Last Christmas, I was lucky enough to be given one of Lush’s beautiful gift boxes by my sibling. Whilst everyone else was busy unwrapping boxes of chocolate and bottles of wine, I was in my own little world of cruelty free and vegetarian cosmetics. Now that I’ve had a chance to use all of the products, I decided today would be a good time to round up the positives and negatives of each of the products.
Just to note: two of the products from this gift box, Rose Jam and Sleepy, are no longer available to buy as they were winter exclusive products. Apologies, but hopefully next winter you’ll be able to pick some up for yourself.
Respect Your Elders soap (vegan, £3.50 for 100g, link here)
Initially I wasn’t sure if I’d enjoy this product, as I’ve never been the biggest fan of using bars of soap. However, I was won over by the scent of Respect Your Elders, which has a lovely, light berry fragrance. It’s does a brilliant job of cleaning my hands as it lathers up very well, and the scent lingers on my hands for ages after each wash.
Ro’s Argan body conditioner (vegan, £16.50 for 225g, link here)
If you’re a fan of rosy scents, then Ro’s Argan is the product for you. This body conditioner is extremely buttery and decadent, and it really makes me feel like I’m pampering myself when I use it. I often get patches of very dry skin on my arms during winter, but Ro’s Argan has kept these at bay.
Sleepy body lotion (vegan, no longer available to buy)
When I went into Lush in December, I gave Sleepy a sniff and I honestly wasn’t a very big fan of the scent. I also wasn’t a massive fan on Christmas morning, when I opened up the tub to give it another try. However, I used the lotion one night after a shower and the fragrance absolutely transforms itself when it’s rubbed into the skin. It’s a wonderful comforting fragrance of lavender, and it helped me drift off to sleep that night, as the name suggests.
Rose Jam shower gel (vegan, no longer available to buy)
If you want to have a wonderfully decadent shower, I recommend using Rose Jam, followed by Ro’s Argan. The fragrance of roses lingers on the skin for hours after your shower – I couldn’t stop smelling my arms! Rose Jam is an excellent shower gel, which cleanses effectively yet gently.
What do you think of these products? Which of Lush’s winter products are your favourites? Let me know on my Facebook or Twitter page, or in the comment section below this post.
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