Hey everyone!
Welcome to a brand new blood post. I grabbed the Lush Kitchen September Bath Box and I thought that today I would talk to you all about my thoughts on it after using it through the month of September.
This box is centralised around all things Autumnal especially as the start of Autumn is in September and those fragrances that make us feel cosy when the nights draw in and the weather starts to turn during the month of September alongside some retro classics from Lush that the Lush Community (including myself) have been yearning for to return.
Turmeric Latte Shower Gel
Ingredients:
Coconut and Turmeric Infusion (Cocos nucifera; Curcuma longa), Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Glycerine, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Lauryl Betaine, Perfume, Organic Agave Syrup (Agave tequilana), Tonka Absolute (Dipteryx odorata), Benzoin Resinoid (Styrax tonkinensis pierre), Vanilla Absolute (Vanilla planifolia), Titanium Dioxide, Fair Trade Cocoa Powder (Theobroma cacao), Carrageenan Extract (Chondrus crispus), Xanthan Gum, Coumarin, Eugenol, Colour 19140:1.
If you have been following me or reading my blog for a while then you will know that I am obsessed with the Turmeric Latte scent from Lush.
I purchased the original version of this Shower Gel back in 2019 and have hoarded and rationed the usage of my bottle so when I heard that this shower gel was coming back I was so ecstatic that I nearly screamed.
This Shower Gel contains the iconic Turmeric Latte scent which consists of Vanilla Absolute, Tonka Absolute and Benzoin Resinoid which blend together to create a truly gorgeous rich cosy scent that is full of creaminess and sweetness due to the Vanilla with a touch of smokiness which to me I think comes from the Tonka Absolute which is known for being a little bit smoky and malty and Benzoin Resinoid which gives off a bit of a creamy boozy note when I've smelt it on its own and in some other products. I also think that the addition of Turmeric Powder helps to enhance the smoky note that's mentioned above and thus pushes that note to the forefront of the fragrance. This boost of earthy smokiness does remind me a lot of the original Turmeric Latte Bath Bomb that was released in 2019 as the product also had a prevalent smoky earthy note to it which was balanced with some sweetness which in all made me fall in love with it upon first sniff.
Alongside the Turmetic, there is a Coconut and Turneric Infusion included in this shower gel which is very similar to the Bath Bomb which contained Coconut Milk Powder. In my opinion, the Coconut lends itself more towards the texture of this supreme Shower Gel rather than the iconic scent. The Coconut Milk creates an utterly luxurious base for the Shower Gel to the point that I think that with both versions of this product Lush could have called it a Shower Cream rather than a Shower Gel.
When you squeeze some of this shower gel out of the bottle and massage it into the skin, it becomes a very moisturising milky lather rather than a serum based lather that a small handful of Lush's recent Glycerine based Shower Gels have had. As someone with dry skin, I absolutely adore the rich nourishing texture of Turmeric Latte Shower Gel. Personally, I think that the formula of this Shower Gel is the best in Lush's arsenal and I think that especially towards the colder months that it should be used in other Shower products even if they are just limited edition for the colder months.
Chelsea Morning Body Lotion
Ingredients:
Water (Aqua), Almond Oil (Prunus dulcis), Glycerine, Fair Trade Organic Cocoa Butter (Theobroma cacao), Stearic Acid, Perfume, Triethanolamine, Lemon Myrtle Oil (Backhousia citriodora), Tonka Absolute (Dipteryx odorata), Fenugreek Absolute (Trigonella foenum-graecum), Vanilla Absolute (Vanilla planifolia), Cetearyl Alcohol, Anise Alcohol, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Benzoate, Cinnamal, Citral, *Coumarin, Eugenol, Geraniol, Linalool.
Chelsea Morning has become a viral sensation for a reason! Now it's the time for the Chelsea Morning Body Lotion to shine!
This Body Lotion contains Lemon Myrtle Oil, Tonka Absolute, Vanilla Absolute and Fenugreek Absolute. These ingredients combine together to create a beautifully complex gourmand scent like no other! The Vanilla and Tonka blend together to create a sweet creamy base with a touch of richness to it whilst the Lemon and Fenugreek blend to create a bright yet dimensional and slightly spicy scent. To me, the best way to describe the scent of Chelsea Morning is to say that it's like walking by a bakery first thing in the morning that is full of freshly baked sweet treats that fill the air with a gorgeous deep and complex citrus creamy scent. I guess almost like when you walk past somewhere that has just finished baking Cinnamon Rolls.
The texture of this Lotion is rich and luxurious without being so thick that it's a stiff balm that you have to carve out of the tub to apply it onto the skin. The best way to describe the texture of Chelsea Morning Body Lotion is to describe a softly whipped cream full of gorgeous nourishing ingredients with a beautiful scent that still holds its own weight.
I have been using this Body Lotion on its own and layered with the Chelsea Morning Perfume and it smells phenomenal in both cases. The body lotion speaks for itself. It is moisturising and ensures the skin doesn't feel dry which I need right now with the weather outside and the temperature inside forever changing.
Alongside this, whenever you move any part of your body that you've lovingly smothered with the lotion, your entire being gets reminded sporadically of why Chelsea Morning is the viral perfume that it is. The Body Lotion lasts forever on your skin projection wise but I do have to admit that it is amplified when you let it sink into the skin and then apply the Chelsea Morning Perfume on top. I did this recently before going out to Leeds to run some errands and and to grab some gifts for people and I was asked multiple times what was I wearing because it smelt so good. Great for my confidence and for knowing that layering them together would create a phenomenal scent. Not so much when someone stops you in a very busy Leeds Train Station...
Golden Pear Bubble Bar
Ingredients:
Sodium Bicarbonate, Cream of Tartar (Potassium bitartrate), Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Fair Trade Organic Cocoa Butter (Theobroma cacao), Perfume, Lauryl Betaine, Cornstarch (Zea mays), Laureth 4, Cardamom Oil (Elettaria cardamomum), Brazilian Orange Oil (Citrus sinensis), West Timor Sandalwood Oil (Santalum album), Shea Butter (Butyrospermum parkii), Titanium Dioxide, Fresh Pear (Pyrus communis), Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Tin Oxide, Silica, Citronellol, Coumarin, Eugenol, Limonene, Linalool, Colour 45410, Colour 17200, Colour 77491, Colour 19140, Colour 15510, Colour 45410:1, Makrut Lime Leaf (Citrus hystrix).
Autumn always reminds me of all things spiced and Pear Cider so why not combine the two for one of the most gorgeous bath time treats from Lush?!
I am so glad that Golden Pear has made a feature in this Fall Box! Lush truly delivered when they said Fall Favourite Scents!
For those who are unaware, Golden Pear is a fan favourite retro fragrance from Lush that likes to make a sporadic appearance and then disappear for quite a long time for some relaxation.
This Bubble Bar contains Cardamom Oil, West Timor Sandalwood Oil, Brazilian Orange Oil and Fresh Pear Puree which blends together to create a deeply spiced Pear scent that has a sprightly bubbly undertone to it. I realise that deeply spiced and sprightly may be slightly nonsensical to state but I guess the best way to describe it is to imagine fizzy Cider bubbling on the stove with Cardamom and Orange Peel infusing its aromatic scent into the wonderfully still fizzy Pear Cider. If you haven't been able to grab hold of this Kitchen Box then I urge you to go and check out the Gong Shower Jelly from Lush which shares the exact same superb scent!
Not only does this Bubble Bar smell divine for those cold days where you need a warm hug in a bath but it also helps to moisturise and nourish the skin on those cold days as the middle of this gorgeous Pear shaped and scented Bath Product contains a combination of gorgeous Fair Trade Organic Cocoa Butter and Shea Butter that help to moisturise the skin and help to create gorgeous softening bubbles and bath water for when you need a true self care pamper in the autumn time! As someone who has quite dry skin I have always loved Golden Pear due to the skin softening Butters and as the Butters help to create a gorgeous experience I tend to use less than I would normally do when it comes to bubble bars as not only do I know a little goes a long way but also because I want the Bubble Bar to last me as long as possible!
I mean gorgeous spicy notes, gorgeous conditioning butters and gorgeous glitter! Whats not to love?
Metamorphosis Bath Bomb
Ingredients:
Sodium Bicarbonate, Citric Acid, Black Pepper Oil (Piper nigrum), Cinnamon Leaf Oil (Cinnamomum zeylanicum), Myrrh Resinoid (Commiphora myrrha), Water (Aqua), Cream of Tartar (Potassium bitartrate), Titanium Dioxide, Cornstarch (Zea mays), Alcohol Denat., Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Lauryl Betaine, Propylene Glycol, Tin Oxide, Eugenol, Limonene, Linalool, Perfume, Colour 77499, Colour 47005:1, Colour 15510, Colour 17200, Colour 45410:1, Colour 14700, Colour 45350, Colour 42090.
Metamorphosis is back! It has been so long since I last got to enjoy this beautiful bath bomb in all of its glory!
Metamorphosis Bath Bomb contains Black Pepper Oil, Cinnamon Leaf Oil and Myrrh Resinoid which all blend together to create a beautiful deep resinous spicy scent in my opinion. To me, the main two scents that come out the most in this Bath Bomb are the Black Pepper and Cinnamon which boast a very deep peppery spicy scent with a bit of richness and sweetness from the Cinnamon whilst the Myrrh helps to create a resinous base which adds a bit of depth to the scent.
Alongside this beautiful scent, this bath bomb creates a beautiful display in the water! When you drop this beautiful bath bomb into the tub, it instantly turns the water a deep sombre grey almost black colour but when Metamorphosis foams and froths a beautiful thing happens! The dark grey waters slowly turn into a technicolour rainbow of colour showing that you should never judge a book by its cover or in this case a bath bomb on its exterior!
I used this recently after being a bit under the weather and honestly it was the best decision I have made in a while. The bath art made me feel a little less miserable and the oils in this bath bomb helped to rejuvenate my achy bones and strengthened me from the inside out.
I am a little bit bias when it comes to Metamorphosis as when this bath bomb was first released I used it whenever I could as I instantly fell in love with the bath art design and the scent so much so that I still kick myself for not being able to get the Perfume version of this Bath Bomb due to it only being in limited stores for a mere moment of time. I also think that the scent of Metamorphosis would be good in a format for the Holiday range! Maybe a Body Lotion or a Shower Gel? It would be a lovely addition for the cold months!
Toffee Apple Lip Scrub
Ingredients:
Caster Sugar, Fair Trade Organic Jojoba Oil (Simmondsia chinensis), Shea Butter (Butyrospermum parkii), Bergamot Oil (Citrus aurantium bergamia), Carob Resinoid (Ceratonia siliqua), Sandalwood Oil (Santalum austro-caledonicum vieill), Geranium Oil (Pelargonium graveolens), Fine Sea Salt, Malic Acid, Citral, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool, Flavour, Colour 77947, Colour 15850:1, Colour 19140:1, Colour 42090:2.
Even our lips need some TLC during the Autumn season!
All of Lush's iconic Lip Scrubs contain a base of Caster Sugar which help to scrub away any dead skin to ensure that your lips look soft and replenished. To ensure that the Lip Scrub isn't too stripping, the Toffee Apple Lip Scrub from this Kitchen Box contains a combination of Fair Trade Organic Jojoba Oil and Shea Butter that help to moisturise the lips. As September means the start of nights drawing in earlier and the weather getting colder quickly it is always best to use products that ensure moisture and hydration. I love the usage of Jojoba Oil as it is the closest oil to the skins natural sebum so skin absorbs it a lot easier.
This Lip Scrub contains Bergamot Oil and Geranium Oil, Carob Resinoid and Sandalwood Oil. The Carob and Sandalwood blend together to create a deep molasses rich Toffee flavour whilst the Bergamot and Geranium combine to create a beautiful Apple flavour.
I was expecting this Lip Scrub to be on the sickly sweet side due to the Carob and Sandalwood but this scrub proved me way wrong. In my opinion, the Carob and Resinoid gave off a smoky toffee scent which makes a lot of sense as these two ingredients are also in the much beloved Sticky Dates Gel which shares the same caramelised slightly smoky toffee scent. This combines beautifully with the slightly sour Apple flavour which helps to cut through a touch of the sweetness that the Carob and Sandalwood brings to the Scrub. Not only this but this scrub also contains Malic Acid which is found in a lot of sour products on the market so you get to feel a true lip puckering sensation and flavour with this lip scrub.
This Lip Scrub is fabulous. I know a few of the Lush Community are starting to get a bit deflated with the amount of Lip Scrubs at Lush and Lush Kitchen but as an avid Lip Scrub lover I say bring it on! I also feel like Toffee Apple brings a fresh breeze of Autumnal fabulous to the Lip Scrub game as not only does it make you feel like you're eating a Toffee Apple but also that sourness in the scrub really brings something new to the game! I know that we have had Trick Or Treat which was sour in the past but I think that sour leaning Lip Scrubs from Lush could do really well against the sweeter ones such as Honey and Sticky Dates.
Overall, I think that this box is amazing. There's a mixture of Bath, body and face products that all fit into the vibe of Autumn through the different scents that have been chosen to feature in this box. Alongside that there's a good amount of retro products for those Lushies who like to see that in their Kitchen Box. I think that some of these products featured in the September Box could be moved over to All Year Round at Lush. I've enjoyed this Box so much that I grabbed another one when I saw them at my local Lush store just because I know a few people in my life that would like the Golden Pear Bubble Bar on its own or the Chelsea Morning Body Lotion so it made sense to grab one and gift some of the items from the box.
Did you manage to grab any of the September Boxes from Lush Kitchen? Owt me know down below and on social media!
(If you use my link for a online order and you are a over 18 UK resident then you can receive a free Lord Of Mostule Gel if you order over £15 and use my link before the 1st of October).
Thanks for reading!
Jamie x
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