Color My Bath H20 Lala! 300 Changing Bath Tablets

I've blogged about this product on my other site. It's not really a beauty product but it is a bath product. And since I was just blogging about a Lush Bath Bomb earlier I thought I would just re-post this article here.  Both of these items make baths fun and colorful.  But this particular product has no oils or scents.  Please check this post out if you have kids or you have anyone that likes colorful baths.  :)

Enter this article here: http://www.babyatplay.com/2013/01/08/color-my-bath-h2o-lala-300-color-changing-bath-tablets/

Lush Rocketeer Bath Bomb

I've mentioned in my previous post that I had a broken piece of the Rocketeer Bath Bomb from Lush.  Well, I finally I found time to use it.  I had a large tub so I ended up using all of it.  

My previous post: http://beautyfornewbies.blogspot.com/2012/11/lush-rocketeer-bath-bomb.html

So this bath bomb cost $6.95.  And the way it is made it's supposed to float, fizz (because of the fizzing candy inside), and spin around in your tub like a rocket...leaving a path of yellow and green path behind it.  Again, since mine was broken I wasn't able to experience it.  I do have a whole one that Lush had sent as a replacement so I can't wait to try it out than.  Also, there's tiny glitter that makes this bath even more magical.

Description from Lush: 
For an out-of-this-world bathing expedition, pop a Rocketeer Bath Bomb in the tub. The blue rocket pack shoots around your tub, leaving a wake of froth, fizz and the sweet scent of candy sticks. Watch the water change from blue to yellow to green as the yellow "flames" push the rocket around the tub. We made this one to entice our little ones into the tub for an exciting adventure, but it turns out (as usual) we like using it ourselves too!

This made the bath very colorful.  And I love the scent.  It's a very sweet citrus scent!

At the end the water turns into a clear greenish blue color.  It's just beautiful!  I'm not sure if this item is one of their regular items or if it's a seasonal item.  I've just check their website and they don't have this bath bomb in stock anymore.  It's not in stores either.  I guess next time I see it available I should stock up on a few.

So who used and like this bath bomb?  Please let me what you all think of it.  And any other recommendations on bath bombs or Lush products?  I'm excited to hear what you have to say,

Lush Day After Christmas Haul

I'm not sure why its taking me so long to post up my Christmas haul from Lush. Well here it is. I did not purchase any Christmas box sets because items in them either looked old and dried up or the items in it I wasn't too interested in. I got soaps, bath bombs, and bubble wands.

Not sure why they didn't give out regular Lush bags at this store

My purchase came to $57.79. It's still kind of pricey but I did save almost 50%. It's nice to sometimes treat yourself to something nice right? I just hope I have time to use them. Hehe...

So soaps I got:

Angles Delight

Mr. Punch

Snow Globe

Sexy Peel

Bath bombs I got:

So White Ballistic (2)

Cinder Ballistic - I was told they going to discontinue this...

Golden Wonder

Bubble wands I got:

Magic Wands

If I finally get the time I'll write a short review on how these items each turn out. :) Anyone else take advantage of the big BOGO after Christmas sale? Tell me about it.

Lush - Honey I Washed The Kids Soap Review

A while back when I made an UK Lush purchase online they had sent me a couple of samples to try.  One of them was the Honey I Washed the Kids Soap.  I've actually tired this soap in the past and loved it.  So I was excited to be able to use this soap again.  The soap was only a small piece but that doesn't matter.  It's always nice to get something for free.

This sample has been sitting in my bathroom for a while and after I opened the wrap I've noticed the soap had dried up a bit.  But after my first use the soap got looks like it's back normal again.  So don't be afraid when you lush soaps looked a bit dried up.  Sorry, I didn't take a after picture of the soap.

Lush Description: 
Honey I Washed the Kids is one of our best-selling soaps because it’s simply irresistible. People who fully intended to walk past a LUSH shop find themselves unable to resist its sweet caramel fragrance. You’ll inhale, drool, pick up a big chunk and immediately want to wash yourself all over with it. It’s so gentle, buttery and scrumptious you’ll have a hard time keeping it to yourself. The honey water and aloe are so softening and moisturizing, you can use our toffee-scented sensation on the whole family.

I love the smell of this soap.  It's has a sweet honey caramel scent to it.  It lathers up pretty well and I find it very moisturizing and it leaves a very clean feeling after using it.  And you guys all probably know this already...these specialty soaps they don't last long.  So to keep it from shrinking that fast, after use you should put it in a soap dish where it can dry up quickly and not soak in water to melt.  

Online (US site) it's $7.95 per 3.5oz.  I'm not sure why but I believe the prices at the stores cost a lot more.  I was at the store just two days ago and I think I remember it being close to $9.  I dunno...maybe I'm seeing things.  You guys correct me if I'm wrong.

So how you guys all like this soaps?  And how you guys like Lush?  Let me know!!

Lush After Christmas Day Sale BOGO

It's another after Christmas day sale at Lush! It's one of their biggest sales ever. Actually, I think it's the only sale they have ever. It's a buy one get one FREE kinda sale. On almost everything in their stores. The sales are on all their gift sets (Christmas or non Christmas sets), all their selection of soaps, their Christmas bubble bars, their Christmas bath bombs, their holiday shower gels, and items from their makeup brilliance collection.

So if you purchase a $60 gift box you can get another box same of lesser value FREE!! Awesome huh?

Most of the items on their websites are all sold out already. The only way you can get them now is from their stores. So hurry and check out the sale. I made a huge purchase already. Will do a haul on it shortly! So happy shopping!!

Lush Rocketeer Bath bomb

I've made an online purchase through Lush over the summer and I haven't really used any of my items until now. One of the items I've gotten was the Lush Rocketeer bath bomb.

Lush site (US) description:

For an out-of-this-world bathing expedition, pop a Rocketeer Bath Bomb in the tub. The blue rocket pack shoots around your tub, leaving a wake of froth, fizz and the sweet scent of candy sticks. Watch the water change from blue to yellow to green as the yellow "flames" push the rocket around the tub. We made this one to entice our little ones into the tub for an exciting adventure, but it turns out (as usual) we like using it ourselves too!

I've seen so many reviews on this item and videos on YouTube so I was excited to try to get my hands on it. It's supposed to fizz around in your bath tub like a rocket and turns your tub into yellow, green, blue-ish colors.

When I received my package (from the UK, because items selling there are much cheaper compared to items sold in the US) the Rocketeer was cracked and crumbed into tiny pieces. I was upset because it seems like that's the only item in the box that wasn't wrapped correctly. And another strange thing was the package was cut open already so some of the bath bomb was sliding around the box. Since this bath bomb is broken it wouldn't have that rocket effect anymore. I informed Lush what had happen and they were nice enough to ship over a brand new one for me. I didn't have to pay for anything. They also didn't ask me to ship my broken item back either. I was very happy with their customer service. They really do want to keep their customers happy.

My Broken Rocketeer

My Brand New Rocketeer on the Right

So while I was waiting for my new Rocketeer to arrive I actually used some pieces of the bath bomb. Please see the YouTube video I've uploaded. It's nothing interesting. It did turned my water pretty blue and yellow. If you want to see what a Rocketeer do in the bath please check other YouTube videos online. There's so many of them already so I probably won't do one.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tumLRjH06H4

Anyone buy Lush products or tried their bath bombs? Let me know what you guys all think of them.

Lush's Oatifix and Brazened Honey Fresh Face Mask

I usually don't do fresh face mask. The last time I've tried using them was also another project from Lush. It was called Brazened Honey. I didn't have a good experience with this mask because I ended up breaking up after using it.

Brazened Honey Description from Lush - Brazened Honey was inspired by traditional Indian ayurvedic principles, which put emphasis on balance as the foundation to health. Helen combined fresh free-range eggs and honey to soften, with astringent lime oil, antiseptic rosemary and exfoliating ground almonds. Kaolin reaches deep down into pores to pull out dirt and impurities, leaving your skin noticeably brighter and fresher. Our deepest cleansing mask, Brazened Honey is the perfect way to revive sluggish or congested skin.

You would smooth the mask over your entire face. Leave it on for about ten minutes. Than wash off the mask with warm water and follow with your daily facial routine. Sorry I've purchased this mask months ago so I don't have any pictures. All I can say is that it's not suitable for my skin (I have combination skin type) and the smell wasn't really pleasant either. I would not rebuy.

My sister recently purchased the Oatifix fresh face mask. I was hesitated to try because of my last experience with a Lush fresh face mask but since she insisted I gave it a try.

 

 

The mask was extremely thick. It was very hard to apply. Am I supposed to add water to this? Not only was it thick it was also kind of clumpy so applying it was also very messy. I did not mind the smell of this particular mask. This mask did not make me break out. It was very moisturizing.

Oatifix Fresh Face Mask Description - Soothing banana mask for dry skin - Few things are more soothing than a big bowl of banana porridge, all sweet and squishy. Did you know the same is true for your skin? Sensitive, dry or irritated faces love Oatifix for its calming oats, softening mashed banana and ground almonds to slough away flaky skin. Keep in mind that dry skin doesn’t just occur in the winter! The sun can be equally harsh, as UV rays penetrate the dermis and heat can leave you feeling tight and dry. Treat your face to our most moisturizing mask all year round, and follow up with a spritz of Breath of Fresh Air toner for seriously soothed skin.

There wasn't much like or dislike about this product. So since it wasn't that impressive I don't think I'll be going out and purchase this item. I prefer the clay masks or facial sheet masks more.

So anyone out there tried this product or any of Lush's fresh masks? How you guys like them? Let me know!