Review: Space Girl and Butterball LUSH Bath Bombs

If you like a lot of fizz in your bath bombs, this one is for you.The air filled with the smell of parma violets as the water turned a purpley/pinky colour. There's always something whimsical about taking a bath in coloured bath water (or is that just me being weird?).

This is a non greasy bath bomb so it didn't leave an unwanted tide mark in the bath. It left a very subtle fragrance on my skin, so subtle that only people with an acute sense of smell may notice it. I can't say it had any moisturising properties though which is one of the main qualities I love in a bath bomb. If you want a bath bomb that leaves the skin moisturised Butterball is ideal for this.

This is one of my favourite LUSH products. I often forget to moisturise after a bath and this bath bomb does it all for you in the bath. This is brilliant if you are strapped for time. Tiny pearls of cocoa butter are released into the water and cling to the skin. The only down side is that it also clings to the bath. Whenever I buy a new LUSH haul, this is the product I pick up every time.

Both bath bombs are Vegan.
Space Girl £2.35
Butterball £2.50

Review: Dragons Egg LUSH Bathbomb

LUSH is one of my favourite shops for bath products. They are against animal cruelty in a big way and always actively participate in various animal rights campaigns. The majority of their products are Vegan but the ones that aren't are most certainly Vegetarian Society approved. You can pick up one of their guide books in-store to find out more about each product if you are unsure. They normally display a Vegan or Vegetarian logo at the end of each product description which may also be the case in-store with their signs.

'Dragons egg' was described to me as "a party in a bath" by one of LUSH's extremely helpful sales assistants. Unfortunately, when using it in my bath the other day I was left a little disappointed. I suppose I was expecting something dramatic to happen but as soon as I had dropped it into my bath all it did was froth. It frothed until I got bored watching it so I therefore gave it a helping hand by swishing it around the water. The first layer uncovered a couple of confetti pieces but livened up a little when it hit the second layer releasing some popping candy.

Once I finally got into the bath, I waded through the white and orange froth covering the surface to reveal the golden glittery water underneath (probably the only thing that impressed me about this bath bomb). There was a subtle citricy sherbet smell but it was nothing to go crazy over and I can't say it did a great deal for my skin (well not that I noticed anyway). when the water had drained from the bath there was a noticeable tide mark of glitter covering it but a quick scrub is all that was needed.


All in all I thought that 'Dragons egg' dubbed the 'multilayered spectacle' may have been a little over-rated. I didn't hate it but it wasn't amazing. By all means, try it for yourself and let me know what you think about it. 'Dragons egg' is a Vegan product priced £3.25 in LUSH stores.

Review: GOOD THINGS Miracle Mattifier Moisturiser

I've been using this product for about a year now and I love it. It's ideal for use under make-up as it absorbs any excess oils from the skin. It contains natural ingredients, is free-from animal ingredients and harmful parabens and clearly states on the back of the tube that it's suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans.

When applying, remember that a little goes a long way and spreads very easily. This moisturiser has a subtle fragrance of berries but isn't very noticeable after application. It dries quickly after, so you don't have to wait around too long before putting your foundation on. I try not to use it on a daily basis as I don't want to dry the oils in my skin out too much but if you have oily skin then it's ideal for more frequent use.

It comes boxed and is sold in Boots priced at £7.99 from what I can remember but it's cheaper at £5.33 on their website. There are other products in this range which I haven't tried. If you have your own opinion of this product or brand then please leave a comment below.