Melting Marshmallow Moment Bath Oil

Having experimented with the different Bath Melts, over the time of being a fan of LUSH, I personally do not like using them on their own. I do prefer to add them to the bath alongside a bubble bar or a bath bomb. In order to get a little bit more moisture, benefitting the skin a lot more. Over the year, since using LUSH, I have always stayed cleared of the Bath Melts, but now, I have changed my way of thinking about them since they have been reinvented and a whole lot of new ones have been produced exclusively for the Lush Oxford Street Store. They are now known as Bath Oils. 

"Melting Marshmallow Moment"

Oh my God, you are all grasping, what has happened to the Melting Marshmallow Moment? Yes, let's address, that firstly all the new Bath Oils and the reinvented ones have become smaller, but look more like a pic n mix, which I have heard through the grapevine, that was the inspiration behind the new ones as well the reinvented ones. Personally, I this makes me what to use Bath Oils a lot more, when they were bigger, they would put me off. Going back to what I have previously said, about adding these to the bath for something extra for the skin, these are now the perfect size for that bit of something extra.

Secondly, not only has this shrunk in side, the colours have also changed. This now reminds me of the christmas bubble wand - which was available Christmas 2014 Drummer's Drumming. It now makes me think, that the Melting Marshmallow Moment, is part of the same family of strawberries and cream scented that is Drummer's Drumming and Mrs Whippy (Lush Kitchen Exclusive). 

How they are displayed in Store

When I experienced the new Melting Marshmallow Moment Bath Oil for the first time, I had the epic bath time experience, combining all the same smells with fellow bath bombs and bubble bars. Therefore, the bath included Mrs Whippy Bath Bomb, the last part of one of my Drummer's Drumming Bubble Wand and then added the Melting Marshmallow Moment. Then to wash myself, I used the Prince Charming Shower Gel, because of the Marshmallow Root aspect of the Shower Gel. 

Overall, this was a massive win for me. I have now experienced the benefits from the Oils. I don't think I could use them on there own in a bath, I like the idea of them being the hidden benefit in amongst the bath bombs and bubbles. 

I have also purchased a lot more of the brand new as well as old favourites from the Lush Oxford Street Store. I have used a couple of them, but because I haven't in detail taken down the names of them all, its very hard to blog about them. The ones I do use, and can remember the names I will of course review. The best thing about these new Bath Oils, which I haven't mentioned yet is that all the new Bath Oils are £2.00 making them one of the cheapest products in the new Lush Oxford Street Store. It nice to know that if you have nothing but £2.00 in your pocket you can still have a beneficial bath time experience.

Love, Becky x  

The Experimenter Bath Bomb

After the new shower gels, particularly Lord of Misrule Shower Cream, I think it is fair to say that The Experimenter Bath Bomb is the next popular product and one of Lush Oxford Street's most re-stocked and sold out product in the store. 

The Experimenter Bath Bomb

Of course of the day of the Lush Oxford Street opening, this was one of the many new products I was exciting to pick up especially after seeing so many hints of Instagram. I have waited a while in order to use this product, to see other reviews about it before launching it into my bathtub. Seeing as I am writing this post, I have not only launched it, but I have also fallen in love with it and repurchased it. 

Firstly, lets address the amazing multicoloured 3D hexagon shaped bath bomb. Every section has a different smell, which when combined in the water gives off this amazing aroma which lasts the entire time you are in the bath. Like I have previously mentioned in other posts, the formula for making this bath bombs has definitely improved because watching this fizz away was amazing. Of course, it not just like the normal round shaped bath bombs, this one literally dances around your bath as it fizzes away - because of its hexagon shape. 

The only disappointing part of this bath bomb, is that once it has finished fizzing and you 

enter the bath, the colours mix and you end up with a murky grey colour - but as I have mentioned above, the aroma stays - which definitely makes up for the grey murky colour. If anyone has managed to keep the wonderful multicoloured bath until the end, then please let me know how - I would like to know if their is a way. 

Like the Frozen Bath Bomb, with its secret centre, this one contains a purple section, that continues to add glorious shades of colour to the bath - and beautifully separates in order to continue the dancing fizzing across the bathtub. 

Some of the ingredients include, Popping Candy, Tonka Absolute, Fair Trade Vanilla Absolute, Cream of Tartar and Gold Glimmer Lustre. 

I am extremely happy with this bath bomb, as I have already mentioned I have already re-purchased it to have another multicoloured bath bomb experience. If you are planning to go to Lush Oxford Street or now Lush Spa Poole (the original Lush store) you can now pick up an Experimenter or two for £3.75.

Love, Becky :) 

The Comforter Body Lotion

In all honesty, since using the Lush Kitchen, there hasn't been an item that I have truly loved, until the purchase of The Comforter Body Lotion.

"The Comforter Body Lotion"

As I have already mentioned, in The Comforter Bath I have only recently tried The Comforter bubble bar when I got the Lush Oxford Street exclusive The Comforter Shower Cream. When Lush Kitchen put up The Comforter Body Lotion, I have ended up with the perfect combination. I love the continue the wonderful Comforter smells from the bath to the lotion I put on afterwards. 

This product smells exactly like the ribena berry-scent that the Comforter is famous for. Even though it is Comforter scented, the lotion itself isn't purple like the shower cream and bubble bar. What I do like about this product is the constancy, it isn't thick textured, which I actually find nice in a body lotion. This allows it to absorb better and makes it a joy to apply. I have never been a fan of moisturising after a bath or shower, and always saw it as a chore rather than something that would benefit your skin. It smells amazing, smooth feeling and the smells continues to last long after applying it. Alongside my favourite Lush Lotion Dream Cream this has definitely become a firm favourite. 

This product includes, Almond Oil, Fair Trade Organic Cocoa Butter, Bergamot Oil, Cassis Absolute and Cypress Oil. It has definitely become a nice trio with the shower cream and bubble bar - making it the ultimate Comforter Bath. 

It is a real shame that this is a manly a Lush Kitchen exclusive, I am very carefully making sure that this current 225g pot lasts me a long time until they bring it back to the Kitchen or even maybe in stores - just saying I think it would be very popular :) 

Love, Becky 

Instagram: @beckyscahill

Dream Cream Hand & Body Lotion

When I originally discovered Lush, therefore having a limited collection of Lush Products, Dream Cream was part of it and has continued to be apart of my collection and something that has improved aspects of my skin life. 

"Dream Cream"

If you have read my "I'm a Lushie" blog post, then you know that I suffer with eczema since I was 14. It has improve greatly, but I still get flare ups now and again. Luckily the stuff that keeps it at bay is Dream Cream. I cannot sing the praises of this product enough. I use this everyday not just on my body but particularly on my face, where I do stuff with eczema patches the most. Since using the product, my eczema is not as pronounced as it use to be, I am able to wear make-up on top of the areas where the eczema presents itself, it isn't itchy or red and overall improved my confidence with my skin. Before I used to be scared that people could see the red raw patches, the excess skin and think there was something seriously wrong. I now have just confidence, since using Dream Cream, as well as being able to use make-up on top of the patches with no irritation or reaction. 

Dream Cream was designed by Lush for skin that is easily upset, sensitive skin and even for eczema prone skin which is perfect for me. It is definitely soothing and cooling when applied to the skin and allows me not to think about it during the day but its under control. I have gone through several tubs of this stuff and it comes everywhere with me, especially if I am staying somewhere, I cannot be without Dream Cream. This product contains, Oat Milk, Rose Water, Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Fair Trade Organic Cocoa Butter, Tincture of Benzan, Rose Absolute, Chamomile Blue Oil, Tea Tree Oil and Lavender Oil. It has taken away the need for harsh chemical laced creams and steroid creams which I was prescribed by a doctor to tackle my eczema and now I can just buy this and it works just as well, and if I dare say better. Long may Lush continue to have this product in stock, so it can always be apart of my skin care routine. I can definitely say it is one of my favourite products from Lush. Also, side note the new Lush Oxford Street has started doing this in a huge tub, not sure of the size but its huge and would last you ages - I am very tempted to buy a big tub seeing as I use it every day. 

For a 240g tub of Dream Cream: £11.95. It also comes in self-perseving which is the same price. 

Love, Becky

Instagram: @beckyscahill

I'm a Lushie!

Just over a year ago I discovered what would ultimately become a passion, hobby and of course a collection. Lush Cosmetics. 

Before the joy of bath bombs, bubble bars, shower gels & jellies and definitely before my collection took up half the bathroom, my showers and baths were boring. Since I was little I have always had super sensitive skin and then when I was 14 I got eczema. This meant that bath times and showers were boring, dull, plain scent and more of a task than something to enjoy. 

Alongside all of this I am also allergic to perfume, this meant having to read the ingredients list of every product from bubble bath to shampoo to even deodorant. If it was label "suitable for sensitive skin" I used it. I stuck to the product I trusted, the products that did not make me break out, have red raw skin and overall kept my skin at bay and behaving. 

This all changed in May 2014, when on a boring trip to my local Lush at Lakeside Shopping Centre in Essex, my life and bath time changed forever. 
When walking in, I didn't pick up a basket, I already thought that there wouldn't be anything for me, thinking that every product contain high perfume levels or the fact that just walking into the store would trigger my skin to react. 

As I was just browsing, minding my own business, a lovely girl came up to me and asked me if I was alright. My initial thought was to brush her off, as I was going to make a quick exit the minutes she wasn't looking. However, I decided to ask her for help. I explain the trouble I have always had with my skin and wanted to know if there was anything Lush had to offer in order for me to have behaving skin but also smell lovely. 

I was in Luck! Lush have made a range targeting people with super sensitive skin, but still wanting them to have the joy of Lush in there lives. As this was my first time using Lush products, we didn't go too mad we just selected a few. Products across the range, things to use in the bath, as well as something to put on every day. The products were, Dreamwash Shower Smoothie, Dream Cream for Hands and Body, Creamy Candy Bubble Bar and Butterball Bath Bomb. 

I have never left a store feeling so pleased and excited in order to try new product, with my fingers crossed that I wouldn't react and that I would be able to repeat the experience over and over again. Now, as you can see but the other blog posts, I was able to experience pretty much the entire collection Lush has to offer. I can safely say that I do not react to any of the product - apart from the Perfumes which I am trying but I am still scared to use. I now pretty much use Lush for everything - for bath, shower, hair care, skin care, foot care, and even make-up. 

From my experience, I also converted my Sister, who use to dislike Lush, but when I brought her a couple of things in order to try she was impressed. It wasn't until Lush launched their christmas collection last year that my sister got into and now like me has a collection, uses lush for everything and even follows Lush related things on Instagram. We are both Lushies (People who are fans of Lush!)

I cannot thank Lush enough, especially the girl who was called Emma from Lush Lakeside. I now have fun baths, shower that make me smell lovely and skin that still behaves. It is from this that I now love to review and write my own opinions about Lush expressing it as pure joy and happiness on this blog. I love being part of the Lush community and hope to continue to enjoy it for a very long time. 

Love, Becky 
Instagram: @beckyscahill

Frozen Bath Bomb

"Let it Go...Let it Go...can't hold it back anymore"

"Let it Go!"

Frozen is one of my favourite disney films alongside my ultimate favourite which is Lady and the Tramp. When I saw the hints for this magical bath bomb on Instagram they hinted that it was Frozen themed - original name "Let it Go!" When I arrived at the Lush Oxford Street store, I was really excited to pick up this bath bomb, which is officially named Frozen. This is definitely a magical bath bomb, making your bath a beautiful blue colour - with the middle section being slightly darker and yes there is a little bit of silver inside. 

Frozen Bath Bombs displayed in Store

I chose this for the first bath bomb I have used out of all of the bath bombs I have picked up from the Lush Oxford Street store. Like I have previously mentioned in blogs about the bubble bars, and how they have improved their formula, there is also an improvement in the bath bomb. I like a bath bomb to be magical and this definitely was when it hit the water - creating its icy paradise (see what I did there!). As it begins to fizz, the outer blue part it then divides revealing the darker centre and silver, as it continues to fizz away in the water - which is a real delight - especially with a bath bomb. Even though it is a really good fizzer, you get a real experience with it, and appreciate the show it is providing. If you are a fan of the Happy Happy Joy Joy Conditioner, this apparently shares the same scent. The product contains, Snowflake Lustre, Grapefruit Oil and Neroli Oil. I really like the smell of this product, but couldn't put my finger on what it reminded me of. I will definitely be re-purchasing this product, once I have used a lot more in my collection. For fans of the film Frozen, especially young children or young adults (which I am) this is the bath bomb for you, so if you are planning to visit the store or you are lucky to be friends with someone who is picking up the products for you - then make sure this one is on the list. For the Frozen Bath Bomb £3.75. 

"The cold never bothered me anyways"

Love, Becky 

Instagram: @beckyscahill 

Ps. On my Instagram there is a video of this bath bomb in action! 

Ne Worry Pas

This is definitely one of Lush's softest, creamiest, cosiest bath bombs that I have experience. My sister picked me up a couple of these when they were featured in the Lush Kitchen earlier this year and it has featured in a bath which is on the same cosy level as The Comforter Bath. 

"Ne Worry Pas Bath Bomb"

Firstly, when this bath bomb arrived my initial thought was that it was not going to be exciting - to me it was another white bath bomb - like the Butterball. It wasn't until I decided to give it ago that I noticed the hole in the side of it - it then became interesting. With my bath bombs, I like to pair them together with other products - this could be shower gels or jellies or bubble bars. Ne Worry Pas pairs nicely alongside Ultraviolet Bubble Bar - which was part of the Mother's Day collection for 2015 but has had its stay instore extended. When the two of these are combined, you get another cosy bath time experience, that when you climb into the water you feel like you are receiving a hug. 

When I initially smelt this bath bomb I couldn't decide what it smelt like, but when it hit the water I felt that it has a similar smell to Daddy-O Shampoo - which is my favourite shampoo to use. I also think it has a similar smell to Parma Violets Sweets - which I can't stand to eat but I do like the smell. This is why it is perfect to pair alongside the Ultraviolet Bubble Bar, as the smell combination feels the bathroom making the whole experience cosy and almost like you are inside a dream. When this originally looking plain bath bomb is placed in water, the hole which reveals itself a beautiful violet purple colour comes out and feels the entire bath with it beautiful colour. The smell is originally strong, but then dies down but doesn't disappear the delicate parma violet smell remains until the end of your bath time. 

The product contains, Bergamot Oil, Jasmine Absolute, Cedarwood Oil, Violet Lustre Sparkle. If you were lucky enough to pick up a Ne Worry Pas during its time in the Lush Kitchen, and still don't know when to use it, then I would recommend you ordering or popping down to your local Lush and picking yourself up a Ultraviolet Bubble Bar and have a very cosy bath indeed. Ne Worry Pas was £3.95 in this years Kitchen. Ultraviolet Bubble Bar is still available instore for £4.75 

Love, Becky 

Instagram: @beckyscahill 

Avocado Co-Wash Hair Conditioner

Having already express in a previous blog my love of the Lush avocado based product, I was over the moon when there was a hair care product to add to the avocado collection. 

"Avocado Co-Wash Hair Conditioner"

This is the first product that I could actually sit down and eat. It smells exactly like lime cheesecake. Unlike other solid conditioners that Lush offer, this one is a lot softer to touch and manipulate which I personally think is a better way of actually using the product. This is only discovered the second time I used it. The first experience was not a good one. 

When I initially used this product, I thought after using I would not want to attempt to use it again - as it actually pulled out some of my hair - not a lot just a few strands. Having used it the same as other other solid conditioners I own, I thought it would have the same effect but because it is a lot softer its harder to control as a big block. I wanted to pursue with the product and decided to give it another go last night - with my avobath/avoshower bath. This time instead of rubbing the entire block over my hair, I broke off a chuck and started to lava it up in my hands before smoothing it all over my hair. This is where the smell really shone, making it smell more like lime cheesecake, making me want to eat it even more. 

This process worked better, allowing me to get more product over my hair and have amazing results because of it. Once I washed it off, my hair was shining, felt really conditioned and overall smelt amazing. It smelt so good that I didn't put my Hair Custard over the top of it, I just wanted to enjoy the smell longer. I can say, that I smell does stay around for a long time, unlike other products which tend to loose their smell after being used. Avocado Co-Wash includes, Fair Trade Organic Cocoa Butter, Rosemary Infusion, Cupuacu Butter Fresh Avocado, Bergamot Oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Olibanum Oil, Cider Vinegar and Gardenia Extract. 

Unlike the other solid conditioners, which come as their own bar, Avocado Co-Wash comes like the soaps, a big wheel which saw of looks like a cheese wheel. Therefore, you can have 100g cut for you or pick up one of the already cut chunks. I picked up one of the already cut chunks, which I am pleased about because this will last me a long while, that's if the unbearable want to eat it doesn't take over and I end up eating the rest of the chunk! I don't have the exact price for this chunk, as these will vary due to it being weighed at the tills. 

Love, Becky 
Instagram: @beckyscahill 

Creamy Candy Bubble Bar

I have mentioned before that since the opening of Lush Oxford Street some of the old faithfuls have had an much needed update. This is going to be about the newly updated Creamy Candy Bubble bar, which was actually the first bubble bar I ever brought from Lush just over a year ago. 

Update Creamy Candy

 "Creamy Candy Bubble Bar"

Original Creamy Candy (Image: Google)

Now, if you are a fan of the already fancy and sweets smelling Creamy Candy Bubble Bar, then you are going to love the update. Firstly, the size of the bubble bar has increased, just slightly but if you are on a budget you can split it in half and at least get to gorgeously smelling bubble baths out of it. Secondly, the colour has changed, much darker pink tone is now added to this bubble bar, which makes your bath a gorgeous pink colour, and definitely makes you feel like a princess. Thirdly, the bubble bar itself. I have mentioned this a few times about the change in the way the bubble bars are now made. Having had this bubble bar for over three weeks it felt and crumbled just like I had brought it fresh on the day I used it. I use to find that my bubble bars became a lot more difficult to crumble the longer they sat in my collection. So far, I am pleased that the new formula for the bubble bars is working - if that was their actually aim? And lastly the smell. I hasn't changed, it has just become stronger and lasts a lot longer in your bath tub than before. I have never been so pleased with a product update, then I have been with this one especially as it was the first bubble bar I ever used. The bubble bar still contains Fair Trade Organic Cocoa Butter, Almond Oil and Fair Trade Vanilla Absolute and still makes sweet smelling candy floss bubbles in your bath. Overall it is an amazing update to the bubble bar and a worthy improvement. They look absolutely amazing sat all lined up side by side in store and I couldn't resist picking one up and having a lovely creamy, moisturising bubble bar. For the Creamy Candy Bubble Bar £2.75

Love, Becky.

Instagram: @beckyscahill 

Pink Flamingo Reusable Bubble Bar

Since being little I have always had trouble with words, especially when it comes to the word "Flamingo." In my family we call them "Tabingos!" So, when Lush announced they were bring out a Reusable Bubble Bar which is shaped like a Flamingo I was over the moon. 

"Pink Flamingo Reusable Bubble Bar"

This is one of about four brand new reusable bubble bars that are part of the exclusive products available at Lush Oxford Street. Now, like I have mentioned in previous blog posts, Lush must of reformulated their bubble bars in order for you to get more bubble in your bath. This has definitely happened when it comes to the reusable ones. I have never been a huge fan of the reusable bubble bars over the the solid ones that you just break off a bit and crumble under the tap. However, I have really enjoyed using the Pink Flamingo and with it I got sweet smelling bubble that smelt just like Fruit Salad Sweets. 

This bubble bar contains, Fair Trade Organic Cocoa Butter, Rosewood Oil, Bergamot Oil, Fair Trade Shea Butter and Ylang Ylang Oil. What I also discovered once this bubble bar hit the water, was the fizzing orange centre, acting slightly like a bath bomb. Unfortunately I do not think I will get more that two or possible three baths out of this one product - Lush actually say you can can get 4+ baths out of their reusables. Mine, spilt in half once it hit the water and having to use the entire one side of it in order to make the bubbles in my bath. Hopefully I can use it more than just twice, but I'll have to wait and see when I decide to use the bubble bar again. The reason I am slightly disappointed in this as these are marketed as one of their economical bubble bars because of the several uses of it, but if they going to break after one use then it seems unfair to charge £5.95 for it. 

I would probably buy this again, because the overall design, scent, bubbles and of course the name would make me re-purchase. My current one might be damaged from the journey home which made it break, we will never know but I just can't help but love the sweetie smell of this product. 

Love, Becky. 

Ps. Sorry I haven't posted in a while, personal matters took over, but hopefully I will be back now with more reviews and opinions. 

Instagram: @beckyscahill 

Prince Charming Shower Gel

I had never used a Lush shower gel until the released their Valentine's Day collection this year. I was drawn to the product because of its name and colour, but didn't know I would fall in love with its scent. 

"Prince Charming Shower Gel"

Now I can't help but sing the song "Prince Charming, Prince Charming, Ridicule is nothing to be scare of" by Adam Ant whenever I talk about this product. Before purchasing this product I had read loads of reviews as well as watching a lot of Lush Hauls on YouTube. I didn't know how I would react to the Lush Shower Gels, and because I was comfortable using the Bath Bombs and Bubble Bars I did not want to upset my experience by having a bad one with their shower gels. 

Prince Charming Shower Gel is amazing. The smell is incredible and makes you want to squirt the liquid into your mouth and eat it. But not, because it does not actually taste nice. The shower gel is a beautiful pink colour and unlike other shower gels, they lava up really well. Prince Charming contains, Marshmallow Root Decoction, Fair Trade Vanilla Pod Decoction, Fresh Organic Pomegranate Juice, Grapefruit Oil, Sandalwood Oil, Geranium Oil and Almond Oil. You could really smell the Marshmallow and Vanilla in this product which I really enjoy and I love teaming this with the Rose Bubble Bar as they have a similar smell and when they are combined it is a lovely bath time. 

When I initially purchased Prince Charming Shower Gel, I only brought a 100g bottle, because as I have already stated I didn't know if I was going to have a reaction to it as this was the first shower gel I tried. Luckily I didn't react as fell in love with the smell and texture of the shower gel, and never looked back as since using this I have purchased other shower gels and now have a pretty good selection for when I have a shower or a bath. Unfortunately, this shower gel is only available for a limited time, around the date of Valentine's Day, but my very kind sister stocked up for me by managing to get me two 250g bottles on eBay. It was also available in the Toucan Love Gift set which I don't think is available in shops anymore. 

Overall, its an amazing shower gel and I'm glad I've still got some in my Lush Collection to last me until next Valentine's Day!

Love, Becky 
Instagram: @beckyscahill

Rose Bubble Bar

It is only recently that I have ventured out of just using the bath product that Lush have to offer, but my first love is the bath products, especially bubble bars. I have tried a lot of the bubble bars and absolutely love it, but it all changed when Lush brought out their limited edition Mother's Day collection for 2015. Enter the Rose Bubble Bar. 

"Rose Bubble Bar"

When the Mother's Day range came into the Lush stores, I was so excited as this mean new stuff to try out. Now, I never knew that picking up the Rose Bubble Bar, I would then become obsessed with making sure I have enough to last me throughout the year. I currently owe 20 in my Lush collection - oops! 

Would I love about this bubble bar is the size. I use the entire bubble bar in my bath and it creates the most wonderful rose smelling pink bubbles. The smell of this bubble bar is incredible, which is the reason that I went mental for it and having to stock up so many. To me it doesn't smell like Roses, as in the flower, it has more of a sweet floral scent to it, smelling like some sort of sweetie at times. I also love the colours, the two shades of pink which like I have already mentioned makes the bath water a pretty pink colour. 

As this bubble bar isn't currently available in stores, do not worry it shares it scent with a store regular called Amandopondo, the only difference is the colour of the product isn't the same but it does have the same smell and will probably give you loads of bubble. I haven't tried out the Amandopondo yet, so when I do I will compare and see what one is better. The ingredients for the Rose Bubble Bar are, Fair Trade Organic Cocoa Butter, Lemon Oil, Sweet Orange Oil, Rose Absolute and Organic Rose Hip Oil. I like to use Prince Charming Shower Gel alongside this bubble bar, as they sort of have the same scent and also Prince Charming is a beautiful pink colour. 

Therefore, you can see why I decided to make sure I had enough of these to last me until the next year, for when hopefully they bring out the Rose Bubble Bars again so I can stock up. If I do end up using all 20 before the year is out (I doubt it), there is always the Amandopondo so I will always have my Rose scented bath times. If you are lucky enough to live in the USA at the moment, their Mother's Day is later in the year than us in the UK, so the Rose Bubble Bar is still available in their Lush stores. 

This year for the Rose Bubble Bar, it was priced at £2.95 - making it one of their cheaper bubble bars. 

Love, Becky 

Damaged Hot Oil Hair Treatment

This next one is definitely aimed at all those Lushies, like myself, who have decided that normal coloured hair is boring!!! Remember when we thought putting a load of bleach on our hair just so we could dye it blue was a good idea? Well, don't get my wrong having blue hair is a awesome, but our hair is screaming out for some TLC- enter Damaged Hot Oil Hair Treatment from Lush Oxford Street. 

"Damaged Hot Oil Hair Treatment"

Seriously, since using this my hair has never felt so healthy. Like I said in a previous blog post, I have never been into using other products outside of shampoo and conditioner for my hair until I became a huge fan of Lush. Since using Lush treatments for my hair, my hair has never look or felt this good EVER! 

Right, let me give you a little bit of history of my hair. For the past year and a bit I have been having blonde highlights put in my hair every three to four months. I got bored of being mousey brown and wanted to spicy things up a bit - plus I have always wanted to have highlights. For the last few months I have been dying over my highlights with different shades of blue just to be different for a while. So, my hair was definitely in need of some TLC some all the amount of dye that I have been putting on my hair. My sister, has also joined me as part of Team Blue Hair by bleaching and dying the bottom half of her hair. So we both decided to try out the Damaged Hot Oil Hair Treatment. 

This product comes on a stick, it looks exactly like those Hot Chocolate stick you get as gifts for people. You place it in a pot, they recommend an old Lush pot and boil the kettle. Once the kettle is boiled, you begin to add the water, slowly. You need to melt the entire product but a bit at a time. Once it is all melted and its a thick constancy, let it cool for a little bit so its warm rather than boiling hot. Once cooler, you apply it all over your hair and then sit for 20 minutes in order for it to work its magic. 

When the 20 minutes is up, you wash it out using your normal shampoo and conditioner to wash it out. Perfect excuse for a lovely Lush Bath! 

My hair has never felt so healthy. After all the dying, bleaching etc recently my hair now feels brand new. The effect isn't a one time thing, it lasts for several days after the treatment and you feel the benefits of really good conditioned hair. I will definitely be re-purchasing this when my hair needs some TLC. It includes Fair Trade Vanilla Absolute, Virgin Olive Oil, Almond Oil, and Avocado Oil. For this product is £6.50. They also have two other hot oil treatments for different processes and they are called Tangled and Kinky. 

Love, Becky. 
Instagram: @beckyscahill 

Lush Independent Liquid Eyeliner

My favourite part of doing my Make-Up is my eyes. I wear a lot of Eye Make-Up and I enjoy applying it. One thing I do enjoy is practicing and perfecting liquid eyeliner. Ever since I've used liquid eyeliner I have always tried to do the winged eyeliner style. Over the last month or so I have finally been able to do the winged part of the eyeliner and I have loved wearing the look. When Lush Oxford Street announced they had new additions to their existing make-up line as well as an update on their established products I was so excited to pick up one of their liquid eyeliners. 

"Independent Liquid Eyeliner"

I have been used to using the felt tip liquid eyeliners and thought I would always prefer them over the thinner brushes, let alone having to have a pot to dip the brush in - thinking it would take more time this way rather than the felt tip eyeliners. I was mistaken. I have fallen head over heels of the Lush Independent Liquid Eyeliner. Since using this I have found creating the Winged Eyeliner look so easy, with being able to create more of a flick at the end and actually being able to get them equal on both sides. The eyeliner includes, Fair Trade Organic Aloe Vera Gel and Organic Jojoba Oil. Since using this product I have been amazed as the results. Firstly, it is really easy to create the winged effect as you as able to draw it on then go over it to make it thicker. Secondly, it stays in place all day, no smudging, no rubbing off which is what I have been looking for in a liquid eyeliner. Thirdly, my eyes do not get irritated by the product. A lot of other eyeliners towards the end of the day make my eyes itchy this one does not. And Lastly, I love it so much that I have brought it in a different colour and cannot wait to try that out too. It has been the best eyeliner I have used in a very long time, I love the brush and how smoothly the liquid flows over my eye lid. This will definitely be making an appearance in my make-up bag for the foreseeable future as my trusty liquid eyeliner friend. For this Independent Liquid Eyeliner £14.50.

Love, Becky 

Instagram: @beckyscahill 

Lush Oxford Street

"Ooo Heaven is a Place on Earth"

Holy Moly, heaven has opened it's doors on earth. With everything displayed neatly on shelves, demonstrations in butler sinks and baskets on wheels in order for you to fill with all the delightful scents that hit you on walking into the store. Yes, this is about LUSH OXFORD STREET!!!!!! 

Now, I have never been excited about a store opening at all in my life. I'm usually the last person to know and walks straight past a new store, to look back and say "Hmm, that wasn't there before." This all changed when I discovered that Lush would be opening its biggest store to date on one of the busiest shopping streets in the world, Oxford Street. I have, along with my sister been following the lead up to it opening. From exclusive hints on Instagram, texting each other things we had heard or seen to it actually opening on Friday 24th April 2015. 

Upon entering the store, I was filled with excitement, joy and of course extremely overwhelmed questioning - WHERE DO WE START?!?!?!?! Let me break it down for you.....the store is spread over three beautiful laid out stories.

The Top Floor: being Bubble Bars, Bath Bombs, Gift Sets and Fun. 

The Middle Floor: is dedicated to Shower Gels, Showders, Shower Sheets, Shower Jellies, Skin Care, Soap, Make-Up, Hair Care, Shampoo, Conditioners and Foot Care. 

The Bottom Floor: is home to the exclusive Lush Spa, Massage Bars, Perfumes and another exclusive the Gorilla Perfume Gallery. 

First impressions of the store layout, it that it is easy to move around, you do not feel like you are cramped into the space and because, they are expecting loads of visitors day after day, plenty of room to accommodate the vast amount of Lushies (Lush Fans). There is also a lift which gives access to all three floors and seats are available to sit and wait - especially those lovely partners who are dragged along while there other half potters around the shop. 

New Bath Bombs

New Soaps

So, we went into battle as we grabbed a basket each and was ready to fill it with all the exclusive products. There are 200 new and exclusive products to the store, which I think they are bringing into either all stores or possible available on the website - I'm not sure about this and will have to wait until Lush make the official announcement. For now they are available just at Oxford Street. 

In the madness that was the store, we grabbed everything new insight. From Hair Custard, to Frozen Bath Bomb. From brand new Bath Oils, to shiny new Shower Creams. It was just so exciting to see these new products displayed and being able to place them in your basket to be purchased. Especially after guessing what they could or couldn't be when they were just hints on Instagram. 

On my first visit, Myself and My Sister picked up as many of the exclusive products that we could see, we even had to wait for some to be re-stocked just 10 minutes of getting into the store. (Lord of Misrule Shower Cream was re-stocked 5 times while we were there!) With baskets full we hit the tills and checkout, with all our exclusive products - with a couple of old favourites thrown in there for good measure. We brought so much we took a cab home. 

Ah, ah, ah, ah, stayin' alive, stayin' alive

On my second visit, which was today, I wanted to take a more relaxed approach and actually see what they have to offer and if I had missed anything from my first visit (turns out I did!) Again, with my sister (who I turned into a Lushie), we decided to visit the Gorilla Perfume Gallery which is located on the Bottom Floor. If you a planning to visit the Lush Oxford Street Store in the near future, I would highly recommend the Gorilla Perfume Gallery, because not only do you learn stuff but its a fun element to your shopping trip. Myself and My Sister thoroughly recommend it. It's a right good giggle especially if you don't mind making yourself look a bit silly! Also, the staff who are part of the experience are lovely! 

For major fans of the Lush, they have improved some things. Such as the Bubble bars, they have been given an update. For example, favourite such as the Comforter, Blue skies and fluffy clouds have been given a colour update - they have a stronger colour which makes more of a colourful delight when crumbled into your bath. Karma, has not only been given a colour overhaul but also a design overhaul - now in a snazzy pyramid shape. 

Latest Lush Haul, Oops!

Bath Oils (which use to be known as Bath melts) are now smaller, more of them but they are all priced at £2.00. They have also improved on old favourites Dreamtime, Floating Island and You've Been Mangoed. 

Of course on my second trip to the store I discovered new things that I didn't see the first time and one or two may have or may not have fallen into my basket. I have to say I am completely fallen head of heels for the store as well as the exclusive products - which I am in the process of testing out. But it is fair to say, I am pretty much stocked up for a while, hehe. 

Love, Becky :)

Instagram: @beckyscahill (a lot of Lush on there!)