Category: Lush Novelty

Pumpkin Patch Bath Bomb from Lush

The Pumpkin Patch Bath Bomb is a brand-new product that (at the time of writing this review) was only available as an exclusive item in October 2023’s Lush Kitchen Subscription Box. Whether or not it will be available in the future elsewhere is a question you’ll have to ask Lush.

The Pumpkin Patch bath bomb is an orange pumpkin that has been designed to look like the typical carved-Halloween-pumpkin but with a pirate twist, one eye is covered by a patch. Its name, the fact it is a pumpkin, and the eye patch are a (typical of Lush) very clever pun.

This year’s Halloween line is incredible, I could see this bath bomb selling extremely well alongside all of the other 2023 Halloween stock.

The Pumpkin Patch bath bomb contains grapefruit oil, juniper berry oil, lime oil and organic pumpkin seed oil and shares its scent with several best-selling Halloween Lush products such as the Sparkly Pumpkin bubble bar and 2 products that are available from this year’s Halloween line (2023) the Sparkly Pumpkin shower slime and Pumpkin Crumble bubble bar.

Before now, the Sparkly Pumpkin Lush-scent-family had only ever featured in a soap and body spray format (as well as the above-mentioned bubble bar and shower slimes) so getting it in a bath bomb format was a dream come true for some.

To look at, the Pumpkin Patch bath bomb has a very similar finish to the likes of the Gold Rabbit, Rose Gold, Partridge in a Pear Tree, and Lucky Tiger bath bombs, covered in an orangey golden shimmer.

The Pumpkin Patch bath bomb’s scent is delicious. It has a slightly spicy element to it as well as a kick of citrus from the grapefruit oil. Each of the bath bomb’s ingredients mixes with each other perfectly, softening one aspect of it while strengthening another.

Although I do not drink anything with caffeine in, I have been told by someone who does, that the Pumpkin Patch bath bomb smells very similar to the spices used in a pumpkin spiced latte.

Pumpkin Patch is a good-sized bath bomb, it’s similar in size to the standard Lush bath bombs, fitting snuggly in my hand.

As soon as the Pumpkin Patch bath bomb touches the water you are greeted with a burst of bright orange foam.

The Pumpkin Patch bath bomb’s orangey golden shimmer also starts to glide into your bath water almost immediately too.

I know I say this in almost every bath bomb review but the photos in this review do the Pumpkin Patch bath bomb no justice at all.

Its bath art is very similar to the bath art created by both the Orange Pop and Christmas Sweater bath bomb. The orange and red swirls seem to go on forever.

The Pumpkin Patch bath bomb takes approximately 15 minutes to fully dissolve, leaving you with plenty of time to sit back and enjoy the pretty red and orange show that it puts on.

I found the bright orange waters left behind by the Pumpkin Patch bath bomb exceptionally hydrating and smooth to the touch. The amount of shimmer in it also left me mesmerised.

Its scent although subtle, can still be detected on your skin long after getting out of the bath. My skin was also still silky smooth for the whole rest of the next day too.

I adore the Pumpkin Patch bath bomb, why it wasn’t a part of the in-store Lush Halloween line is a mystery to me as it really makes for the perfect, pumpkin-spiced Halloween bath!

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Groovy Fairy Bath Bomb from Lush

The Snow Fairy scent dominates the Lush Christmas line and this year (2023) there are THREE Snow Fairy scented bath bombs available. Today I am reviewing the Groovy Fairy Bath Bomb which happens to be the cheapest of the three.

In true Snow-Fairy-fashion, the Groovy Fairy bath bomb is all one colour, a brilliantly bright pink! It has been designed in the shape of a cartoon fairy. The fairy has a star topped magic wand, little pointed feet, a bobbed style haircut and her fairy wings are decorated with little etched-in-stars.

Its look and name are clearly inspired by the Bang On The Door, Groovy Chick merchandise from the 90’s. Yes, I had a Groovy Chick bedroom growing up so recognised the resemblance straight away.

Weighing in at approximately 95g, Groovy Fairy is the same size as the Sleepy Bear bath bomb.

The Snow Fairy scent is best described as a sweet blend of candy floss and bubble gum. My first experience with the Snow Fairy scent was through the Snow Fairy shower gel many years ago.

I don’t always favour the super-sweet-scented Lush products however, with the Snow Fairy scent featuring so heavily in so many of Lush’s best-selling products, it’s impossible to avoid… Especially in the Winter!

Over the years I have warmed to the scent somewhat. The fact that every Snow Fairy item is a bright and glorious hot pink (my favourite colour) really helps me warm to each product too.

As I said earlier, Groovy Fairy isn’t the only Snow Fairy scented bath bomb from this year’s Christmas line. There is also a new-look Snow Fairy bath bomb and if you’re looking to really splash out on a HUGE Snow-Fairy-scented bath bomb, there is also the Snow Fairy Lights bath bomb too.

As the Groovy Fairy bath bomb touches the water you are greeted with an explosion of hot pink foam. It isn’t a bath bomb that produces any colourful bath art patterns, its selling points are its sweet as candy scent as well as the pink colour it turns your bath water.

The bath water left behind is not only bright pink but is also laced with a light yet beautiful shimmer.

The Groovy Fairy bath bomb took less than 3 minutes to fully dissolve, and its scent is sweet and strong right up until the last drop of it goes down the plug hole.

I found the bath water left behind by the Groovy Fairy bath bomb to be incredibly refreshing on the skin. Its sweet, bubble gum-rich scent can still be detected on your skin long after getting out of the bath too. For some reason, I never find any of Lush’s Snow-Fairy-scented bath bombs to be particularly hydrating on the skin, but my skin wasn’t any dryer than normal after using the Groovy Fairy bath bomb.

Overall, I really enjoyed using the Groovy Fairy bath bomb, it’s a fantastic choice for anyone who is looking to experience the Snow Fairy scent at a lower price. It would also make the perfect Christmas gift for someone who you’d like to introduce to Lush Cosmetics or as a gift for an old school Lush fan too.

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NEW Monster Octopus Shower Jelly from Lush

The Monster Octopus Shower Jelly is back as a part of Lush’s 2023 Halloween line. It was originally released back in 2021 in a different colour; 2021’s Monster Octopus was a wine-red colour and 2023’s version is light pink.

The Monster Octopus shower jelly is inspired by the Kraken, a legendary giant octopus from Scandinavian folklore that was said to terrorise sailors. It has a fantastically spooky back story, making it perfect for the Halloween period.

The first thing that I noticed about the Monster Octopus shower jelly was its shape. A lot of Lush’s shower jellies are just the standard pot shape. Some are however (like Monster Octopus) made into the shape of a character. Monster Octopus happens to be as its name suggests, an octopus!

If you have read any of my shower jelly reviews before this one, you’d know that I prefer to use my shower jellies whole, in a very similar way to how you would use a standard bar of soap. Some people however chop their shower jellies up using one piece at a time. There’s no right or wrong way to use them so just do whatever you are most comfortable with.

In the past, I have always favoured the shower jellies that are in the standard shape. This is because I find them a lot easier to use and they tend to last longer too. The character shaped shower jellies just don’t seem to have the same level of stamina, falling apart a lot quicker.

I am pleased to however report that the Monster Octopus shower jelly has lasted me a good 3 uses and doesn’t show any sign of depletion or wear and tear yet!

Going back to this shower jellies shape – I mentioned a few paragraphs ago that this shower jelly has been made into the shape of an octopus. Many people have however pointed out that it only has 5 legs. TRUE. I’m unsure as to why Lush decided to give it 5 legs, instead of the 8 that octopuses are meant to have. I suspect that it is something to do with flimsiness and ease of handling it during use. It could however also be something as simple as it just looked better with 5 legs. Again, these are just me guessing.

My overactive imagination however decided that the Monster Octopus shower jelly is in fact a star fish that is wearing an octopus Halloween costume! I liked that idea so I’m choosing to believe that now.

The Monster Octopus shower jellies scent is a sweet and powerfully rich, fruity affair. It contains fresh-passionfruit, vanilla, blackcurrant, sweet-wild-orange and tagetes. It’s the perfect mix of both sweet and sour and it fits perfectly into the theme of a candy filled Halloween. It lathers up with ease, incredibly quickly. I discovered by accident that if you hold it under a running tap, it also works brilliantly as a bubble bath too.

Using it in the shower or bath leaves me feeling clean and my skin soft. Its powerful scent also stays on your skin for the best part of the rest of the day after using it. It mentions on its packaging that it can be used as a shampoo too; I haven’t tried it in my hair but would be interested in hearing anyone’s review if they have.

Overall, I am really impressed with the new Monster Octopus shower jelly. Although it’s no different from the old version really… If you liked 2021’s version, you’ll also very much like 2023’s!

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