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Kuromi Bath Bomb from Lush

I’ve always had a soft spot for characters that are a little different from the norm, so when I found out that the character Kuromi would be featuring as a bath bomb in the new Lush X Hello Kitty and Friends collection, I couldn’t wait to get a hold of her.

The Kuromi Bath Bomb is one of eight limited edition products from Lush’s latest collaboration with the Hello Kitty franchise, and it is every bit as mischievous and adorable (in a tough way of course) as the character.

I was lucky enough to be gifted the Kuromi bath bomb from Lush.

Shaped just like the cheeky, goth-queen herself, the bath bomb captures Kuromi’s signature look perfectly. She is wearing her pointed black jester-style-hat over her bunny ears, and it has the famous pink skull stamped on its front.

Her nose, just like the Hello Kitty bath bomb from the same collection is also a single tapioca pearl.

Each Kuromi bath bomb fits neatly in the palm of your hand and weighs in at around 130g.

Kuromi contains some of the following ingredients: almond essential oil, benzoin resinoid and ylang ylang oil.

The Kuromi bath bombs scent is from Lush’s Happy Blooming scent-family. It’s a rich, cherry-almond scent. The almond note is the most prominent ingredient to my nose, it is almost marzipan-like, the benzoin is also detectable and adds a layer of cosy vanilla-like warmth.

As soon as the Kuromi bath bomb comes into contact with your bath water there is an explosion of pink foam that has a very small amount of black in it. This is not what I was expecting at all considering how dark Kuromi appears to be at first glance.

The black part of the bath bomb seems to be a very thin layer, and underneath it, it is all bright pink!

The Kuromi bath bomb takes just over 5 minutes to fully dissolve and creates different variations of pink-coloured bath-art-swirls with a sprinkling of black bits in it, it almost looks like someone has added a small amount of black pepper to it…

The water didn’t stay fragrant for very long, but it was incredibly soft leaving my skin hydrated and appearing brighter.

Again, the scent had died down once the bath bomb had dissolved and I couldn’t detect it on my skin once I was out of the bath. Which may sound like a negative but was a good thing for me as sometimes I find marzipan scents quite overpowering.

Overall, I absolutely adore the Kuromi bath bomb, it is the Kuromi character through and through and I love it’s colouring, the black and pink clash together in the best of ways!

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Hello Kitty and Friends Shower Gel from Lush

I couldn’t have been more excited when I first heard whispers of the Hello Kitty and Friends X Lush collaboration. Amongst the eight-product-lineup is the Hello Kitty and Friends Shower Gel that I will be reviewing for you today. I was very kindly gifted a bottle by Lush.

The Hello Kitty and Friends shower gel is a limited edition product that shares its scent with the Hello Kitty bath bomb and Hello Kitty and Friends perfume from the same range.

Some of the shower gels ingredients include fresh strawberry infusion, fine sea salt, Brazilian orange oil, patchouli oil, benzoin resinoid and vanilla absolute, a recipe fit for a kitty queen!

What sets this shower gel apart from others is its scent. It’s a beautiful blend of two beloved Lush scent families: Snow Fairy and Milky Bath. Initially, I was nervous about how the two would work together, I’m usually not a fan of mixing scent families BUT somehow, this blend just works. 

Straight out of the bottle this shower gel’s scent is unmistakably bubblegum led, with the sweetness from the Snow Fairy shining through. Beneath that sweetness lies a musky, comforting layer – a gentle nod to Milky Bath’s soft, clean, freshly-washed-linen notes. It’s a sweet, fresh fragrance that reminds me of candyfloss grapes. Think indulgent yet soft enough to not be at all overpowering.

In terms of appearance, Hello Kitty and Friends is a crisp, white, reasonably thick gel. You only need a small amount from the bottle to create a rich, creamy lather. Once lathered up the luxurious foam glides effortlessly over your skin, cleansing and softening it as it goes.

The scent truly blossoms during use in amongst the hot steam of the shower. Interestingly, unlike the Hello Kitty bath bomb (which leans more towards the softer Milky Bath notes in use) the shower gel’s Snow Fairy side really steps into the spotlight.

The candy notes from the shower gel linger in your bathroom long after you step out of the shower. As for on the skin, it leaves a whisper of scent that can still be detected several hours after use.

Best of all, it doesn’t just leave you smelling good enough to eat, it also delivers in performance too. My skin always feels clean, refreshed, and beautifully soft after using the Hello Kitty and Friends shower gel. The fine sea salt gives it a gentle exfoliating touch, while the blend of oils ensures my skin feels nourished rather than stripped.

Overall, the Hello Kitty and Friends shower gel is a real star from this limited edition collection.

Even for someone like me, who usually shies away from scent family crossovers! 

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