This is what Lush are all about: products that question and educate; that raise awareness and uncover the grit that others are trying to suppress. This is why I stand and support Lush, because not only do they educate me on political affairs that I might never have heard of otherwise, but primarily because they're the voice for the voiceless. They stand for causes worth fighting for, and do it because they genuinely care about having an impact. Almost three years ago, British father of three, Andy Tsege was kidnapped and taken to Ethiopia, where he is currently being held on death row. He is not able to see his family, neither has he been granted access to a lawyer. His human rights have been stolen from him and all he can do is await his fate. March 20th 2017 will mark his 1000th day behind bars. What is frustrating (but not exactly shocking) is the fact that Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has the power to negotiate a possible safe return to the UK for Andy. Yet, so far, the British Government have failed in its duty to ensure that he is reunited with his family. Every penny made from the sale of the Buy One Set One Free Bath Bombs (minus the VAT) will go towards Reprieve: an organisation that offers free legal and investigative support to some of the world’s most vulnerable people: those facing execution, and those victimised by states’ abusive counter-terror policies – rendition, torture, extrajudicial imprisonment and extrajudicial killing. This includes Andy's case to be freed from execution, and brought home to his family. On a far lighter note, this bath bomb is an exclusive opportunity for fans of The Smell Of Freedom perfume, to enjoy something else in this same scent. And what a marvel it is. Packed full of heady jasmine; sweet, woody orris oil; and fruity lemongrass, Buy One Set One Free Bath Bomb is a resinous, well-rounded, smoky aroma. Firstly, I must say that the fragrance is perfectly suited for this format: I'm surprised Lush haven't done something like this before. You can smell all of the different components in this ballistic, despite the format usually hindering fragrances from reaching their full potential. The jasmine offers a gentle floral sweetness, while the fir free oil wraps a light smokiness around the former. Together, these two components offer something both fresh and smokey - warming and exotic. Both the lemongrass and the neroli are fairly subtle in the mix, and although you can smell the presence of both, neither stand out as being overly strong or dominating. Although I would usually slate bath bombs such as this, which are fairly boring to watch and look at in the water, I appreciate the reason why such a product has been released and this is enough for me to appreciate the gesture. In the water, Buy One Set One Free fizzes across the surface, releasing plumes of pastel peach colour into the water. While the fragrance isn't at all potent, it did manage to hold up during my experience in the water. I was able to smell this throughout, even when I was using other products to clean myself with. Furthermore, it left a very subtle sweet, woody scent on my skin as well, which I topped up with a dash of The Smell Of Freedom. Overall, this bath bomb offers something that Lush have never done before, while also bringing to light a very serious and equally important cause. This bath bomb has not only educated me on a situation that needs to be addressed by those in power, but has also, on a more lighter note, helped me to fall in love with this fragrance all over again. Quantitative Ingredients: Sodium Bicarbonate, Citric Acid, Jasmine Absolute, Orris Oil, Fire Tree Oil, Lemongrass Oil, Neroli Oil, *Citral, *Eugenol, *Limonene, *Linalool, Alpha-Isomethyl, ionone, Perfume, Colour 15510. Vegan?: Yes. 2017 Price: £3.95 each. Year Of Original Release: 2017.
When the Lush Kitchen was still in full swing, this bath bomb appeared on the menu one week and was thrust into my radar for the first time ever. While I pride myself in knowing about the majority of Lush products released across the years, there are still some that manage to remain hidden until the company unleash them onto the world again. Unbeknownst to me at the time, this product would cement itself as one of my favourite bath bombs of all time - perhaps the only bath product that has genuinely given Lord Of Misrule a run for its money. Deep Atmosphere has a name that means business. Described be Lush as one for 'acquired tastes', I wasn't initially all that interested in what this bath bomb had to offer. The inclusion of oakmoss absolute, tarragon and chamomile leaf gave me the impression that this would smell similar to that of Tramp Shower Gel - which although something that I enjoy at times, is not a fragrance that bowls me over in any formats. As soon as the bath bomb arrived however, I immediately fell head-over-heels in love with the limited edition, and greatly regretted only buying the handful that I did. Despite its ingredients list suggesting otherwise, I would say that this bath bomb is very much like Lord Of Misrule - minus the vanilla but with a sweet, musky layer that must come from the combination of violet leaf absolute and distilled cedar leaf. While I expecting something far more potent and herbal, I was both surprised and incredibly grateful to experience something so beautifully rich and exquisite. It is the inclusion of the pine that I think not gives this bath bomb a scent similar to Lord Of Misrule, but that which also gives this bath bomb its made note of fragrance. The pine oil offers a sharp, sweet green layer that immediately conjures up images of forests in my mind; the cedar leaf and orris root add a musky sweetness reminiscent of parma violets combined with a touch of floral. Not only would say that all of the layers work in unison with each other perfectly, but Deep Atmosphere is one of those bath bombs in which each note is equally matched. While I can pick out every component individually for this review, there is not one that I would say is stronger than the others - before or after it's been added to water. In the water, this bath bomb immediately begins to fizz and dissolve - sending out waves of spring green across the surface of the water. Within seconds the tub is filled with a bright, uplifting colour that matches the robust aroma that elevates itself around the bathroom, and minutes later the bath bomb is all put dispersed. What I noticed immediately, upon stepping into the tub, was that the water was incredibly smooth. Although there is nothing in the ingredients list that suggest the ballistic would be all that moisturising, my skin felt nourished and smooth within minutes of submerging myself under the water. This feeling carried on long after I had exited the bath, along with the scent - that lingered on my skin for a good hour after I had towelled myself down. The inclusion of the chamomile not only supported the tarragon in giving Deep Atmosphere a delicate but refreshing herbal smell, but helped me make this a very relaxing bath bomb. Once I was settled in the tub, I found it very difficult to want to leave. Moreover, after using one of these a little before I went to bed, gave me a much better sleep than what my body is normally privy to on a daily basis. My only qualm with this bath bomb was that it created a greenish-yellow mark around my bath tub afterwards, and I had to scrub away the stain before it became a permanent feature. Having said that, I would (and still have been) using this bath bomb over and over again, as it is easily one of my all-time favourite products. While the Lush Kitchen is no longer producing its weekly menus, I very much hope that this little gem makes itself present at some point again in the near future. This is one of only a handful of bath bombs that I would be happy to stock up on, and I would take full advantage of doing so if the opportunity arises. Look out Lord Of Misrule: your number one spot might not be a secure as you think. Quantitative Ingredients: Bicarbonate Of Soda, Citric Acid, Perfume, Siberian Pine Oil, Oak Moss Absolute, Cedar Leaf Distilled Over Orris Root, Tarragon Oil, Chamomile Oil, Violet Leaf Absolute, Crocin, Colour 61585. Vegan?: Yes. 2017 Price: £3.95 each. Year Of Original Release: ?
While the Valentine's Day season bombards you with the notion that a romantic gesture of love might feature a shared bath between yourself and your partner, the reality is far more comical than they would ever let on. Whenever I envisage how the 'combined soaks' in my last relationship went down, I'm usually rekindled with the famous skit that comedian Lee Evans performed about the turmoils and tribulations of such an occurrence. I cannot say that I found it particularly endearing or romantic to be moaned at for running the bath water too hot, whilst positioning myself over the plughole so that I wouldn't injure myself moving about. Le Grand Amour Bath Bomb seems like the perfect solution then, to enjoy a bath with a loved one, without actually having a foot in your face and being made to sit upright in order to fit another body into such a confined space. Instead, you can forgo sharing the bath with your partner and instead opt for using a magnified version of Lush's most romantic bath bomb, Tisty Tosty. First released in 2008 as a celebration of Mark and Mo's thirteen year anniversary, this bath bomb is something of a novelty. Much like The Sexxx Bomb that made its debut appearance a few weeks ago, this giant ballistic is nothing is designed to be either bought as a one-off for a loved one; or for fans of the normal sized one, who just want to treat themselves to something a little more indulgent. As with all of Lush's bigger bath bombs, in order for them to be utilised in the bath, Lush have to reduce the amount of fragrance that goes into making them. Simply enlarging them whilst keeping the ratios the same would be too potent on the skin and the nose. So that consumers are actually able to bathe with a whole product, the company have to considerably reduce the ingredients that go into making the fragrance. Ultimately, what you get then is a super-sized ballistic that has near enough the same strength as the regular version, but with just more sodium bicarbonate and citric acid to fizzle away in the tub. Much like its older, smaller sibling, Le Grand Amour features both rose and jasmine absolute, along with a generous helping of geranium and lemon oil as well. Together, these ingredients create a very potent floral smell - one that features the sweet, muskiness of the rose and jasmine; the powdery, cloudy properties of geranium; and a tiny thread of lemon that gives the overall fragrance a little fruity burst.
Aside from the fragrances of these four components, each of the ingredients has also been specifically chosen to improve your physical and mental wellbeing throughout your bath. Rose oil is not only used to repair your skin and help it to feel soft afterwards, but apparently has the ability to soothe broken hearts as well. Whereas lemon oil adds uplifting qualities to the bath bomb, that allow you to feel invigorated and far more positive afterwards. Finally, jasmine is a well-known aphrodisiac, so the inclusion of this in this bath bomb should hopefully set you up with the right frame of mind to enjoy your day and your evening, with your partner. Just like Tisty Tosty, Le Grand Amour Bath Bomb began to fizz immediately after it came into contact with the water - sending out thin waves of cloudy-white foam that dissolved almost straight away. After a short time, the dried rose buds that adorned the surface and the core of the bath bomb, began to drift out across the tub. While there were more than you would expect in the normal sized version, there were not so many that they made a mess in my tub Furthermore, they certainly wouldn't cause any hassle removing them, if you're someone who dislikes debris in your bath. Disappointingly, I found that the bath bomb shrunk very quickly in the water, and had completely disappeared within a couple of minutes. As to be expected, there also wasn't anything extra or spectacular about the bath after it had dissolved, and because it left the water mostly unscathed by any colour or decoration, this just seemed make the bath bomb appear even more pointless than any of the other enlarged ones that I have tried. I think that Lush would have done well to include a colourful centre, just to give this bath bomb an edge over its sibling. While I did feel soft and refreshed after bathing with this product for a good ninety minutes (you have to get your money's worth, right?), I don't feel that it was any different from using a regular bath bomb, and even then the normal-sized Tisty Tosty is not known for being overly nourishing to begin with. Overall, I am glad that I am able to say that I have at least tried Le Grand Amour Bath Bomb now. However, I would definitely not consider buying it again - novelty factor or not. In hindsight, I would rather have invested the money on a smaller bath bomb and a bubble bar, and enjoyed an elaborate, colourful bath cocktail instead. This one is definitely not getting any love from me this year. Quantitative Ingredients:Sodium Bicarbonate, Citric Acid, Rose Absolute, Geranium Oil, Lemon Oil, Jasmine Absolute, Rosebuds, Orris Root Powder, Geraniol, Citronellol, Perfume. 2017 Price: £8.25 each. Year Of Original Release: 2008 Scent Family: Le Grand Amour Bath Bomb Tisty Tosty Bath Bomb Tisty Tosty Limited Edition Pink
Almost three years ago, British father of three, Andy Tsege was kidnapped and taken to Ethiopia, where he is currently being held on death row. He is not able to see his family, neither has he been granted access to a lawyer. His human rights have been stolen from him and all he can do is await his fate. March 20th 2017 will mark his 1000th day behind bars.
On a far lighter note, this bath bomb is an exclusive opportunity for fans of The Smell Of Freedom perfume, to enjoy something else in this same scent. And what a marvel it is. Packed full of heady jasmine; sweet, woody orris oil; and fruity lemongrass, Buy One Set One Free Bath Bomb is a resinous, well-rounded, smoky aroma. 
While the fragrance isn't at all potent, it did manage to hold up during my experience in the water. I was able to smell this throughout, even when I was using other products to clean myself with. Furthermore, it left a very subtle sweet, woody scent on my skin as well, which I topped up with a dash of The Smell Of Freedom.
