The Snowman Bubbleroon

I cannot think of The Snowman without hearing the incredible voice of Aled Jones', singing Walking In The Air, echoing around in my head. However, this isn't a bad thing at all. Memories of that song stretch right across my childhood, my teens and into my adulthood - it holds a place in my heart that this limited edition bubbleroon has since joined.

As I'm always attracted to the damaged ones, my Snowman Bubbleroon arrived with a missing eye. However, regular ones are supposed to sport two juniperberry eyes and a miniature orange nose for decoration. This seasonal darling is the perfect festive accompaniment for the bath, as not only does it offer a soft and gentle fragrance to enjoy, but it'll leave your skin beautifully pampered and ready to face the winter weather. 

While they share similar names and designs, this does not share its scent with the discontinued Melting Snowman Bath Melt. However, it does share one thing in common, which is that although both exclusives look rather colourless, they're both amazing at moisturising the skin. After using one of these, I could feel an immediate difference to my skin, particularly on my hands and feet, which felt so soft and silky smooth.

For those not familiar with the concept of a bubbleroon, Lush took the idea of a macaroon delicacy - two biscuits sandwiched together with a creamy filling - and made a cosmetic version. As with all of their previous reincarnations, this one is sandwiched together with a delicious centre of cocoa and shea butter, which normally makes it more softening than a regular bubble bar.

The Snowman features both Sicilian lemon and lemon myrtle oil to offer a gentle, lemony aroma in the bath. The bubbleroon is neither citrusy or zesty at all, and I wouldn't describe it as being particularly fruity either. In fact, the inclusion of the soya milk adds a creamy element to the fragrance that reminds me very much of Granny Takes A Dip, just without the heat of the ginger or pepper.

What is great about this seasonal bubbleroon is that it melts really slowly in the water, even if (like me) you like your bath scolding-hot. It took a good twenty minutes to fully dissolve in the water, which meant that the scent was consistent throughout the experience and the water continued to soften from beginning to end.

The downfall of this little fella is that he's rather heavy, so will sink to the bottom of the tub, unless you hold him. It would have been nice to watch him float across the surface, just because I normally find bath melts relaxing to watch as I'm submerged beneath the water. 

Having said that, The Snowman is big enough to use across at least two baths, which makes him great value for money; his scent is gentle enough to sooth so and relax you, while still offering enough fragrance to detect while you're in the bath; and he's moisturising enough to leave your skin looking and feeling really soft and clean after you've towelled yourself down.

While I told myself that I wasn't going to purchase any more of the seasonal range because of my current financial situation, I will be grabbing a couple of these to see me through the next couple of months. This is definitely one I hope will make a reappearance next year, as my skin can rely on his magic to replenish and nourish the winter blues away.

Quantitative Ingredients: Sodium Bicarbonate, Cream of Tartar, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Fair Trade Organic Cocoa Butter, Lauryl Betaine, Cornflour, Sicilian Lemon Oil, Lemon Myrtle Oil, Styrax Oil, Fair Trade Shea Butter, Soya Milk Powder, Titanium Dioxide, Laureth 4, *Citral, *Limonene, Perfume, Colour 15510, Dried Juniperberries.

Vegan?: Yes.

2017 Price: £4.25 each.

Year of Original Release: 2017.

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Hot Java Bath Bomb

Lush tend to release products with particular spices at certain points of the year. For example, cinnamon and cloves are very much associated with the winter/Christmas period, so it's unlikely you'll find much with this smell throughout the rest of the year. This is a royal shame as sometimes I just need something to perk me up in the evening, and a ballistic with fruit and spices would do the job perfectly. That's why, when Lush released Hot Java Ballistic as a year-long bath bomb, many Lush fans were very happy indeed. 

Unfortunately, this happiness was short-lived. First released in 2005, the bath bomb only lasted a little over a year on the shelves, and was discontinued in 2007 due to reasons unknown. Whether it was removed to offer space for new releases, or down to its unimpressive turn over, this product barely left the ground before it was removed from stores and never seen again. Thankfully, Lush brought this beauty back a couple of weeks ago in the Kitchen, and the dust was removed on this rather unique bath ballistic.

Packed full of natural uplifting herbs; cinnamon, coriander and juniperberry, Hot Java offers a warming, spicy fragrance with a twist. With a surplus amount of ginger in here, in the form of oil, powder and absolute, this bath bomb is the perfect remedy for anyone needing to banish a cold or coax out any unwanted sniffles. Although not one of my favourite smells, I will admit that it gives the product a lovely warm and rather hot after-scent. It's not sweet like Hot Toddy or Glogg - rather more dry and dusty with a warming musky ginger smell, a touch of herbal coriander and a big helping of spicy cinnamon. To finish off, Hot Java also has a touch of orange zest which gives this ballistic a warming, well-rounded, multi-layered scent. 

As you can see in my demonstration video, this bath bomb is a fast fizzer - bleeding out waves of red colour across the surface of the water and producing one of the brightest baths I have had in a while. This vivid display remained prominent throughout the entire bathing experience, and even though the bath bomb was stimulating enough, the colour aided this feeling of warmth and comfort.

Unfortunately, it also filled the tub with a surplus amount of cinnamon sticks, which sunk to the bottom of the tub very quickly, but definitely didn't eradicate the many problems that they created by being there in the first place. For those of you who dislike bathing products with 'extra baggage', you'll often make an exception for the ballistics that might have one or two bonus surprises. This is because it's easy enough to scoop out the flowers/herbs etc. before you get in.

However, with Hot Java, my entire bath tub was full of shards of cinnamon sticks, which when you tried to scoop them up would form a flurry under the surface and make it very difficult to grab. This meant that I had to sit on the rough pieces throughout the entire bath, and be careful not to cause too much movement in the water for fear that the shards would get into my hair or coat my body. 

As for the smell, I was able to pick up both the cloves and cinnamon, which intensified when the bath bomb had been dissolved. I was also able to pick up the heated scent of ginger, which mellowed in the bath tub and let the other fragrances come through. Overall, this ballistic was surprisingly weaker than I was expecting for one so full of spices and herbs. This is not to say that this is a bad thing - in fact it was refreshingly original. 

Lush describes Hot Java as being a ballistic you can rely on 'every time you need warming up. It's for cold days or days when you've got a cold or when you've been out in the cold and need warming up right through. It's good for when you're feeling creaky after exercising too. Run a warm bath, drop in the Hot Java and let the spices soak right in.'

Despite my distain for some aspects of this bath bomb, I will admit that it did make me feel really relaxed and warm. The deep red-coloured water helped me to feel sleepy and contented, wherein the slight fragrance massaged my tense body parts and helped me to unwind. It even got rid of the headache that was threatening to erupt at that moment!

Overall, this is a bath ballistic that probably won't be making a permanent comeback. With the likes of Melting Snowman Bath Melt, Phoenix Rising and Hot Toddy Bubble Bar, Hot Java somewhat pales in comparison and cannot compete against these far more superior products. If Lush were to bring it back, I would definitely be tempted to buy a couple more. However, it's one I could live without.

Quantitative Ingredients: Sodium Bicarbonate, Citric Acid, Cinnamon Stick, Perfume, Ginger Oil, Cinnamon Powder, Ginger Powder, Coriander Oil, Ginger Absolute, Ylang Ylang Oil, Juniperberry Oil, *Benzyl Salicylate, *Eugenol, *Geraniol, *Benzyl Benzoate, *Farnesol, *Limonene, *Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal, Colour 14700.

Vegan?: Yes.

2016 Price: £3.95 each.

2017 Price: £3.95 each.

Year Of Original Release: 2005.

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Hot Java Bath Bomb

Lush tend to release products with particular spices at certain points of the year. For example, cinnamon and cloves are very much associated with the winter/Christmas period, so it's unlikely you'll find much with this smell throughout the rest of the year. This is a royal shame as sometimes I just need something to perk me up in the evening, and a ballistic with fruit and spices would do the job perfectly. That's why, when Lush released Hot Java Ballistic as a year-long bath bomb, many Lush fans were very happy indeed. 

Unfortunately, this happiness was short-lived. First released in 2005, the bath bomb only lasted a little over a year on the shelves, and was discontinued in 2007 due to reasons unknown. Whether it was removed to offer space for new releases, or down to its unimpressive turn over, this product barely left the ground before it was removed from stores and never seen again. Thankfully, Lush brought this beauty back a couple of weeks ago in the Kitchen, and the dust was removed on this rather unique bath ballistic.

Packed full of natural uplifting herbs; cinnamon, coriander and juniperberry, Hot Java offers a warming, spicy fragrance with a twist. With a surplus amount of ginger in here, in the form of oil, powder and absolute, this bath bomb is the perfect remedy for anyone needing to banish a cold or coax out any unwanted sniffles. Although not one of my favourite smells, I will admit that it gives the product a lovely warm and rather hot after-scent. It's not sweet like Hot Toddy or Glogg - rather more dry and dusty with a warming musky ginger smell, a touch of herbal coriander and a big helping of spicy cinnamon. To finish off, Hot Java also has a touch of orange zest which gives this ballistic a warming, well-rounded, multi-layered scent. 

As you can see in my demonstration video, this bath bomb is a fast fizzer - bleeding out waves of red colour across the surface of the water and producing one of the brightest baths I have had in a while. This vivid display remained prominent throughout the entire bathing experience, and even though the bath bomb was stimulating enough, the colour aided this feeling of warmth and comfort.

Unfortunately, it also filled the tub with a surplus amount of cinnamon sticks, which sunk to the bottom of the tub very quickly, but definitely didn't eradicate the many problems that they created by being there in the first place. For those of you who dislike bathing products with 'extra baggage', you'll often make an exception for the ballistics that might have one or two bonus surprises. This is because it's easy enough to scoop out the flowers/herbs etc. before you get in.

However, with Hot Java, my entire bath tub was full of shards of cinnamon sticks, which when you tried to scoop them up would form a flurry under the surface and make it very difficult to grab. This meant that I had to sit on the rough pieces throughout the entire bath, and be careful not to cause too much movement in the water for fear that the shards would get into my hair or coat my body. 

As for the smell, I was able to pick up both the cloves and cinnamon, which intensified when the bath bomb had been dissolved. I was also able to pick up the heated scent of ginger, which mellowed in the bath tub and let the other fragrances come through. Overall, this ballistic was surprisingly weaker than I was expecting for one so full of spices and herbs. This is not to say that this is a bad thing - in fact it was refreshingly original. 

Lush describes Hot Java as being a ballistic you can rely on 'every time you need warming up. It's for cold days or days when you've got a cold or when you've been out in the cold and need warming up right through. It's good for when you're feeling creaky after exercising too. Run a warm bath, drop in the Hot Java and let the spices soak right in.'

Despite my distain for some aspects of this bath bomb, I will admit that it did make me feel really relaxed and warm. The deep red-coloured water helped me to feel sleepy and contented, wherein the slight fragrance massaged my tense body parts and helped me to unwind. It even got rid of the headache that was threatening to erupt at that moment!

Overall, this is a bath ballistic that probably won't be making a permanent comeback. With the likes of Melting Snowman Bath Melt, Phoenix Rising and Hot Toddy Bubble Bar, Hot Java somewhat pales in comparison and cannot compete against these far more superior products. If Lush were to bring it back, I would definitely be tempted to buy a couple more. However, it's one I could live without.

Quantitative Ingredients: Sodium Bicarbonate, Citric Acid, Cinnamon Stick, Perfume, Ginger Oil, Cinnamon Powder, Ginger Powder, Coriander Oil, Ginger Absolute, Ylang Ylang Oil, Juniperberry Oil, *Benzyl Salicylate, *Eugenol, *Geraniol, *Benzyl Benzoate, *Farnesol, *Limonene, *Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal, Colour 14700.

Vegan?: Yes.

2016 Price: £3.95 each.

2017 Price: £3.95 each.

Year Of Original Release: 2005.

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Tea Tree Toner Spray

I don't think there are many people on the planet that would argue against the benefits of tea tree, in all of its formats; it's a miracle ingredient in as many words. The oil has been scientifically proven to be antibacterial and antifungal and has natural properties that make it incredible for the skin, hair and even the internal organs. For these reasons, I had no doubt in my mind that Tea Tree Toner Spray was going to be incredible. I love being proved right. 

The toner spray is one of the simplest ones from Lush, and indeed one of the most basic products that the company offer to date. With only six ingredients, you wonder how something so simple could benefit your skin all that much. However, it is its simplicity that makes it so effective - Lush have chosen a handful of essential ingredients and combined them to make a super spray.

As the name suggests, Tea Tree Toner Spray features tea tree water as the main ingredient - a simple product that is made from combining tea tree oil with water. The oil is dispersed throughout the water so that it offers the same level of beneficial skincare but with more of the stuff to go around. Tea tree is antibacterial, gentle on the skin and very soothing, especially for those who suffer from sensitivity.

This spray also features grapefruit water, which as well as giving it a gentle citrus burst, is the main ingredient that helps to improve the condition of your skin. The natural citrus juices help to cleanse the pores and is great for those users who want to remove dirt from their pores without stripping their skin of the natural oils already present. Just like other citrus fruits, grapefruit is uplifting on both your mood and your skin - it helps to bring back some of that vibrancy that is often lost on overworked and tired complexions.

Finally, juniperberry water supports both of the main ingredients - it too being known for its skin-clearing and oil-controlling properties. It is this that you can initially smell when you use Tea Tree - a wonderful sweet and woody fragrance with an underlying note of citrus and a burst of tea tree to round it all off. 

Just like Lush's other toner sprays, this one works by squirting it directly onto your face and then using a cotton pad to wipe away excess dirt that may have built up throughout the day. Some people may prefer to spray this into their hand and then apply it to the face that way - I find that either works fine. I tend to spray it onto my face and then leave it to settle into the skin, and I find that my complexion feels so revitalised and radiant after doing so.  

I tend to use this product after I've gotten out of the shower, spraying it directly onto my face to remove any build up that has been left from my cleanser. I then apply my facial moisturiser on top of this and my face remains smooth and gentle for the rest of the day. One top up in the afternoon and my skin stays feeling radiant and silky-soft for the rest of the evening.

Tea Tree Toner Spray leaves your face beautifully soft and smooth - I could feel the radiance emanating from my face from the initial first use. This is easily my favourite toner spray and one I will always carry around with me. Priced at only £3.95 for a 100ml bottle, this product will give you months of rejuvenated and invigorated skin -I highly suggest that you try one out for yourself - you won't regret it. 

Quantitative Ingredients: Tea Tree Water, Grapefruit Water, Juniperberry Water, Limonene, Perfume, Methylparaben.

Vegan?: Yes.

2015 Price: £4.50 for 100g, £8.50 for 250g.

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Tea Tree Toner Spray

I don't think there are many people on the planet that would argue against the benefits of tea tree, in all of its formats; it's a miracle ingredient in as many words. The oil has been scientifically proven to be antibacterial and antifungal and has natural properties that make it incredible for the skin, hair and even the internal organs. For these reasons, I had no doubt in my mind that Tea Tree Toner Spray was going to be incredible. I love being proved right. 

The toner spray is one of the simplest ones from Lush, and indeed one of the most basic products that the company offer to date. With only six ingredients, you wonder how something so simple could benefit your skin all that much. However, it is its simplicity that makes it so effective - Lush have chosen a handful of essential ingredients and combined them to make a super spray.

As the name suggests, Tea Tree Toner Spray features tea tree water as the main ingredient - a simple product that is made from combining tea tree oil with water. The oil is dispersed throughout the water so that it offers the same level of beneficial skincare but with more of the stuff to go around. Tea tree is antibacterial, gentle on the skin and very soothing, especially for those who suffer from sensitivity.

This spray also features grapefruit water, which as well as giving it a gentle citrus burst, is the main ingredient that helps to improve the condition of your skin. The natural citrus juices help to cleanse the pores and is great for those users who want to remove dirt from their pores without stripping their skin of the natural oils already present. Just like other citrus fruits, grapefruit is uplifting on both your mood and your skin - it helps to bring back some of that vibrancy that is often lost on overworked and tired complexions.

Finally, juniperberry water supports both of the main ingredients - it too being known for its skin-clearing and oil-controlling properties. It is this that you can initially smell when you use Tea Tree - a wonderful sweet and woody fragrance with an underlying note of citrus and a burst of tea tree to round it all off. 

Just like Lush's other toner sprays, this one works by squirting it directly onto your face and then using a cotton pad to wipe away excess dirt that may have built up throughout the day. Some people may prefer to spray this into their hand and then apply it to the face that way - I find that either works fine. I tend to spray it onto my face and then leave it to settle into the skin, and I find that my complexion feels so revitalised and radiant after doing so.  

I tend to use this product after I've gotten out of the shower, spraying it directly onto my face to remove any build up that has been left from my cleanser. I then apply my facial moisturiser on top of this and my face remains smooth and gentle for the rest of the day. One top up in the afternoon and my skin stays feeling radiant and silky-soft for the rest of the evening.

Tea Tree Toner Spray leaves your face beautifully soft and smooth - I could feel the radiance emanating from my face from the initial first use. This is easily my favourite toner spray and one I will always carry around with me. Priced at only £3.95 for a 100ml bottle, this product will give you months of rejuvenated and invigorated skin -I highly suggest that you try one out for yourself - you won't regret it. 

Quantitative Ingredients: Tea Tree Water, Grapefruit Water, Juniperberry Water, Limonene, Perfume, Methylparaben.

Vegan?: Yes.

2015 Price: £4.50 for 100g, £8.50 for 250g.

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Sex N The Shower Emotibomb

After my rather positive experience with the Up You Gets Emotibomb last year, I was rather intrigued to try out some of Lush's other scented variations. So when they announced that they were bringing out Sex N The Shower, I was initially very excited by the prospect - the mere design of the product sold itself to me before I'd even had a chance to find out any more about it. 

While Up You Gets was designed to invigorate your mind and wake you up for the day ahead, Sex N The Shower was made for a slightly different purpose. Made from a blend of seven different oils and absolutes, this emotibomb was created to stimulate the senses and get you in the mood for activities a little steamer, shall we say. This is a product made for sharing. 

Although Juniperberry is listed as the main ingredient, it is the ginger, ylang ylang and rose oils that make the biggest impression on me. Sharing it's scent with the Ginger range, this item gives off a very potent and slightly spicy floral aroma - one that reminds me of ginger beer intertwined with dried rose petals and a dash of Ylang Ylang.

It's a rather strange aroma - one that I think is definitely a love or hate sort of smell. In the shower, I find that the fragrance separates a lot and it is then that you can smell the jasmine a lot clearer and stronger in the mix. Sex N The Shower has an almost woody and very powdery element to it which is much more pronounced when it comes into contact with the water, so while I didn't appreciate its smell very much in the packet, I did enjoy it a little more in the shower. 

So what is an emotibomb? According to Lush, this unique bathroom companion works in the same way that you would expect a bath ballistic to do -only it's designed to work in the shower instead. Simply pop one of these on the floor by your feet and go about your normal shower routine. When the warm water meets the bomb, it'll fizz away and release a cloud of fragrant steam that alters your mood, dependent on the purpose of the emotibomb.  

As you can see from the video, I decided to put the plug in during my shower so that I would be able to enjoy the fragrance of this product for longer. After previous experiences with emotibombs, I found that if the product was too close to the plughole when I was in the shower, the scent was far too 'in your face',  and it would end up masking anything I was using in the shower at the time. 

At the same time, putting the bomb directly underneath me meant that it dissolved in record time and only gave me a small window in which to enjoy the aroma before the product was washed away with the water. Not only this but it's rather annoying having to watch where you stand and how you move around in the shower with the product by your feet.

To prevent this from happening, I placed my Sex N The Shower about a metre from the plug so it wasn't constantly submerged under the running water. This time I found that the product lasted a lot longer and offered me a strong scent throughout the entire shower. Some Lushies even suggest that you break the emotibomb in half and use it for two different occasions. However, I can imagine that this would take away a large proportion of the fragrance and render it almost pointless for those of us who want something strong to wake us up. This is a product you'd use when you're in desperate need of that early morning wake up, so you'd want to use the whole thing in situations like that. 

This emotibomb worked exactly as it should have done - offering a strong burst of fragrance to see you through the entire shower. Unfortunately, it was the scent that I had a problem with - it just didn't work for me at all and I didn't appreciate the fact that it lingered in my bathroom for a long time afterwards. 

As I said in my review of Up You Gets, I think emotibombs are a bit of a novelty product, not one that I would use all of the time. At £3 a piece, it's a little expensive for the few minutes of usage it offers the consumer and unlike a bath bomb, it doesn't leave your skin any more nourished - neither does it permeate your body with it's fragrance and leave you feeling wonderful.

For this reason, I wouldn't purchase this again and it's unlikely that I'd rush out and invest in any more of Lush's emotibombs any time soon. While I can see Lush's reasoning for trying to convince people to take a shower than a bath, I can definitely see why they weren't popular enough to stand the test of time.

Quantitative Ingredients: Sodium Bicarbonate, Citric Acid, Perfume, Juniperberry Oil, Ginger Oil, Ylang Ylang Oil, Rose Oil, Jasmine Absolute, Geranium Oil, Mimosa Absolute, Citronellol, Limonene, Linalool, Alpha Isomethyl Ionone, Colour 17200.

Vegan?: Yes.

2015 Price: £3.00 each. 
2016 Price: £3.00 each. 

Year of Original Release: 2008.

Scent Family:

Badass Gel Shower Gel
Boo Bath Melt and Bubble Bar
Ginger Bath Oil
Ginger Body Lotion
Ginger Perfume
Lemon Days And Ginger Beer Bath Bomb
Sex N The Shower Emotibomb

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Sex N The Shower Emotibomb

After my rather positive experience with the Up You Gets Emotibomb last year, I was rather intrigued to try out some of Lush's other scented variations. So when they announced that they were bringing out Sex N The Shower, I was initially very excited by the prospect - the mere design of the product sold itself to me before I'd even had a chance to find out any more about it. 

While Up You Gets was designed to invigorate your mind and wake you up for the day ahead, Sex N The Shower was made for a slightly different purpose. Made from a blend of seven different oils and absolutes, this emotibomb was created to stimulate the senses and get you in the mood for activities a little steamer, shall we say. This is a product made for sharing. 

Although Juniperberry is listed as the main ingredient, it is the ginger, ylang ylang and rose oils that make the biggest impression on me. Sharing it's scent with the Ginger range, this item gives off a very potent and slightly spicy floral aroma - one that reminds me of ginger beer intertwined with dried rose petals and a dash of Ylang Ylang.

It's a rather strange aroma - one that I think is definitely a love or hate sort of smell. In the shower, I find that the fragrance separates a lot and it is then that you can smell the jasmine a lot clearer and stronger in the mix. Sex N The Shower has an almost woody and very powdery element to it which is much more pronounced when it comes into contact with the water, so while I didn't appreciate its smell very much in the packet, I did enjoy it a little more in the shower. 

So what is an emotibomb? According to Lush, this unique bathroom companion works in the same way that you would expect a bath ballistic to do -only it's designed to work in the shower instead. Simply pop one of these on the floor by your feet and go about your normal shower routine. When the warm water meets the bomb, it'll fizz away and release a cloud of fragrant steam that alters your mood, dependent on the purpose of the emotibomb.  

As you can see from the video, I decided to put the plug in during my shower so that I would be able to enjoy the fragrance of this product for longer. After previous experiences with emotibombs, I found that if the product was too close to the plughole when I was in the shower, the scent was far too 'in your face',  and it would end up masking anything I was using in the shower at the time. 

At the same time, putting the bomb directly underneath me meant that it dissolved in record time and only gave me a small window in which to enjoy the aroma before the product was washed away with the water. Not only this but it's rather annoying having to watch where you stand and how you move around in the shower with the product by your feet.

To prevent this from happening, I placed my Sex N The Shower about a metre from the plug so it wasn't constantly submerged under the running water. This time I found that the product lasted a lot longer and offered me a strong scent throughout the entire shower. Some Lushies even suggest that you break the emotibomb in half and use it for two different occasions. However, I can imagine that this would take away a large proportion of the fragrance and render it almost pointless for those of us who want something strong to wake us up. This is a product you'd use when you're in desperate need of that early morning wake up, so you'd want to use the whole thing in situations like that. 

This emotibomb worked exactly as it should have done - offering a strong burst of fragrance to see you through the entire shower. Unfortunately, it was the scent that I had a problem with - it just didn't work for me at all and I didn't appreciate the fact that it lingered in my bathroom for a long time afterwards. 

As I said in my review of Up You Gets, I think emotibombs are a bit of a novelty product, not one that I would use all of the time. At £3 a piece, it's a little expensive for the few minutes of usage it offers the consumer and unlike a bath bomb, it doesn't leave your skin any more nourished - neither does it permeate your body with it's fragrance and leave you feeling wonderful.

For this reason, I wouldn't purchase this again and it's unlikely that I'd rush out and invest in any more of Lush's emotibombs any time soon. While I can see Lush's reasoning for trying to convince people to take a shower than a bath, I can definitely see why they weren't popular enough to stand the test of time.

Quantitative Ingredients: Sodium Bicarbonate, Citric Acid, Perfume, Juniperberry Oil, Ginger Oil, Ylang Ylang Oil, Rose Oil, Jasmine Absolute, Geranium Oil, Mimosa Absolute, Citronellol, Limonene, Linalool, Alpha Isomethyl Ionone, Colour 17200.

Vegan?: Yes.

2015 Price: £3.00 each. 
2016 Price: £3.00 each. 

Year of Original Release: 2008.

Scent Family:

Badass Gel Shower Gel
Boo Bath Melt and Bubble Bar
Ginger Bath Oil
Ginger Body Lotion
Ginger Perfume
Lemon Days And Ginger Beer Bath Bomb
Sex N The Shower Emotibomb

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Jumping Juniper Solid Shampoo

After the disastrous effect that Ultimate Shine caused on my hair, I was really hesitant about trying out another one of Lush's solid shampoo bars, especially after spending many weeks afterwards desperately trying to reclaim my hair. But with a further four more solid bars left to try, I was determined to press on and find the perfect one for me.

For those who are not familiar with Lush's solid shampoo bars, they are different coloured/scented shampoos that have been compacted into 50g rounded chunks. You use them in the same way as you would soap, either rubbing it over your wet hair to create a lather, or massaging it between your palms and applying the lather to your hair. Either way, they work just like a normal shampoo would. 

In addition, these shampoo bars are much better value than their liquid counterparts; firstly, you can get near-enough 80 uses out of a single bar, which works out at just over 7 pence a time. Secondly, the bars don't need to be stored or presented in any packaging so they're environmentally great. Finally, Lush don't have to include any nasty synthetic ingredients to keep them at liquid consistency when at room temperature, making them more natural.  

Jumping Juniper is perhaps the most visually gorgeous as well as being the most beautiful smelling solid shampoo in Lush's collection. Presented in a vivid shade of purple, you would expect the bar to smell of lavender or violet - something herbal or floral. However, that is not the case. 

Although subtle smelling like all of Lush's other shampoo bars, this one possesses an uplifting and highly fruity lemon and lime fragrance, not far off the Dragon's Egg and Avobath Ballistics. To make it a little more unique-smelling than these bath products, there is also a very small hint of the rosemary at the back of the aroma - something that is a little more prominent when you're using this product in the shower. 

Made from a combination of juniperberry, lemon and lime oils, lavender and rosemary, this shampoo claims to give your hair and scalp a deep cleanse, whilst giving it a natural shine. Much like elemi oil, the juniperberry oil also helps to regulate sebum production and secretion, detoxifying the scalp and cleansing clogged up pores and the build up of grease. The citrus oils then help to give your hair a natural shine, without making it look greasy or weighed down. 

This solid shampoo lathered up very easily and I could feel it getting to work immediately. My hair felt soft and easy to manage, and after I had applied my conditioner and washed this off, my felt light and airy to touch. While it was drying, I noticed that my hair definitely did give off a slight glimmer - something my hair hadn't possessed before I had washed it.

My locks felt really moisturised and healthy, whilst retaining a light, well-conditioned consistency overall. When used daily, Jumping Juniper Shampoo didn't dry my hair out or cause my dyed hair to fade, which I appreciate. After using it for a few weeks, I found that this gentle shine stayed with me, and didn't make my hair look greasy. However, I did find, as with some of Lush's shampoos, that I needed to wash it daily otherwise it would begin to look a little flat and lifeless. 

Overall, this washed my hair effectively and didn't dry my hair out as I was dreading. I was a little disappointed that the smell wasn't more prominent when I applied it in the shower, as it's definitely an uplifting and beautiful aroma that would entice more people to try it out. However, it worked well with my conditioner to leave my hair feeling soft with a natural healthy shine.

Quantitative Ingredients: Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Lavender Decoction, Rosemary Decoction, Juniperberry Oil, Lemon Oil, Lime Oil, Citral, Limonene, Perfume, Colour 60725.

Vegan?: Yes.

2014 Price: £5.75.

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