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● Laura Thornberry ● Lifestyle Blogger ● London Based ●

After seeing so many Lush hauls and blog posts, I thought it was about time I tried out this stuff for the first time. I had NEVER been into a Lush Store before, I had browsed on the website a few times, but never made an order. I just didn't see why it was so popular, until I received my first order in the post...
Lush Haul
When placing my order, I didn't want to go TOO overboard, just incase I didn't like the products or didn't really use them etc. But here's hoping that the products I chose were ones that I would love!

Here's what I ordered..
Lush Bath Bombs
First up, we have some of the bath bombs. These are what I knew I wanted to try! They have so many amazing coloured and scented ones, I could have spent hours trying to choose which ones I wanted! But in the end, I opted for 3!

Space Girl Bath Bomb
"Once you drop this into your bath, Space Girl crackles with space dust (popping candy) as it spins around your orbit, restoring your good cheer. Grapefruit oil is refreshing and uplifting for the mood, clarifying and toning the skin, while bergamot makes you feel relaxed and mildly euphoric."

Dragon's Egg Bath Bomb
"As the white outer layer of Dragon’s Egg fizzes into a light, creamy foam, it releases a drift of dissolving dragon’s scales (rice paper confetti) and crackling popping candy. As its golden inner core is revealed, your bathwater is transformed into a shimmering amber. It's bergamot and citrus scents leave you feeling transformed and invigorated, so perfect for a morning bath."

Lord of Misrule Bath Bomb
"This bath bomb, named after the ruler of the Pagan Feast of Fools, has a strange and magnificent fragrance created by Gorilla Perfumer Simon Constantine. This bomb will slowly dissolve to reveal a wine coloured centre, with the added sweetness of the world’s first fair trade vanilla absolute, perfectly balanced by the earthy scents of black pepper and patchouli oil."
Lush Bubble Bars
When I was browsing at other products on the website, I came across the bubble bars, and thought these would be so cool and fun to use! As I had no idea how to use them, I purchased the following 2, to see how I would get on with these.

Blue Skies Bubble Bar
"This melts into your bathwater, turning the water sky-blue, dotted with foam clouds. Patchouli is used as a relaxant by aromatherapists, while frankincense and cinnamon leaf oil add spicy, deep tones to the calming scent."

Creamy Candy Bubble Bar
"You’ll soon see how kind this is to thirsty skin when this is crumbled into the bathwater: Creamy Candy contains almond oil and butter chunks that melt onto the surface of the water, giving skin a velvety texture. Fair Trade vanilla absolute gives the bar its sweet smell."
Lush Mask of Magnaminty Face Cleanser
And finally, I bought one of the cleansing mask packs. I'd heard so many bloggers review and rave about this mask, that I wanted to try it out for myself. 

Mask of Magnaminty 
"You can use this mask anywhere. There’s mineral rich kaolin to nourish, honey for its antibacterial properties, and we used just the right amount of peppermint oil to stimulate the blood cells just under the surface of your skin so that this mask will leave your skin looking bright and refreshed."

Have you purchased anything from Lush recently? What are your favourite products? Which products would you recommend to me?
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  After developing quite the obsession with a few LUSH products lately, there always seems to be a couple that I just have to keep on repurchasing and will continue to do in the future. Enter Creamy Candy Bubble Bar.
LUSH Creamy Candy Bubble Bar
Creamy Candy has got to be one of my top LUSH products and I just cant get enough of it. The scent of this bubble bar is just so dreamy and to die for. A blend of sweet and girly, yet so uplifting and fresh, this is bound to make a good, relaxing bath! With a blend of 14 ingredients, including Fair Trade Vanilla, Colombian Cocoa Butter and Almond Oil, this bubble bar is bursting with sweet and comforting scents, that have a nourishing, moisturising, hydrating and softening effect on the skin.

 Just simply crumble this bubble bar under a running tap and let the Creamy Candy magic happen! 

RRP - £3.95 per bar

Have you tried out LUSH's Creamy Candy Bubble Bar? What are you favourite LUSH products?
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When the Autumn/Winter season draws in, I always find myself placing a lovely little lush order, as there is something so cosy and satisfying about a nice, warm bath in the colder months. I've always been impressed with the products I've used before and there is just so many different things to try, from bath bombs and bubble bars to hair and skin care. This time, my order consisted of 8 new products that I hadn't tried before - some I picked myself and others being recommendations from Melody. So let's take a peak at what I purchased!

Stardust Bath Bomb £2.95
"Follow yonder star all the way to the bathroom; it will bear exotic gifts of Fair Trade Ugandan vanilla from the Mountains of the Moon and precious rosewood from the depths of the Peruvian rainforest. A twinkly dip in its starlit waters gives a bergamot-powered boost to the mind and body - ideal for a little post-party recovery. Note: wise men not included."

Damaged Hot Oil Hair Treatment £6.50
"If your hair feels like damaged goods, stir up your routine with this hot oil treatment on a stick. Packed full of extra virgin olive, shine-enhancing almond and avocado oils to replenish deeply and rehydrate thirsty locks."

Golden Wonder Bath Bomb £3.95
"Shake it! You'll hear hidden contents as this present-shaped fizzer reveals glittering golden lustre and a sparkling turquoise explosion. Zesty lime oil and tangy sweet orange start a party of mood-brightening scents. This is one treat you don't have to wait until Christmas morning to unwrap."

Sparkly Pumpkin Bubble Bar £3.65
(Limited Edition Seasonal Product)

Rose Jam Bubbleroon Bar £3.75
"Pep up your spirits in a bath filled with Rose Jam: lemon, rose and geranium oil will help perk you up, while Fair Trade cocoa and shea butter leave you feeling gorgeous. You’ll end up feeling as cheered as though you'd been been given a bunch of flowers. Rose oil and rose absolute give a double dose of rosiness, helping to clear the mind and boost your mood."

Angels on Bare Skin Cleanser £6.95
"This incredibly gentle cleanser is made from 100% natural ingredients. Inspired by a medieval recipe and topped off with lavender flowers, this contains kaolin to absorb grease and dirt, leaving skin clean and nourished. Lavender oil and rose absolute calm the skin. As you mix your solid cleanser with water to form a paste, the ground almonds create almond milk which helps to tone and brighten the skin. This can be used all over your body as well as your face."

Honey I Washed My Hair Shampoo Bar £5.95
"Deliciously toffee-scented, this syrupy sweet bar will make your hair turn heads (and noses). Honey is renowned for adding softness and shine to locks. To top it all off uplifting sweet wild orange and bergamot oils create an aroma that transports your troubles away."

Snow Melt Luxury Bath Melt £2
"Remember your first snow and the joy of catching flakes on gloves. Frosty, stimulating peppermint oil swirls with bright Sicilian lemon to recreate the crisp air. Fair Trade Organic cocoa and Organic illipe and shea butters soften skin and transform the water for creamy, snow white bliss."

What are you favourite LUSH products? What would you recommend?

You can view my previous LUSH haul here

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As a beauty lover, one aspect of this is perfumes and fragrances, in which I am a HUGE fan. I love trying and testing out new scents and I believe you can never have too many! Recently I posted my Fragrance Wishlist, that shared some of the new fragrances that I am dying to get my hands on. But I was lucky enough to either snap these up for Christmas or purchased them myself in the Boxing Day sales, and even one for my Secret Santa gift!


Burberry Touch for Women
"A fruity, vibrant fragrance of California orange, blackcurrant, dewberry and subtle rose oil. Fresh top notes of seductive jasmine, Madonna lily and tuberose with a delicate hint of peach and raspberry. Cedar wood, oak moss and vanilla complement the fruity notes, adding a soothing warmth"

Paco Rabanne Olympea
"Her magnetic eyes and her fragrance take us into the wake of her seduction. Her fragrance is a unique olfactory adventure, at the crossroads between the sensuality of salty vanilla accord and the freshness of floral notes. A fresh oriental fragrance whose balance of the accords forms a genuine Paco Rabanne signature."

Rogue Love Rihanna
"ROGUE LOVE by Rihanna captures that moment when love first hits you with a wild rush that goes through your whole body. Delicious fruits tempt your senses with notes of fresh citrus and succulent peach mingling with the temptation of juicy berries. Just as the facets of love take multiple twists and turns, the core of ROGUE LOVE by Rihanna is built with layers upon layers of lush, rich florals. A bit uncontrollable like the fluttering of the love-struck heartbeat, the petals are a radiant texture with vibrant colours of honeysuckle, jasmine and orchid splashed with the simply irresistible seduction of coconut."

Pink Print Nicki Minaj
"The Pinkprint opens with a fresh mixture that includes bergamot, pink grapefruit and passion fruit. The heart is composed of nectarine, frangipani, orange blossom, heliotrope and roses. Coconut, driftwood accord, sandalwood, patchouli and skin musk end the composition."

Reb'l Fleur Rihanna
"Plump, delicious fruits, red berries, purple plums and juicy, ripe peaches, make a delicious first impression. Then the heart opens into a lush hybrid hinting at Island life, subtle yet intoxicating, blossoming with sumptuous florals, a passionate melody of Hawaiian Hibiscus flower, violet, tuberose and coconut water. Defiantly sexy, the base notes linger, a beguiling, sensual mélange. Vanilla, patchouli, amber and musk become a sultry chorus striking an unforgettable, emotional chord."

I'm looking forward to wearing all these new scents over the next few weeks, and will eventually be posting a week long series entitled "Fragrance Week", where I will share my thoughts and feeling about some of these scents, and some others that I picked up in Christmas gift sets.

What are your current go-to fragrances? Have you tried any featured in this haul? What perfumes are on your wishlist?
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Today I have a very lengthy haul for you from Bombs Away Cosmetics, where I purchased a variety of bath products from bath bombs, bath macaroons, fizzers, cupcakes bombs and bubble bars as well as handmade soaps and candles. They have such a huge variety on the website, it was so hard to not buy it all! So if you're a fan of LUSH, but want a cheaper alternative, keep reading!
Bombs Away Cosmetics
"Bombs Away Cosmetics was born in 2014 with what started as a long personal hobby which then made it online.  We carefully select the best natural ingredients that not only feel amazing and nourishing on your skin but also smell wonderful to.
All products are fresh handmade and have also been personally tried, tested and approved by the store owner."
Bombs Away Cosmetics Mango and Papaya Cupcake
Mango and Papaya Cupcake - £2.79
"This cupcake bath bomb not only smells and looks delicious enough to eat but also extremely moisturising and will leave your skin incredibly smooth after! With a sweet mango and papaya essential oil to uplift topped with heart sprinkles."
Bombs Away Cosmetics Candy Girl Cupcake
Candy Girl Cupcake - £3.30
"A delicious, juicy bubblegum scented cupcake bath bomb. With an opening scent of Bubblegum and a hint of Vanilla. This bath bomb is great for those who like sweet scents, watch as it fizzes in your bath swirling from blue to pink with extra added shimmer."
Bombs Away Cosmetics Watermelon
Watermelon - £1.95
"A delicious and mouthwatering Watermelon scent. With opening scents of Watermelon and a hint of vanilla oil."
Bombs Away Cosmetics Coconut Creme
Coconut Creme - £2.35
"A creamy coconut scented bubble bar coated with a fresh coconut fragrance and a hint of vanilla. Crumble or run under the water to create big fluffy bubbles."
Bombs Away Cosmetics Strawberries and Cream
Strawberries and Cream - £1.89
"The fragrance speaks for itself, a fruity bath bomb with strawberry essential oils."
Bombs Away Cosmetics Apple Sourz
Coconut Macaron - £2.19
"The Coconut Macaron has a lovely coconut scent as well as pure coconut oil which not only smells divine but will leave your skin feeling luxurious afterwards"
Bombs Away Cosmetics Coconut Macaron
Coconut Macaron - £2.19
"The Coconut Macaron has a lovely coconut scent as well as pure coconut oil which not only smells divine but will leave your skin feeling luxurious afterwards"
Bombs Away Cosmetics Fresh Berry
Fresh Berry - £2.19
"A juicy scented bath macaron coated with fresh berries. With a gorgeous and fruity uplifting scent to lift your spirits."
Bombs Away Cosmetics Starry Surprise
Starry Surprise - £1.49
"The Starry Surprise has a lovely citrus scent with Cinnamon Orange and a hint of Coconut oil with surprise cocoa stars."
Bombs Away Cosmetics Coconut Dream
Coconut Dream - £1.49
"The Coconut Dream has a lovely coconut scent as well as pure coconut oil which not only smells divine but will leave your skin feeling luxurious afterwards."
Bombs Away Cosmetics Purple Rose
Purple Rose - Free Sample (Usually £1.89)
"Purple Rose has a lovely scent of Vanilla and Rose oils, perfect for those who like floral scents."

Have you heard of Bombs Away Cosmetics before? Which of these products appeals to you the most? 
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AD - GIFTED | When it comes to bath bombs, you've probably been purchasing from the likes of LUSH and Bombs Away Cosmetics... But have you heard of Suezbana?? If the answer is no, keep reading!

Suezbana is a brand of Total Beauty Ltd, specialising in crafting natural handmade beauty products from scratch. A brand with A LOT to offer; from body lotions, showers gels, shaving soaps, creams, body butters, hair products, mineral makeup, aluminium free deodorant and home fragrances, there is so much variety, you'll be spoilt for choice.

SueZBana Bath Bombs Gift Set

I was kindly gifted the Suezbana Bath Bomb Gift Sets Series 2*. There are 6 Large Bath Bombs included, packed with added Essential Oils and Coconut milk. As soon as I opened the box I was blown away by the mixture of scents and the bold, beautiful colours. With a wide range of unique scents from floral to fruity, there is something for everyone to enjoy. 

SueZBana Bath Bombs Gift Set
 
Included in the Suezbana Bath Bomb Gift Sets Series 2 are the following bath bombs;

Violet - a fresh and floral Lavender based bath bomb with a deep, rich purple colour. The perfect, dreamy scent for relaxation and pampering, followed by a good night's sleep. 10/10 from me!

Ella - bursting with fluorescent pink and green colours, this scented bath bomb has subtle hints of florals and Watermelon, a perfect summer bath bomb scent. Personally for me, this bath bomb could do with a stronger Watermelon scent that would make it even better.

Ava - If you're a lover of Raspberries, this one is for you! Packed with a super sweet punch, this bath bomb has it all; sweetness, sourness, freshness and fruitiness, it's one not to be missed.


Gracie - a bath bomb bursting with aromas of juicy fresh Peaches and exotic Papaya - it'll have you dreaming of sun, sea and sand as you are whisked way to a tropical paradise.

Lily - for me, this bath bomb didn't really have a distinct scent that I could pick out, but described on the box as Tantalising Pinacola, it would have creamy and coconut-esque aromas.

Lexi - a bath bomb with such a bright, bold and vibrant blue colour, it'll definitely turn your bath into a beautiful ocean! Packed with subtle hints of Blueberry and some fizzy sherbet; this bath bomb is like sweet heaven.

Have you heard of Suezbana before? What are your favourite scents for bath bombs?
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When it comes to beauty products, I'm definitely more of a drugstore/high street kinda girl, but sometimes there are those slightly more pricier items that I would love to get my hands on! The items featured in today's wishlist are products that I have been lusting over for the past few weeks and definitely cant wait to pick some of them up!

Soap and Glory Archery Brow Tint
Origins GinZing Eye Cream
Rimmel Brow This Way Gel
LUSH Angels on Bare Skin Face Cleanser
NARS Satin Lip Pencil in Hyde Park
NARS Satin Lip Pencil in Jardin de Plantes
Revlon Colorstay Moisture Stain in India Intrigue
Clinique High Impact Waterproof Mascara

What products are you lusting over this September? Do you have any of the products I have featured on your current wishlist? Have you reviewed any of the products I have featured?
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