Polyamorous Bath oil

Polyamorous means the practice of intimacy with more then one partner, in which all involved are aware of, and consent to, the arrangement. With humans being far more open and accepting of different sexualities and practices these days, it is only fitting that Lush have decided to celebrate this freedom and highlight one such different outlook on life.

Polyamorous is a new contender for my favourite Bath Oil, as well as being a new addition to the impressive array of oils and melts already on offer from the company. While I cannot claim that I turn to bath oils all that often, I have definitely found myself craving this one a number of times this last month, and I have enjoyed every single experience.

Shaped like a heart with smaller hearts painted across the surface, this is perhaps the most beautifully designed oils of all the ones currently available. For such a small product - coming in about the 3cm in length and 1.5cm in height - this miniature masterpiece is warming, comforting, and perfect for those who perhaps wish for more company but only have a bath tub to explore. 

Containing a combination of orange, sandalwood and jojoba oils, you would expect Polyamorous to offer a fruity aroma. However, it is the inclusion of the violet leaf absolute that provides the strongest component overall.  

To me, this bath oil has a warm, sweet and slightly musky violet scent - nowhere near as sultry and potent as Tuca Tuca, yet equally not as grassy as Kerbside Violet. In fact, it smells very similar to how I remember Metropolis smelling. The inclusion of the sandalwood grounds the different notes again, and you can detect a very subtle uplifting element that I thinks comes from the orange oil. However, this Bath Oil is predominantly violet with a touch of wordiness to completely to compliment the floral components.

In the water, this bath oil sinks like the majority of Lush oils and melts. This is always disappointing to be because I usually like to indulge in a bath melt or bath bomb whilst I am already in the bath myself. Once submerged, I like to watch the product dissolve across the surface of the water and see the oils become absorbed into the skin. Unfortunately, Polyamorous simply sunk to the bottom of the tub and I ended up melting the product down between my fingers because I didn’t want to find myself sitting on it while I was bathing.

Once fully dissolved, the Bath Oil didn’t really do anything to the water, which was expectation anyway so it wasn’t as if I was disappointed by this. However, I would recommend that you use this along a bath bomb (Ylang Song, Ne Worry Pas) or Bubble Bar (Baa Bar, Bathos) as you’ll end up with a rather disappointing looking bath if you use it by itself.

Another aspect of Polyamorous that I was little disappointed with was the fact that the scent didn’t linger on my skin after I had towelled myself down. Although I expect a lot from my products, and the main purpose of this bath oil is to add extra oils and butter to soften, I would still have liked to have detected a slight musky sweetness on my body. While I can vouch that the scent does make an impression in the water, and I was rather impressed by how much it held itself against other cosmetics I was using at the time, I would have assumed that at least a small note could have made itself known afterwards.

Having said that, my skin did feel lovely and smooth afterwards, and Polyamorous is definitely a bath oil that makes a difference to the softness of the water when it’s fully dissolved. You could probably cut this in half, if you’re rather reserved about using your Lush products. However, I think using the whole product in a single bath will heed the best results, and help you to make the most of this softening little gem.

To conclude I will say that this is a fantastic edition to Lush’s extensive bath melts and oils. It’s wonderful to have a violet-scented Bath Oil available at all times, as I know a lot of consumers love the naturally sweet and floral components of violets. This is definitely one I would buy again - perhaps over most of the other variations currently on offer - and I am equally excited to try the other two new editions to see if they’re equally as impressive.

Quantitative Ingredients: Fair Trade Organic Cocoa Butter, Sodium Bicarbonate, Laureth 4, Cream of Tartar, Perfume, Alpha-Isomethyl ionone, Organic Shea Butter, Brazilian Orange Oil, Sandalwood Oil,  Violet Leaf Absolute, Organic Jojoba Oil, Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, Titanium Dioxide, *Citral, *Limonene, Colour 17200, Colour 45410.

Vegan?: Yes.

2017 Price: £2.50 each.

Year Of Original Release: 2017.

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Road From Damascus Bath Oil

Since the opening of the Oxford Street store, there has been a huge increase in the number of brand new bath oils and melts that have appeared in both the flagship shop, and released in limited batches as part of the weekly Lush Kitchen menu. Road From Damascus is one of the most recent offerings - boasting a brand new fragrance from the company, and one that looks set to be a big hit in 2017.

Although the bath oil has only made a fleeting visit in the Lush Kitchen so far, fans who were able to attend the Creative Showcase back in September, would have had the opportunity to witness the new fragrance as both a limited edition perfume, and in the form of a new bubble bar called Magic. Despite owning both of these beauties, it was this format that interested me the most. 

Described by Lush as a smell intent on 'whisking you away momentarily from this ever changing world', Road From Damascus Bath Oil is a gorgeous, albeit rather small offering, with a rich and very intoxicating aroma to insnare the senses. If you ever wanted to use a melt without the aid of a bath bomb or bubble bar, but worried that it wouldn't fair well without company, this is a product that you need to try out for yourself.

Containing both rose petals and rose absolute, it is little wonder that this popular floral ingredient is one of the strongest notes upon first sniff. Musky and  naturally sweet, this component brings about a note that reminds me of petals left to dry and wither between the pages of an old leather-bound book. There is somewhat of an old-fashioned smell about it - like a mature, sophisticated, more interesting version of Imogen Rose. 

Alongside this, the violet leaf absolute adds a rich and very prominent floral element that gives this bath melt a very complex aroma to contend with. Much like Kerbside Violet Liquid Perfume, the violet adds subtle grassy tones to the mix, which not only elevates the floral notes, but gives Road From Damascus a very robust fragrance. In simple terms - imagine combining Rose Jam and Kerbside Violet Liquid Perfumes together, and you may get an idea of what this bath melt smells like.

Finally, you can definitely detect hints of the orange flower absolute alongside the other key components. However, I feel as if this ingredients works more at bringing the other elements together and thickening out the floral aroma, than making much of an impression by all by itself.

For a bath oil that weighs a minuscule 20g, there is definitely a lot of fragrance given off from the get-go. This is why I would say that the bath oil could easily be halved and used across two baths. For this reason, the £4 price tag doesn't seem as extortionate as it might originally seem, and I would recommend that you try it out for yourself.

As with all of Lush bath oils, this one works well as part of a cocktail, or by itself if you're looking for something a little simpler. All you have to do is drop it into the tub once your bath has finished running, and let the heat of the liquid melt and dissolve the bath oil into the water. Before climbing in, I would recommend that you swish the water around to help the oils absorb better and ensure that you don't incur a build up around the sides of the tub, which can cause a little staining if left for too long. 

What impressed me about Road From Damascus is that I found the scent did not lose any of its potency when in use. Even when I added in a bath bomb afterwards, this bath oil was still very much present throughout, and it was the key component that stayed with me until the very end of my bathing experience.

Furthermore, the various butters and oils used to create this bath oil appeared to be the perfect amount needed. With some bath oils and melts, they can create quite a greasy bath - which can cause problems with certain skin types, and can also be a nuisance if you happen to wet your hair during the experience. However, this bath oil created water that was both velvety-soft and highly nourishing - I could instantly feel the difference on my skin, without it feeling as if I needed to scrub the excess off afterwards.

While it might have only made a fleeting visit so far, I predict that this brand new bath oil will be making many more appearances in the coming months. Fans of both rose and violet smells will definitely appreciate what I consider to be a successful collaboration, and I only hope that the liquid perfume variation is released to enable consumers to try out the fragrance for themselves.

Quantitative Ingredients: Fair Trade Organic Cocoa Butter, Organic Shea Butter, PEG-6 Caprylic / Capric Glycerides & PEG-60, Almond Glycerides, Perfume, Lauryl Betaine, Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, Organic Jojoba Oil, Dried Rose Petals, Rose Absolute, Orange Flower Absolute, Violet Leaf Absolute, *Limonene, *Linalool, *Farnesol, Geraniol, Citronellol, Titanium Dioxide, Colour 14700, Colour 45410, Colour 17200.

Vegan?: Yes.

2016 Price: £4.00 each.

Year Of Original Release: 2016.

Scent Family:
Magic Bubble Bar
Road From Damascus Bath Oil

Road From Damascus Liquid Perfume

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Orange Blossom Bath Oil

Having tried out a number of Lush's new bath oils, I have reached the conclusion that I need them permanently in my life. I'll be honest and say that a few weeks ago, I felt the very opposite. While I liked the idea of having such a large and very attractive collection of melts and oils on offer, I couldn't imagine buying them regularly to go into my baths.

However, since working my way through the impressive amount that are currently on offer at the Oxford Street Store, I have found them to be much more effective than I expected them to be and some can even hold their own without the need for a bath bomb or bubble bar alongside it. This is one such product.

Orange Blossom Bath Oil was one of the first ones that I picked up on opening day - a decision based solely on the fact that its beautiful vivid orange design and glittery attire immediately drew my attention upon reaching the second floor of the shop. 

What excited me even further was when I discovered that this little gem shares it scent with the currently discontinued liquid perfume of the same name. This was a real bonus for me because while I loved the scent of the perfume, it wasn't vegan-friendly so I was only able to give it a sniff every now and then when someone I knew was wearing it. 

Just like all of the other bath oils available, this one is packed full of essential butters and oils to nourish your skin and leave you feeling as soft as a baby. With shea butter and cocoa butter to moisture and condition; jojoba oil to soften the skin and neroli oil to tone and tighten the body, this little ball is a delight to bathe with, and exceptionally good value for money at just £2. 

In the packet, Orange Blossom doesn't present a very strong aroma. In fact, it wasn't until I held the product up close to my nose that I could really detect its fragrance at all. Yet, the second this beautiful item was placed in hot water, the aroma expanded and intensified very quickly and within a matter of seconds I was engulfed in a sea of Mediterranean bliss. 

The orange flower absolute is definitely the strongest note in this bath oil - a stunningly fresh and uplifting floral note with a generous helping of citrusy goodness to round it all off perfectly. Orange flower absolute is a key ingredient in the popular Sakura Bath Bomb, and many people have asked as to whether this is similar in scent to anything in this fragrance family. Although they're both very refreshing and offer a fruity floral aroma, I don't see much of a similarity between these two smells at all. While Sakura possesses more of a cherry blossom aroma, Orange Blossom is far more citrusy and really does smell like Lush have thrown in the juice of a fresh orange to sweeten the deal.

For such a small melt, you would expect to have to use 2 or 3 to produce enough oils for a single bath. However, this bath oil went above and beyond what I was expecting, and not only produced a really nourishing experience but one that blew me away in terms of how strong its fragrance was and how soft it made the water feel when I submerged myself below the surface. 

In the tub, this ball of essential oils immediately began to bleed out into the water - releasing little streams of orange colour that either sank to the bottom of the tub or floated on the surface in little puddles. Once the bath oil had completely dispersed, the whole water turned a lovely warm peachy-orange colour and the smell radiated across the whole bathroom - creating a beautiful haven to lose myself in. 

Much like with all of the other bath oils I have tried, Orange Blossom didn't make the water as greasy as some of Lush's regular melts have done - instead softening the water enough to moisturise your skin and leave it feeling well-conditioned and velvety-smooth. 

Although it works well by itself, it would also be the perfect oil to use in a cocktail with something like Sakura or Dragon's Egg. While some of its counterparts have proven to be rather messy, this bath oil doesn't stain the tub or your skin and the lustre drains away with ease. This is the perfect bath oil for those up-and-coming summer evenings, and I will definitely stock up on these when I make my next visit to the store.

Quantitative Ingredients: Organic Shea Butter (Butyrospermum parkii butter), Fair Trade Organic Cocoa Butter (Theobroma cacao), PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glyceriders & PEG-60 Almond Glycerides, Laureth 4, Perfume, Extra Virgin Coconut Oil (Cocoa nucifera), Organic Jojoba Oil (Simmondsia chinensis), Neroli Oil (Citrus Aurantium amara), Orange Flower Absolute (Citrus Aurantium amara), Rosewood Oil (Aniba rosaeodora), Sandalwood Oil (Fusanus spicatus), Ylang Ylang Oil (Cananga odorata), Snowflake Lustre (Potassium Aluminium Silicate, Titanium Dioxide), Benzyl Benzoate, Farnesol, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool, Colour 15510, Colour 15985, Colour 19140.

Vegan?: Yes. 

2015 Price: £2 each.

Year Of Original Release: 2015.

Scent Family: 
Elbow Grease Moisturising Bar
Mandarin's Tea Party Soap

Orange Blossom Bath Oil (Oxford Street 2015)

Orange Blossom Candle 

Orange Blossom Liquid Perfume (non vegan)

Snowcloud Soap

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Orange Blossom Bath Oil

Having tried out a number of Lush's new bath oils, I have reached the conclusion that I need them permanently in my life. I'll be honest and say that a few weeks ago, I felt the very opposite. While I liked the idea of having such a large and very attractive collection of melts and oils on offer, I couldn't imagine buying them regularly to go into my baths.

However, since working my way through the impressive amount that are currently on offer at the Oxford Street Store, I have found them to be much more effective than I expected them to be and some can even hold their own without the need for a bath bomb or bubble bar alongside it. This is one such product.

Orange Blossom Bath Oil was one of the first ones that I picked up on opening day - a decision based solely on the fact that its beautiful vivid orange design and glittery attire immediately drew my attention upon reaching the second floor of the shop. 

What excited me even further was when I discovered that this little gem shares it scent with the currently discontinued liquid perfume of the same name. This was a real bonus for me because while I loved the scent of the perfume, it wasn't vegan-friendly so I was only able to give it a sniff every now and then when someone I knew was wearing it. 

Just like all of the other bath oils available, this one is packed full of essential butters and oils to nourish your skin and leave you feeling as soft as a baby. With shea butter and cocoa butter to moisture and condition; jojoba oil to soften the skin and neroli oil to tone and tighten the body, this little ball is a delight to bathe with, and exceptionally good value for money at just £2. 

In the packet, Orange Blossom doesn't present a very strong aroma. In fact, it wasn't until I held the product up close to my nose that I could really detect its fragrance at all. Yet, the second this beautiful item was placed in hot water, the aroma expanded and intensified very quickly and within a matter of seconds I was engulfed in a sea of Mediterranean bliss. 

The orange flower absolute is definitely the strongest note in this bath oil - a stunningly fresh and uplifting floral note with a generous helping of citrusy goodness to round it all off perfectly. Orange flower absolute is a key ingredient in the popular Sakura Bath Bomb, and many people have asked as to whether this is similar in scent to anything in this fragrance family. Although they're both very refreshing and offer a fruity floral aroma, I don't see much of a similarity between these two smells at all. While Sakura possesses more of a cherry blossom aroma, Orange Blossom is far more citrusy and really does smell like Lush have thrown in the juice of a fresh orange to sweeten the deal.

For such a small melt, you would expect to have to use 2 or 3 to produce enough oils for a single bath. However, this bath oil went above and beyond what I was expecting, and not only produced a really nourishing experience but one that blew me away in terms of how strong its fragrance was and how soft it made the water feel when I submerged myself below the surface. 

In the tub, this ball of essential oils immediately began to bleed out into the water - releasing little streams of orange colour that either sank to the bottom of the tub or floated on the surface in little puddles. Once the bath oil had completely dispersed, the whole water turned a lovely warm peachy-orange colour and the smell radiated across the whole bathroom - creating a beautiful haven to lose myself in. 

Much like with all of the other bath oils I have tried, Orange Blossom didn't make the water as greasy as some of Lush's regular melts have done - instead softening the water enough to moisturise your skin and leave it feeling well-conditioned and velvety-smooth. 

Although it works well by itself, it would also be the perfect oil to use in a cocktail with something like Sakura or Dragon's Egg. While some of its counterparts have proven to be rather messy, this bath oil doesn't stain the tub or your skin and the lustre drains away with ease. This is the perfect bath oil for those up-and-coming summer evenings, and I will definitely stock up on these when I make my next visit to the store.

Quantitative Ingredients: Organic Shea Butter (Butyrospermum parkii butter), Fair Trade Organic Cocoa Butter (Theobroma cacao), PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glyceriders & PEG-60 Almond Glycerides, Laureth 4, Perfume, Extra Virgin Coconut Oil (Cocoa nucifera), Organic Jojoba Oil (Simmondsia chinensis), Neroli Oil (Citrus Aurantium amara), Orange Flower Absolute (Citrus Aurantium amara), Rosewood Oil (Aniba rosaeodora), Sandalwood Oil (Fusanus spicatus), Ylang Ylang Oil (Cananga odorata), Snowflake Lustre (Potassium Aluminium Silicate, Titanium Dioxide), Benzyl Benzoate, Farnesol, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool, Colour 15510, Colour 15985, Colour 19140.

Vegan?: Yes. 

2015 Price: £2 each.

Year Of Original Release: 2015.

Scent Family: 
Elbow Grease Moisturising Bar
Mandarin's Tea Party Soap

Orange Blossom Bath Oil (Oxford Street 2015)

Orange Blossom Candle 

Orange Blossom Liquid Perfume (non vegan)

Snowcloud Soap

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Razzle Dazzle Luxury Bath Oil

Lush have two types of products - the ones that entice you in immediately with their vivid colours and wonderful fragrances, and the ones that you need to spend some quality time with before falling in love with them. In a way, you could almost categorise people in this way - the ones who pine for the quiet, steady life and the ones who live for the nights out...on the razzle...the Razzle Dazzle! 

While I wouldn't class myself as particularly girly, Razzle Dazzle Luxury Bath Oil made an instant impression on me in the Oxford Street Store - a shiny, shimmery flamingo-pink bon bon of essential oils that has been made to throw into the bath and revitalise your skin. Shaped like a ping-pong ball, this is one of 20 new multicoloured oils that can be found in the flagship store, and is easily my favourite one so far. 

Described by Lush as a blend of 'splendiferous raspberry ripples, bergamot and juicy Persian lime', this product reads like candy - so much so that I even took a nibble to see if the taste matched its scent. A mistake if there ever was one. While it looks and smells good enough to eat, it sure doesn't replicate this in the way it tastes. Shame. 

Despite my distain that I wasn't able to consume this, the fragrance was really wonderful and definitely one that I can imagine many people falling in love with straight away. Razzle Dazzle has a sort of powdery berry scent - a mixture of dried blackberries and raspberries intertwined with a gentle fruity note of lime. It's definitely a very decadent aroma and one that's very comforting when you're in the bath tub. 

As with Shark Infested Custard, I was really worried that for such a small melt, I might have to use multiple balls to get the desired effect on my skin and senses. However, this bath oil went above and beyond what I was expecting, and not only produced a really nourishing experience but one that blew me away in terms of how strong its fragrance was and how vivid the display was in the water. 

In the tub, this ball of essential oils immediately begins to bleed out into the water - releasing little streams of pink colour that sink to the bottom of the tub and produce a stunning display. To me, the effect of the pink on the clear water reminded me of microbes under a microscope - like miniature jelly fish pulsating in the ocean. 

Once the bath oil had completely dispersed, the whole water was a vivid pink colour and the smell radiated across the whole bathroom - creating a beautiful haven to lose myself in. While I wouldn't recommend touching the product when it's in action (as it'll stain your hands), once it's dissolved you don't have to worry too much about the inclusion of the glitter as it gives the water a wonderful sparkle without turning you into a disco ball.   

Much like most of the bath oils I have come across so far, Razzle Dazzle contains cocoa butter to moisturise, coconut oil to clean out your pores and jojoba oil to help the body absorb all of these wonderful oils. These three ingredients help to soften the water without making it too oily or greasy, and help to make this the perfect accompaniment for those who want to moisturise and nourish their dry or weathered skin after a long day. 

What impressed me most about this product was that it transformed my bath tub into something that I only thought a bath bomb or bubble bar could do. For £2 a shot, this is incredible value for money and I would be very satisfied using this by itself again and again. 

Although it can hold its own in the water, it would also be the perfect oil to use in a cocktail with some of Lush's sweeter products such as Think Pink or Blackberry Bath Bomb. While I should warn you that this oil does leave a bit of a mess in the tub, it's worth it when you exit the bath and both smell the wonderful fragrance on your skin and feel how soft and radiant your body looks and feels because of it. 

Quantitative Ingredients: Organic Shea Butter, Fair Trade Organic Cocoa Butter, Laureth 4PEG-6 Caprylic / Capric Glycerides & PEG-60 Almond Glycerides, Perfume, Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, Persian Lime Oil, Bergamot Oil, Violet Leaf Absolute, Organic Jojoba Oil, Citral, Eugenol, Limonene, Linalool, Colour 45410.

Vegan?: Yes.

2015 Price: £2 each.

Year Of Original Release: 2015. 

Scent Family:

Cupid Bath Bomb

Razzle Dazzle Bath Melt

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Razzle Dazzle Luxury Bath Oil

Lush have two types of products - the ones that entice you in immediately with their vivid colours and wonderful fragrances, and the ones that you need to spend some quality time with before falling in love with them. In a way, you could almost categorise people in this way - the ones who pine for the quiet, steady life and the ones who live for the nights out...on the razzle...the Razzle Dazzle! 

While I wouldn't class myself as particularly girly, Razzle Dazzle Luxury Bath Oil made an instant impression on me in the Oxford Street Store - a shiny, shimmery flamingo-pink bon bon of essential oils that has been made to throw into the bath and revitalise your skin. Shaped like a ping-pong ball, this is one of 20 new multicoloured oils that can be found in the flagship store, and is easily my favourite one so far. 

Described by Lush as a blend of 'splendiferous raspberry ripples, bergamot and juicy Persian lime', this product reads like candy - so much so that I even took a nibble to see if the taste matched its scent. A mistake if there ever was one. While it looks and smells good enough to eat, it sure doesn't replicate this in the way it tastes. Shame. 

Despite my distain that I wasn't able to consume this, the fragrance was really wonderful and definitely one that I can imagine many people falling in love with straight away. Razzle Dazzle has a sort of powdery berry scent - a mixture of dried blackberries and raspberries intertwined with a gentle fruity note of lime. It's definitely a very decadent aroma and one that's very comforting when you're in the bath tub. 

As with Shark Infested Custard, I was really worried that for such a small melt, I might have to use multiple balls to get the desired effect on my skin and senses. However, this bath oil went above and beyond what I was expecting, and not only produced a really nourishing experience but one that blew me away in terms of how strong its fragrance was and how vivid the display was in the water. 

In the tub, this ball of essential oils immediately begins to bleed out into the water - releasing little streams of pink colour that sink to the bottom of the tub and produce a stunning display. To me, the effect of the pink on the clear water reminded me of microbes under a microscope - like miniature jelly fish pulsating in the ocean. 

Once the bath oil had completely dispersed, the whole water was a vivid pink colour and the smell radiated across the whole bathroom - creating a beautiful haven to lose myself in. While I wouldn't recommend touching the product when it's in action (as it'll stain your hands), once it's dissolved you don't have to worry too much about the inclusion of the glitter as it gives the water a wonderful sparkle without turning you into a disco ball.   

Much like most of the bath oils I have come across so far, Razzle Dazzle contains cocoa butter to moisturise, coconut oil to clean out your pores and jojoba oil to help the body absorb all of these wonderful oils. These three ingredients help to soften the water without making it too oily or greasy, and help to make this the perfect accompaniment for those who want to moisturise and nourish their dry or weathered skin after a long day. 

What impressed me most about this product was that it transformed my bath tub into something that I only thought a bath bomb or bubble bar could do. For £2 a shot, this is incredible value for money and I would be very satisfied using this by itself again and again. 

Although it can hold its own in the water, it would also be the perfect oil to use in a cocktail with some of Lush's sweeter products such as Think Pink or Blackberry Bath Bomb. While I should warn you that this oil does leave a bit of a mess in the tub, it's worth it when you exit the bath and both smell the wonderful fragrance on your skin and feel how soft and radiant your body looks and feels because of it. 

Quantitative Ingredients: Organic Shea Butter, Fair Trade Organic Cocoa Butter, Laureth 4PEG-6 Caprylic / Capric Glycerides & PEG-60 Almond Glycerides, Perfume, Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, Persian Lime Oil, Bergamot Oil, Violet Leaf Absolute, Organic Jojoba Oil, Citral, Eugenol, Limonene, Linalool, Colour 45410.

Vegan?: Yes.

2015 Price: £2 each.

Year Of Original Release: 2015. 

Scent Family:

Cupid Bath Bomb

Razzle Dazzle Bath Melt

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Flower's Barrow Bath Oil

Back in 2012, when Lush brought out the range of perfumes known by all as Volume 2, I wasn't bowled over by any of the descriptions that they released alongside the pictures of each bottle. In fact, Flower's Barrow was actually one of three fragrances that I purposely avoided initially, due to the fact that the write up didn't sound very appealing to me at all. Big mistake on my part. 

Named after an Iron Age hill fort in Devon that was overtaken by the Romans during battle, the smell of both this bath oil and the liquid perfume is supposed to encompass 'all things British' - a 'fresh and floral fragrance' that is packed with ingredients to create a quintessentially English aroma.

While blackcurrant is definitely the strongest smell in the mix, it intertwines with the other floral ingredients perfectly and creates a wonderfully strong, complex but not overpowering sweet and flowery aroma. The rose and geranium, both of which give the perfume a slight powdery element, are easy to detect upon initial sniff. However, what is impressive is that these two elements come out in full force in the bath and create a beautiful powdery, decadent fragrance that lingers throughout the entire experience - adding a gentle smell that stays on your skin for a while after you've drained away the water. 

As with the perfume, the addition of chamomile, sage and thyme also gives this product a faint herby undertone that compliments the blackcurrant wonderfully and adds those all-important layers to the mix. While I am not normally one to appreciate basic floral smells all that much, I really feel as if this one is incredible and one that almost tells a story as it matures in the tub.   

Flower's Barrow Bath Oil is the second bath oil that I have tried out from Lush's impressive new collection that is only available in their Oxford Street store. Shaped like a ping-pong ball, this stunning melt is easily one of the most beautiful to look at - a factor that is thanks to the dried pink rose petals that decorate the surface of the product. 

These petals break away from the melt as it is dissolving and drift across the surface to create the loveliest of displays in the water. While people who dislike debris in their baths may be put off by this factor, I can assure you that there are very little petals to worry about and they certainly won't saturate your bathing experience with their 'mess'. 

As with all of the bath melts that I have purchased, I was initially worried that the size of the product would prevent it from really having an impact in the water. However, this ball of essential skin-softening components dissolved in the tub and produced an impressive amount of oils and butters to give you the softest, most-nourishing bathing experience that you could ever expect to come from such a small product. 

Containing cocoa butter to moisturise, coconut oil to clean out your pores and a combination of geranium oil and rose absolute to help the body absorb all of these wonderful oils, this is an impressive design from Lush and one full of more than enough essential oils to offer you a truly satisfying and highly nourishing bath. 

As with many of these new bath oils, I found that this one released just enough oils to soften and moisturise your skin, without making the bath seem too greasy. Furthermore, the practicality of this product comes from the fact that the size of this is the perfect dosage for one bath. You don't have to worry about cutting this in half or testing out different sizes until you've found the perfect amount. Just throw it into the bath, alongside a bath bomb if you so desire, and watch it as it releases those essential oils - creating a haven of fragrance and moisture to leave your skin feeling silky-smooth and smelling delicious to boot.

Flower's Barrow Bath Oil is definitely on my list of products to buy again - a bath oil that is strong enough to leave an impression but gentle enough to make the perfect summer accompaniment. After a long day lounging on the beach, this will be one of those products that I will turn to to nourish and replenish my skin and leave me feeling ripe and ready for the next day. 

Quantitative Ingredients: 

Vegan?: Yes. 

2015 Price: £2 each.

Year Of Original Release: 2015. 

Scent Family: 

Flower's Barrow Bath Oil

Flower's Barrow Liquid Perfume

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