A whole lotta soap

Between tidying up, playing with the dogs, and cooking, I wash my hands almost all day long. It’s obvious that I would repurchase Ghost In The Dark, the soap bar that screams refreshing. It’s loaded with lemongrass and bergamot, 2 of my favorite scents. Blood Orange is a new addition and caters to my love of all things citrus. It smells like true blood orange and the lingering scent is to die for. The last soap item I got was one of the new shower slimes. The Lush Halloween 2022 Halloween slime is Sparkly Pumpkin, another citrus explosion pared with juniper berry. It’s as you would expect, slimy and oh so fun to play with!

Pamper Time

I was trying to try out the newest face mask to the family, Mr. Pumpkin Face. While the other products are Halloween themed, this is the first of this haul that actually has pumpkin in it. It’s a wonderful exfoliating mask that almost feels like a cream cheese spread. I wanted to slater this on a slice of bread instead of my face! It’s got nice chunks of pumpkin seed which can be perfect for exfoliating. It also has several different types of oils packed so you feel it when you wash the mask off. My skin was soft and fresh afterwards and not feeling oily or greasy. It’s packed with ton of vitamins so that your face is Autumn ready!

Ready for the Holidays

The Christmas drop is live, as of me writing up this post, so if I’m lucky, I’ll be able to grab a few of the things I forgot to pick up. This includes Vampire Kisses, and the Bat Mates Knot Wrap. Vampire Kisses is a lip scrub flavored like sour grape! Sour grape is my favorite flavor! I forgot to look for it in store and realized my mistake on the car ride home. The Bat Mates Knot Wrap is a simple knot wrap, commonly used for wrapping gifts. But the art on this is so beautiful that I’d want to frame it. I didn’t see it in store so it’s possible it wasn’t in stock yet.

As for the Christmas collection, I already know I’ve love to try out Cinnamon Stick and at least smell Turmeric Latte. I hope I’ll get to visit my local Lush again soon!

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Sex Bomb
We live in The Netherlands and that means we have a washroom, a single often tiny room for the toilet. And you know how toilet rooms can get at times, especially if they’re super tiny. It’s been months since I decided to invest in a Lush body spray as a bathroom spray… Let me tell you, I will never go back. Especially with Sex Bomb. It’s an exotic blend of jasmine, sage and ylang ylang oils. Imagine yourself on a spicy, floral journey into the unknown, that’s what this scent is all about. Honestly, if I didn’t use it for the bathroom, I’d use it on myself.

Orange Blossom
Before I left California I had one wish. I wanted to find a perfume that would remind me of home. Of springs spent in orange groves where the blossoms would fall like rain. It was a tall order though and I left without finding something. And here it is now. Orange blossom is that perfect delicate scent of those same orange groves I grew up with. It’s also got a woody flavor to it with rosewood and bergamot. It’s not strong but it lasts for ages. When I get a whiff of it, I’m right back in California. I’ve never been so happy about perfume! Well I do still love my Ectoplasm, but that’s also a citrus scent. I guess I just have a think for citrus?

Lord of Misrule
This was another scent that isn’t new to our house hold but it’s a limited edition one. Available only once a year, Lord of Misrule is another spicy trek into the unknown. It’s got black pepper and patchouli for that double attack of a scent so specific, you’d know it on first sniff. It’s something hard to describe with words, but trust me… Once you try it, you either love it or hate it. We love it so much we went for the biggest bottle this year.

Pumpkin Spice
And of course, no Lush haul would be complete without a bar of soap. Not included in this photo is also the bar of Pumpkin Spice I picked up. I wanted to keep it wrapped up and protected until I use it. And smells exactly as it is named. The cool think about it is it has pumpkin seeds baked in so you can use them to scrub your body and get rid of the tough grime from Trick or Treating! I can’t wait to open up this one but I’m still working on a Christmas Jelly from last year!

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I have Indian hair, meaning that it’s thick, dark, grows like a weed, and has a lot of texture. My hair is naturally wavy but can get heavy real fast. I got a haircut about a month ago that left with me with that late 1970’s vibe. Something like a short Farrah Fawcett cut. It’s got a ton of layers and I feel like I stepped out of an old yearbook when serial killers were all the rage.

The Product
R&B is a hair moisturizer that can be applied to either dry or wet hair. It’s a leave in conditioner that adds curl definition and protection for damaged hair. It’s got a ton of oils and butters that help to improve hair texture and strengthen hair as it grows.

Smell
The scent is hard to describe but to me it’s rich and creamy. It’s warm and comforting, like an old Jazz bar with laid back tunes and thousands of vinyls on the wall. There’s an aged leather chair in the corner with my name and a damn good book on the table next to me. I know it doesn’t make sense but that’s what I picture when I open the jar. If I had to go by the ingredient list on the website, I say the Oat Milk and the Coconut are most prominent in this product.

Texture
Think of a thick body butter that melts in your hands. It’s thick and well formulated to stay that way. Also a little goes a long way when it comes to application. There are no chunky bits in this product either. I know I’ve had Lush products in the past that had pieces of various things. My current shampoo, Wasabi Shan Kui, has chunks of sea salt in it. I know that sea salt can be drying for hair but I love the volume and the clean feeling it provides so I don’t want to give it up.

Application
A few months ago I picked up BreezyTee’s T-shirt Hair Towel Wrap because I wash my hair at night and go to bed with it wet. After I pat it try with a towel, I take a bit of R&B and warm it up in my hands. Then I flip my hair over and scrunch the product into my hair. I try and keep the wet locks intact because those turn into thick curls. When all of the product is on my hair, I wrap it night and tight in the T-shirt hair towel.

Since then, I’ve had nothing but amazing hair days. The day after I wash my hair is the best. What’s so nice is that if my hair gets wet then the scent of R&B is reactivated. My hair looks amazing and I’ve hardly made a dent in the pot. It’s worked wonders for me so far and I can’t wait to see what happens as my hair gets longer.

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Iceshoggles Soap
This one was a winter Lush exclusive so it’s no longer available for sale… But Iceshoggles is a beautiful and fresh scent that’s hard to describe. It’s got my two favorite scents, ylang ylang and patchouli. It’s also got a freshness to it because of the bergamot oil. I find myself taking deep breaths of this beautiful soap because I love it so much. It’s a shame it’s only on sale for a few weeks!

Outback Mate Soap
While this soap reminds me a lot of toothpaste, it’s so refreshing to smell while showering. All that beautiful steam comes up and the scent of peppermint and lemongrass is like a breath of fresh air. It’s been stuffy in the house because it’s too cold to open the windows. While this is a cooling soap, it’s the perfect for welcoming spring in. Why do I want something cooling just after winter? Well, it reminds me of those balmy summers where all the windows are open… That simple clean breeze is what I’m longing for the most!

Sleepy Naked Shower Gel
Naked shower gels are a new thing for me. It’s all the deliciousness of a shower gel but in a soap form. This allows for no plastic waste after the soap is over. This scent is a classic and best before bed. It’s a beautiful lavender with oat milk and ylang ylang. It’s both calming and soothing. I love winding down with this scent before bed. There’s nothing better after a long day of being productive!

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Ectoplasm Shower Cream
This was the first item in my basket. It’s a beautiful neon green color (my favorite) so I could not resist. Ectoplasm is full of fragrant citruses that make my mouth water! The formula is thick and is full of both cocoa butter and almond oil. The scent of oranges was my favorite thing about living in California. While this leaves my skin soft and rehydrated, I’m revitalized and I’m ready for anything!

Ectoplasm Perfume
This is the same scent as above but packed into a perfume. I spritz it on in the morning after I’ve washed my face. The beautiful sweetness makes me feel like I’m eating gummy bears! This perfume delivers a burst of fragrance that will last the entire day. I’ve been looking for a perfume that captures that beautiful springtime orange scent. And here it is. I’m so glad I skipped out on H&M’s perfume line but this one bottle is the real deal. And yes, I know citrus scents are more springtime but these are elegant and wispy… Like a ghost? (Haha) If I could have picked up a few bottles of this, trust me, I would have. I’m going to use this bottle to death!

Ghost In The Dark Soap
It’s a bit of overkill to use this soap and the shower cream at the same time. That being said, I love this soap like no other! Again keeping with the citrus theme, this soap has a reinvigorating quality around it. I kept it in out on display in my hallway for a few weeks and let me tell you… It was refreshing each time around. It’s got the perfect creamy texture that most cocoa butter Lush soaps have and it even glows in the dark! This bar is also soft enough to cut into smaller pieces. I plan on using half now and the other half later so I can cherish that beautiful scent.

I love all these items so much and wish they weren’t seasonal. It’s the first time in forever that I’ve found citrus packed bath items that pack a wallop. I can only hope they come back next year because if they do, it’s another huge reason I love this time of the year!

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