Lush Intergalactic Bath Bomb Review

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Hope you all are well :)

In my last Lush related post I had said that it had been a while since I had the time to flake out and have a bath but I'm making it my mission to start having some 'me' time once again! I'm going to review the Lush Intergalactic bath bomb for you today and this absolutely amazing product has been sitting in my unit since last October, a complete and utter sin I know. Last Thursday I stayed in the Radisson Blu St Helens Hotel and I popped this in my bag to bring with me. There is nothing I love more than having a long soak in the bath, especially if it's in a hotel. I don't know what it is I can't explain why, all I know is it's always just pure bliss haha!

Intergalactic is probably one of the most interesting looking bath bombs that I have picked up from Lush to date. It completely lives up to its same, just look at the wonderful array of colours it boasts!

The description that accompanies this bath bomb is as follows:

"Ground control to major bomb. Prepare for take off as this awesome mix of peppermint and popping candy explodes in your bath creating a scent of an intergalactic 80's rogue. Launch it into the water to become the guardian of your own galaxy."

Intergalactic contains peppermint oil, grapefruit oil, vetivert oil, and cedarwood oil. The only scent from that list that I am not familiar with is vetivert oil but out of the four oils contained in this bath bomb the peppermint oil was definitely the most prominent scent.

Rather than trying to explain how this bath bomb performs I'm just going to let the pictures do the majority of the talking!

This bath bomb is a fizzer, it shoots and spins quickly making its way around the bath as it dissolves. As it's dissolving the bath bomb releases a rainbow of colours from pinks to greens to blues to yellows! It really is quite magical to watch.

Once the bath bomb has finished dissolving the bath water will have transformed into the most beautiful shade of blue. The other colours don't fade completely though you can still see them in the foamy layer that lies on top of the water. I didn't realise that this was going to be a glittery bath bomb or at least not to this extent. This bath bomb fills the water with gorgeous golden brown glitter particles which reminds me of the stars in the galaxy. A nice touch to this galaxy inspired bath bomb!

I love this bath bomb to pieces and it's one I know that i'll purchase time and time again. Not only for how it makes the bath look but also for how it left my skin feeling, it felt really soft and hydrated. The only other thing that I will say about this is that the glitter leaves behind a residue in the bath so make sure to rinse the bath afterwards as it will be easier to clean then!

I can't remember exactly how much this particular bath bomb was but I think it was around the €5 mark! Lush products are available from Lush stores nationwide :)

Until next time!

Eimear x

Lush Twilight Bath Bomb Review

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Hope you all are well :)

When I walk into Lush now I must admit I'm finding it hard to pick up a bath product that I haven't tried before. It most likely comes as no surprise but I am a Lush addict! When I saw this cute little pink bath bomb that I hadn't tried before I thought, I'll pick it up and stash it away for a rainy day. 

I've been really stressed over the last few weeks and unfortunately when I'm stressed it shows on my skin. My arms were covered with eczema and I also had patches on my forehead and around my nose too, nightmare. As you know I love my baths but I had been putting off having a long soak as I didn't want to irritate my skin further. For the most part my skin is now clear so the other day I busted out my Twilight bath bomb and finally had the bath that I was longing for.

This bath bomb contains ingredients such as essential lavender oils, ylang ylang oils and tonka absolute which aim to relieve stress. Lush state that the bath bomb is 

"our most relaxing bath bomb yet, Twilight is our gentle, reassuring hug for the bath to transform you from worn out to warm and fuzzy."

An absolutely ideal bath bomb I couldn't wait for it to works its magic!

I popped it in the bath and after a few seconds the bath bomb looked like a melted marshmellow. It didn't do anything then for around a minute and I was hugely disappointed but then out of nowhere a blue fizz erupted from the centre of the bath bomb. It began fizzing merrily on its way leaving behind a bright blue trail. 

This bath bomb is a slow fizzer it took absolutely ages to fizzle out. So much so that I hopped in the bath before the bomb had fully dissolved. I just jumped in, laid back and watched the show! The photo below is of one end of the bath before the bath bomb had finished fizzing. The bath water doesn't look like this in the end though, unfortunately. When it has finished dissolving the vibrant colours disappear and you are left with bath water that is more of a lilac/grey colour.

The scent of Twilight is mild, not over powering or as strongly scented as other Lush bath bombs that I have tried but still pleasant all the same. If you are familiar with Lush bath bombs you will probably understand when I saw that this bath bomb left the water feeling silky, a similar effect to the Butterball bath bomb. This is also a glittery bath bomb so you will have glitter particles running through the water. Don't forget to give the bath a quick rinse afterwards so that they don't stick to the bottom of the tub!

Overall I really enjoyed this bath bomb. It left my skin feeling nice and soft afterwards and of course smelling fantastic. I was a bit let down by the colour of the water but it wouldn't put me off repurchasing, this will definitely be a bath bomb i'll buy again!

The Twilight bath bomb at €4.50 and is available from Lush stores nationwide :)

Until next time,

Eimear x

Lush Sparkly Pumpkin Bubble Bar Review

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Hope you all are well :)

Another bubble bar review you say? I simply cannot help myself. In all honestly though, can you blame me when the goodies are Halloween themed?

Nothing says Happy Halloween like a Sparkly Pumpkin Bubble Bar................ am I right, AM I RIGHT? Most definitely >:)

The day I purchased this bubble bar pretty much consisted of a series of unfortunate events from the moment I woke up. I was racing to get my bus after an event in the lashing rain when I decided it was probably for the best if I stopped into Stephens Green to pick up an umbrella. I literally got from the top of Grafton Street to the bottom when the umbrella snapped and blew inside out. I knew I was now going to get saturated and then I would have to sit on a bus for the next hour and a half in my sopping wet clothing.

Nerves.Were.Raw.

Feeling sorry for myself I dashed into Lush and picked up the first thing that caught my eye, the Sparkly Pumpkin Bubble Bar. I was tight on time so I didn't get to browse but knowing that a bath was awaiting me when I got home made the bus journey all the better!

I repurchased this bubble bar a couple of times last year I loved it that much. Its no wonder it was the first thing that caught my eye, it is extremely glittery.

Even though you can see that the bubble bar glistens in the light, the photos don't do it justice at all. I literally cannot begin to describe how shimmery it is!

That shimmer transfers like no other haha I was covered from head to toe in glitter after taking the products shots!

The Lush Bubble Bars can be a little pricey so if you really want to get value for your money I would suggest dividing the bar into halves or even quarters depending on the size of the bar. I usually just chop the bubble bar in half and I'm good to go!

When you crumble this bubble bar under the tap it turns the water a light orange almost yellow colour, the more of the bubble bar you use the more intense the colour will be. The bubble bar contains juniperberry, grapefruit and lime oils and it definitely has a citrusy scent to it. I was a bit surprised by the scent to be honest I thought it might have been a more musky, spicy scented bubble bar but I enjoy the fragrance all the same.

The Sparkly Pumpkin Bubble Bar will set you back €4.95 and gets a massive thumbs up from me. The only thing I will say is that you will need to rinse out your bath afterwards. The glitter from the pumpkin sits at the bottom of the bath so if you don't rinse this down the drain straight away, it hardens and you're going to find yourself scrubbing for dear life to get it off ha!

Have you tried the Sparkly Pumpkin Bubble Bar or any of the other Lush Halloween products? 

Let me know :)

Until next time,

Eimear x

Lush Comforter Bubble Bar Review

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Hope you all are well :)

It has been quite a while since I last posted a review on here, unfortunately the video side of things take up a lot of my time. Recently I started posting review videos over on my channel, I find sometimes a written post isn't enough for a product. Depending on the product you need to see a product in action to really get a feel for how it performs. I'll be making more of an effort to post those along with written reviews on the blog, it'll most likely be weekly. I upload my tutorials on a Saturday and I'm still trying to settle on a day for the blog posts. Well, if your reading this I have already decided on a day so thats that!

Lush is most definitely my all time favourite place for bubbly bits, the selection is simply out of this world. I'm not ashamed to say that lately I have developed a bit of an obsession with the bubble bars, in particular "The Comforter".

I for one hate the Summer time, I'm not using that word lightly either. It simply doesn't appeal to me, I've been longing for the colder months. I love that chill in the air, the crispy leaves and how it gets dark early in the evening. If Winter were all year round I'd be the happiest woman on the planet!

In the Autumn/Winter months, I especially love my bath times.

 A piping hot bath with some glorious goodies and a hot chocolate is just pure bliss. Ain't no water charges stopping me!

I love how I can get around 6 baths out of just one bar. As you can see from the picture above I used the smallest amount for my bath and look at the effect it gives! Such fantastic value for money. Sometimes I might break bigger sections off the bar, giving me around 4 baths. The only real difference I noticed by using a bit more of the bar was that the colour of the water appeared a bit brighter, I still had bucket loads of bubbles either way!

I find the most effective way to use the bubble bar is to break off a piece and let it dissolve under the tap. I learnt the hard way that chucking it into the bath didn't work, neither did crumbling it into the bath haha. 

The bar itself reminds me of a mix between cotton candy and marshmallows. 

The fruity smell of this bubble bar will leave you drooling. I personally love sweet smelling things but if they aren't your cup of tea don't worry, although the bar is sweet it doesn't have an overpowering/sickly sweet smell.

After my bath I didn't notice that my skin felt any different but I smelled fantastic and was feeling truly relaxed :)

Upfront the bar might appear a little pricey at €5.95 but like I said it can be used multiple times. If you break the bar into as many pieces as I do thats only around a euro a bath! 

Have you tried this bubble bar or any others?

Let me know!

Eimear x

The Body Shop Color Crush Lipstick '101 Red Siren'

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Before Christmas I popped into The Body Shop to treat myself to some much needed goodies. I hadn't intended on purchasing any makeup but this gorgeous red lipstick caught my eye and I couldn't leave the shop without it. I figured it would go perfectly with the eyeshadow palette I hadn't intended on purchasing either. Seriously, I know by now you must be shaking your head. I simply have no will power when it comes to makeup. But just look how lovely it is :)

Not only is the lipstick to die for, the packaging is too. I love how sleek and glossy the lipstick tube is, it makes it look extremely fancy. Another thing I really liked is the fact the colour of the top of the package matches the lipstick inside. For anyone who is obsessed with makeup storage knowing this will be music to your ears. If you are like me and have 14138932 lipsticks, it can be quite hard to sift through them all and pick out the one you want. When products are packaged like so, its a breeze!

There are 24 shades in the Colour Crush lipstick range from pink's, red's to nude's. There is something in the range for everyone!

'101 Red Siren' is a fire engine red that sets to a matte finish. Normally I try steer clear of matte lipstick shades as my lips are so dry but despite being a matte, this lipstick is quite moisturising. The lipstick glides across the lips with ease and has a nice buttery texture, meaning all you need is one quick slick of colour and your good to go! Its definitely one of the best lipsticks I have used with regard to staying power. When I swatched the lipstick in the shop, the swatch remained on my hand until I showered. Even then there was still a faded mark on my hand where I had swatched the lipstick.

I'm actually wearing the lipstick in the photo of myself along the right hand side of my blog :) If you want to see the lipstick in action just click on the play button below!

This lipstick gets a big thumbs up from me! Its cruelty free, highly pigmented and is long wearing. Its only €12.95 too! :)

What are your favourite makeup purchases from The Body Shop?

Let me know!

Eimear x

Human+Kind All in One Hand+Elbow+Foot Cream

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Hope you all are well :)

Today I have another moisturizing cream review for you all. 

The main reason I picked up this particular cream was due to the fact the it can be used on the feet. The 14 years of chalking up my feet for gymnastics really took its toll so I decided I would like to get them in good nick again.

Although I hadn't heard many things about this cream in particular, any products I have tried out from Human+Kind I have loved.

Naturally I was hoping it wouldn't be any different with regard to this product!

The first thing I loved about this product was that it is a multi tasking cream, it is formulated to suit your hands, elbows and feet! The second thing I loved about it was the size, its a tiny little bottle of cream. A perfect size for popping in your handbag when your on the go or if your storing it in your bathroom it isn't going to take up much space at all. As I said in a previous post that I usually get perfume for birthdays and Christmases, the same goes for skincare items, bath and body products..all that sort of thing! So my bathroom is jam packed with body lotions and potions, creams..the works.

For that reason I love products that double up as another product or aren't just specifically formulated for one area of the body. It saves time, space and more importantly for me, money.

Like all the Human+Kind range the packaging is super cute!

As with all of the Human+Kind range this product is completely natural.

That means no chemicals, no parabens, no colourants, no perfume, no additives and no testing on animals. None, zilch nada! :)

The cream is light weight, extremely moisturizing and fast absorbing.

I loved the fact that it smells exactly like my much loved Human+Kind cleanser (review here)

Even though the cream is labelled for use on your elbows, I think I only ever used it there once or twice. Mainly because I didn't think I needed to apply it there. I apply a body moisturizer or body butter at night after my shower and that covers my elbows so no dryness there!

Recently I have been getting eczema on my hands and funnily enough this cream helped with that. I didn't expect it to at all but one thing it did in particular was keep the itchiness at bay. My hands were noticeably softer after using the cream, unfortunately the same can't be said for my feet.

While it worked really well as a hand cream it didn't do as good of a job with hydrating the skin on my feet. As far as a foot cream goes its pretty average which I was a bit disappointed with.

Regardless though it wasn't a waste of money and I will still continue to get use out of it as I enjoy how it works as a hand cream.

The cream retails €7.95 for a 50ml bottle.

Would I purchase this again? 

No, probably not. I really like the cream but I only get use out of it for my hands and as thats the case I'd rather pick up my Cien one from Lidl that retails for only 99c!

Have you tried this cream?

If so, I'd love to hear your thoughts :)

Eimear x