Sweet ASA Facial Moisturiser

It's human nature to make mistakes, and as a vegan I know only too well that you can slip up from time to time - even if you're always making a conscious effort to ensure that everything you use and consume is animal-free. I wasn't too hard on myself then, when I discovered that the moisturiser I had been smearing on my face all weekend contained animal derivatives  Taking a positive from a negative situation, I can at least offer another review to help aid those who are tempted to grab a pot themselves.

Sweet ASA Facial Moisturiser made its debut in the Lush Kitchen in May of 2017. Yet, this is far from the first time it has ever been made available to the public. Years ago, before I was even a fan myself, Lush's sister company, B Never Too Busy To B Beautiful, released this product as one of their own. Disappearing when the company disbanded, it has not seen the light of day until recently.

What I found most interesting about this moisturiser is just how subtle a smell it holds. While both Celestial and Imperialis pertain what I'd call a 'gentle' scent, this one is by far one of the softness smells that Lush have ever offered. Known for their robust and sometimes overpowering fragrances, this is a welcome change for those who dislike anything too potent. 

Made from a base of oat milk and safflower, it is these two components that make up most of the aroma. Light and creamy, you can just make out a sweet, nutty aroma, with a light drizzle of honey thrown in for good measure. This is not a smell that I can imagine anyone being opposed to, and would perfectly suit those consumers who want something a little more lightly fragranced.

Despite being vegan, I can recognise the many benefits that honey offers the body. It not only helps the skin to retain its moisture, but acts as an antiseptic as well. This means that when used to clean or hydrate the skin, it also removes dirty and debris that may cause irritation or blocked pores. In addition, it also happens to be incredibly gentle and soothing, making it a perfect remedy for those with any form of sensitivity.

The inclusion of the soothing oat milk makes Sweet ASA an all-rounded great facial moisturiser for those who have to be careful with what they put on their skin. While I am lucky enough that I only have to deal with a few spot breakouts from time to time, I was definitely able to notice how much more 'settled' my complexion felt after only a couple of uses.

Normally when I apply most lotions to my face, I notice that certain areas will become blotchy over time, and will often then develop into dry patches when I stop using the product. With this facial moisturiser, I noticed that my face didn't seem to react at all after using this consistently for three days. And while I can't say that my complexion improved vastly, it certainly didn't feel as if it was going to head in the same direction.

What I will say about Sweet ASA is that it was a little stubborn to apply, despite its apparent thinness in the tub. At first I was convinced that it was more suited to oilier skin than mine, as I found massaging it across my face heeded a thin layer of 'residue' that I had to ensure was fully absorbed before applying any make up. Once applied however, I only had to wait a couple of minutes before I felt like the moisturiser was no longer present on the surface.

What I was left with was a smooth and very plump complexion - one that didn't feel greasy, yet one that had a slight shine to it, which added some much needed radiance to my life. For this reason, I worry that those with oilier complexions may find that this may retain a little too much moisture for their liking.   

Overall, I will say that I enjoyed using this product for the few days that I did before discovering it wasn't vegan. It was definitely a moisturiser that I would have liked to have continued using, to see what other benefits I might have discovered through doing so. Having said this, it is definitely not up to the standard of Almond Kisses, and the results I heeded would not have convinced me that I needed to invest in another pot. 

Quantitative Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Oat Milk, Safflower Oil, Fair Trade Shea Butter, Stearic Acid, Glycerine, Cetearyl Alcohol, Triethanolamine, Clear Honey, Tincture of Benzoin, *Benzyl Benzoate, *Benzyl Cinnamate, Lanolin, Methylparaben, Propylparaben.

Vegan?: No.

2017 Price: £8.50 for 45g.

Year Of Original Release: ?

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Oaty Creamy Dreamy Oat Milk Shower Cream

When I first bought 101 Salvations at the Lush Summit, I genuinely thought that it was a body lotion: the colour in the bottle suggested so, and I was far too busy grabbing everything exclusive in sight, that I failed to notice my mistake. It wasn't until I got home from the event that I realised it was in fact a shower cream. 

Despite the popularity of both this and Sleepy Hand Cream at the event, I was surprised when months and months later it hadn't revealed itself in any Kitchen menu, or even made an appearance as an exclusive at Lush Oxford Street. However, when the Kitchen menu announced that it would be bringing out Oaty Creamy Dreamy Oat Milk Shower Cream, I just knew that the two had to be related in some way.

Supposedly another member of the Dream Cream family, this limited edition is designed for those with more sensitive skin and does indeed pertain near-on identical traits to that of the aforementioned Summit exclusive. Rumour has it that the name was changed due to the copyright issues surrounding the original release, although how and why the tongue-twisting alternative was decided, I do not know.

Carefully crafted from the best ingredients for healthy, well-pampered skin, this is a shower cream designed for those with more sensitive skin types, as well as for those who prefer the less 'in your face' fragrances from Lush. In fact, I am surprised that something like this has not been made available before, given how popular Dream Cream is.

Despite the absence of both colour and lustre, this product is far more about the soothing, healing properties that it possesses, than looking aesthetically pleasing. It's definitely not as attractive as any of the shower creams to have come before it, but then it doesn't have to be.

Containing a base of oat milk and rose water, this shower cream is perfect for those with sensitive skin. The oat milk has a very calming effect on the pores - cleaning them out without making them react to the acidity that is often found in other products designed for the skin. The rose water is known for its anti-inflammatory properties, which can help to reduce prevalent irritation and redness. It's also a great cleanser - removing oil and dirt from the pores and leaving the skin feeling and looking far more radiant.

Alongside this, you have an accumulation of chamomile, lavender and rose absolute. These three components are very reserved in this format: the lavender taking centre stage with it's gentle, relaxing herbal scent, while the rose absolute intertwines itself around this note and offers a light, almost dampened rose smell. To finish it off, the chamomile adds a cool, delicate note of sweetness - giving this shower cream a perfect finish all around.

Despite the ingredients lists being almost identical, what sets Oaty Creamy Dreamy Oat Milk Shower Cream apart from 101 Salvations is the additional note of cocoa butter in the latter. What made me fall in love with the Summit exclusive, and elevate it above its body lotion counterpart, is that when I began using the cream in the shower, I could smell a layer of cocoa butter on my skin that gave 101 Salvations a slightly chocolately element to it. This isn't present in the newly-named version, which was slightly disappointing.

Much like the aforementioned cream, OCDOMSC is one of the thickest shower creams that Lush have ever produced: you could quite literally leave the bottle upside down and there would be no risk of it leaking out. Having said this, it does seem to be very slightly thinner than 101 Salvations, which is a good thing because it makes it a little easier to squeeze out of the bottle. I would say that you still have to put more of an effort into using it, when compared to a regular shower gel. However, this change is still a welcome one in my eyes.

Adding onto this, you do need to use quite a large quantity to produce any sort of lather to clean yourself with. When using a grape-sized amount, I found that it was difficult to manipulate enough of a foam to spread over more than just my arms. For this reason, I ended up using quite a bit more than I would any of the other shower creams, which meant that my 250g bottle went down a lot quicker than I was expecting. 

Despite using more, I still don't think this is a particularly generous shower cream at all, so I wouldn't expect to get almost any sort of lather going when you use this across your body. Yet, I do feel as if when you have rinsed off the thin layer of suds present, you can feel the difference the product has made to your skin.

While it was softening on my body and left a gentle combination of lavender and cocoa butter on the skin afterwards, I didn't feel as if it was as effective at cleaning as many of Lush's other creams and gels. Having said that, it worked wonders on my legs after they had been shaved, and even helped to reduced the redness on the back of neck after a rather gruelling session at the gym.

There is definitely a place for this within Lush's other far more colourful creams and gels. For those who want a cream that is not going to irritate or encourage their skin complaints, this would be the perfect shower companion. I do hope this makes an appearance very soon, because my single bottle is not going to be around for very long when the warmer months begin to make themselves known.     

Quantitative Ingredients: Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Glycerine, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Oat Milk, Rose Water, Fair Trade Cocoa Butter, Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Stearic Acid, Lauryl Betaine, Rose Absolute, Chamomile Blue Oil, Tea Tree Oil, Lavender Oil, Titanium Dioxide, Tincture Of. Benzoin, Linalool, Perfume.

Vegan?: Yes.

2017 Price: £11.95 for 250g, 

Year Of Original Release: 2017.

Scent Family:

101 Salvations
Dream Cream Body Lotion
Dream Cream Self-Preserving Body Lotion
Dream On Bath Bomb
Dreamwash Shower Smoothie
Dreamwash Shower Smoothie Roulade
Fresh Farmacy Facial Soap
In The Nude Bath Melt

Oaty Creamy Dreamy Oat Milk Shower Cream

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101 Salvations Shower Cream

So overwhelming was the Lush Summit event in February, that after talking to many employees about the exclusive products that were on offer at the time, the next day proved how bad my memory was, as I had remembered next to nothing. In fact, it wasn't until nearly a week after the showcase that I discovered my bottle of 'body lotion' turned out to be a shower cream instead.

101 Salvations Shower Cream is as witty in name as the product is beautiful. Carefully crafted from the best ingredients for healthy, well-pampered skin, this is a shower cream that should have made itself known way before it did. Despite the absence of both colour and lustre, this product doesn't exactly jump off the shelf at you - it's definitely not as attractive as any of the shower creams to have come before it. However, you only need to sniff this once to realise that there is something very special about this product.   

Sharing its scent with the Dream Cream family, it's a wonder that Lush didn't bring this out years ago, as the market for products designed for more delicate skin types are always in demand. And despite the fact that this has currently only made itself known for the exclusive event last month, there is no way that this wont be making an appearance in the near future: it would be cruel not to.

Containing a base of oat milk and rose water, this shower cream is perfect for those with sensitive skin. The oat milk has a very calming effect on the pores - cleaning them out without making them react to the acidity that is often found in other products designed for the skin. The rose water is known for its anti-inflammatory properties, which can help to reduce prevalent irritation and redness. It's also a great cleanser - removing oil and dirt from the pores and leaving the skin feeling and looking far more radiant.

Alongside this, you have an accumulation of chamomile, lavender and rose absolute. These three components are very reserved in this format: the lavender taking centre stage with it's gentle, relaxing herbal scent, while the rose absolute intertwines itself around this note and offers a light, almost dampened rose smell. To finish it off, the chamomile adds a cool, delicate note of sweetness - giving this shower cream a perfect finish all around.

What makes 101 Salvations Shower Cream so special is the inclusion of the cocoa butter. While it also features in Dream Cream Body Lotion, it acts as more of a base ingredient, so it's there to improve the condition of your skin rather than add to the aroma. In this exclusive beauty, you can clearly detect a creamy, chocolately layer while using it in the shower, which just adds to its appeal and makes it far sexier than any of its predecessors. 

In the bottle, this is one of the thickest shower creams that Lush have ever produced: you could quite literally leave the bottle upside down and there would be no risk of it leaking out. For this reason, it does prove a little tricky getting it out of the bottle, as you have to give it a good squeeze, and even then this only heeds a string-like consistency. 

Adding onto this, you do need to use quite a large quantity to produce any sort of lather to clean yourself with. When using a grape-sized amount, I found that it was difficult to manipulate enough of a foam to spread over more than just my arms. For this reason, I ended up using quite a bit more than I would any of the other shower creams, which meant that my 250g bottle went down a lot quicker than I was expecting. 

While it was softening on my body and left a gentle combination of lavender and cocoa butter on the skin afterwards, I didn't feel as if it was as effective at cleaning as many of Lush's other creams and gels. Having said that, it worked wonders on my legs after they had been shaved, and even helped to reduced the redness on the back of neck after a rather gruelling session at the gym.

There is definitely a place for this within Lush's other far more colourful creams and gels. For those who want a cream that is not going to irritate or encourage their skin complaints, this would be the perfect shower companion. I do hope this makes an appearance very soon, because my single bottle is not going to be around for very long when the warmer months begin to make themselves known.     

Quantitative Ingredients: Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Glycerine, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Oat Milk, Rose Water, Fair Trade Cocoa Butter, Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Stearic Acid, Lauryl Betaine, Rose Absolute, Chamomile Blue Oil, Tea Tree Oil, Lavender Oil, Titanium Dioxide, Tincture Of. Benzoin, Linalool, Perfume.

Vegan?: Yes.

2017 Price: £5.95 for 100g, 

Year Of Original Release: 2017.

Scent Family:

101 Salvations
Dream Cream Body Lotion
Dream Cream Self-Preserving Body Lotion
Dream On Bath Bomb
Dreamwash Shower Smoothie
Dreamwash Shower Smoothie Roulade
Fresh Farmacy Facial Soap
In The Nude Bath Melt

Oaty Creamy Dreamy Oat Milk Shower Cream

  

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Lotta Iota Bath Bomb

The Lush Kitchen have been on fire recently with the number of brand new items coming out for the first time through their menu, and this bath bomb is yet another example of a product that appears to have slipped through my radar, when I initially made a list of retro items that I wanted them to re-release.

Whether it was the simplistic design, or an error on my part, Lotta Iota Bath Bomb was not a product that inspired much of a reaction from me when I heard that it was being released. Yet, it took less than a second of sniffing it straight from the box, to know that I had highly underestimated the impact that it would make on my senses.

Containing lemon and lemongrass oil, this bath bomb sounds as if it's going to be a simple, citrusy affair. And it is. However, there is something so delicious and exquisite about this ballistic, that I would place it far higher on my favourites list than the likes of Still Life, Bon Bomb, and nearly all of Lush's other lemon-dominated bath bombs. I would also compare the smell of this to a good-quality lemon sherbet, with the fizzy entrails bubbling and fizzing away to bring you that uplifting, zesty experience.  

Imagine the bright, fruitiness of Dragon's Egg Bath Bomb, but intensified. Lotta Iota Bath Bomb is like a fresh slice of lemon cheesecake, with a garnish of lemongrass and a crumbly biscuit base. The inclusion of whole oats in this bath bomb don't offer that much in the way of smell, but they do make the whole experience feel that little bit more creamy and wholesome.

In the water, the bath bomb is a fast fizzer - sending out waves of creamy white foam across the surface as your bathroom fills up with an intense burst of lemony goodness. At the same time, the jumbo oats are released into the water like a swarm of bees, and you can watch as some settle on the surface of the water and others sink to the floor of the tub.

In under three minutes, the bath bomb has completely dissolved, and you are left with a clear bath full of little pieces of oats. Having not carried out any research before using this product, I was hoping for a colourful surprise to appear from within the bath bomb. Unfortunately, this didn't happen, and this is the only reason why this product didn't score a full rating.

What was great about Lotta Iota was that the inclusion of the seaweed did have a positive impact on the consistency of the water. While it wasn't as moisturising as a bubble bar, I did notice that my skin felt really soft and radiant after the experience, and I put this down to the carrageenan extract featured in the ingredients list.

Furthermore, the oats were included to help soothe the skin - taking away a little of the acidity of the lemon and lemongrass, so that those with dry, irritated or sensitive skin could bathe comfortably in the waters. While I cannot guarantee that it was the impact of this bath bomb, or indeed the oats that caused this, but I found that the areas of my body that were sore and irritated from the gym, did appear less red afterwards.

What I will say about the oats is that they are a little bit of an annoyance when you're bathing in the tub. There is quite a large mass of the little pieces, and I can imagine this might prove quite tricky for those looking to wash their hair in the bath. For those who dislike debris or feel that this may be an issue, I would highly suggest that you use a very fine sieve when this bath bomb is dissolving so that you can catch all of those oats before they saturate the water.

Overall, this bath bomb is one of Lush's most delicious smelling ballistics. It's fruity and mouth-watering from the get-go, and this smell stays with you until the end of your bath. My skin felt refreshed, soft and well-moisturised after towelling myself down, I just wish that the fragrance was a little stronger on the skin afterwards.

This is definitely one that I would recommend that you try, and one that I would buy again. Having said that, I would recommend that you perhaps cocktail this with part of a bubble bar to add a little colour into the tub, and I dare you not to want to bite of chunk out of this when you smell it for the first time.

Quantitative Ingredients: Sodium Bicarbonate, Citric Acid, Carrageenan Extract, Jumbo Whole Oats, Perfume, Sicilian Lemon Oil, Lemongrass Oil, *Citral, *Geraniol, *Limonene.

Vegan?: Yes.

2017 Price: £4.25 each.

Year Of Original Release: ?

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Lullaby Solid Shampoo Bar

This bar couldn't have come around at a better time - a mere couple of weeks after one of my favourite artists, Professor Green, released a song with the same name. While some may see this as a bane on my existence, I love the fact that the song comes into my head each and every time I jump into the shower, and I cannot help but sing along while I wash my hair with this bar. 

Lullaby is one of six new solid shampoo bars from Lush, five of which are vegan, and all of which will be available later on this year in shops and online. While the company already boast an extensive range of solid and liquid hair-care, I am always on the look out for my next favourite product, so I was rather excited to try this one out. 

Although Lush don't advertise this, this particular shampoo bar smells almost identical to Dream Cream Body Lotion, Golden Slumber Bath Bomb and Dream Wash Shower Smoothie. A combination of lavender oil, chamomile oil and oat milk make this one of the most pleasant smelling shampoos to date, and hint at how gentle it will be on your hair. 

While the ingredients give Lullaby a very natural floral smell - one that is dominated by the lavender oil, the inclusion of jojoba and neroli oil means that this bar has a slightly sweet and malty element to it as well - one that reminds me a little of Twilight Shower Gel. While the likes of Montalbano and Jason And The Argan Oil engulfed my senses the second I opened the wrapper, this one was a little more reserved - a perfect product for those who like the less overpowering, more subtle fragrances. 

The mixture of chamomile oil, ground almonds and oat milk make this very gentle on the skin - soothing those dry, irritated areas of the scalp and helping to banish dandruff. While I am lucky in that I don't tend to get flaky patches, I did notice that my head felt much calmer and my hair was less frizzy after using this for a few days. This product is definitely aimed at those who want something calming and gentle to wash their hair with - perhaps those who have over-dyed their locks or are very sensitive to heavily-soapy shampoos.

This particular shampoo bar isn't as generous as Montalbano when it comes to creating a lather, but it is still a really easy one to use. Simply wet the bar and rub it between your hands, or massage it directly into your hair to create a light, fluffy and rather fragrant lather. The smell of this product remains poignant throughout the whole experience, although I should add that I was a little disappointed to discover that I couldn't detect the scent once I had left the bathroom.

What sets Lullaby apart from every other shampoo bar that I have tried is it's consistency. The combination of oils and oat milk make this bar a little crumbly, and I would be careful not to press too hard on it otherwise it will shatter into pieces. I found it a lot easier to store this in the lid of one of the metal shampoo tins, and so it didn't break up while I was using it, I actually left it in there when I was applying this to my head. Once you've begun using it in the shower, the water will dampen the bar and prevent it from disintegrating while in use, but it definitely showcases a different consistency from any other solid shampoo so just be aware not to be too aggressive when using this. 

After using this for the last 8-10 days, my hair dye has not faded at all, and if anything, I've noticed that my hair seems slightly tamer than usual. While I wouldn't describe it as being particularly flat, the annoying frizzy strands that normally rest by my forehead, have not made an appearance since using this shampoo and my hair seems slightly calmer and more manageable. 

Lullaby cleans your hair wonderfully, without stripping it of colour or natural lubricant and leaves it feeling silky-soft, gentle and well-nourished. A bar would easily last you 3-4 months with daily use, making it incredible value for money, and this can even be used on young children because of how gentle it is on the skin and hair, making it a great product for the whole family. This is definitely one I will buy again and I cannot wait until it becomes a permanent fixture in the Lush shops and online. 

Quantitative Ingredients: Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Oat Milk, Ground Almonds, Organic Jojoba Oil, Perfume, French Lavender Oil, Roman Chamomile Oil, Lavender Absolute, Neroli Oil, Linalool, Colour 14700, Colour 45410.

Vegan?: Yes.

2014 Price: £5.75.

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Lullaby Solid Shampoo Bar

This bar couldn't have come around at a better time - a mere couple of weeks after one of my favourite artists, Professor Green, released a song with the same name. While some may see this as a bane on my existence, I love the fact that the song comes into my head each and every time I jump into the shower, and I cannot help but sing along while I wash my hair with this bar. 

Lullaby is one of six new solid shampoo bars from Lush, five of which are vegan, and all of which will be available later on this year in shops and online. While the company already boast an extensive range of solid and liquid hair-care, I am always on the look out for my next favourite product, so I was rather excited to try this one out. 

Although Lush don't advertise this, this particular shampoo bar smells almost identical to Dream Cream Body Lotion, Golden Slumber Bath Bomb and Dream Wash Shower Smoothie. A combination of lavender oil, chamomile oil and oat milk make this one of the most pleasant smelling shampoos to date, and hint at how gentle it will be on your hair. 

While the ingredients give Lullaby a very natural floral smell - one that is dominated by the lavender oil, the inclusion of jojoba and neroli oil means that this bar has a slightly sweet and malty element to it as well - one that reminds me a little of Twilight Shower Gel. While the likes of Montalbano and Jason And The Argan Oil engulfed my senses the second I opened the wrapper, this one was a little more reserved - a perfect product for those who like the less overpowering, more subtle fragrances. 

The mixture of chamomile oil, ground almonds and oat milk make this very gentle on the skin - soothing those dry, irritated areas of the scalp and helping to banish dandruff. While I am lucky in that I don't tend to get flaky patches, I did notice that my head felt much calmer and my hair was less frizzy after using this for a few days. This product is definitely aimed at those who want something calming and gentle to wash their hair with - perhaps those who have over-dyed their locks or are very sensitive to heavily-soapy shampoos.

This particular shampoo bar isn't as generous as Montalbano when it comes to creating a lather, but it is still a really easy one to use. Simply wet the bar and rub it between your hands, or massage it directly into your hair to create a light, fluffy and rather fragrant lather. The smell of this product remains poignant throughout the whole experience, although I should add that I was a little disappointed to discover that I couldn't detect the scent once I had left the bathroom.

What sets Lullaby apart from every other shampoo bar that I have tried is it's consistency. The combination of oils and oat milk make this bar a little crumbly, and I would be careful not to press too hard on it otherwise it will shatter into pieces. I found it a lot easier to store this in the lid of one of the metal shampoo tins, and so it didn't break up while I was using it, I actually left it in there when I was applying this to my head. Once you've begun using it in the shower, the water will dampen the bar and prevent it from disintegrating while in use, but it definitely showcases a different consistency from any other solid shampoo so just be aware not to be too aggressive when using this. 

After using this for the last 8-10 days, my hair dye has not faded at all, and if anything, I've noticed that my hair seems slightly tamer than usual. While I wouldn't describe it as being particularly flat, the annoying frizzy strands that normally rest by my forehead, have not made an appearance since using this shampoo and my hair seems slightly calmer and more manageable. 

Lullaby cleans your hair wonderfully, without stripping it of colour or natural lubricant and leaves it feeling silky-soft, gentle and well-nourished. A bar would easily last you 3-4 months with daily use, making it incredible value for money, and this can even be used on young children because of how gentle it is on the skin and hair, making it a great product for the whole family. This is definitely one I will buy again and I cannot wait until it becomes a permanent fixture in the Lush shops and online. 

Quantitative Ingredients: Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Oat Milk, Ground Almonds, Organic Jojoba Oil, Perfume, French Lavender Oil, Roman Chamomile Oil, Lavender Absolute, Neroli Oil, Linalool, Colour 14700, Colour 45410.

Vegan?: Yes.

2014 Price: £5.75.

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Ibiza Party Shampoo

In all fairness, I didn't really know what to expect when the bottle of Ibiza Party Shampoo arrived on my doorstep a few months back. Although I was rather excited that I had finally been able to obtain an item I'd been looking for, for some time, I was equally intrigued to find out what it smelt like and how it would work in my hair. 

Made using a combination of oat milk, jojoba oil, rose water and pimento berry, the shampoo's fragrance is hard to describe, and nothing like what I imagined it to smell like. Lush describe it as a shampoo for club-dwellers, hence it's name. However, I'm hard-pressed to explain what I imagined a clubber to smell like, so I cannot comment on whether it lives up to this or not.

Initially, I could detect the oat-milk and rose - a pairing that reminded me almost of my mother's homemade rice pudding that she used to make when we were little. A really strange comparison I know, but to me it smelt very similar to the layer of burnt sweetened condensed milk that me and my siblings would scrape off and demolish before consuming the rest of the desert. 

Alongside this I could detect the pimento berries, jojoba and lemon - a fresh collaboration that adds a naturally sweet and very unique floral aroma. Together, these elements all bring something vastly different but surprisingly complementary to the table, and produce a scent unlike anything else I've ever smelt from Lush. 

Ibiza Party is quite a light shampoo, yet you wouldn't think this from the consistency it holds in the bottle. White in colour and rather thick, I would suggest being very careful when you apply this. The first time I used it, I ended up pouring twice as much as I needed into my hand as the liquid came shooting out of the bottle before I had had a chance to stop it. 

This shampoo was created for two different purposes - to leave your hair looking and feeling shiny before a night out, and much like Happy Happy Joy Joy Conditioner, add a lasting fragrance to make you the best smelling person in the club. While the oat milk and rose water gently cleanse and moisturise your hair and scalp, the pimento berry and grapefruit add an uplifting fragrance to comfort you when the weariness begins to set in.

I discovered that Ibiza Party didn't heed as much foam as I would normally expect from a liquid shampoo, and I found myself adding more than I usually would - which would work out quite expensive if I used this regularly. 

Normally I apply my shampoo and then leave it for a few minutes to work it's magic. With most shampoos, solid and liquid, I find that I can still see and feel the foam on my head. However, with this product, it acted like a conditioner, in the fact that the product was absorbed into my hair really quickly and left no trace that it had even been applied. 

Furthermore, after I had rinsed it out, my hair did feel rather rough to touch and I found myself applying more conditioner than I normally would, in fear that my hair would look terrible when it had dried. 

Despite this, my hair did feel rather soft when it had dried naturally, and I could detect a hint of it's wonderful smell, although it's nowhere near as potent as Happy Happy Joy Joy. I wouldn't say that it made me want to go dancing after using it, but it did make me swish my hair around a little. I also got a few compliments from work colleagues about the wonderful smell I was 'radiating', which was nice. 

Overall, it does possess a wonderful smell and I would definitely be interested in a body lotion or cleanser with the same fragrance. However, I don't think it really suited my hair type, and it didn't make my hair feel or look as glossy and well-nourished as other shampoos have done in the past. For this reason I would not purchase again, although that's not say it wouldn't suit other hair wonderfully. 

Quantitative Ingredients: Oatmilk (Avena Sativa), Rose Water (Rosa Centifolia), Sodium Alkyl Sulfate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Lauramide MIPA, Cocamide MEA, Glycol Cetearate, Propylene Glycol, White Wine Vinegar, Jojoba Oil (Simmondsia Chinensis), Lemon Oil (Citrus Limonum), Pimentoberry Oil (Pimenta Officinalis), Grapefruit Oil (Citrus Grandis), Carnation Absolute (Dianthus Carophyllus), Perfume, Methylparaben, Propylparaben.

Vegan?: Yes.

2017 Price: £11.50 for 250g.

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Ibiza Party Shampoo

In all fairness, I didn't really know what to expect when the bottle of Ibiza Party Shampoo arrived on my doorstep a few months back. Although I was rather excited that I had finally been able to obtain an item I'd been looking for, for some time, I was equally intrigued to find out what it smelt like and how it would work in my hair. 

Made using a combination of oat milk, jojoba oil, rose water and pimento berry, the shampoo's fragrance is hard to describe, and nothing like what I imagined it to smell like. Lush describe it as a shampoo for club-dwellers, hence it's name. However, I'm hard-pressed to explain what I imagined a clubber to smell like, so I cannot comment on whether it lives up to this or not.

Initially, I could detect the oat-milk and rose - a pairing that reminded me almost of my mother's homemade rice pudding that she used to make when we were little. A really strange comparison I know, but to me it smelt very similar to the layer of burnt sweetened condensed milk that me and my siblings would scrape off and demolish before consuming the rest of the desert. 

Alongside this I could detect the pimento berries, jojoba and lemon - a fresh collaboration that adds a naturally sweet and very unique floral aroma. Together, these elements all bring something vastly different but surprisingly complementary to the table, and produce a scent unlike anything else I've ever smelt from Lush. 

Ibiza Party is quite a light shampoo, yet you wouldn't think this from the consistency it holds in the bottle. White in colour and rather thick, I would suggest being very careful when you apply this. The first time I used it, I ended up pouring twice as much as I needed into my hand as the liquid came shooting out of the bottle before I had had a chance to stop it. 

This shampoo was created for two different purposes - to leave your hair looking and feeling shiny before a night out, and much like Happy Happy Joy Joy Conditioner, add a lasting fragrance to make you the best smelling person in the club. While the oat milk and rose water gently cleanse and moisturise your hair and scalp, the pimento berry and grapefruit add an uplifting fragrance to comfort you when the weariness begins to set in.

I discovered that Ibiza Party didn't heed as much foam as I would normally expect from a liquid shampoo, and I found myself adding more than I usually would - which would work out quite expensive if I used this regularly. 

Normally I apply my shampoo and then leave it for a few minutes to work it's magic. With most shampoos, solid and liquid, I find that I can still see and feel the foam on my head. However, with this product, it acted like a conditioner, in the fact that the product was absorbed into my hair really quickly and left no trace that it had even been applied. 

Furthermore, after I had rinsed it out, my hair did feel rather rough to touch and I found myself applying more conditioner than I normally would, in fear that my hair would look terrible when it had dried. 

Despite this, my hair did feel rather soft when it had dried naturally, and I could detect a hint of it's wonderful smell, although it's nowhere near as potent as Happy Happy Joy Joy. I wouldn't say that it made me want to go dancing after using it, but it did make me swish my hair around a little. I also got a few compliments from work colleagues about the wonderful smell I was 'radiating', which was nice. 

Overall, it does possess a wonderful smell and I would definitely be interested in a body lotion or cleanser with the same fragrance. However, I don't think it really suited my hair type, and it didn't make my hair feel or look as glossy and well-nourished as other shampoos have done in the past. For this reason I would not purchase again, although that's not say it wouldn't suit other hair wonderfully. 

Quantitative Ingredients: Oatmilk (Avena Sativa), Rose Water (Rosa Centifolia), Sodium Alkyl Sulfate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Lauramide MIPA, Cocamide MEA, Glycol Cetearate, Propylene Glycol, White Wine Vinegar, Jojoba Oil (Simmondsia Chinensis), Lemon Oil (Citrus Limonum), Pimentoberry Oil (Pimenta Officinalis), Grapefruit Oil (Citrus Grandis), Carnation Absolute (Dianthus Carophyllus), Perfume, Methylparaben, Propylparaben.

Vegan?: Yes.

2017 Price: £11.50 for 250g.

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