Every year, I think that the most exciting beauty launch – more so than even the Naked palettes – has to be October 1st when Lush launch their Halloween and Christmas collections. A double whammy of bathtime festivity. I always try to resist the Christmas items until November, but I did treat myself to the Halloween range. Yes, the whole thing… but it is pretty small this year…
First up is the Sparkly Pumpkin bubble bar (£3.65), a repeat from last year. It’s a fruity, zesty smell with juniperberry, lime and grapefruit – a bit of an unexpected scent for a pumpkin but a crowd pleaser nonetheless. This is GLITTER with capital everything. I think it’s even more glittery than last year. But it smells great and creates loads of fluffy bubbles so it’s all good.
Next is another repeat – the classic, Lord of Misrule bath bomb (£3.95) which is joined this year by a shower gel (from £4.95) of the same scent. This is a great scent so I can see why they’ve added a shower gel this year. It’s a very seasonally appropriate fragrance with a herby, warm combination of vanilla, patchouli and pepper. The bath bomb is super fun. The green outer froths and foams and explodes to reveal a fast, fizzing, wine centre. I really like that they have added the shower gel so that the fragrance every day. I do think that the Lush shower gels are ridiculously expense so I did just buy a little one though, so maybe not every day for me!
Lastly, a new product for this year – Nightwing shower jelly (£3.95). This bat shaped block of jelly smells just like blackcurrant fruit pastilles. It’s delicious! It is very leaky though so be careful about how you get it home! I’ve never used a shower jelly though, so I’m intrigued to see how long it lasts and how easy it is to use. I love the shape and the Batman references on the pot though, so I really don’t want to chop it up!
And that’s everything for Halloween 2015. I think all of the products are great but I am disappointed that the collection is so small this year. I really loved the addition of the two Guy Fawkes inspired bath bombs last year (The Sparkler and Northern Lights) so I’m a bit gutted that they haven’t done something similar for this year. Plus, Northern Lights was ah-mazing so I am really missing that one now!
What do you think of the Lushoween collection? Will you be picking anything up?
I love this time of year for the same reason! I loved the smell of Nightwing (it smells pretty edible, maybe I was just hungry but I wanted to eat the thing!) but as you mentioned it was very leaky and I couldn’t keep a hold of the slippery little bugger for love nor money. Either way, the scent and cute bat shape make up for it’s impracticality.
fourcatsplusus – Amy
awwwww i really love all your blog posts so carry on what your doing i love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:)🙂