Starting The Year Off With A Successful Self Care Ritual | Lush Lunar New Year 2026

Hey everyone!

Welcome to a brand new blog post! I thought that today I would talk to you all about Lush's Lunar New Year 2026 Range.

Gallop To Success Bath Bomb 

 Ingredients: 

Sodium Bicarbonate, Citric Acid, Alcohol Denat., Cornstarch, Parfum, Bergamot Oil, Sicilian Lemon Oil, Orange Flower Absolute, Sicilian Red Mandarin Oil, Popping Candy, Titanium Dioxide, Aqua (Water), Sodium Coco Sulfate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Propylene Glycol, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Silica, Tin Oxide, Limonene,LLinalool, Colour 15985:1, Colour 19140:1, Colour 14700, Colour 19140, Colour 77491, Colour 45410:1.

The brand new product Gallop To Success Bath Bomb is inspired by Chi Tu. Chi Tu is  known as the Red Hare and was ridden by Lu Bu who was known to be a formidable warrior. Chi Tu is famously known for their strength and great speed. 

Gallop To Success contains Bicarbonate of Soda, Corn Starch and Popping Candy which combine to help this bath bomb gallop across the water spreading luck and prosperity and showcasing what Chi Tu was all about. I've used this bath bomb and I do have to state that the Popping Candy crackles quite loudly and vividly as soon as this stallion hits the water which makes it truly feel like they're galloping in a race across the water! 

Gallop To Success contains Sicilian Lemon, Bergamot, Sicilian Red Mandarin and Orange Flower Absolute which all blend together to create a gorgeous citrus fragrance that isn't too sweet but also has an air of lightness to it. In my opinion, the lightness of the fragrance of this gorgeous bath bomb mainly comes from the Bargamot as it provides a light citrus element with a peppery undertone to me. The Red Mandarin and Sicilian Lemon blend to create a punchy  fragrance that has a slight bit of depth to it due to the slightly bitter Red Mandarin. Well to my nose it comes across slightly bitter which contrasts beautifully against the lip puckering Sicilian Lemon. This fragrance also has a slight element of floral to it from the Orange Flower Absolute which makes the whole fragrance feel fit for a celebration such as Lunar New Year or a birthday which I absolutely adore!

Horsepower Massage Bar

Ingredients:  

Fair Trade Organic Cocoa Butter, Shea Butter, Sunflower Oil, Rice Bran Oil, Benzoin Resinoid, Cinnamon Leaf Oil, Clove Bud Oil, Lime Oil, Brazilian Orange Oil, Patchouli Oil, Camphor, Paprika Oleoresin, Titanium Dioxide, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Silica, Tin Oxide, Amyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Cinnamate, Cinnamal, Citral, Coumarin, Eugenol, Isoeugenol, Limonene, Linalool, Parfum, Colour 77491.

Horsepower Massage Bar has been designed to not only give you energy but also to aid relaxation and to relieve muscle pain so you have energy for the whole year. 

Horsepower contains a plethora of gorgeous butters and oils such as Rice Bran Oil which is known for absorbing into the skin easily meaning that you'll save time in the morning waiting for something rich and heavy to sink into the skin. 

Horsepowe contains Fair Trade Organic Cocoa Butter. This gorgeous ingredient is known for deeply hydrating the skin. Alongside Cocoa Butter, Horsepower contains Sunflower Oil which is known for being rich in Vitanin E which is known for its soothing and nourishing properties. I've been using Horsepower for some time now especially when I've been in a  rush first thing in the morning getting ready to go out or last minute at night when I'm in a little bit of pain and I do have to admit that the formula of this Massage Bar sinks into my skin beautifully and very quickly. Alongside this, when I'm using a body care product first thing in the morning rushing I hate that sticky feeling and I have noticed none of that whilst using this bar. 

Horsepower contains Cinnamon Leaf, Patchouli, Lime, Benzoin Resinoid and Orange Oils which blend together to create a beautiful spicy fragrance with a bright zingy undertone that just boosts the essential oils that make this Massage Bar oh so gorgeous   that little bit more. If you're a big Lushie then you may recognise the fragrance of Horsepower as it shares the same scent as Hot Toddy Shower Gel/Cinnamon Roll Bubble Bar. If you're an avid reader of the blog then you will know by now that I adore anything spicy from Lush especially the Hot Toddy fragrance so I absolutely adore this fragrance. It's fiery, it's spicy and it's the perfect fragrance to make me feel comforted yet ready to get on with the day and smash it. So much so that whilst writing this blog post, I ended up popping to a Lush store near myself to grab some bits and ended up grabbing another one! It's definitely a fragrance at the moment that's helping me push through some mental health stuff and get out and about. Lush, I definitely need you to release a Hot Toddy Body Spray! 

Not only is the fragrance amazing but the actives and design of this Massage Bar are amazing too. Horsepwoer contains a horse embellishment on the top of it which is inspired by  Chinese Paper Art and even contains a dusting of plastic free glitter on top. If you know me or read the blog a lot then you will know that I am a lover of lustre so to me this is amazing. Not only do I love that the embellishment will help to bring you prospertity all year long but it also means that if you're going out to celebrate Lunar New Year and want to look radiant then you can make sure your skin is nourished and hydrated on one side and then switch th bar over and use the lustre to highlight and dazzle all night long. 

Horsepower is the first product from Lush to include Camphor. Camphor is utilised in a lot of Chinese medicine products and is a main ingredient in the well known Tiger Balm. Camphor provides a stimulating and warming element to the massage bar which helps to aid muscle pain and other ailments whilst having a slight Menthol note. I think that this note goes  well with the spicy notes provided from the Hot Toddy scent profile. I am going through a big spout of muscle pain at the moment mainly neck and back pain and I have to admit that this bar has really been a godsend for me. Alongside physio and stretches, applying this beautiful bar when my body plays up and I end up being in a fair amount of pain. I've been having trouble sleeping even more than usual due to the pain and smearing this massage bar an massaging it into my skin has reduced the tension, the inflammation and has definitely helped me relax more to help me sleep. 

Alongside the fragrance the Camphor was a big reason to why I grabbed another Bar but honestly with the gorgeous scent, the muscle tension alleviating properties and glitter, it all equals the perfect product in my eyes and I hope that Lush create  more products like this in the future! 

Sunrise Shower Gel 

Ingredients: 

Glycerine, Aqua (Water), Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Blood Orange Juice, Calcium Lactate, Sicilian Lemon Oil, Limonene, Lauryl Betaine, Almond Oil, Carrageenan Extract, Titanium Dioxide, Propylene Glycol, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Tin Oxide, Citral, Parfum, Colour 15510.

Sunrise Shower Gel is a beautiful Shower Gel that has returned from the Lunar New Year 2025 Range. 

Sunrise contains Blood Orange Juice and Sicilian Lemon Oil which blend together to create a gorgeous sprightly citrus fragrance that perks you up and makes you feel like you can tackle the day and the year on with the best intentions possible. I absolutely adore the smell of Sunrise as it is just so juicy, zingy and uplifting. I've used it first thing in the morning and when I'm going through S.A.D and it has honestly helped me to not feel absolutely horrible. 

Not only does it smell gorgeous but it looks it too. This gel has a slight orange tint which makes it look like a sunrise first thing in the morning in a bottle! 

 Alongside this, Sunrise contains a bunch of gorgeous glitter that just makes it shimmer when the bottle hits the light or when it hits the skin when I'm using it in the bath or shower. I'm an absolute fiend for glitter so I adore that Sunrise has as much glitter as it does. 

I think that Sunrise in a Solid Perfume or in a Temple Balm format would be amazing too as it would mean that you could have peek up ready to do anything feeling on the go for when the day is just getting sluggish.

Black Tea Mochi Fresh Face Mask 

Ingredients: 

Kaolin, Black Tea Infusion, Zea Mays Starch (Cornstarch), Glycerine, Sake, Organic Jojoba Oil, Vanilla Absolute, Almond Essential Oil, Green Tea Powder, Agar Agar, Black Sesame Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Benzoate, Perfume, Dried Black Tea. 

Who doesn't love a good face mask to ensure that your skin is glowing and looking amazing before the festivities start? 

I'm a sucker for all things Mochi to the point when I went to Hong Kong last year with my partner I ended up bringing back far too much Mochi back with me via going for a quick shopping trip to Don Don Donki which ended up with me grabbing far too many goodies. To give this Fresh Face Mask it's beautiful Mochi texture, Lush have included both Agar Agar and Cornstarch which combine together to create a beautifully soft yet slightly stretchy texture that is reminiscent of Mochi yet still ensures to hydrate the skin. 

Black Tea Mochi contains Vanilla, Black Sesame Oil and Almond Essential Oil which blend together to create a very Black Sesame forward fragrance that to me is nutty yet sweet with a slightly resinious smoky element to it. In my opinion I feel that both the Vanilla and Almond are included to help accentuate the natural notes of Black Sesame as the Vanilla plays on the sweetness whilst the Almond plays on the slightly smoky nutty element of Black Sesame which creates a slightly more sweeter more smoky Black Sesame fragrance for this Fresh Face Mask alongside the Tea elements that play a big part in this Face Mask. I've been enjoying Black Sesame fragrances and sweet desserts for a long while now. I even tried the Black Sesame Soup from the famous Kai Kai whilst in Hong Kong which was brimming with that gorgeous nutty flavour to the point that it took my breath away. 

As the name of this fabulous Fresh Fact Mask states this product not only consists of having the texture of a beautiful Mochi  but also contains Black Tea Infusion, Dried Black Tea  and Green Tea Powder. The addition of both  of these Teas help to stimulate the skin and thus helps to soothe and depuff skin. Alongside this, both of the teas blend together to create a slightly earthy and smoky base for the fragrance of this face mask and combines beautifully with the resinious smoky Black Sesame to create a fragrance that in my opinion is out of this world.

I've been using this Face Mask religiously since the Lunar New Year Range was released and I have to say that it is absolutely incredible! My skin feels softer, smoother, hydrated and honestly radiant. I do hope that in the future Lush uses this brand new scent family in other products. Maybe a Perfume? Maybe a Massage Bar? Who knows but I would love to see this fragrance in other formats. 

I have absolutely adored this years Linar New Year range the products have been amazing. The range has been very conceptual centric. I honestly can't find any faults with it. If I was to try and find one I do think that they could've tied the Black Tea Mochi to the Hybrid Shampoo Bar and put them in a gift together as they both contain Black Sesame but that's me being me. It's also because it's a Hong Kong exclusive that I managed to grab when I was there last year. 

What has been your favourite item from the range? Let me know your thoughts on the Lush Lunar New Year 2026 Range!

Thanks for reading! 

Jamie x

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AD | Starting That Skincare New Years Resolution Off Gently | Lush Cosmetics Gentle Cleansers 2026

  Hey everyone! 

Welcome to a brand new blog post! The wonderful and lovely team at Lush White Rose kindly gifted me three of the brand new Gentle Cleansers from Lush that have just been released so I thought that to I would talk to you all about them!

All three of the Gentle Facial Cleansers that are mentioned within this blog post are inspired by the cult classic that is Ultrabland Facial Cleansers from Lush. These brand new facial cleansers are vegetarian friendly but not vegan friendly due to the inclusion of Honey and Beeswax.  All three (and Oat) come in beautiful glass jars which hark back to a retro era of Lush Cosmetics whilst using recycled packaging to house brand new products for those who love Lush to try out. 

Açai & Sacha Inchi Cleanser (£16)

Ingredients: 

Fair Trade Organic Sesame Oil, Juniperberry Water, Beeswax, Fair Trade Organic Brazilian Honey, Organic Sacha Inchi Oil, Açaí Oil, Fresh Fennel Extracted In Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Turmeric Root Extracted In Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Glycerine, Manuka Honey, Juniperberry Oil, Rosemary Oil, Kenyan Geranium Oil, Eucalyptus Oil, Tincture of Benzoin, Benzoic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Cinnamate, Limonene.

'We might not be able to help you with your recent breakup, but a cleanse with clarifying, calming acai oil can help with the breakouts. Vitamin E-rich sacha inchi oil provides lightweight hydration to wash away your woes in a balancing, non-sticky and non-stripping oil-based formula. Now, please ditch the 3-in-1 face wipes!' - Lush UK. 

When I first heard about the brand new cleansers via a press release from Lush, I was intrigued to try all of them but I was super interested in trying the Açai & Sacha Inchi one. As someone who suffers from acne prone skin quite a lot due to hormonal breakouts, stress and being lactose intolerant. Having all of this causes me to break out quite often  has caused acne scars to form in the past which have made me super unconfident to go out and get on with my day. Due to all of the above, an acne prone Cleanser sounded right up my street. This Açai and Sacha Inchi Cleanser contains Juniperberry Oil which is known to control excess sebum. Alongside Juniperberry, Açai Oil also helps with breakouts due to being able to clarify the skin thus helping to remove dirt and impurities from the face. I've been using this Cleanser for a fair while now mainly targeting a couple of raging spots and I have noticed that after using this cleanser my spots have looked reduced and less like they're a step away from having a voice of their own and screaming my house down.

Talking of Açai Oil, Açai and Sacha Inchi Oils create the basis of this cleanser with all of its lovely skin helping properties but also creates an interesting scent that I have been really enjoying. The Açai, Eucalyptus, Geranium and Sacha Inchi blend together to create a fruity berry fragrance with a sort of deep smoky element to it. I guess a bit like smoking berries on a barbecue in a fresh open slightly grassy garden. I think that the scent may be a bit marmite for some but I really quite like it. The scent is there whilst you massage this lovely gentle cleanser into the skin helping to reduce any breakouts that you're having and getting rid of any dirt on the skin. I did notice that after rinsing this cleanser off, the scent was quite subtle so I think that if you're a bit unsure on the scent then I think that you should try and grab a sample and try it out especially if you're someone who needs help with breakouts but wants skin that feels healthy, hydrated and not stripped.

 As skin is unique I think that it's always a good idea to grab a sample of skincare from Lush to test out to see if your skin falls in love with it or not. If you do grab a sample of any of the Cleanswrs then do let me know your thoughts via the comments section or social media. 

This fantastic cleanser contains two main oils that help to create a gorgeous lightweight feel to this cleanser which ensures that this cleanser can get to the core of your breakouts without  causing the skin to become dry or  strip the skin. The first oil that helps to create the base of this Cleanser is Sesame Oil. This Clenaser actually contains over 35% Sesame Oil. Sesame Oil is a natural source of Vitamin E which is known to help soothe and protect the skin which we all need after our skin has been through an angry breakout attack. The second is Sacha Inchi Oil which also contains a good chunk of Vitamin E but is known for its hydrating and lightweight properties which means that this cleanser helps to hydrate the skin and doesn't strip it. As I have mentioned I have been using this cleanser lately to try and target a couple of raging spots on my face and get them from raging to calling and being on their way off my face. When I scooped a bit of this cleanser from the pot and worked it into a lather, I was surprised that instead of a lather this cleanser created a sort of light serum texture that was definitely lightweight and nourishing. I was surprised because I wasn't expecting it to be as lightweight as it was nor was i expecting it from a cleanser that has a sort of light whipped balm texture when you first look at it when you unscrew the lid from the glass jar. When I washed this gorgeous cleanser off my skin I felt that my skin felt majorly improved. Less rough, dry and honestly less  like the feeling of the singer of a heavy metal band singing and screaming their lungs out on my face to more of a tired couple having a pointless argument I the middle of a shop which I was thankful for as my spots have been that bad recently. With using this cleaner regularly on the one area that I've had the worst breakout on I have noticed that the spots have reduced massively and are slowly on their way to being gone but obviously with breakouts it takes time even when you're using a cleanser that's full of ingredients that help to reduce breakouts. 

Honey, Almond Oil & Beeswax (£17)

Ingredients: 

Almond Oil, Rose Water, Beeswax, Honeycomb, Fresh Iris Flower Extracted In Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Glycerine, Tincture of Benzoin, Benzoic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Cinnamate.

'Lush Co-Founder, Mark Constantine, first created this blend using raw honeycomb from the bees he kept. Staying true to this formula, we’ve used over 3% raw honeycomb for its clarifying and hydrating action, it also helps keep this formula self-preserving. We’ve wrapped your cleanser in a beeswax cone, a natural alternative to plastic packaging. Pop it into your compost bin along with the cellulose wrapper (just remove the label first) once your cleanser is finished.' - Lush UK. 

This brand new cleanser contains over 3% Raw Honeycomb which contains Raw Honey that has been sourced from Brazil and supports local communities and reforestation. Honey is known for being a humectant for the skin. This essentially means that the Honey will help to lock moisture into the skin which for anyone with dry skin or skin that gets affected by cold weather then Honey is an amazing ingredient for you. After using this cleanser for a while,  I did notice that my skin felt more plump and less dry. Following on from this, Almond Oil is known for helping to plump the skin and protecting the skins barrier due to its nourishing properties and again after using this cleaner for a while, my skin did feel a lot more plump. As I've mentioned in this post my skin tends to be on the dry side with some acne prone properties to it so if my skin feels nourished then it's easy to tell. 

As this cleaner doesn't contain a lot of ingredients, it lends itself to being an unscented cleaner. I love my cleansers that have a bit of a scent which I know might be a bit controversial saying so but sometimes a scent to my skincare can help me to do it a little bit more first in the morning. However, I do grasp why a lot of people enjoy unscented skincare as it means that skin is irritated less for those who are sensitive to fragrances. As I know that this cleanser lends itself towards the unscented category of skincare, I have been using this on the regular on a night as a first cleanse of a double cleanse routine. All of these cleansers are inspired by the OG Ultrabland which I have used regularly as a first cleanser after a long day or a day of wearing makeup on top of my regular skincare routine and SPF so I was definitely intrigued to see if I could see if there was a difference between the two. I do have to say I did. I think that due to the very high percentage of Almond Oil and Iris Flowers extracted in Olive Oil I noticed that the Honey, Almond Oil and Beeswax Cleanser was lighter in texture compared to Ultrabland. I do love Ultrabland but I know a fair few people do find it a bit on the heavy side when it comes to removing dirt, impurities and makeup and that it can leave a layer on the skin post washing it off. In my opinion, there is none of that with Honey, Almons Oil and Beeswax. I think that this could be a good replacement for the Summertime maybe? I do wish that I had this available when I was in Hong Kong to remove my skincare and makeup when the weather over there was quite humid. Trust me I'll definitely be sticking to Ultrabland for when I've got really dry skin due to the weather or my skin is having one of those days  but if I'm in a rush or if I want something a bit lighter when my skin is feeling a bit bleh then I think that I'll definitely be using this. Is it bad I'm tempted to see what double cleansing with both of these together would be like? I might try it when I've got a full face on (full coverage foundation, glitter, highlighter, a dark lip etc) and let you know what I think about it. If you have been looking for a truly unscented cleanser that is light on the skin but can do everything that you need it to then honestly I think the wonderful people at Lush have made your dreams come true! 

Turmeric & Argan Oil (£17)

Ingredients: 

Rice Bran Oil, Vanilla Water, Beeswax, Fair Trade Organic Brazilian Honey, Fairly Traded Honey, Fresh Turmeric Root Extracted In Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Glycerine, Organic Argan Oil, Cedarwood Oil, Vanilla Extract, Sandalwood Oil, Australian Sandalwood Oil, Guaiacwood Oil, Tincture of Benzoin, Buriti Oil, Vanillin, Benzoic Acid, *Anise Alcohol, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Cinnamate, Farnesol. 

'Lavish mature skin in antioxidant-rich oils and fresh turmeric for radiant results. With a cleanse like this, you’ll only get better with age.' - Lush UK. 

This brand new cleanser contains over 40% Rice Bran Oil which is a natural source of Squalane. Squalane is known within the beauty industry for being a lightweight active ingredient that moisturises the skin richly whilst sinking into the skin quite easily. Turmeric and Argan Oil also contains Argan Oil obviously. Argan Oil is known for being a gorgeous ingredient for bringing moisture to the skin and for its gorgeous glowing properties which when blended with Fresh Turneric which is also known for giving the skin a gorgeous glow amplifies the benefit and helps you to glow for the gods.

I am very much into my glowing for the gods phase and I have to admit that alongside my skin feeling quite moisturised and not dry that my skin has been glowing for the gods and has looked a lot more radiant which I have been loving because my skin becomes slightly dull during the colder months and therefore I normally try and compensate with more glowing beauty products and makeup during the Winter time but since trying this cleanser I've been skipping at least one of these products so that shows how radiant my skin has looked. 

Alongside a plethora of hydrating and glowing ingredients that helps to make skin look healthy, this gorgeous cleanser contains both Sandalwood and Vanilla Water. Sandalwood not only gives this cleanser a slightly resinous and deep woody fragrance but also helps to tone the skin whilst Vanilla Water is known for soothing the skin. The blend of Sandalwood and Vanilla creates a sweet and creamy fragrance with a slightly woody background. I am not going to lie, with this Cleanser being Turmeric centric I was expecting this cleanser to smell like the iconic Turmeric Latte fragrance from Lush however I quite like Vanilla so I wasn't too mad. If youre looking for a product that will create the base of a gorgeously hydrating and glowing skincare routine and also love scents from Lush like the fan favourite Yummy Custard then I think that you'll love this cleanser. 

I haven't fully tried out the Oat Cleanser that is a part of this range but when I do I will do a post about it and let you all know what I think about it. 

Have you managed to try out any of the brand new Gentle Cleansers? If so what are your thoughts on them? Let me kno

Thanks again to the wonderful staff at Lush White Rose Leeds for gifting me the Cleansers! 

Thanks for reading! 

Jamie x 

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