
As stated in the products description, this product is re-usable which means you don't have to either a) chop it up or b) use it all at once. Which is awesome! Also, it smells like snow fairy shower gel (check previous blog), which is another huge bonus! I the past, this bubble bar hasn't come with the layer of lustre on top, so again, you have been warned. The scent and functionality of this bubble bar makes me love it unconditionally, so even with the lustre, I will probably be buying it again this year! Also important to note that the stick the bubble bar is attached to and the point at which it is attached isn't the strongest/most stable! So take caution when swishing this around in your bath.
Reindeer Rock
Reindeer Rock
Based on the Scandinavian ancient rock carvings, you will see reindeer
galloping across your soap. Packed with dried Lingonberries, which helps
to rejuvenate the skin and improve elasticity. Complete with our
best-selling Comforter fragrance with Bergamot and Cypress Oil for an
uplifting and calming experience, while the Raspberry Crush Sparkle Dust
and Snowflake Lustre will leave you with sparkling skin.
I really love this soap. I would probably go as far as to say this is my favourtie soap. It is just lovely. It smells of the Comforter - a classic LUSH staple - and leaves your skin feeling silky. It's berry-licious (soz). Going off what I remember from my soap from last year, the product may have changed a little bit, but it still has the same benefits. If you're only going to buy one soap this Christmas, pick this one!
Yog Nog Soap
Yog Nog is inspired by the famous Christmas drink, egg nog (vegan version!). We’ve added soya yogurt which gives a lovely creamy texture and is softening for the skin and the scent of Clove Bud Oil and Ylang Ylang Oil is topped off with a generous dusting of Nutmeg and Cocoa Powder.
The soya yogurt base of this decadent skin really leaves your skin feeling nourished. Unfortunately however, the spice and cocoa mix is a scent I can't really live with. I have never been able to bring myself to use this as an all over soap like I do with many of the others. Instead I've used it for my knees and down. It did bring a lot of moisture to my mistreated feet that were being put through trials and tribulations after wearing a mixture of heels, gumboots, gym shoes and touch boots all summer. If you are a fan of nutmeg and the 'sweet' spices, this soap is for you!
I really love this soap. I would probably go as far as to say this is my favourtie soap. It is just lovely. It smells of the Comforter - a classic LUSH staple - and leaves your skin feeling silky. It's berry-licious (soz). Going off what I remember from my soap from last year, the product may have changed a little bit, but it still has the same benefits. If you're only going to buy one soap this Christmas, pick this one!
Yog Nog Soap
Yog Nog is inspired by the famous Christmas drink, egg nog (vegan version!). We’ve added soya yogurt which gives a lovely creamy texture and is softening for the skin and the scent of Clove Bud Oil and Ylang Ylang Oil is topped off with a generous dusting of Nutmeg and Cocoa Powder.
The soya yogurt base of this decadent skin really leaves your skin feeling nourished. Unfortunately however, the spice and cocoa mix is a scent I can't really live with. I have never been able to bring myself to use this as an all over soap like I do with many of the others. Instead I've used it for my knees and down. It did bring a lot of moisture to my mistreated feet that were being put through trials and tribulations after wearing a mixture of heels, gumboots, gym shoes and touch boots all summer. If you are a fan of nutmeg and the 'sweet' spices, this soap is for you!
Santa Baby Lip Tint
A Christmassy red lip tint made with cherries and dates for sweet,
kissable lips. Made with Fair Trade shea butter and nourishing carrot
oil to soften and moisturise, and a cinammon-sweet, cola-flavoured taste
of Christmas, Santa will be hurrying down the chimney tonight.
The only taste/scent I get out of this is the cola...And it is lovely! The image on the website makes it look like you are getting a much deeper red than what the actual product looks like. It has quite a pink tone to it in my opinion. I also don't find it overly creamy like another lip tint that I tried of theirs. I don't mind the shade, the taste is great and it stays on forever, what more could you want in a lip tint? My only real problem is that even after using a makeup remover and having a shower, the product is quite often still on my lips... I do not suggest wearing this if you have dry or cracked lips as it not only accentuates your temporary discomfort but staining can remain along lines or cracks for a good wee while. I would definitely recommend looking at this product in a store before purchasing to ensure that it is the right colour for you.
If these products sound like you, or maybe a friend or family member (LUSH do awesome gifts), head over to LUSH New Zealand and have a look around.
N.b. all photos were taken from the LUSH website.
If these products sound like you, or maybe a friend or family member (LUSH do awesome gifts), head over to LUSH New Zealand and have a look around.
N.b. all photos were taken from the LUSH website.
