Mini LUSH Haul

This year, I am delaying getting the Christmas LUSH bath ballistics and bubbles bars. Don't be alarmed, I am still very much addicted to LUSH at this time of year, I just have quite a few that I purchased or received as gifts lately!! (Had you worried there, didn't I? ;)) 

My birthday being when it is (in November), it is the perfect time to receive LUSH bath products and I do receive quite a bit of them as everyone is very well aware of how much I adore them! I have to say, though, I do prefer bubbles over just a different coloured water, so I do tend to give bubble bars more of a chance than the bath ballistics. 
As Dermot O'Leary says, "in no particular order", these are the LUSH products that I have obtained over the past 2 weeks.

The Comforter

This one I received recently as a gift and, although I haven't actually tried it out yet, the smell is AMAZING! 'The Comforter' is a rich, sweet and fruity bubble bar that contains Bergamot Oil which uplifts and cleanses the body, Cypress Oil which calms and tones and also an ingredient called Cassis Absolute which is supposed to comfort you and make you feel at ease.  This product from LUSH, as well as the benefit of creating mountains of bubbles in your bath, lasts such a long time as it is absolutely MAHOOSIVE! Perfect for those days when you don't want too much bubbles or when you're taking a shallow bath. It has the look of Candy Mountain from the Christmas collection because of the alternate pink and white swirls, but without the Snow Fairy scent!  This one won't be finishing in a hurry! 

Butterbear

"Butterbear" is LUSH's spin-off on Butterball. It has the same vanilla fragrance but is 100x cuter! Although this particular product doesn't leave your bath an exciting colour or creates bubbles, it does contain Fairtrade Organic Cocoa Butter and Ylang Ylang Oil, which will nourish and soften your body helping you to wind-down easier.  I always think that older people would usually buy this product as I wouldn't imagine it would interest young children. However, there are PLENTY of other bath ballistics and bubble bars for younger LUSH fans to enjoy! I think Butterbear is going to my new favourite because it makes my body feel so so amazing and doesn't everyone want smooth-to-the-touch skin? ;)

Pop In The Bath

'Pop In The Bath' bubble bar is a classic. This is one of their bath products that are there all year round to enjoy. The light and refreshing scents of this bubble bar is sure to uplift your mood and turn that frown upside-down! The cute little flower on the top surface is a

nice little touch too! With most bath ballistics and bubble bars, there is only one option, but for Pop In The Bath, there are four- yes, FOUR, different colours to choose from , all with the same scent.  The smell that this bubble-maker gives out is a light, bright, zesty one with oils such as Lemon, Bergamot oil and Orange Flower Absolute, so you will definitely feel refreshed and on your feet in no time!  Pop In The Bath is an all-rounder as it is bright and fresh, so perfect for during-the-week baths when you want some me-time but don't want to dedicate a whole evening to yourself- plus, if there are FOUR colours to choose from, what more could you want?!

Lord of Misrule

Don't quote me on this, but I think the "Lord of Misrule" was a limited edition bath ballistic or is a discontinued product in the UK as I can't find it anywhere on the website. I can't really comment on this one as I actually haven't used it yet and seeing as I can't find it on the website, I am reluctant to use it so soon! To view this bath ballistic on the American Website click here.  Just like all of the bath bombs that LUSH do, this one froths in the water and travels from one side of the tub to the other on its own, leaving a trail of mixed colours behind it. According to the LUSH USA website, it has a wine-coloured centre but starts of with releasing a green froth into the water as that is the the colour of the exterior. As well as the excitement you can see with your eyes, your ears get a treat too! Popping candy is infused in this product which makes the bath time experience that much more magical! The patchouli and black pepper oil in this bath ballistic gives that amazing spicy/herbal scent which I am actually a fan of, which makes it all the more tempting to use this DISCONTINUED-POSSIBLY PRODUCT *smush face*. 

Think Pink

Another LUSH classic. An all year product.  Any girl (or guy) will feel pretty in pink after taking a dip in their pink/purple water filled bath tub. The scent that "Think Pink" gives out is vanilla-y with ingredients such as Tonka Absolute which is described as being similar to vanilla with added spicy scents as well as hints of cherry. On their website, LUSH describe the sweet scent coming from "Fairtrade Vanilla Absolute, while Tonka adds a caramel undertone", so an all-round sweet smelling bath ballistic, with added citrus scents from Neroli with hints of lavender to uplift you after a particular tiresome day! 
Sweet surprises are always my thang so this bath ballistic is just the thing for me as once it has fizzed and whizzed around the tub, it leaves a gorgeous array of rice paper confetti in the shape of cute..little...HEARTS! *heart-eyed emoji*
Instead of being a plain pink bath bomb, it has the nice little touch of 3 flowers at the top which makes it that much more girly and attractive. 


And that is my LUSH haul! I hope you enjoyed what bath goodies I have gathered in the last few weeks and maybe this post will give you an idea as to what to buy as gifts for other people or maybe you will try some new products that you have maybe never tried before! 

Thank you reading! Which LUSH products are your favourites? Do you prefer bath ballistics or bubbles bars? 

❤, Ayesha

Pamper Routine || 2014

When I 'pamper' myself, it usually consists of painting my nails, using a face mask, having an extremely long bath and watching some Sunday-night TV or catch up on some YouTube videos.  I love these days as I can just sit back and not over-worry about things.

 Pampering myself and having some me-time is very important.  I am the type of person to get stressed and anxious quite easily, even in my own home, which is why these nights are quite essential to me.  These pamper routines-for me-occur once a week on a Sunday.   I feel like Sunday is the generic every person's lazy day. 

The first thing I would usually do on a Sunday evening as part of my pamper routine is take off my makeup from the day (if I was wearing any). Somebody said to me to never enter a hot bath with makeup on your face.  I now understand why. Wearing makeup and getting into a hot bath opens up all your pores which can then allow for the makeup you are already wearing to get into those pores and clog them up.  This is not good!!!

 After taking off my makeup with a makeup-removing wipe (sshhhhhhh), I hop into my Northern Lights-infused bath and enjoy the sweet smells LUSH bath bombs always reveal after being dropped into the water.  The scent that this bath ballistic gives off when dropped in the steamy, hot water is a warm but 'zingy'' one.  I particularly love this product from LUSH as it is a different shape to their traditional bath ballistics.  It is a long, 'stick-like' shape which makes it easier to break if you're not having a fairly deep bath or if you're just in the mood for a more diluted bath. 

After a significant amount of time in the bath, I eventually get out and get into my cosy PJs as I usually complete my pamper routine on Sunday nights. (However, any opportunity to get into cosy PJs ;)) While my face is still nice and warm and my pores are still open from the steamy bath, I take this opportunity to apply a face mask.  The one I am loving right now is LUSH's 'Cosmetic Warrior'.  I love it for making my skin feel so so smooth and minimize the appearance of my pores (a lot of talk about pores today!)

I know from watching various YouTube videos and reading different blogs that most people absolutely dread when they have to paint their nails when they are no longer presentable and could do with a fresh layer of nail polish.  However, for me, I LOVE painting my nails and, if I do say so myself, I am quite good at it! It's one of my favourite parts of the whole routine! One YouTuber that I have been watching for absolutely years has released her own makeup line and I couldn't be more happy! She was one of the first people I had subscribed to in the early days of me discovering YouTubers and I can say-even though I don't personally know her- that I am really proud of how far she has come.  One of my favourite nail polishes from her collection is in the colour 'Midnight Sparkles'.  The way I would describe this shade is 'looks black, but isn't.'  When your nails hit the light with this nail polish on, the little glitter specks reflect and it is the most gorgeous thing, especially as it is coming along to the festive time of year, I prefer the darker colours personally. 

While my nails are drying, I like to have some internet-time and I often scroll through tumblr and watch some YouTube videos that I have missed during the week (but let's be honest, I never miss them!).  Some of my favourites are Tanya Burr, SprinkleofGlitter, ThatcherJoe, Zoella, Lily Pebbles, Aspyn Ovard and VelvetGh0st (but there are plenty more that I regularly watch and keep up with). 

YouTube is fast becoming the hugest social media platform where millions and millions of people can voice their opinion, good or bad.  When posting a comment on somebody else's video, think about what you are writing and take a second to think if you would like this comment being written about you.  Comments, long paragraphs or one word, can make or break somebody's day, so think about how you would like to affect it. Be the reason they smile when looking at their comments, not the reason they want to stop what they love doing.

After spending some time (hours) on the YouTubes, I put the laptop away and get all cosy in my bed, turn off my fairy lights and fall right asleep.

And this concludes my Pamper Routine for 2014!  I always look forward to these days when I can unwind and relax. 

I hope you enjoyed reading this blog as much as I love actually doing it!  

What are some of the products you use in your Pamper Routine? How often do you take time to unwind and have some time for yourself? 

❤, Ayesha