Potion

Spicy and captivating... let it work its spell on you

I bought this at the start of summer which was perhaps not the best idea, because it is certainly more of a wintry scent. The rose and carnation fragrance does give hints of a summer garden but the orange and clove take the leading role, giving a more wintry feel to the fragrance. It does last all day and is a very strong solid perfume (don't overdo it) and is not recommended if you suffer from headaches, but all in all it is very sophisticated and sexy.

Sympathy For The Skin

White chocolate whipped body cream... yummy

Although this product is marketed as having a "banana custard" scent, "white chocolate with vanilla" is more accurate. Speckled with flecks of vanilla pod and made with mashed bananas, this cream made me want to grab a spoon and eat it like a very luxurious yogurt. Good thing I didn't though, because it will last me much longer used as it says on the pot. Although I would wear it for scent alone, it is in fact the most softening body lotion I have ever used... and will continue to use for a very long time into the future. Absolutely mouthwatering.

Catastrophe Cosmetic

The perfect way to solve a catastrophe of the skin

Catastrophe Cosmetic is the second Lush face mask I have tried and I must say I am highly impressed. Prior to the re-pricing of the masks, which has resulted in them all being priced the same, this was by far the most expensive. I had always wanted to try it but it was way out of my price range. However, when the price change came into place I siezed my opportunity and purchased the pot of purple loveliness for my skin - which had indeed become a bit of a catastrophe. After just one application of the beautifully textured and delightfully scented mixture, my skin had a much more even tone and was not in the least flakey. Since then my skin has also stopped erupting at the slightest provocation. Wonderful!

Jingle Jelly

Festive fun in the shower

This sparking green shower jelly has a rather intoxicating scent which I'm personally not a fan of. It's spicy, green and rather piney but Lush's take on this smell just doesn't do it for me. The jellies also tend to leak a lot which doesn't impress, but if you do manage to get a nice solid blob it can get you endless amusement and clean skin and hair. Worth a go, but you're better off getting one with a different scent.

Christmas Angel

Delicious, but not edible...



This minty bathtime treat fizzes gently, releasing a luxurious froth and then a wonderful surprise of chocolate lumps! Yummy... Or not. When I tasted a bit of the chocolate my taste buds were in shock until the next morning. But then again it serves me right for being so greedy... This sparkly delight is more than satisfactory without tasting good too.

Mask of Magnaminty

This lovely green face mask is the only one with a shelf life exceeding 2 weeks, but this advantage is dashed by the fact it contains a preservative in order to achieve this. Which is a shame really, because this minty mask of magnificence is a lovely treat which is sure to brighten and clear the skin, and it's especially nice straight out of the fridge in summer.

Snow Fairy

A pink pot of girliness

Snow Fairy is pure girl. Pink, sparkly and sweetly scented, this bottle of shower gel could be the most girly product Lush has ever made, despite several men who are known to love it (we won't tell)! But despite all the hype about it, it's nothing more than a bunch of chemicals really. The most girly, but the least natural. And I know where my priorities are! Despite this, I must admit it makes a pretty good shampoo and is great for little girls, as long as you don't mind the chemicals.

Christingly

A tingly treat for Christmas

This bubble bar may be rock hard, but once you've broken it up and the bubbles begin to form, you'll be in love. The little pieces of mint scent the water beautifully and it smells like a combination of spearmint and bubblegum. It's absolutely delicious.

Christmas Kisses

The first bubble bar I ever tried, and it got me hooked

Christmas Kisses is a spicy cinnamon treat which will give you a bath overflowing with bubbles as you languish in its festive red waters. Until I tried this I was not a bath person at all, but this really is something different.

Angel's Delight

Somewhat overpowering

This hot pink, highly decorated soap is so strong-smelling that your neighbours might complain about the fake-fruity stench wafting from your bathroom. It smelled so strong that I gave it away immediately after using it on my hands, so I can't comment on its general performance as a shower soap.

Snowcake

Bathe in marzipan

This almond and marzipan scented soap is one of Lush's almost-edible creations. It's loved so much that it has become a Christmas regular, unlike many of Lush's Christmas products which make a brief appearance one year never to be seen again. Rub the delicious, creamy bar all over your body and you'll see why.

Milky Bar

Snuggle down with milky scented skin

The milky scent of Milky Bar matches that of Hot Milk? bubble bar. Use them together and you'll feel as snug as a bug in a rug, especially if it's before bed. Warm, inviting, and strangely addictive, this gentle soap shouldn't be overlooked just because it's not as colourful as the rest.

Hot Milk?

A bit of comfort before bed

This bubble bar is one of the most comforting Lush make. It smells powdery, soapy and just plain comforting. It is rather plain to look at but once you hop in the bath with it, you'll know why it receives so many great reviews amongst Lush fans everywhere.

Bathos

For those who really love a bit of violet

Here we have another violet delight in the form of Lush's bubbliest and most highly scented bubble bar. This is my favourite of the lot and you can get as many baths from one as you like - just add more to increase colour, scent and bubbliness. Yum.

Ne Worry Pas

More Parma Violet fun

Lush have couple of products with that wonderful scent of violets, and this is another one. Ne Worry Pas is a lovely ballistic which will soften your skin after making the bath water milky white and scenting the house with that gorgeous smell. The cute purple hole is there for you to tell your troubles to before watching them fizz away.

Romance in a Stone

A romantic bath for two

This ballistic is the perfect romantic treat and is scented with a mixture of citrus oils. It is packed with sexy rose petals and contains a sonnet in the middle so you can read it to your partner in the candlelight. It's a shame it's only a half sized ballistic because it really is one of the best.

Golden Slumbers

A relaxing bedtime bath

Golden Slumbers comes with a dusting of golden powder and several sprigs of lavender. Drop it in the bath before bed and enjoy as the calming essential oils soothe you. Just be careful not to fall asleep in the bath.

Green Wing

Avobath gets all dressed up for Christmas

This cute fairy shape is the lovely Avobath in a Christmas outfit. It has all the citrus and gingery appeal of normal Avobath but with added sparkle and cuteness.

Wish Upon a Star

...that you don't get this in your stocking!

For those who like the scent of pine and air freshener this might be lovely. But for me, it was absolutely disgusting! A big white ball of nothingness, apart from the vile smell of fake forest. The only thing that was cute was the little surprise in the middle.

Twinkle

American Cream for the bath

For lovers of American Cream conditioner, this is Christmas heaven in a bath. Scented with that strawberry-vanilla-and-something-else-rather-sexy fragrance, the smell lingers for hours. Some have more glitter in than others, ranging from coating you head to toe with the stuff to none being visible. Look out to find one to suit your preference.