Now, before you begin to think that this Blog is sponsored by Lush, let me explain. When Lush first launched, I enjoyed the novelty value of the brand with it's bright colours and pick 'n' mix style layout making it a beauty lover's dream. However, I soon became disillusioned with the brand, feeling that there wasn't much for me- I take showers, not baths and use shower gel, not soap. In the past year, I've rediscovered the brand and realised that there's far more to it than that. In fact, the products are excellent value and in the majority of cases, really work. I love that they are responsible in terms of minimal packaging and supportive of charities, although I feel that they still have a long way to go before they can brand themselves "natural".
So, anyway... back to the product. When I first opened the pot, I have to admit that I was disappointed. The name suggests that this is a gentle body scrub but it is in fact, a thick shower cream. Once I'd realligned my expectations, I thought the following:
The scent is strong, of old-fashioned rose products. Personally, I liked it but I'm not sure that the slightly musty fragrance would appeal to everyone.
The tub style packaging wouldn't be my first choice for a shower product but is suited to the thick formula... we'll have to wait & see how easy it is to dispense once more of the product is used up.
One of the customer reviews on Lush's site suggested that this was a good alternative to a shaving cream & of course, curiosity got the better of me. I have to agree- it is excellent for this purpose.
The cream is highly nourishing to skin- when followed with a rich body cream, skin feels incredibly soft.
I think £15 is pretty pricey for this product & had I not been sent a free sample, I'm not sure I'd be willing to spend that. I'll be using it with exfoliating gloves to make it go further & add extra benefits.
However, having tried there's just SOMETHING about this product which I really like.
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