Back on form (Lush Blackberry Bath Bomb)

Member Name: NikkiH

Product:	Lush Blackberry Bath Bomb
Date:	07/04/08 (108 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Gorgeous smell

Disadvantages: Expensive in comparison to others

After my bad experience with Haagenbath, I still felt in the need for some pampering so headed off to my local Lush store to try a product I had not tried before. I told the assistant in the store the problems I had with Haagenbath, so she recommended the Lush Blackberry Bath Ballistic. It was one of the larger size (orange size) bath ballistics and cost £2.35. Admittedly, I could get bath products at a cheaper price, but there is just something about Lush products which keep me loyal. This ballistic is a violet rather than deep purple colour with the word BOMB etched on the top, and the scent is less blackberry and more parma violet sweets, which I absolutely love. It is aimed to raise your spirits, which after a prolonged illness I was in need of, and the girl assured me that I would feel relaxed after using it. They are so nice those girls and guys in the Lush shops, I always end up buying more than I intended to. I need to be a little bit more aware of their covert selling techniques I feel as they get me everytime. I am now going to try and work my way through every single Lush product that they stock, so as much as that will make some of you cringe, there will be lots more Lush reviews heading your way.

Last night, I added the whole ballistic to my hot running water, and as expected it fizzed up nicely. The more it dissolved, the deeper the purple colour of the water was, but it was the gorgeous aroma that filled my bathroom that I was most pleased with. It is more flowery (lilac or violet) than it is fruity (blackberry), but it is really sweet which was gorgeous, and on reading the ingredients in the free Lush magazine, I would put this down to the inclusion of the essential oil Bergamot. On getting in the bath, I felt that the aroma engulfed me, and I relaxed almost immediately. I felt the light moisturising film settle onto my skin really quickly and it was a lovely relaxing experience, so much so I kept topping up my bath with hot water so I could stay in longer! Although my skin felt softer, this ballistic does not leave an oily film over the top of the water as some of the others do. For me, I am not too bothered, but reading some reviews, there are a lot of oily water haters! Due to this, my skin did not feel moisturised after the bath and I did need to add body lotion, but the ballistic did not claim to have moisturising qualities so I can hardly mark it down for that.

On getting out the bath, my phone rang and I ended up engrossed in an hour long conversation, and it wasn't until I finished that conversation I realised that the bath water had been in for 2 hours, so would the product have stained my white bath? I am pleased to say that I let the water out, quickly wiped around with a cloth and there was no residue or miscolouring. There is no added glitter or flowers with this product so that may be one of the reasons why it was easy to clean. The scent stayed in the bathroom for quite a while and was still apparent this morning. I personally would take a Lush product over an air freshener any day. My daughter also bought the same bath ballistic and when she used hers, there was a small piece of paper inside but she threw it away before telling me what was on it. Alas, there was no such paper in my ballistic so I can only presume it was a one off.

I did read a note of caution in a Lush magazine saying to use bath ballistics within three months to ensure maximum fizz....three months...they should be so lucky, mine barely last 3 days. I would highly recommend this bath ballistic and it will be one I will be treating myself to very soon. It is the perfect Sunday night treat to prepare you for the week ahead. This can be bought on www.lush.co.uk or any of their stores nationwide.

Summary: My new favourite Lush product