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Snow Fairy Naked Body Conditioner

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Last year I fell in love with Snow Fairy Body Conditioner, which I was not expecting to do at all. While I have favourite scents and preferred formats, I am always open to being blown away by any of the new releases that Lush grace our lives with, especially when they're as unexpected as this one was. It is for this very reason that I was rather excited by the prospect of Lush's new naked version this Christmas.

As with all of the shower gels and body conditioners this year, Lush have decided to take the self-preserving one step further and release a range of seasonal products that need zero packaging, and therefore create zero waste. While initially skeptical, I have long since realised that this idea is more than just a novelty, and I am excited at the prospect of more variations in the future.

Snow Fairy Naked Body Conditioner is a tub-shaped creation that appears slightly bigger then one of Lush's standard 100g pots. While I appreciate the sentiment and the usability behind this product, and all of Lush's Naked range, it did take me a while to appreciate the rather boring-looking design. I suppose you can't expect an aesthetically perfect cosmetic if you also want something as environmentally friendly as these guys try to be. However, what did impress me about this product was how vibrant and strong the fragrance was from the very first moment I removed the block from my delivery box. 

Fans of Snow Fairy will be pleased to know that the scent is very intact and 'present' in this format. Although I think the normal body Conditioner is perhaps a little sweeter and a tad fruitier on the nose, the naked edition is up there as being one of the strongest versions of this fragrance. While it shares its scent with the whole range, it is the recent body spray and the shower gel that I think this is closest to, which is great in my eyes.

Described as a combination of raspberry bubblegum, candy floss and vanilla musk, the smell of this is a very playful one - exactly what you'd expect if you know this scent well. Given the generous inclusion of the various oils and butters, there is something slightly silky and rather rich about the different notes here, and I would describe the scent as being a little more sultry than the usual youthful aroma. In as many words, the smell suits this format really well, and gives it more depth than in other products, such as the dusting powder, liquid perfume and Jelly Bath Bomb.  

Just like the other naked body conditioners, the idea is that you massage this across your body, while your skin is still wet, before gently patting yourself down with a towel. The butters and oils will not only offer a thin layer of protection against the cold weather, but they'll get to work at moisturising your skin and leaving it soft, smooth and supple for a good many hours. What I love about all of Lush's body conditioners is that the formulas make it harder for the skin to absorb it as quickly as you would a normal body lotion.  For this reason, you are left with a protective barrier over your skin that offers not only a wonderful radiance to your skin, but keeps it feeling and looking more nourished as well.

With all of Lush's solid editions, it's a good idea to not hold or use this directly under the running water, as it'll melt far quicker this way. I found that as long as my skin was already wet, the body conditioner would glide over any area with ease, and the block would naturally melt under the warmth of my skin. You may wish to cut off a small piece with each use, if you'd prefer to keep the rest dry while in storage, as this can and will leave pink smudges on any surface.

How this differed from the normal body lotion, aside from the slight difference in scent, is that this is perhaps not as generous on the skin. The block was, at times, a little stubborn when in use, and I found that I had to massage the product across my body to allow for even coverage. Futhermore, I found that The layer of oils/butters that were left on my skin wasn't as thick or as long lasting. For those who want a light coverage, you'd probably prefer this version. However, for someone who has very dry skin and needs heavy nourishment, the normal version may be more suited. 

Normally, I use my body conditioners as an alternative for shaving cream, as I find I can get a very close shave with nearly all of Lush's range. They not only help to prevent irritation and possible rashes from forming, but they heed results that last longer than using normal shower gel. With this Naked version, I found that It worked well as a shaving cream. However, it did clog up my razor blade more than the regular conditioner seemed to, and I had to keep tapping the blade throughout my shower to clear the mess away.

As a warning, I should add that you'll need to be careful when using this body conditioner as it can leave pink marks on both your skin or the bath walls, that can be stubborn to remove when dried. Moreover, this needs to be stored somewhere carefully in between uses so that it doesn't decorate the shelf it's resting on.

What I will say is that the results of this Naked version are good enough for me to recommend that you give it a go yourself. While I think the regular body conditioner works better overall, has a better scent, and seems to last on the skin slightly longer than this format, I do appreciate that Snow Fairy Naked Body Conditioner has its merits as well, and I do love the fact that it comes with zero packaging. 

Quantitative Ingredients: Fair Trade Organic Cocoa Butter, Cherry Infusion, Fair Trade Shea Butter, Candy Floss Water, Japan Wax, Perfume, Carnauba Wax, Organic Illipe Butter, Organic Jojoba Oil, Avocado Butter, Mango Butter, Almond Oil, Titanium Dioxide, Synthetic Musk, Lauryl Betaine, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate. Tin Oxide, *Limonene, Alpha-Isomethyl ionone, Colour 17200, Colour 45410, Colour 45380:3.

Vegan?: Yes.

2017 Price: £8.25 each.

Year Of Original Release: 2017.


Scent Family:
Best Washes Wash Card
Bubblegum Lip Scrub
Candy Fluff Ballistic
Candy Fluff Perfume
Candy Fluff Dusting Powder
Fairy Dust Dusting Powder
Father Christmas Bath Bomb
Fluffy Egg Bath Bomb
Godmother Soap
Lush Mechanic Cold-Pressed Soap
Magic Wand Bubble Bar
Melting Marshmallow Moment Bath Oil
Mmmelting Marshmallow Bath Melt
Pink Easter Egg Ballistic
Snow Fairy Body Conditioner
Snow Fairy Body Spray
Snow Fairy Cold-Pressed Soap
Snow Fairy Jelly Bath Bomb
Snow Fairy Lip Tint
Snow Fairy Liquid Perfume
Snow Fairy Naked Body Conditioner
Snow Fairy Naked Shower Gel
Snow Fairy Shower Gel
Snow Fairy Solid Perfume
Snow Fairy Sparkle Jar
Snow Fairy Sparkle Massage Bar




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Happy Blooming Body Lotion

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Although I would never claim to be a huge fan of cherries, or indeed cherry-scented products, there was something special about the Happy Blooming Bath Melt that won me over fairly quickly. While it is definitely not the most easy-going bath melt, when compared to newer releases, I still find it super indulgent, even today. You can imagine then how bowled over I was to try the shower jelly out for the first time, and indeed how I felt then with the recent release of the body lotion.

Having spent years being disappointed by the synthetic, poor-excuse-for-a-cherry-fragrance products that brandish the shelves of other high street stores, it is both refreshing and exciting to experience an aroma so true to the original fruit, and so naturally beautiful in every way.

Happy Blooming Body Lotion is an exquisite, richly-scented product that offers fans of the shower jelly and bath melt everything that they could ever wish for. Despite the ingredients list leaving you wondering just how exactly the company have crafted this sweet and fruity offering, this limited edition is exactly what you'd expect it to be, and more.

From the tub, this lotion displays a strong, juicy cherry aroma. It is almost like taking a freshly-picked handful of succulent black cherries and grinding them down to form a thick pulp. In a way, the smell of this lotion reminds me a little of the boiled cherry drops that you'll find in most old-fashioned sweet stores. However, to say that the smell is identical would be underselling this limited edition quite a bit.

It is the inclusion of the benzoin resinoid in this lotion that creates such a powerful and long-lasting fragrance. This is a product you use when you want something withstanding, and something comforting to see you through a good many hours. I can happily vouch that after applying this to my skin, I found that I could still smell the warming, sweetness some four hours later. In that way, I consider it to be one of Lush's most potent body lotions to date. 

As with many of the recently released body lotions, Happy Blooming is what I'd describe as being of medium consistency. While it's not a tub you could hold upside down without an spillage, it is also not as thick as it  initially appears in the pot. 

Once you've divulged a small amount onto your skin, you'll see that it's the perfect consistency for massaging it across the body. What I love about this lotion is that it is one of those that the skin absorbs really quickly, so you are not left feeling sticky or particularly wet afterwards. Furthermore, there is something rather cooling about this lotion that I appreciated very much, and it was the perfect companion for me after a long day at the beach.

Containing a generous amount of cocoa butter to moisturise and nourish your skin; and a large helping of almond oil to soften and replenish, Happy Blooming does the job of rejuvenating weathered and tired looking skin - banishing any dry areas and giving your skin a natural glean that makes it look even healthier throughout the day. 

My only issue with this body lotion is the fact that I didn't find the benefits lasted much longer than a day. To continue improving the condition of my skin, I would need to apply this daily, which is perfectly fine to do so, but isn't necessarily the case with some of Lush's other lotions.

Overall, this is exactly what fans of Happy Blooming were no doubt waiting for: a product that is not only delectable and super fruity, but one that is very much true to the original scent family. Robust and juicy - this is a body lotion that I will continue to enjoy across the next few months, and I would highly recommend that you experience yourself.

Quantitative Ingredients: Water, Almond Oil, Fair Trade Organic Cocoa Butter, Glycerine, Stearic Acid, Triethanolamine, Benzoin Resinoid, Ylang Ylang Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, *Benzyl Benzoate, *Benzyl Cinnamate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Methylparaben, Propylparaben.

Vegan?: Yes.

2017 Price: £13.95 for 225g.

Year Of Original Release: 2017.

Scent Family:
Cherry Blossom Reusable Bubble Bar
Happy Blooming Bath Melt
Happy Blooming Body Lotion
Happy Blooming Shower Jelly

Happy Blooming Solid Perfume



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Happy Blooming Shower Jelly

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I've often wondered how Lush choose whether or not to make a scent into a shower jelly or a shower gel. I'm also intrigued to know which format is more cost effective for them, and which works out better value for the consumer - and whether these two correlate in any way. As I've said numerous times, I will always vote for the shower gel, and this is one such product that I wish they would translate into a liquid format.

Happy Blooming Shower Jelly is a limited edition product that came out a couple of years ago on the international forum - a product that was released to celebrate Lush's 10th year online. It was released after the bath melt of the same name proved to be incredibly popular. Sporting a strong signature cherry scent, this product is a great alternative for those who want something sweet but dislike the sugary variations available from Lush. 

This is definitely as natural as you can get. I have always claimed to adore cherry-scented cosmetics, but it was not until two gorgeous tubs of this shower jelly turned up on my doorstep, that I realised I had been experiencing nasty, watered-down synthetic versions up until this point.

Happy Blooming smells like a punnet of freshly picked morello cherries - a sultry, sophisticated and rather wholesome fragrance that has a scent stronger than any other shower jelly I have tried so far. Coconut is also a featured ingredient in the product but I found that I didn't detect much of this in the tub, and there was only a faint hint of it when being used in the shower.

As well the ingredients that give the jelly it's scent, you'll also find a combination of coconut cream and carrageenan extract (seaweed). Both of these ingredients help to give this product a wonderfully smooth consistency that works well at softening and moisturising your skin in the shower. Happy Blooming did leave my skin looking radiant and feeling like velvet afterwards, which was fantastic.

Another aspect that makes this shower jelly so appealing, is the gorgeous deep red that the product is presented as. I loved the fact that in the tub, it looks almost wine-red with elements of purple, yet when it's being used, it takes on more of a cherry-red complexion. It's visually stunning and very eye-catching. 

There are several ways that you can use any of Lush's shower jellies; Firstly, you can break a small piece off (or select a piece that's been segmented prior to your shower) and rub the block directly onto your skin. The amount of lather this creates differentiates vastly depending on the type of jelly, how old the product is and the size of the piece you're using. While some users find this way works for them, I find that this is fairly ineffective as it does not create much of a lather and the jelly becomes too wet, making it slippery and difficult to hold on to. 

Secondly, you can use a shower sponge, puff or exfoliating glove to create a lather before rubbing it all over your body. For me, I found this method far more successful as it helped to break down the jelly properly and create a nice foamy effect to wash your body with. Finally, you can break off slabs of the jelly and use them as you would a bubble bar, placing them underneath a running tap to stimulate bubbles. I tend to use mine for this reason, as I can get 20+ baths out of one 250g tub, which I consider to be great value for money.
Happy Blooming amasses a substantial amount of creamy foam, which makes it one of the easiest shower jellies to work with. For one of my tubs, I segmented my whole chunk of jelly into 1cm cubes and found that a single piece gave me enough lather to last me for the entirety of the shower. 

I thoroughly enjoyed using this jelly and I wouldn't hesitate to buy a few more tubs if this was brought back. It's effective at cleaning your skin and leaving it wonderfully smooth, whilst also being more moisturising than a lot of the shower gels. The fragrance it possesses is also strong enough that it permeates your skin and acts as an alternative to a perfume - the scent will linger on your skin and on any clothes that you come into contact with - this is definitely not a jelly you want to use if you dislike strong smells.

One 250g tub lasted me almost two months, and I found myself getting rather upset when I was nearing the end. Lush need to offer fans more products scented with this smell as it's sweet without being predominantly feminine. Another firm favourite for me. 

Quantitative Ingredients: Glycerine, Cherry Infusion (Prunus cerasus), Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Propylene Glycol, Coconut Water (cocos nucifera), Carrageenan Extract (Chondrus crispus), Coconut Cream (Cocos nucifera), Perfume, Benzoin Resinoid (Styrax tonkinensis pierre), Ylang Ylang Oil (Cananga odorata), Colour 17200, Colour 73360, Methylparaben, Propylparaben.

Vegan?: Yes. 

Year Of Original Release: ?

2016 Price: £8.25 for 250g.
2017 Price: £8.50 for 250g.

Scent Family:
Cherry Blossom Reusable Bubble Bar
Happy Blooming Bath Melt
Happy Blooming Body Lotion
Happy Blooming Shower Jelly

Happy Blooming Solid Perfume

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Sweetie Pie Shower Jelly

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I often forget that Sweetie Pie is a regular product in Lush's range; it often gets overlooked for the large bottles of shower gel that I love so much. However, every once in a while, something stirs my mind into remembering how much I love it's incredible scent, and I end up going on a mad dash to the nearest store to stock up on a few tubs. 

Sweetie Pie Shower Jelly is described as a 'shower jelly with cherries, coconut and sparkles for bathtime fun.' Much like most of Lush's other shower jellies, this one replicates the popular dessert perfectly - possessing a slightly elasticated and stringy consistency. Showcasing a deep purple complexion, with blue and silver lustre lightly decorated throughout, this shower jelly looks like a feast fit for a god. 

Furthermore, the fragrance it possesses is incredibly gorgeous, and quite easily one of the best scents that Lush have ever come up with. It shares its fragrance with other products from The Comforter range, which includes the likes of You Snap The Whip Body Butter and The Comforter Bubble Bar. However, unlike the latter product, I find the smell of this jelly to possess a much thicker and creamier aroma - closer to the shower gel equivalent than the bubble bar that it's originally based on.

It's a rich but equally fruity fragrance; a mixture of bergamot oil, cassis absolute and cypress oil. These ingredients are both uplifting and refreshing, helping to clear the mind as well as creating a scent that most Lushies would die for. Cypress oil also boasts toning properties that can calm the skin in times of emotional stress. 
To me, this fragrance doesn't smell of cherries at all, nor does it possess much of a coconut smell either. I think Sweetie Pie has a strong, deep and fresh blackcurrant scent that reminds me of the Blackcurrant Jolly Rancher sweets I used to get as a child. It's simply wonderful.

There are several ways that you can use any of Lush's shower jellies, and I find that everyone has their own preference, which is completely understandable. Firstly, you can break a small piece of (or select a piece that's been segmented prior to your shower) and rub the block directly onto your skin. The amount of lather this creates differentiates vastly depending on the type of jelly, how old the product is and the size of the piece you're using. While some users find this way works for them, I find that this is fairly ineffective as it does not create much of a lather and the jelly becomes too wet, making it slippery and difficult to hold on to. 

Secondly, you can use a shower sponge, puff or exfoliating glove to create a lather before rubbing it all over your body. For me, I found this method far more successful as it helped to break down the jelly properly and create a nice foamy effect to wash your body with. Finally, you can break off slabs of the jelly and use them as you would a bubble bar, placing them underneath a running tap to stimulate bubbles. I tend to use mine for this reason, as I can get 4-5 baths out of one 100g tub, which I consider to be great value for money.

Sweetie Pie, as with other Lush jellies, is rather versatile. You can keep the tub of jelly in your bathroom so it stays at room temperature, or you can put it in the freezer to enjoy a much cooler experience during those summer months. Lush also state that you can use this product to clean your hair in place of an ordinary shampoo, but I'm happy using this as nothing more than a luxurious shower soap. However, I would be interested to hear from anyone who has tried this in place of their regular shampoo.

Ultimately, this jelly has cemented itself as one of my firm favourites in Lush's range; it smells wonderful, leaves your skin feeling smooth and gently scented, and perks you up immensely. Although I'd find it easier to use The Comforter Shower Gel, as long as I have Sweetie Pie to top up my Comforter obsession, I'll be a very happy girl.

Quantitative Ingredients: Glycerine, Cherry Infusion, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Coconut Infusion, Propylene Glycol, Carrageenan Extract, Perfume, Bergamot Oil, Cassis Absolute, Cypress Oil, *Limonene, *Linalool, Snowflake Lustre, Colour 17200, Colour 42090, Methylparaben, Propylparaben.

Vegan?: Yes.

2015 Price: £6.95 for 250g. 
2017 Price: £7.95 for 250g. 


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