AD | Hello Kitty and Friends X Lush Collaboration Range 2026

 Hey everyone! 

Welcome to a brand new blog post! The wonderful team at Lusb kindly sent me some of tbe Lush X Hello Kitty and Friends Collaboration Range and i thought that today I would talk about it. 

Lush have released a brand new part two of their Hello Kitty and Friends Range focusing on some of the characters of the iconic Sanrio company such as the adorable Hangyudon, Gudetama and many more. I love how Lish are exploring more characters from the Sanrio z universe and I'd love to see more such as Aggretsuko, Tuxedosam and Haramarupbake. 

Pompomurin Shower Jelly 

Ingredients: 

Aqua (Water), ShGlycerin, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Chondrus Crispus Extract (Carrageenan Extract), Parfum, Cocos Nucifera Pulp Extract (Coconut Cream), Titanium Dioxide, CI47005, CI77491, CI77492

Who doesn't love Pompompurin? Well if you don't then you're the odd one out as Pompompurin is one of my favourite Sanrio characters ever! I mean a cute doggo who is just loving their best life and loving desserts? Who wouldn't want to love him! 

The Pompompurin Showrr Jelly contains Carrageenan which helps to give Pompompurin his jiggly texture alongside being 3D printed to ensure that he doesn't wander off when you try to use him in the shower. Not only does Carageenan help to create the texture of Pompompurin but it also helps to ensure that the skin feels soft and supple just like a jiggly pudding post using this gorgeous guy in the shower or bath! 

Pompompurin to me smells like a mixture of Yummy Custard and Let TheGood Times Roll. I  know that some do say that both LTGTR and Yummy Custard are the same scent but to me they very much aren't. Let The Good Times Roll has that iconic very sweet yet buttery Popcorn fragrance that reminds me slightly of walking into a cinema which if I remember right is what the inspiration for the fragrance was whilst Yummy Custard smells like a deep creamy vanilla that has a tiny hint of musk behind it to just intensify the Vanilla so when you combine these together you get a intensely creamy fragrance that has a slightly toasty edge to it which may sound quite odd but I really enjoy it as it just makes me feel comforted and honestly  reminds me slightly of a Creme Brulee or a Creme Caramel dessert. I don't know about you but I definitely want to smell like a dessert especially when the days are getting cold and short like they will be doing soon and well Pompompurin will definitely brighten up your day when it's not going well or is going quickly due to the days getting shorter by the minute. 

I think that you could pair this with Sticky Dates or Vanillary to create a really comforting fragrance that will help you get through the day. I think I'll be using Pompompurin before I next spray Sticky Dates! Let me know what you've been pairing this cutie with! 

Pochacco Dusting Poeder 

Ingredients, 

Zea Mays Starch (Cornstarch), Kaolin, Cocos Nucifera Oil (Extra Virgin Coconut Oil), Cocos Nucifera Fruit Powder (Coconut Milk Powder), Magnesium Carbonate, Citrus Limon Peel Oil (Lemon Oil), Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil (Litsea Cubeba Oil), Cistus Ladaniferus Resin (Labdanum Resinoid), Maltodextrin, *Citral, *Geraniol, *Limonene, *Linalool,  Parfum. 

We all need something to help us feel comforted even when we're running about town and that's what the Pochaco Dusting Powder is here to do! 

Pochacco contains Corn Starch which helps to give the skin a silky smooth feeling alongside Fair Trade Coconut Oil and Coconut Milk Powder which both help to moisturise the skin making this the perfect  companion for after you've used all of the Hello Kitty goodies in the bath/shower or when you've been on a run or when you need something to help you to not chafe whilst the weather is hot as you adventure around town. 

I've used a Dusting Powders in a plethora of ways. I love sprinkling them onto my sheets before bed, using them to stop chafing, using them after using a Massage Bar and even using it to lock in deodorant so I don't have that sticky feeling on me. 

Pochacco contains Lemon, Litsea Cubeba and Labdanum which blend to create a beautifully fruity  creamy Banana fragrance that has a fresh sprightly scent in the background. I know that you're thinking where does the Banana come from but it's provided by the wonderful Labdanum in this Dusting Powder. To me, this Dusting Powder smells like a creamy banana milkshake made with coconut milk on a warm Summers day and honestly I absolutely adore it! 

I've been using this dusting powder for a long while now and I've been loving it. As someone who has dry skin but notices that it gets irritated easily and chafes when I'm out and about, this has been the ultimate gift for me. Not only does the Corn Starch and beautiful Coconut Milk Powder help to stop the chafing and provide  some needed moisture fo my skin but also the Nagnesium in this Dusting Powder helps to relax me after I've had a long day of being out and about which trust me I am always in need of. 

If you know anyone who is always on their feet or suffers from Cheonic Pain then I think that this Dusting Powder would be a godsend for them. 

Bad Badtz Maru Soap 

ingredients: 

Aqua (Water), Brassica Napus Seed Oil (Rapeseed Oil), Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Cocos Nucifera Oil (Extra Virgin Coconut Oil), Olea Europaea Fruit Oil (Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil), Parfum, Rubus Idaeus Juice (Fresh Raspberry Juice), Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil (Grapefruit Oil), Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil (Bergamot Oil), Prunus Amygdalus Amara Kernel Oil (Almond Essential Oil), Rubus Idaeus Seed Extract (Raspberry Seed Extract), Charcoal Powder (Activated Charcoal), Zea Mays Starch (Cornstarch), Titanium Dioxide, Zein (Corn Protein), Acacia Senegal Gum (Acacia Gum), Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Hydroxide, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Alcohol Denat., EDTA, Tetrasodium Etidronate, Tin Oxide, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, *Limonene, *Linalool, CI77499, CI47005:1. 

Bad Badtz Maru is here to cause some chaos to your self care routine! 

Bad Badtz Maru contains a base of some gorgeous oils and butters such as Rapessed and Cocomut Oil alongside Raspberry Seed Oil which helps to nourish the skin when washing with it without stripping the skin like some other very well known Soaps in the Besuty World have a tendency to do alongside helping to brighten the skin. 

Bad Badtz Maru also contains a base of Charcoal which helps to scrub away dead skin and dirt from the day. Furthermore, the Charcoal in Bad Badtz Maru helps to get into all of the the crevices that some other products struggle to do. If you suffer from not feeling fully clean but want to ensure that your skin is feeling soft and supple then I think that Bad Badtz Maru might be right up your street. 

Bad Badtz Maru also contains Bergamot, Grapefruir and Almond Essential Oils which helps to create a beautiful fragrance that in my opinion reminds me slightly of a fresh yet  fruity Raspberry Lemonade drink on a hot Summers Day. This soap also shares the same fragrance as Space Girl Body Spray. 

I love anything that shares the same scent as Space Girl so I may be a little bit bias but I've really been enjoying this gorgeous Soap. 

If you're looking for a fruity fragrance to wash yourself with or a product for anyone that you know that is going off to uni and may need a bit of motivation to ensure that they feel fully clean after a night out or someone who loves going to festivals then I think that this would be perfect for them. 

Gudetama Shower Gummy 

Ingredients: Glycerin, Aqua (Water), Propylene Glycol, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Chondrus Crispus Extract (Carrageenan Extract), Orange Oil, Styrax Tonkinensis Resin Extract (Benzoin Resinoid Extract), Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract (Vanilla Extract), Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract (Tomato Extract), Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Juice (Tomato Juice), Gardenia Jasminoides Fruit Extract (Gardenia Extract), Titanium Dioxide, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Tin Oxide, *Cinnamal, *Citral, *Limonene, *Linalool, Coumarin, Parfum, CI14700.

Who doesn't want to adorn their bathroom walls with this adorable little guy?! 

Okay so I have adored all things Gudetama for a while now to the point that I even have a Gudetama Mug so as soon as I saw that Gudetama was going to be joining forces with Lush, I knew that I was going to be a very happy person! 

Gudetama is a two in one product. A part of Gudetama is a Shower Jelly which has a little bit of a firmer texture to it and in my opinion a little bit more of a surfactant to it whilst the other part of Gudetama is a Shower Gummy which helps to moisturise the skin alongside being able to be stuck to the walls once you've used this gorgeous guy in the shower or bath. 

Gudetama contains Orange, Benzoin and Vanilla which blend to create a really fruity fragrance that to me reminds me of a mixture of Orange, Cinnamon and Bubblegum. I know that this sounds like a bizarre mixture of ingredients on paper but in scent form in this gorgeous gummy it really works. The orange mixes with the Benton and Vanilla blend to create a sort of creamsicle vibe which then mixes with the Bubblegum and Cinnamon which makes you feel like you're enjoying a nice creamy drink on a beach during the summertime late at night but whilst the weather is still thick and warm. 

I am so happy that Gudetama and Lush have joined forces to create a superb shower product that I am in absolute love with. Personally I would love to see this fragrance in other products. I know that it used to be the fragrance of Harajuku Bath Bomb but I would love to see it in a Body Spray at Lush! 

Hangyudon Bath Bomb 

Ingredients:

 Sodium Bicarbonate, Citric Acid, Zea Mays Starch (Cornstarch), Maris Sal (Fine Sea Salt), Artemisia Pallens Herb Oil (Davana Oil), Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil (Bergamot Oil), Cananga Odorata Oil/Extract (Ylang Ylang Oil), Jasmine Oil/Extract (Jasmine Extract), Laminaria Longissima Extract (Kombu Seaweed), Aqua (Water), Titanium Dioxide, Zein (Corn Protein), Acacia Senegal Gum (Acacia Gum), Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Coco-Sulfate, Alcohol Denat., Propylene Glycol, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Tin Oxide, Eugenol, Coumarin, *Limonene, *Linalool, Parfum, CI42090:2, CI42053, CI77288, CI42090, CI59040, CI77499, CI45410, CI45410:2, CI77491. 

It's time to take the lovable Hangyudon with you into the bath so you can truly feel as one with the sea! 

Hangyudon contains not only Fine Sea Salt which helps to relax you and helps to get at dead skin but also contains Kombu Seaweed which is known to help moisturise the skin so if you're looking for a bath bomb that will help to make you feel lovely again after a long stressful day then I think that Hangyudon is definitely for you! 

Not only does the handsome Hangyudon contains ingredients that are great for the skin and also contains a gorgeous fragrance that is great for when you want a product that will help to pamper and hug you after a long day. This Bath Bomb contains Davana, Beegamot, Yang Ylang and Jasmine which blend to create a beautiful floral fragrance that has a  comforting note to it and a slight freshness to it.  If you're a fan of Cocktail Perfume from Lush or know anyone that does then this is definitely for them as Hangyudon Bath Bomb shares the same fragrance. My partner adores the Cocktail  l fragrance and I'm tempted to make them a little gift basket with a Hangyudon Bath Bomb, Cockfail Body Lustre and Cockfial Dusting Powder for when they need some goodies to boost their mood. I know that Seaweed in Bath products is a love or loathe situation so do let me know your thoughts on it down below and on my social media platforms! 

U.SA.HA.NA Bath Bomb 

Ingredients: Sodium Bicarbonate, Citric Acid, Zea Mays Starch (Cornstarch), Parfum, Orange Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Oil (Lime Oil), Vitis Vinifera Leaf Oil (Wine Lees Oil), Aqua (Water), Titanium Dioxide, Zein (Corn Protein), Acacia Senegal Gum (Acacia Gum), Alcohol Denat., Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Sodium Coco-Sulfate, Propylene Glycol, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Tin Oxide, Silica, *Citronellol, *Geraniol, *Limonene, *Linalool, CI42090:2, CI45410:2, CI45410, CI15985:1, CI42090, CI77491, CI47005, CI15850:1, CI14700, CI45410:1, CI17200.

Did you know that Usahana is the combination of two words that are combined to create flower rabbit? 

Usahana contains Orange, Lime and Wine Lees Oils that come together to create a beautifully bright citrus fragrance that has a fizzy edge to it which in my opinion compliments Usahana's bubbly lovely personality very well. To me, this fragrance reminds me of a glass of Bucks Fizz. It has that bright Orange citrus note whilst the Lime helps to just make everything pop alongside the effervescent bubbly note from the Wine Lees. If you're a fan of the Celebrate Dusting Powder or Merry Christmas Everyone Shower Gel from last year then you're in luck as this Bath Bomb shares the same scent as both of them. With Autumn on the horizon, I think that this would be an amazing product to use when you need a little bit of a perk up on a dark morning or when it's just too cold to do anything all day. 

I used Usahana alongside Merry Christmas everyone and Celebrate Dusting Powder before going out to see some friends and I smelt fabulous! It felt like I was matching the energy of the bar and I was ready to dance and chat the night away smelling like a Cocktail you would want to drink! 

Kerokerokeroppi Bath Bomb 

Ingredients: 

Sodium Bicarbonate, Citric Acid, Isomalt (Popping Candy), Zea Mays Starch (Cornstarch), Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Oil (Lime Oil), Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil (Mandarin Oil), Gardenia Jasminoides Fruit Extract (Gardenia Extract), Titanium Dioxide, Aqua (Water), Olea Europaea Fruit Oil (Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil), Cocos Nucifera Fruit Powder (Coconut Milk Powder), Zein (Corn Protein), Acacia Senegal Gum (Acacia Gum), Alcohol Denat., Sodium Coco-Sulfate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Propylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Tin Oxide, Maltodextrin, *Citral, *Limonene, Parfum, CI77499, CI42090:2, CI19140:1, CI45410:1, CI14700, CI17200.

Kero, Kero. Karoo pi is here to make your day a blast and to dip your toes into self care and relaxation. 

Keeokerokeroppi comes from the Japanese term for the noise that frogs make. 

Keroppi contains Popping Candy so when you drop this bath bomb into the water it sounds like a plethora of frogs jumping into the pond and taking a moment to relax.

Kerokerokeroppi also contains Lime and Mandarin Oils which blend together to create a refreshing fragrance that to my nose has a bit of a creamy edge to it. Kerokerokeroppi shares the same fragrance as the Key Lime Pie Lip Bolm so that makes sense as i think the creamy aspect I'm getting resembles the sort of sweet crust of a Key Lime Pie. I've paired this with tbe Sunrise Gel and Lime Bounty alongside Zesty Body Spray from Lush and it has set me up to have a fabulous day especially when I've felt a bit anxious before spending the day out in town. I feel that this could also go well with Super Milk or even maybe having Tramp/4:20 about contrasts against the lime. 

I absolutely love the Hello Kitty and Frieda X Kush Collaborstion Range! When the first part of this range came out I begged for Gidetsma to make an appearance so I'm super glad that they listened! I'd love to see Tuxedosam or Aggretsuko if they were to create another part of this cool collaboration range! 

I absolutely love all of Benedict's in this range. There's new scents, old favourites and there's even new fragrances that I absolutely adore! 

What's your thoughts on the Hello Kitty and Friends X Lush Collaboration Range? Let me know! 

Thanks again to the wonderful team at Lush for kindly sending me this range! I really do appreciate being sent anything that Lush wants to kindly send me! 

My Friends Of Lush Affiliate Link. 

Thanks for reading! 

Jamie x

AD | Discovering Some Iconic Fragrances That Will Brighten Your Day Up! | Lush Lush Days : Fragrance Discovery Set

 Hey everyone! 

Welcome to a brand new blog post! The wonderful team at Lush kindly sent me the Lush Days : Fragrance Discovery Set and I thought that today I would talk to you all about it! 

I was kindly sent this Fragrance Discovery Set from the wonderful Friends Of Lush Team alongside participating in a scent workshop with some of the lovely and fabulous fragrance team from Lush. Not only did it allow me to interact with some of the team and some of the wonderful Lushies that make up the Lush Community but it also allowed me to find out new ways to use Perfume to experiment more with layering fragrances and to find out what these fragrances mean to some of the Lush Community members and how fragrance can instantly evoke memories of experiences and events when you've used said fragrance such as spending the day with someone who becomes your life long best friend, a date night or a birthday for example. 

Grass 

Ingredients: 

Alcohol Denat. (Organic), Aqua (Water), Parfum, Glycerin, *Linalool, Sandalwood Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil (Bergamot Oil), Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil (Neroli Oil), Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, *Benzyl Alcohol, *Benzyl Benzoate, *Benzyl Salicylate, *Citral, *Citronellol, *Coumarin, *Eugenol, *Farnesol, *Geraniol, *Isoeugenol, *Limonene. 

Grass has been a staple when it comes to Lush Fragrances for many years now. I first had an experience with the Grass scent family from Lush in my first couple of visits of a Lush Store many years ago in the form of the retro Grass Bubbleroon so when I smell or use Grass from Lush it instantly takes me back to when I was first exploring the products of Lush and the company itself. 

Grass contains Bergamot, Sandalwood and Neroli which blend to create a really fresh green fragrance with a slightly citrus undertone that reminds me personally of the smell of freshly mowed Grass on a Summers Day. I don't know if it's a British thing only but you know that smell when you get woken up really early on a Sunday to warm weather but also to someone cutting the grass in their garden far too early? That but in fragrance format! When it comes to longevity Grass knocks it out of the ball park! Since receiving this discovery set I've worn it out to Leeds for the day and honestly even with the warm weather basking on my skin and running around Leeds City Centre checking new ranges out, snapping products and running  errands I could still smell it when I was getting the train back to Bradford! 

Grass has been out at Lush in many formats. As I mentioned there has been the Bubbleroon, we have the Shower Gel that's at stores right now, we have the perfume and last year, Lush released the fragrance in a Body Spray format in the form of Mossy Bottom! I always love to layer the Gel and Fragrance together but I'd definitely love to hear what you pair Grass with in regards to a self care routine! 

Whilst participating in the workshop we talked about how Grass comes across slightly more green and slightly more citrus on some of us. We also talked about how to wear Grass in new ways and the team at Lush suggested wearing Grass towards the colder months of the year. I thought that this was very interesting to do so I'll definitely be doing this when the weather gets colder in the Autumn. The team also talked about how wearing Grass towards the Winter can help those who suffer with SAD such as myself as Neroli is known to help the mind. As someone with SAD I am forever looking for ways to boost my mood and not feel so bleh when the nights getting darker earlier and the weather drops dramatically. 

Have you tried out Grass in the Winter? If so I'd love to hear your thoughts! After the discussion at the workshop I'm definitely thinking of weird and wonderful ways to wear Grass such as pairing it with a Gourmand! 

Dear John 

Ingredients: 

Organic DRF Alcohol, Parfum, *Limonene, Aqua (Water), Glycerin, Cedarwood Oil, Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil (Vetivert Oil), Coriandrum Sativum Seed Oil (Coriander Seed Oil), Eugenia Caryophyllus Oil (Clove Bud Oil), *Benzyl Benzoate, *Benzyl Salicylate, *Citral, *Coumarin, *Eugenol, *Farnesol, *Geraniol, *Linalool

Dear John means a lot to me personally so I was ecstatic to see that it was included in the Lush Days Fragrance Discovery Set. Dear John as a scent family has honestly been in the room whilst I've experienced many things and participated in several events  and events for me so Dear John means a lot to me as a product and a scent family. Just to show how much Dear John has been in my life, I used to own the Glass Body Spray of Dear John and honestly Lush if you're reading this, please rerelease a Body Spray version of Dear John! I was first introduced to Dear John at the beginning of my friendship with my best friend Michelle who adored the fragrance and still does to this day! At the time, we were both going through it as people who have just started college in the UK usually do and bonded over all things Lush so if you ever want someone to blame for me never shutting up about Lush and all of their wonderful products since meeting her then you know who to blame... Whenever I spray this perfume I always think of her! Alongside this, the Dear John Shower Gel was released for a limited time during the beginning of my relationship with my partner who gifted me a big bottle of the Shower Gel which I still have to this day so this Fragrance also reminds me of them and all the wonderful dates and memories we've created whilst Dear John has scented me beautifully.

Dear John contains Cedarwood, Vetivert, Coriander Seed and Clove Bud which blends to create a deep woody yet spicy and smoky fragrance that has a blast of a light green herbal note that comes from the Coriander. 

I normally stick to using this on special occasions due to the memories I have associated with Dear John but as the workshop delves into when to use fragrances I think that I will start to use Dear John more on a day to day situation especially when I'm feeling a bit lethargic or under the weather. I also think that it would be great to wear it when I'm treating myself to a day out and want something that makes me feel special. We always talk about self care but I think we sometimes ignore fragrances when it comes to a self care routine or ritual. 

If you've not smelt Dear Johm then I urge you to go to a Lush store and check it out and whilst you're there, give the brand new book a read! If you love all things Lush then I think you will find the book very interesting! 

Breath Of God

Ingredients 

Alcohol Denat. (Organic), Parfum, Citrus Limon Peel Oil (Lemon Oil), *Limonene, Aqua (Water), Glycerin, Cedarwood Oil, Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil (Vetivert Oil), Rosa Damascena Flower Oil (Rose Oil), Cananga Odorata Flower Oil (Ylang Ylang Oil), Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil (Grapefruit Oil), Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil (Neroli Oil), Piper Nigrum Fruit Oil (Black Pepper Oil), Sandalwood Oil, Juniperus Oxycedrus Wood Oil (Cade Oil), *Benzyl Alcohol, *Benzyl Cinnamate, *Benzyl Salicylate, *Cinnamal, *Citral, *Geraniol, *Benzyl Benzoate, *Citronellol, *Farnesol, *Isoeugenol, *Linalool, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Coumarin, Eugenol

Did you know that Breath Of God is two different iconic fragrances from Lush fused into one enigmatic scent? During the fragrance workshop the wonderful team at Lush explained that Breath Of God is the fusion of the Inhale and Exhale Fragrances at Lush that are retro fan favourite scents. Inhale contains ingredients such as Rose, Black Pepper and Ylang Ylang whilst Exhale contains ingredients such as Cade, Vetivert and Grapefruit. Inhale is meant to represent the lighter side of life whilst Exhale represents the darker side of life so when they combine together in breath of god they create one harmonious fragrance. 

Before the team at Lush describes the concept and scent notes of Breath Of God including what I have stated above, they got us to spray a spray onto paper or skin and asked us what the first note that we got was. Some of the Lush Community said aquatic notes, some said watermelon and some said smoky incense including myself. The workshop discussed that our noses pick different notes and everyone's skin picks up different notes which makes perfume even more personal than some realise. For example, my partner has a very warm temperature to their skin so some fragrances are intensified on their skin and some flash off very quickly whilst for myself I've recently been noticing that light citrus fragrances don't last well on me even Super Milk Body Spray sadly flashes off my skin quickly which is disappointing! 

When I sprayed BOG on to my skin the Cade, Vetivert and Black Pepper were the main notes that were at the forefront on my skin and to me they smelt wonderful. Smoky, rich and spicy whilst the rest of the notes were in the background which gave the fragrance a light background for the spices to be as loud as they are on me. On first sniff I thought that it reminded me of a more aquatic version of All Or going out to Leeds mainly as the spices in it have been helping to ground me slightly and Leeds at the moment has been making me a bit more jumpy and shaky due to busy footfall that's going on in the city centre at the moment.

I have loved enjoying the Lush Days Fragrance Discovery Set and I can't thank Lush enough for kindly sending me it and inviting me to the workshop. It was such a blast. I learn so much and I hope to be invited to more of them in the future! I have loved using these fragrances on the go, whacking them in my bag and taking them on adventures with me. I am a massive Lushie and I have tried a lot of products in my time but it's great to rediscover some of the classics that Lush are known for! Once I've used these I'll definitely be looking into grabbing the other discovery sets from Lush! 

Have you tried any of the fragrances mentioned in this post? Have you tried the Lush Days Discovery Set? Let me know! 

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Thanks for reading! 

Jamie x

AD | Being A Cheeky Monkey & Messing About With Your Self Care Routine | Lush Kitchen XL April Box 2026

  Hey everyone! 

Welcome to a brand new blog post! I was kindly sent the April Kitchen XL Box from the wonderful team at Lush so I thought that today I would talk to you all about my thoughts on the box. 

I like to wait until the month after the Box has arrived to truly talk about it as it means that I've had time to try everything which includes trying out the posted products several times so I can truly talk about them. 

Fantabulosa Shower Gel

Ingredients:

Aqua (Water), Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Glycerin, Lauryl Betaine, Parfum, Matricaria Recutita Flower Oil (Chamomile Blue Oil), Cistus Ladaniferus Resin (Labdanum Resinoid), Evernia Prunastri Extract (Oakmoss Extract), Viola Odorata Leaf Extract (Violet Leaf Extract), Fucus Vesiculosus Extract (Seaweed Extract), Lactic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, CI 45410:1

It's time to have a self care routine with this retro fragrance scented Shower Gel and truly feel fantabulous!

This Shower Gel looks stunning as soon as it came out of the box as it's two toned. On the outside Fantabulosa looks dark and moody on the outside but as soon as you apply a little from the bottle it comes to life and changes colour! I love when Lush do this! I loved how Cherry Pop Shower Gel did this! I gifted a bottle to a friend and as soon as I got home from seeing them I got a message about them being mesmerised that it somehow changed colour and that it was pure magic! 

Fantabulosa contains Glycerine which not only makes for a thick Shower Gel which I know a lot of you including myself adore but also ensures that after you use this beautiful shower gel that your skin feels nourished, soft and smooth! 

Fantabulosa contains a retro fragrance that was first released before Lush was known as Lush and I believe it was first released as a part of the Perfume collection at B Never Too Busy To B Beautiful which is what Lush was before it became Lush! 

Fantabulosa contains Chamomile Blue Oil, Labdanum Resinoid, Oakmoss, Violet Leaf  and Seaweed. I know that sounds like such an unusual and bizarre mix of ingredients on the outside but when you smell it you'll grasp what the concept and the vision was when the founders of Lush were coming up with this fragrance. To me, this blend of oils creates a fragrance that feels like it has been created with Alice In Wonderland in mind. In my opinion, this fragrance to me smells like a mixture of Big Blue and Sex Bomb from Lush with a massive blast of slightly synthetic foam banana sweets coming from the Labdanum. I know that this may sound weird but I used this Gel before going out on a date day and honestly I felt confident and intriguing! It truly made me feel like I could battle the day no matter what which I know sounds weird from a shower gel but I always believe that Shower products and Fragrance can truly change the way you feel and how your day goes. 

I absolutely loved using this Shower Gel with the other Banana products and I would love a solid of this or a small 15ml or a 30ml spray to be released of this fragrance. 

If you're a fan of niche fragrances that make you take another sniff and wonder what you can smell then I think this fragrance and Shower Gel would definitely be for you! 

Amazonian Shower Jelly 

Ingredients:

Glycerin, Aqua (Water), Propylene Glycol, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Citrus Reticulata Fruit Juice (Fresh Tangerine Juice), Chondrus Crispus Extract (Carrageenan Extract), Sodium Coco-Sulfate, Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil (Tangerine Oil), *Limonene, Pogostemon Cablin Oil (Patchouli Oil), Cananga Odorata Flower Oil (Ylang Ylang Oil), Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract (Orange Flower Extract), Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Extract (Orange Blossom Extract), Gardenia Jasminoides Fruit Extract (Gardenia Extract), Titanium Dioxide, *Linalool, Parfum, CI 15985:1, CI 19140:1, CI 19140, CI 14700

Even in the forest we have to smell good...

Amazonian Shower Jelly contains Patchouli, Orange Flower and Tangerine Oils which blend to create a truly citrus fragrance that has a big hit of brightness to it provided by the Tangerine alongside a contrasting hit of smokiness and spiciness that is provided by the Patchouli. I absolutely love this fragrance as it showcases how citrus and spice can truly harmonise together. In my opinion, Amazonian reminds me of a slightly summery version of Karma. Whilst Karma does have Patchouli and Orange just like Amazonian Shower Jelly does, I find that Karma slightly  leans more towards the herbal smoky side of Patchouli forward fragrances due to the addition of Lavender and Lemongrass which brings out the herbal notes more and if anyone knows me well then you will know that I absolutely  adore Karma and that it is one of my signature fragrances! 

If you managed to grab this Jelly then let me know what you've paired it with, I've suggested Karma on this blog post but I also think that it would go gorgeously with Milky Bath or the Hello Kitty and Friends Perfume! 

King Coconut Magnesium Body Butter 

Ingredients:

Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter (Fair Trade Organic Cocoa Butter), Butyrospermum Parkii Butter (Shea Butter), Musa Paradisiaca Fruit (Fresh Banana), Aqua (Water), Persea Gratissima Fruit (Fresh Avocado), Cocos Nucifera Oil (Extra Virgin Coconut Oil), Magnesium Chloride, Parfum, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil (Almond Oil), Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil (Organic Jojoba Oil), Liquidambar Styraciflua Balsam Extract (Styrax Resinoid), Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil (Vetivert Oil), Styrax Tonkinensis Resin Extract (Benzoin Resinoid Extract), Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract (Coconut Extract), Avena Sativa Kernel Extract (Oatmeal Extract), Titanium Dioxide, Tin Oxide, *Benzyl Benzoate, *Benzyl Cinnamate, *Cinnamal, *Cinnamyl Alcohol, *Isoeugenol, CI 77491

Even the King of the Forest needs to feel fabulous! 

Don't hate me but when I smelt this straight out of the box my mind instantly started to play 'I've got a lovely bunch of coconuts' from Lion King... Says more about me and my brain more than anything else. 

If you're unsure on how to use  King Coconut then imagine it as the last step before you get out of the bath or shower. Grab the product, swipe it all over your body, massage it in deeply, take a minute for yourself (this could be meditation, singing a song or anything that makes you happy.  the latter two is what I like to do) and then rinse off to reveal deeply hydrated skin that smells creamy and coconutty. 

King Coconut contains Magnesium which helps to relax muscles. If you're an avid reader then you will know that as someone with muscle pain quite often I love when Lush include Magnesium in their products. I have to admit that I loved the addition of it in King Coconut too! It really helped me to relax and unwind whether it was at the end of a busy day or first thing in the morning when my body felt a bit bleh and my mind wasn't ready to crack on with the day. 

King Coconut contains Fresh Avocado, Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, Almond Oil and Organic Jojoba Oil which all blend together to create a nourishing base alongside Coconut that helps to truly help you feel refreshed and nourished. I've been using this all over my body recently but especially on my elbows and other places that are dry and end up being bashed into often as I'm quite clumsy in life and I have to admit that these areas have never felt more hydrated and nourished. It's honestly made me rethink some parts of my self care routine and whether I should explore the all year round Body Butters and Body Conditioners such as Ro's Argan and King Of Skin a little bit more. 

King Coconut contains Styrax, Benzoin Resinoid and Vetivert which combine to create a comforting cosy Coconut fragrance that still has a bite of not only fresh green grassiness but also a touch of smokiness in the background which helps to create a three dimensional fragrance. This fragrance really makes you feel like you're on an island or forest foraging and finding fresh coconuts. Fun fact: King Coconut and its regal fragrance were once a part of Cosmetics to Go. This was one of the brands that were Lush before  Lush was a business concept or a brick and mortar store on the British High Street. I absolutely love this fragrance. As I say it's rich, creamy and comforting but it still has a smoky edge to it. I am a sucker for anything that contains  Vetivert (see my monologue about loving Dear John in a plethora of posts which contains a heavy hit of Vetivert) and this fragrance is no different. If you're a fan of Coconut fragrances but you enjoy one that is more true to natural Coconut rather than the sickly sweet synthetic versions of a coconut fragrance that you can find quite often then I think that you would love King Coconut. If you also own Furze from Lush then I think that these two could be paired beautifully together in a self care routine!

Banana Moon Soap

Ingredients:

Aqua (Water), Brassica Napus Seed Oil (Rapeseed Oil), Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Soymilk Ferment Curd (Soya Yogurt), Cocos Nucifera Oil (Coconut Oil/Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil), Musa Paradisiaca Fruit (Fresh Banana), Parfum, Hexyl Cinnamal, Cistus Ladaniferus Resin (Labdanum Resinoid), Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Gardenia Jasminoides Fruit Extract (Gardenia Extract), Titanium Dioxide, EDTA, Tetrasodium Etidronate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Bicarbonat 

To the moon and back baby! 

Banana Moon Soap contains a plethora of hydrating goodies such as Fresh Banana, Glycerine, Soy Milk, Soya Yoghurt, Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil and much more. This may come as a little bit TMI but as someone who is neurodivergent, I have a really bad habit of biting and picking the skin on my hands. If you've ever seen a photo of anything that I'm holding on my socials then you'll know what I'm getting at so alongside dry skin when it comes to soaps I want something very hydrating that will hopefully help with the skin on my hands and oh boy do I have to say Banana Moon Soap definitely helps with that. The absolute complex of gorgeous moisturising goodies that make up the base of this Soap definitely have been helping to hydrate and recover my hands. Sometimes with other soaps I don't really enjoy using them as they can irritate me quite easily  whereas Banana Moon is the complete opposite! 

Banana Moon contains Labdanum and Gardenia. I know that this delightful duo sounds a bit simple and lacklustre for a fragrance that boasts all things Banana but trust me when I say that this duo definitely packs a punch when it comes to performanc! The Labdanum creates a beautiful Banana fragrance that pairs amazingly with the Fresh Banana that is included in this soap to create a truly rich and intense Banana. As this soap contains double Banana you get a fragrance that smells of both fresh green bananas and rich and creamy sweet foam banana sweets/banana milkshakes.   The Gardenia creates a fresh floral base that makes it feel like you're on a grand adventure and you've just found some fresh Bananas on the floor surrounding some blooming flowers. 

I've been using this soap recently and not only do my hands feel gorgeous due to the blend of beautiful butters but also smells amazing. I've been using it mainly during the warm weather we've been having  in the UK and it truly has been getting me intothe Summer spirit! 

Chameleon Bubble Bar 

Ingredients:

Sodium Bicarbonate, Potassium Bitartrate (Cream of Tartar), Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Lauryl Betaine, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract (Orange Flower Extract), Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract (Jasmine Extract), Zea Mays Starch (Cornstarch), Titanium Dioxide, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Tin Oxide, *Eugenol, *Limonene, *Linalool, Parfum, CI 42090:2, CI 19140:1, CI 42090

Who doesn't love a product that is truly a Chameleon?

We all need a bubble bar for those days where we need a little pamper and trust me this Chameleon Bubble Bar definitely helps with that. 

Chameleon Bubble Bar contains Jasmine and Orange Flower which blends to create a very floral yet slightly summery fragrance that reminds me of when you walk into a field and you can smell all the flowers blooming in one go. I've slowly been getting more into Jasmine including Jasmine Tea and I have to say that the Iasmine helps to create a floral base that has a rich deepness to it whilst a Orange Flower helps to create a light citrus fragrance so when they combine together you get the best of both worlds! 

I think that if you love florals and want something that still packs a punch but doesn't have all the bells and whistles of a bath bomb then a chameleon is definitely for you! I think that this would go perfectly with products such as  Symbol Of Love or Happy Happy Joy Joy! 

Cheeky Monkey Bath Bomb 

Ingredients:

Sodium Bicarbonate, Citric Acid, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter (Fair Trade Organic Cocoa Butter), Parfum, Potassium Bitartrate (Cream of Tartar), Sodium Coco-Sulfate, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract (Vanilla Extract), Dipteryx Odorata Seed Extract (Tonka Seed Extract), Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil (Almond Oil), Aqua (Water), Titanium Dioxide, Zea Mays Starch (Cornstarch), Theobroma Cacao Seed Powder (Cocoa Powder), Laureth-4, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Dipropylene Glycol, Alcohol Denat., Tin Oxide, Coumarin, CI 77491, CI 77499

Even Cheeky Monkeys need a bath now and again! 

Cheeky Monkey contains  Fair Trade Organic Cocoa Butter which helps to deeply nourish the skin. I love the inclusion of Cocoa Butter in Bath Bombs as it means that I can step out feeling luxurious and nourished. Honestly when I use a bath bomb from Lush that contains Cocoa Butter I step out feeling like I've been bathing like Cleopatra would. The Cocoa Butter creates a bathing experience like Butterball does where it creates a gorgeous nourishing layer to your bath in the tub but also makes you just feel really pampered. I love using bath bombs containing Cocoa Butter after a long day. 

Cheeky Monkey also contains Cocoa Powder. I know that this may sound weird and you may think that this addition will instantly turn your bath brown but it really doesn't. In my opinion, the Cocoa Powder just gave the fragrance of this Bath Bomb a slightly rich Chocolate undertone. 

Talking of fragrance, Cheeky Monkey Bath Bomb contains Vanilla, Tonka and Almond which blend together to create a really creamy gourmand comforting fragrance that reminds me slightly of a creamy Banana Pudding. This bath bomb also shares the same fragrance as the Minions X Lush Bath Bomb and shower Gel. 

I used Cheeky Monkey first thing in the morning before a day of meetings, video calls and emails and not only did I smell gorgeous but it set me up to not feel anxious for the day which trust me I am always in the need of! If you have the Banoffee Pie Products from Lush then you could pair them with this to create a beautiful Banana self care routine! 

Rainforest Co-Mingle 

Ingredients:

Glycerin, Aqua (Water/Spring Water), Propylene Glycol, Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract (Bamboo Stem Extract), Phytelephas Aequatorialis Seed Powder (Tagua Nut Powder), Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil (Almond Oil), Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil (Brazil Nut Oil), Butyrospermum Parkii Butter (Shea Butter), Stearic Acid, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil (Organic Argan Oil), Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter (Cupuaçu Butter), Cupressus Funebris Wood Oil (Cedarwood Oil), Cupressus Sempervirens Oil (Cypress Oil), Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil (Vetivert Oil), Cananga Odorata Flower Oil (Ylang Ylang Oil), Chondrus Crispus Extract (Carrageenan Extract), Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter (Fair Trade Organic Cocoa Butter), Passiflora Edulis Fruit Juice (Passion Fruit Juice), Gardenia Jasminoides Fruit Extract (Gardenia Extract), Fortunella Japonica (Fresh Kumquat Extract), Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract (Vanilla Pod Extract), Triethanolamine, Cetearyl Alcohol, *Limonene, *Linalool, Parfum, CI 42090

Even those exploring rainforests need a good cleanse! 

If you're unsure on what a Co-Mingle is then let me tell you all about them! Co-Mingle are a three in one product from lush which consist of a gorgeous scrub which helps to get rid of dead skin and helps to reveal glowing new skin, a shower jelly to cleanse skin so you feel super clean even when in a rainforest and a body conditioner which helps to nourish the skin and ensure that it feels soft and hydrated which I feel sometimes we forget to ensure. 

Rainforest Co-Mingle contains Bamboo Stem and Tagua Nut Powder which creates a truly exfoliating yet light scrub which helps to exfoliate the skin, get rid of dead skin and reveal gorgeous glowing skin. I love this combination of scrub from Lush. I've used it in other Co-Mingles and in other products such as Happy Skin and trust me when I say that it truly ensures that your skin feels scrubbed and clean without damaging it or making it feel red raw which in my opinion is what I'm always wanting. A deep scrub without my skin feeling irritated to hell for days.

This Co-Mingle contains Argan Oil, Almond Oil, Brazil Nut Oil, Shea Butter and some other gorgeous ingredients to truly condition your skin. All of the butters and oils in this product combine to ensure that once you've massaged this Co-Mingle into the skin and rinsed it off you will be feeling moisturised, soft and like your skin has been rejuvenated. As a dry skin person who is forever on the go I am a massive fan of Co-Mingles as not only do they combine three products into one I know that my skin will look and feel gorgeous every time that I use one and it only takes a few minutes in the shower to apply and achieve. I end up spending this time enjoying a song on a playlist or the last minute or two of a podcast before I have to get out. 

This Co-Mingle contains Ho Wood, Cypress, Vetivert and Ylang Ylang. These oils blend together to create a really smoky woody fragrance that has a blast of green freshness with a floral undertone to it which I absolutely adore. I know that this may be cliche to say but this really does smell like nothing I've smelt before and I've smelt a lot in my lifetime! 

I think that Rainforest Co-Mingle would be a perfect product to take on holiday with as not only does it free up space by bringing one product that does three jobs rather than three individual products but also this product has a fragrance that is made for Summer Holidays and beaches in my opinion. 

Thank you again to the wonderful team at Lush for kindly sending me this Lush Kitchen Box! Did you manage to grab this box and if so what did you think of the goodies? Let me know! 

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Thanks for reading! 

Jamie x

Lush Eid Al-Adha 2026 Range

 Hey everyone! 

Welcome to a brand new blog post! I thought that I would talk to you all about Lush's brand new Eid Al-Adha 2026 Range today! 

The Eid Al-Adha Range at Lush  is under Luss Co-Create Programme where Lush  collaborates with Lush staff members  who celebrate specific holidays such as Eid Al-Adha and collaborate with them to bring their ideas to life which in turn creates a rich range that is full of ideas, creativity and representation. 

Sukoon Bath Bomb (£3.50)

Ingredients: 

Sodium Bicarbonate, Citric Acid, Alcohol Denat., Aqua (Water), Ceratonia Siliqua Gum (Carob Resinoid), Styrax Tonkinensis Resin Extract (Benzoin Resinoid Extract), Santalum Album Oil (Sandalwood Oil), Zein (Corn Protein), Titanium Dioxide, Dipropylene Glycol, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Sodium Coco-Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Tin Oxide, *Limonene, Parfum, CI42090, CI77499, CI42090:2, CI45410:2

This Bath Bomb was created hyn Ramsha Khan from the Covernt Garden beach who wanted to convey images of reflection and inclusivity via her design when it came to creating this bath bomb for the Eid Al-Adha Range. 

Not only does Sukoon smell to die for but it also looks stunning when it's dropped into the water as it creates some beautiful blue water in the tub with silver shimmer which in my opinion makes it a gorgeous bath bomb to use after a long day when you want to unwind and just relax. 

Sukoon contains Carob Resinoid, Benzoin Resinoid and Sandalwood which blend to create an indulgent fragrance that reminds me of a freshly baked molasses rich and even maybe slightly just caramelised Sticky Toffee Pudding. If you're a gourmand lover then you may know the fragrance of Sukoon Bath Bomb via the Sticky Dates scent family from Lush!

Siraj Bath Bomb (£3.50)

Ingredients: 

Sodium Bicarbonate, Citric Acid, Alcohol Denat., Aqua (Water), Parfum, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum (Carob Resinoid), Styrax Tonkinensis Resin Extract (Benzoin Resinoid Extract), Santalum Album Oil (Sandalwood Oil), Zea Mays Starch (Cornstarch), Titanium Dioxide, Zein (Corn Protein), Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Coco-Sulfate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Tin Oxide, *Limonene, CI45410:2, CI42090:2, CI77491, CI45410, CI42090. 

Siraj was created by the lovely Andreea Marin (the Trainee Manager at Lush Portsmouth). Andreea wanted to create a Bath Bomb that would help you enter a relaxed state of mind and sit with gratitude for your blessings. 

Siraj Bath Bomb also contains Carob, Benzoin and Sandalwood that blend to create a superb Sticky Dates scented Bath Bomb that smells good enough to eat! Did you know that Sticky Dates first made its  appearance at Lush via its Eid Range so it's a bit of a full circle moment for the scent family being back in the range that started off its viral and famous permanent residence on shelves at Lush stores. 

Hayl Massage Bar (£10)

Ingredients: 

Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter (Fair Trade Organic Cocoa Butter), Butyrospermum Parkii Butter (Shea Butter), Cocos Nucifera Oil (Extra Virgin Coconut Oil), Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil (Fair Trade Organic Sesame Oil), Parfum, Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil (Cardamom Oil), Styrax Tonkinensis Resin Extract (Benzoin Resinoid Extract), Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil (Orange Oil), Prunus Amygdalus Amara Kernel Oil (Almond Essential Oil), Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil (Sunflower Oil), Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract (Paprika Oleoresin), Titanium Dioxide, Tin Oxide, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, *Amyl Cinnamal, *Benzyl Benzoate, *Benzyl Cinnamate, *Cinnamal, *Citral, *Eugenol, *Geraniol, *Isoeugenol, *Limonene, *Linalool, Coumarin, CI77491

Did you know that Hayl means Cardamom in Arabic? Hayl Massage Bar is a love letter to Cardamom and how it features in different products such as Coffee and Sweet Treats. 

Andreea who also helped to create this marvellous Massage Bar  because she was  inspired by how people love to freshen up, look after themselves and relax during Eid. Andrea chose the spicy fragrance that Hayl contains as it reminds her of gatherings, sharing food and inviting others into the home which is what Eid is all about. She also chose the name Hayl for this momentous Massage Bar as it fits the mood of Eid and wanted a Massage Bar that had a bold fragrance and could be applied quickly and as Massage Bars can be used to create moments with loved ones or yourself when you need a moment to take everything in and just have some time to yourself. 

Hayl contains Cocoa and Shea Butters which are known for being super moisturising and soothing to the skin which makes for a gorgeous base when it comes to Lush's Massage Bars. As someone with super dry skin I've been using this Massage Bar a fair amount and I love how it's super nourishing and hydrating yet it's not super greasy which is a plus for me. As someone with sensory issues and is forever on the go or well rushing even when I'm super early to something, having a product that hydrates my skin yet is fast absorbing is always the dream and trust me this definitely fits the bill. 

Hayl Massage Bar contains a combination of Cardamom, Benzoin Resinoid, Orange Oil and Almond Essential Oil which harmonise to create a incredibly spicy fragrance that has a blast of citrus merging into it with a soft yet sweet creamy base. To me it reminds me of a mixture of a spicy sweet dessert that has some orange peel on top. If I was to compare it to fragrances from Lush then I would say that it's a true Chocolate Orange so imagine a mix of Cardamom Coffee Perfume and Sonic Death Monkey Shower Gel with a touch more sweetness to it.

I applied it at the beginning of a day whilst doing errands around the house and I've also used to before going out for the day around Leeds and by the end of the day when it was time to  do my self care before bed I could still smell the intoxicating sweet and spicy fragrance on my skin. 

I am already tempted to grab another one before they go. Not only does it smell amazing and benefits my skin but I also think that this would be a fabulous Massage Bar to use when my skin gets even more dry towards the Winter months of the year. 

If you know someone who needs a bit of TLC or someone who loves Cardamom then I urge you to grab them this Massage Bar before it goes! 

Baklava Soap (£7)

Who doesn't want to smell like a snack dripping in Honey? 

Ingredients: 

Brassica Napus Seed Oil (Rapeseed Oil), Rosa Damascena Flower Water (Rose Water), Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Aqua (Water), Cocos Nucifera Oil (Coconut Oil/Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil), Parfum, Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil (Vetivert Oil), Juniperus Virginiana Wood Oil (Cedarwood Oil), Rosa Damascena Extract (Rose Extract), Prunus Amygdalus Amara Kernel Oil (Almond Essential Oil), Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil (Bergamot Oil), Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter (Fair Trade Organic Cocoa Butter), Cocos Nucifera Fruit Powder (Coconut Milk Powder), Sodium Chloride, Titanium Dioxide, Gardenia Jasminoides Fruit Extract (Gardenia Extract), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder (Fair Trade Organic Aloe Vera Powder), Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Bicarbonate, EDTA, Tetrasodium Etidronate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Silica, Tin Oxide, Geraniol, Coumarin, *Benzyl Benzoate, *Limonene, *Linalool, CI77491, CI45350, CI61570, CI42090. 

Samire Jama (a sales assistant at the Lush Coventry store)  decided to create this beautiful Soap for Eid Al-Adha as it is important to share food with friends, family, loved ones and those who are less fortunate and Baklava is a delicious dessert that represents sharing food with those around you especially as Baklava can also be made in large trays and sliced up for many to share and enjoy.  It's also a tradition of Prophet Muhammad/Sunnah to eat something sweet before Eid Prayer and well you can't get sweeter than Baklava. 

If you're someone who suffers with dry skin  like myself then this Soap is made for you! Not only does it have that gorgeous Lush Soap Base which consists of Rapeseed Oil and Extra Virgin Coconut Oil but it also contains Glycerine which is known for locking in moisture! Furthermore, Baklava Soap contains a layer of Fair Trade Organic Cocoa Butter which ensures that skin feels soft, supple and nourished. 

Baklava contains Vetivert, Cedarwood, Rose and Bergamot alongside some other goodies to create a fragrance that smells good enough to eat. It's deep and resinous, has a nutty aroma that's out of this world and has a sweetness to it which makes you think that the base of the soap was actually drizzled in real honey. If you're an avid Lushie then you may be glad to know that Baklava Soap's scent is a mix of both the old Puddy Holly Bubbleroon that used to be a festive staple and Noubar Soap which both contains fragrances that are rich, sweet, creamy and full of nuts! 

I think that this would make an amazing gift for anyone who loves anything that is gourmand or loves anything with a nutty edge. I know a few friends who love their Pistachio based smells and products so I've already grabbed a slice of this superb soap for them to enjoy! 

Sipak Fresh Face Mask (£12)

Ingredients: 

Kaolin, Aqua (Water), Calamine (Calamine Powder), Glycerin, Punica Granatum Fruit Juice (Fresh Pomegranate Juice), Rosa Canina Fruit Oil (Organic Rose Hip Oil), Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil (Orange Oil), Backhousia Citriodora Leaf Oil (Lemon Myrtle Oil), Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract (Orange Flower Extract), Cymbopogon Flexuosus Leaf Oil (Lemongrass Oil), Ribes Nigrum Fruit Extract (Blackcurrant Extract), Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract (Hibiscus Flower Extract), *Citral, *Eugenol, *Limonene, Citronellol, *Linalool, Geraniol, Parfum, CI77491

Samra Kajtezovic (Store Manager of the Lush Crocker Park store in Ohio, Noeth America) wanted to create a product that was hydrating and soothing to the skin. Samra wanted to create a Face Mask that encapsulates the smell of Sipak Spread which is a Rosehip Jam that is enjoyed on The Balkans as Samra as a child used to spread Sipak Spread all over her Mums homemade Pancakes! 

This face mask contains calamine Powder which is known for helping to soothe the skin whilst gently cleansing the skin. As someone who has irritated skin quite often due to stress,. Hormones and well life I am always in search of something that helps my skin to feel and look soothed. I had a beauty staff member analyse my skin last year and I was told that my skin can get quite irritated so I always try and incorporate something into my self care routine that will help to soothe my skin. I used Sipak on several occasions when I could tell that my skin was angry and wanted to scream and I have to admit that after giving myself around 15 neon it's to reflect and relax my skin felt and looked ten times better. No longer was it angry and ready to fight, my skin now looked calm collected and ready for the day ahead. 

Sipak also contains Pomegranate Juice and Rosehip Oil which are both known for helping the skin to glow for the gods. If you're an avid reader of this blog then you will know that I am an absolute sucker for a product that helps my skin to glow so as soon as I heard this about Sipak, I knew that I had to grab one and check if it does truly help the skin to glow. After using Sipak Face Mask for a fair few uses I do have to admit that my skin does look a lot more radiant, dewy and glowy which I always want when it comes to a product that claims to help skin glow. Rosehip is rich in Vitamin C so I think that's how this Fresh Face Mask really helps to make your skin glow! 

Sipak also contains Orange Oil, Orange Flower, Lemongrass Oil, Lemon Myrtle Oil, Blackcurrant and Hibiscus Flower which blend to create a very uplifting and zingy fragrance that has a delicate floral edge to it due to the Hibiscus, Orange Flower and Rose Hip. To me the fragrance of this Fresh Face Mask reminds me of picking Berries in a big field during the height of Summer. 

I have absolutely been loving this face mask.. my skin feels nourished and pampered alongside it glowing for the gods which is something that I feel we all want when the Summer Sun and weather kicks in. I think that's this could be an amazing gift for anyone in your life that could do with a really good pamper/self care day! 

Have you a managed to grab any of the Lush Eid Al-Adha 2026 Range? If so what has been your favourite product? Do let me know! 

Thanks for reading! 

Jamie x 

AD | Bathing Paddington™ X Lush Range

Hey everyone! 

Welcome to a brand new blog post. The wonderful team at Lush kindly sent me a gorgeous parcel full of gorgeous goodies from the Paddington™ X Lush Range and I thought that today I would talk to you all about them! 

Paddington™ Bath Bomb (£6)

Ingredients: 

Sodium Bicarbonate, Citric Acid, Zea Mays Starch (Cornstarch), Alcohol Denat., Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed (Sweet Wild Orange Oil), Mentha Piperita Oil (Peppermint Oil), Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract (Vanilla Extract), Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil (Organic Sacha Inchi Oil), Gardenia Jasminoides Fruit Extract (Gardenia Extract), Aqua (Water), Zein (Corn Protein), Titanium Dioxide, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Sodium Coco Sulfate, Propylene Glycol, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Tin Oxide, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Benzoate, Limonene, Parfum, CI77491, CI47005, CI14700, CI42090, CI42090:2, CI45410:1, CI15985:1, CI19140:1, CI77499, CI45410, CI45410:2. 

Well you can't have a Paddington™ X Lush Collaboration without the international sweetheart Paddington™ making an appearance in the form of an iconic Bath Bomb from Lush. 

Paddington™ Bath Bomb contains Cornstarch and Organic Sacha Inchi Oil which are both known for being hydrating and moisturising to the skin. As someone with dry skin I forever love it when a Bath Bomb from Lush contains hydrating properties as it means that I know that my skin is going to feel looked after and nourished as soon as I step out of the bath! I also love hydrating bath products such as Bath Bombs from Lush as I know that if I use it in a morning and have to rush afterwards then I know that my skin is conditioned and looked after no matter how quickly I have to get out of the door! 

For a fan favourite like Paddington, the Paddington™ Bath Bomb has to also have a fan favourite fragrance and oh boy does he! Paddington™ Bath Bomb contains a mixture of Sweet Wild Orange, Peppermint and Vanilla Oils which combine together to create a refreshing yet comforting fragrance that has a blast of citrus bubbling under the surface just like Marmalade does when it's being cooked up! This Bath Bomb also shares the same fragrance as the wonderful Honey Trap Lip Balm from Lush! To me this fragrance reminds me of a sort of combination of White Chocolate, Fresh Mint and a twist of Orange. I guess the best way to describe it would be is to imagine a White Mint Chocolate Bar next to a bowl of Oranges. 

I think that you could pair this with the Marmalade Body Wash and Magic Crystals Body Scrub to create a Bath routine that's fit for picnicking in the sunny weather with a few sandwiches... 

Marmalade Body Wash (£10)

Ingredients:

Aqua (Water), Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Mel (Organic Orange Blossom Honey), Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Juice (Fresh Orange Juice), Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract (Fresh Orange Peel/Fresh Orange Peel Extract), Parfum, Hydroxy Propyl Methyl Cellulose, Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed (Orange Oil), Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract (Orange Flower Extract), Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil (Bergamot Oil), Citrus Aurantium Amara Twig/Leaf Oil (Petitgrain Oil), Chondrus Crispus Extract (Carrageenan Extract), Gardenia Jasminoides Fruit Extract (Gardenia Extract), Sodium Carboxymethyl Starch, Amyl Cinnamal, Citronellol, Citral, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, *

Limonene, Linalool, CI14700. 

It's truly time to smell like an iconic snack well in Paddington's case it is iconic! 

Marmalade Body Wash contains a mixture of Glycerin, Carrageenan and Organic Orange Blossom Honey which are all known for their hydrating properties. (Organic Orange Blossom Honey is even known for being a humectant so not only does it provide moisture to the skin but it helps to keep it locked in!) This blend of moisturising goodies helps to create the base of this Body Wash and creates a texture that has only ever been created once before at Lush in the format of the See and Be Seen Body Wash from the Bridgerton X Lush Collaboration Range. 

This fabulous formula helps to create a marvellous Marmalade Body Wash that creates  a gentle  creamy lather whilst ensuring that the skin still feels nourished and hydrated from within.  I think that the formula that is in this Body Wash is honestly one of the best and most unique of formulas that Lush have created in a while and I urge you to check out the Marmalade Body Wash if you haven't already when you're next in store!  

This Body Wash contains Organic Orange Blossom Honey but that's not the only form of Orange that is in this beautiful Body Wash. This Body Wash contains four different types of Orange. In this body wash we have Organic Orange Blossom Honey, Fresh Orange Peel, Fresh Orange Juice and Orange Oil. When Lush were thinking about how to make the iconic preserve that is Marmalade a truly orangey affair, Lush literally thought well we have to whack the whole fruit in and it's one of the things that I love about the team at Lush! The Orange Blossom Honey creates moisture, the Orange Juice brings an enzymic property to the Body Wash so you can truly feel clean, the Orange Oil helps to bring an uplifting citrusy fragrance to the product and Orange Peel helps to create a truly sensorial experience. The Orange Peel in this Body Wash gives your skin a delicate chemical scrub via the Orange Juice but also gives your skin a physical scrub which is achieved when you massage the Orange Peel that is suspended in this gorgeous Body Wash formula into the skin! As I forever mention, I am a busy person so I love how you get a multipurpose  product in the form of a Body Scrub and a Body Wash in one which I am always a fan of as it helps to save me time. Only would Lush think to ensure that there's Orange Peel in the Body Wash so it truly feels like you're a Bear washing yourself with marvellous Marmalade! I absolutely adore it!

As I mentioned above, this brilliant Body Wash contains Orange Oil but it also contains Bergamot, Orange Flower and Petitgrain which helps to create a zingy and bright yet slightly sweet Orange fragrance that has a resinous floral Honey note underneath it alongside a sort of fresh tart note to it which makes it feel like you're smelling a fresh pot of Marmalade that has had some local Organic Honey blended into it to provide a little bit of sweetness! If you're a retro fan of Lush then you may be feeling like this fragrance reminds you of something. I was thinking the same and then Lush told me. This Body Wash contains a mash up of the old Marmalade Jelly Bath Bomb fragrance (please Lush rerelease this somethow and sometime soon) alongside Honey I Washed The Kids! 

I know that we have had this format of Body Wash in the format of Marmalade and See and Be Seen but I'd definitely love to see more fragrances be released in this format. Cherry Pop or Happy Blooming in the form of a Cherry Jam texture, a Lime Bounty Body Wash in the format of Lime Curd... The possibilities are truly endless! 

Marmalade Sandwich Bubbleroon (£9.50)

Ingredients: 

Sodium Bicarbonate, Potassium Bitartrate (Cream of Tartar), Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Shorea Stenoptera Seed Butter (Illipe Butter), Lauryl Betaine, Zea Mays Starch (Cornstarch), Parfum, Laureth 4, Garcinia Indica Seed Butter (Kokum Butter), Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed (Orange Oil), Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract (Orange Flower Extract), Citrus Aurantium Amara Twig/Leaf Oil (Petitgrain Oil), Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil (Bergamot Oil), Butyrospermum Parkii Butter (Shea Butter), Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil (Organic Brazil Nut Oil), Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Amyl Cinnamal, Geraniol, Citronellol, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Hydroxycitronellal, CI77491, CI45350, CI15985:1, CI19140:1, CI15510. 

If you're unsure on what a Bubbleroon from Lush is then let me tell you all about these beautiful products. Bubbleroons are a Bath Product at Lush that are inspired by the perfect French Patisserie icon that is Macarons. Lush took the concept of a Macaron (two pieces of delicate Meringue that is stuffed with Ground Almonds sandwiched with a superbly smooth Buttercream/Ganache) and turned into a bath beauty for the masses. Instead of the Meringue we have Lush's much loved Bubble Bar and instead of the edible Buttercream, Lush have whipped up a Buttercream that helps to moisturise the water and your skin so that you feel as decadent and sweet as a Macaron itself! 

Marmalade Sandwich contains a Buttercream that is made up of Illipe, Shea and Kokum Butters which helps to deeply condition the skin! 

Marmalade Sandwich contains Orange Oil, Orange Flower, Petitgrain and Bergamot which help to create a bright Orange fragrance that has a blast of sweetness behind it that makes it feel like Honey has been added with a sort of tart fresh note to it running throughout the fragrance. This Bubbleroons shares the same fragrance as the Marmalade Body Wash which I absolutely love and have paired together to create a bathing experience that really does smell out of this world! If Lush are listening then I'd love to see this fragrance in a Body Spray or Perfume format! 

I also love how big this Bubbleroon is as it means that I can cut it into four and enjoy a bath that will smell absolutely fabulous and will nourish my skin when I need it which at the moment is after coming home from a long day and needing a way to wind down and just feel a little bit fabulous rather than feeling like a hot mess after a stressful day. 

I think for an amazing bath time routine you could pair this with Orange Body Scrub, Marmalade Body Wash and maybe Each Peach Massage Bar from Lush? Let me know what you have paired Marmalade Sandwich with when you've used it! 

Please Look After This Bear Soap (£6.50)

Ingredients: 

Aqua (Water), Brassica Napus Seed Oil (Rapeseed Oil), Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Cocos Nucifera Oil (Coconut Oil), Parfum, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil (Rice Bran Oil), Mel (Manuka Honey), Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil (Orange Oil), Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil (Bergamot Oil), Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil (Brazil Nut Oil), Sodium Chloride, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract (Fresh Orange Peel/Fresh Orange Peel Extract), Titanium Dioxide, Citric Acid, Zea Mays Starch (Cornstarch), Sodium Hydroxide, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Sodium Bicarbonate, EDTA, Tetrasodium Etidronate, Tin Oxide, Amyl Cinnamal, *Citronellol, *Geraniol, *Limonene, *Linalool, CI77499, CI77491, CI77492, CI45410:2, CI42090:2

Even an iconic bear needs their paws looking after now and again! 

Just like the rest of this wonderful collaboration range the design and concept of this product is out of this world. This Soap takes inspiration from the tag that Aunt Lucy places around Paddingtons neck before he leaves Peru. Furthermore, I know not everyone loves glitter so I know that some may be put off the soap due to the glitter but in my opinion you can never have too much glitter and honestly I think the glitter on this soap would make it stand out when placed on a soap dish in a bathroom. 

This soap contains a beautiful base of Rapeseed Oil, Coconut Oil, Glycerine, Rice Bran Oil and Manuka Honey which truly hydrates the skin and locks in moisture post washing which I adore with the amount of times that I wash my hands on the daily and having dry skin. I am always concerned with if a new soap will slightly dry my skin out with the amount that I wash my hands. For example, as some beauty products that I apply via my hands and fingers can cause me sensory difficulties which makes me instantly need to wash my hands. I have noticed that when I grab a Lush Soap to put in my dish to use on the daily I don't have to worry about this as much due to their nourishing base and trust me Please Look After This Bear Soap is no different! Glycerine and Manuka Honey are known to providing moisture and locking it in and trust me they really do their job via this superb soap! 

This Soap also contains Brazil Nut Oil. I know that due to a range that we don't talk about from last year, some are forever dubious when they see that a Lush product contains Brazil Nut Oil but trust me when I say that Brazil Nut Oil isn't that prominent in this product especially comes to the scent! 

Please Look After This Bear Soap contains Orange Peel which not only adds a burst of orange goodness when it comes to the fragrance but it also actually helps to lightly scrub at the skin to ensure that hands are truly clean and refreshed after using this soap. I really enjoy this as sometimes when I'm using a scrub I do feel that my hands could do with a little extra cleaning especially when it comes to the sensory difficulties that I've mentioned above and the orange peel does that as it lightly scrubs without full on sand papering down your hands which sometimes when you're just quickly washing your hands or rushing first thing in the morning isn't exactly what you want. 

This gorgeous soap contains a mixture of Brazilian Orange Oil and Bergamot which blend to create a really l sweet baked  caramel fragrance that has a citrus undertone to it. If you're a fan of Scrubee, Golden Egg Bath Bomb Melt or Honey I Washed The Kids from Lush then you'll adore this soap as it shares the same fragrance. I do have to say though as this soap also contains Fresh Orange Peel, Manuka Honey and Brazil Nut Oil   all of these ingredients add to the iconic gourmand fragrance and add a slightly resinous nutty fragrance. 

I have been enjoying using this soap during the Spring that we are in the midst of and my hands have felt gorgeous and smelt good enough to eat. I have been enjoying this Soap so much that I've already grabbed one for my partner who loves anything citrus, soap and Bears.

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Honestly I know I was gifted all of these products including the wonderful Paddington Briefcase that contains a sheet of stickers that made the self care  experience even more wonderful but I truly do think that this is an amazing Collaboration Range that was definitely made to brighten your day. (I was coming out of being ill when I received this parcel and it made me cry a bit). 

I think that gifting all of these products in the Product Holder would honestly make anyone's week and I think it could be a good self care box for just before you're going to see the Paddington Musical in London. 

Thank you again to the wonderful Lush Team for kindly sending me this box of goodies! 

Have you tried any of the gorgeous Paddington™ X Lush Products? If so let me know what you think! 

My Friends Of Lush Affiliate Link. 

Thanks for reading! 

Jamie x 

AD | Gifting A Hopeless Romantic The Ultimate Skincare Routine | Lush February 2026 Fresh & Flowers Box

Hey everyone! 

Welcome to a brand new blog post! The wonderful Fresh Team at Lush kindly sent me the February Fresh and Flowers Box and I thought that today I would talk to you all about it!

I know that this post is late but I do like to take my time to properly try products out and sadly things have been busy lately. Well busy on top of recovering from a throat infection that was brutal. Sorry for this blog post going up as late as it has! 

PeachyBody Scrub

It's time to get peachy keen! 

Ingredients: 

Kaolin, Aqua (Water), Prunus Persica Fruit (Peach), Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Shell Powder (Ground Almond Shells), Prunus Persica Kernel Oil (Peach Kernel Oil), Glycerin, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract (Peach Powder), Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed (Ground Almonds), Parfum, Artemisia Pallens Herb Oil (Davana Oil), Canarium Commune Gum Oil (Elemi Oil), Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil (Grapefruit Oil), Tagetes Minuta Flower Oil (Tagetes Oil), Prunus Persica Leaf Extract (Dried Peach Leaf Extract), Tilia Europaea Flower Extract (Dried Lime Tree Flower Extract), Sucrose (Sugar), Saccharide Hydrolysate (Invert Sugar Syrup), Citric Acid, Geraniol, Citral, Farnesol, Limonene, Linalool. 

Who doesn't love a good Body Scrub to start their self care routine off with? 

Peachy Body Scrub contains Ground Almond Shells, Kaolin and Ground Almonds. This trio of gorgeous goodies help truly cleanse the skin and get rid of dirt and impurities on the body as the Kaolin helps to draw them out. Peachy Body Scrub also contains Peach Keenel Oil which hydrates the skin so your skin feels beautifully clean without feeling too stripped. I mean I don't know about you but I want to feel smooth and cleansed without my skin feeling stripped and irritated when I've used a Body Scrub. 

Peachy contains a plethora of beautiful oils to create a gorgeous fragrance that helps to perk you up first thing in the morning and makes you feel like you can get up and do anything with the day ahead. Well it does to me anyway. 

Peachy contains Davana, Grapfruit, Tagetes, Elemi and Peach Powder which blend together to create a truly bright and zingy Peach fragrance that has a sort of sherbet edge to it. I know that i said that it perks me up first thing in the morning when I've been using it but I think that it also reminds me of warm weather and wanting to go on holidays which makes it a great product to use when the days are a bit dull and dreary during that sort of end of winter/beginning of spring time that we are in at the moment. 

Sweetie Fresh Face Mask

Hello Sweetie! 

Ingredients:

Glycerin, Kaolin, Calamine (Calamine Powder), Fragaria Vesca Juice (Fresh Strawberry Juice), Zea Mays Starch (Cornstarch), Acer Saccharum Sap (Maple Syrup), Sucrose (Caster Sugar), Citrullus Vulgaris Fruit Extract (Fresh Watermelon), Punica Granatum Fruit Juice (Pomegranate Molasses), Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil (Bergamot Oil), Boswellia Carterii Oil (Olibanum Oil), Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil (Geranium Oil), Titanium Dioxide, Tin Oxide, Benzyl Alcohol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool, Parfum, CI 45410:2, CI 77491. 

Sweetie contains Fresh Strawberry Juice and Fresh Watermlon. Both of these help to give a fruity edge to this gorgeous face mask. Not only that but Strawberry and Watermelon are both well known for their intensely hydrating properties. As I have mentioned in a fair few blog posts by now, my skin leans towards being in the dry and irritated side when it comes to trying to define my skin type. My skin fluctuates quite vastly and can range from dry and irritated to being coated in breakouts and needing a detox during a hormonal or stressful time. I've used Sweetie a fair few times since receiving this Fresh and Flowers Box and I do have to state that my skin has felt absolutely gorgeous since using this face mask. Not only has my face felt plump, hydrated and all over nourished but my skin has also been left with a wonderful glow after using this face mask which I absolutely adore. I am a sucker for a glowy face or for any skincare products that help to give a glowy look to my face. 

Sweetie also contains Maple Syrup and Pomegranate Molasses which helps to moisturise the skin wonderfully. I noticed a massive improvement in the moisture of my skin as my skin is on the dry side and after using this mask I only had to go in with one of the two moisturisers that I use daily that are quite rich and emollient. 

Sweetie contains Bergamot, Olibanum and Geranium Oils which blend together to create a really strong powdery yet slightly sweet Strawberry fragrance that reminds me of a mixture of Strawberries and Cream and Strawberry Laces with a slightly floral edge in the background. If you have tried Strawberry Feels Forever or D'Fluff and loved the scent then you will adore the fragrance of Sweetie as they share the same scent! 

I think that Sweetie would be an amazing product if it was sold in stores all year round for anyone who loves anything that helps with their dry skin or wants something that will help to give them a glowy base before going on a night out. I also think that anyone who loves the iconic, legendary River Song from Docto Who would love this face mask given to them as a gift with the references in the Fresh Face Masks name... 

Cutie Toner Tabs

These Toner Tabs are going to help you look and feel like a right cutie! 

Ingredients: 

Sodium Bicarbonate, Citric Acid, Alcohol Denat., Parfum, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil (Geranium Oil), Citrus Limon Peel Oil (Lemon Oil), Rosa Damascena Extract (Rose Extract), Rosa Damascena Flower Oil (Rose Oil), Hibiscus Rosa Sinensis Flower Powder (Hibiscus Flower Powder), Aqua (Water), Rosa Centifolia Flower (Dried Red Rose Petals), Centaurea Cyanus Flower (Red Cornflowers), Titanium Dioxide, Dipropylene Glycol, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Tin Oxide, *Citral, Citronellol, Coumarin, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, CI 45410:2, CI 77491. 

I know that Toner Tabs may be a new concept for some of you that are reading this blog post so I thought that it may be best to explain what they are and how to use them. Toner Tabs are solid tablets that are full of skin care goodies and excellent essential oils that can be taken on the go and are great for when you're travelling or for when you're going to a friends house to have a superb self care evening! The best way to use the Cutie Toner Tabs is to break each letter off and imagine each letter as one use. Once you've snapped a letter off, pop into a bowl of hot water and let the toner tab dissolve into the water. Once done you can use to wash the Sweetie Fresh Face Mask off with or bottle it up into a toner spray that you can use whenever wherever. I've snapped one of the letters off and bottled into an old toner spray bottle to use whilst I'm on the go, on the train, out for the day or for when I need a top up as I've been getting randomlh warm and a bit shaky recently when out so it's really helped with that personally. 

Cutie Toner Tabs contain Geranium Oil, Rose Oil and Lemon Oil which blend together to create a truly delectable sweet rose scent that has a burst of citrus that helps to make the floral Rose and Geranium pop. If you're a fan of Rose Jam from Lush then you will love Cutie Toner Tabs as they share the same scent. 

Talking of Rose Oil, not only does it help to scent these toner tabs with a beautifully sweet floral fragrance but Rose Oil is also known for helping to soothe the skin and calm down redness which I am always in need of. My skin has a big tendency in flip flopping between dry and irritated  especially during the end of Winter and beginning of Spring. As I've mentioned in other blog posts I suffer from hormonal skin problems and my skin gets irritated from weather changes and other factors such as stress easily so having something that I can bottle up and whack in my big bag of goodies and just spritz when I notice that my skin doesn't behave has been an absolute delight. 

After using Cutie for a fair while now I can totally say that my skin has calmed down and stopped being so red and irritated of late which I absolutely adore because my skin being irritated and visibly red has affected me going out sometimes due to being a little bit self conscious. I know I shouldn't be but that's just not how it works, you know? 

Lush do state on their website and app that you can split the letters of Cutie up and use them throughout the month or share with a partner, friend or loved one. When I received my box I noticed that my Cutie Toner Tabs were split into two which may have happened during delivery which I was a bit sad about but after reading that they're meant to be shared I was kond of delighted as it meant I could gift the smaller chunk that had snapped off and I could save the bigger piece for myself to use and try out. I've still not decided on who I'm gifting the other part to but it'll likely be Luke or my partner who receives them.  

Hunny Bear Facial Gummy

Ingredients: 

Glycerin, Aqua (Water), Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Propylene Glycol, Mel (Honey), Chondrus Crispus Extract (Carrageenan Extract), Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil (Organic Almond Oil), Avena Sativa Kernel Flour (Fine Ground Oatmeal), Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract (Vanilla Extract), Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil (Litsea Cubeba Oil), Styrax Tonkinensis Resin Extract (Benzoin Resinoid Extract), Alkanna Tinctoria Root Extract (Alkanet Extract), Titanium Dioxide, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Tin Oxide, Citral, Coumarin, Limonene, Parfum, CI 45410:2, CI 77491.  

honey isn't just for bears, it's for your gorgeous face too. 

Hunny Bear contains Honey and Fine Ground Oatmeal. Honey is known as a humectant which helps to ensure the moisture is locked into the skin whilst also being known for being antibacterial. Fine Ground Oatmeal helps to scrub away dirt and impurities whilst being soft and soothing to the skin which means that it's a perfect scrub for those with sensitive skin. I did notice that after lathering this gummy onto my face that there was a very light scrub which I used to scrub away dirt and SPF after a long day. I quite like how it was a light scrub as sometimes after a long day or when I've felt unwell I've just wanted a light scrub where I don't have to scrub too hard. I also noticed that the honey did help to make my skin feel more moisturised and nourished after using it on a night before applying my night serums. 

Hunny Bear contains Vanilla, Litsea Cubeba and Benzoin which blend together to create a gorgeously sweet creamy fragrance that has a blast of citrus to it. If you're a fan of the viral icon that is Super Milk Hair Primer from Lush then you'll love this facial gummy as it shares the same fragrance as Super Milk. To me this is Super Milk but I'd say it leans more on the creamy smoky side rather than the lemon citrus side of Super Milk (I don't know if it leans more on the smoky side due to the addition of fresh honey) but it would be a perfect addition to a Super Milk routine if you adore the scent as a whole. I've been using it for a while and I really like it. I was a bit dubious about using Super Milk on my face but it mellows out a tiny bit when you lather it on your face. 

I love all things honey and all things bears so I thought I was going to love this little cutie and I truly do. I think that the facial gummies are a great easy product to use first thing in the morning or last thing at night or for when you want something small and compact to travel with! 

Mon Cheri Enfleurage

Mon Cheri, this Enfleurage is going to make you swoon over me... 

Ingredients:

Persea Gratissima Fruit Butter (Avocado Butter), Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter (Fair Trade Organic Cocoa Butter), Prunus Avium Seed Oil (Cherry Kernel Oil), Parfum, Theobroma Cacao Extract (Cocoa Extract), Prunus Amygdalus Amara Kernel Oil (Almond Essential Oil), Titanium Dioxide, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Tin Oxide, Benzyl Benzoate, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Coumarin, *Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, CI 45410:2, CI 77491, Rosa Centifolia Flower (Fresh Red Rose Petals), Bellis Perennis Flower Extract (Fresh Daisy Flowers). 

I know some of you may be slightly confused on what an Enfleurage is so I thought I'd explain before I talk about Mon Cheri. A Lush Enfleurage is a block of gorgeous butters and oils scented with beautiful essential oils that help to hydrate, and nourish the skin whilst ensuring that the body glows and looks and smells gorgeous. Lush's Enfleurages are inspired by the viral well known Ice Cream Rolls and in turn are rolled up into a gorgeous ice cream roll inspired shape before being shipped out to everyone to enjoy and use. If you've used a Massage Bar from Lush then imagine a slightly softer creamier version of that rolled up to look like an ice cream roll. 

Mon Cheri contains a plethora of butters that help to soften the skin such as Avocado Oil, Fair Trade Organic Cocoa Butter and Cherry Kernel Oil. Not only do they hydrate the skin beautifully so you feel smooth, soft and supple but they also give the enfleurage a sort of base scent which helps the essential oils to project more and project on the skin quite vividly. The Cocoa Butter and Cherry Kernel Oil blend together to give a comforting light chocolate cherry fragrance that is warm and fruity. 

Furthermore. Mon Cheri does contain glitter so this enfleurage would be perfect to use before going out for a special occasion, a night out or just for when you want to sparkle and glisten as the butters and oils help to hydrate the skin whilst the glitter sparkles under daylight or say candlelight on a date. I know that some aren't the biggest fan of glitter but honestly I say all the glitter and more. You can never have too much glitter in my eyes! 

Mom Cheri contains Cocoa and Almond Essential Oil which in my opinion blends with the Cocoa Butter and Cherry Kernel Oil to create a beautifully decadent and rich fragrance that reminds me of a Black Forest Gateaux that has a touch of nutty Almond in the background that makes it smell like a mixture of Cherry Bakewell and Black Forest Gateaux. I know that may sound a touch sickly to some but I absolutely adore it. If you have been loving the Love Bug Scrubee or the Cherryish Body Spray then you will love this Enflsurage as they share the same scent. I used a tiny bit of this Enfleurage after using the Love Bug Scrubee, Happy Holidays Shower Gel and then applied Cherryish after before going out for a day of food and adventure in Leeds and I smelt and felt absolutely gorgeous! 

I love this Fresh and Flowers Box as a whole. It's seductive it's fruity, it's fun. It's everything that you want from a Fresh and Flowers Box from Lush that focuses upon romance and love via using fresh ingredients in beauty products. Recently Lush announced the discontinuation of this subscription box after April and honestly I am gutted about it as I love the subscription box. It's always based around amazing concepts with beautiful products! When this box comes through my letter box it brightens my whole week up and makes me excited to delve into the box and see what products lush have curated for the month! 

Did you grab the February Fresh and Flowers Box? If so let me know your thoughts on the box and the contents down below and on social media! 

Thanks to the amazing Fresh Team at Lush for sending me this amazing Fresh and Flowers Box! It truly made my February and helped me to get over a really intense throat infection! 

Thanks for reading! 

jamie x

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