So White review: "Sing a happy little working song"

So White was originally a bath bomb at Christmas inspired by Snow White and the poisonous apple.  However, for Christmas 2014 Lush introduced So White in a brand new form - a shower gel!  At Christmas time I didn't like the fragrance of this... It just felt out of place.  What made it fit in is it's lovely shimmering white colour.  It says on the label "pure as the driven snow".  I do agree this shower gel gives off a look of snow, but there's so much more to consider with this beauty.

This could pass as an all year round shower gel because of its fresh and natural fragrance.  I think it would succeed as one if I'm honest.   I don't think this is a shower gel that would easily sicken people.  Since apple is my favourite fruit I'm well acquainted with it's fresh, slightly sweet, slightly watery and crisp aroma.  So White captures this delicate aroma in one sniff.  What a delight!  I would prefer this shower gel in the lighter months when you are possibly showering twice a day because of the heat.  I just feel this doesn't fit in with the Christmas theme whatsoever.  I may be alone in that thought or not, but I just don't get it.

The Apple Infusion makes this a really light, lovely and fresh shower gel.  But it's not just an addition to the fragrance. The Apple Infusion will 'de-grease' the skin as it has the ability to contract the skin cells with its acidic properties.  Also, it has skin softening qualities that will leave skin clean and refreshed.  So White contains Cyder Vinegar which contracts the skin cells too and tones the skin.  All of this, especially in a liquid form, helps balance the skin's PH levels which is good for battling dandruff and acne.  And the addition of Rose Water will soothe the skin and calm your mind, making this shower gel a treasure in your Lush shower gel line up.

The biggest criticism I have for this shower gel is it's water-thin.  It really is water-thin, more so than Happy 4 Sad!  This causes a looooot of waste in the shower because it comes out like spitfire.  I've also kind of noticed it likes to separate a lot, I don't know why that is, but I give it a good shake and that solves that issue.

Overall, So White gives a pleasurable shower experience.  It lathers well - particularly if you don't lose half of what you pour - and it's fragrance of fresh cut up apples intensifies in the shower.  You think you can smell it from the bottle? Wait until you shower.  It's fragrance leaves you feeling clean and smelling great and lingers on the skin for a good few hours.  This shower gel does really make you feel clean so this will undoubtedly be my go-to shower gel in the summer.  Snowflake Lustre through the gel adds a little touch of discreet glamour to your everyday shower experience.  You'll be feeling fair using this! This shower gel perks up my mood too - it puts me in the mood to sing a happy little working song.  Do you get it?? Get it?? Never mind.

I recommend So White for anyone who is hungry for a fresh and near enough natural fruity fragrance.  I cannot stress how clean, crisp and strong smelling this shower gel is - it's blowing me away, almost.  I'd definitely say this was the underdog of Lush Christmas 2014 because of how simple it is.  Bringing simple and spectacular together boils a bottle of So White.  Go on, try it... Have a bite.

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Frozen bath bomb review: "Like a warm hug in the tub"

Since November 2013 Disney's Frozen has taken over the world in more ways than one.  It has gone on to dominate sales and marketing, winning Disney it's first ever animated feature film Academy Award and has become the most successful animated movie ever made.  Never mind capturing children (of all ages) hearts.  With all of this to Frozen and Disney's name, it still came as a surprise to many Lushies that one of the new bath bombs exclusively released in the Oxford Street store was inspired by Frozen.  What inspired Jack to make Frozen I'm not actually sure of, but this two-toned blue bath bomb is a rather exciting addition to the new bath bomb line up, and it is everything any Disney fan could ever want from Lush.

I think the fragrance of Frozen really took everyone by surprise as well.  Arguably I'd say this was the one bath bomb everyone was trying to predict the smell of and more or less got it wrong.  So wrong.  I believed this would either be chocolate or extremely floral like Secret Garden.  And I was also wrong.  Frozen is a bath bomb with a sweet and light citrus background due to the presence of Neroli Oil and Grapefruit Oil.  Neroli provides a really light floral and sweet smell when you first sniff the bath bomb which is then balanced by the bitter note of Grapefruit.  And together they make a perfect fragrance but I find Neroli is the most prominent note.  In actual fact, you can smell this for yourself.  Next time you're in Lush have a little sniff at Happy Happy Joy Joy hair conditioner and then you'll know what Frozen smells like.  The fragrance lasts throughout the bath and will leave a discreet aroma on the skin but sadly it doesn't linger long.

What I liked most about this bath bomb was it's true reflection to key elements of the Frozen hit.  Whether it's compared to Arendale's ice business, the eternal winter, Elsa's empowering transformation or love concurs all - Frozen's got it all.  When I dropped this bath bomb into the bath it immediately took action and released a long royal blue spiral whilst the outer shell slowly showed a soft white to pale blue base.  And the bath colour outcome can't be described as anything less as mermaid water.  Frozen is going to give fans of Mermaid Water diversity since it pretty much rocks that design in silver instead of gold.  Frozen reminded me of the credits at the end of the movie where all the different snowflakes fall because of how shimmery the water is.

But even more so, the design of this shimmer glittery water makes me think of a snowstorm, particularly when Elsa was having a blast, finding herself and letting it all go!  Frozen took roughly 8 - 10 minutes to fizz away entirely.

I recommend this bath bomb to everyone.  I recommend it to the person debating what bath bomb they should use before bed, I recommend it to the little boy or girl who's Frozen obsessed and I definitely recommend it to someone who's going out for the night.  This is either going to be the best or worst quality of Frozen, but it leaves you sparkling from head to toe.  After stepping out of a bath with this snowflake, you'll be ready to be the belle of the ball.  I'd say its more like Snow Fairy's Angel massage bar than Golden Egg's glitter outcome.  And I was just as sparkly the next day from using Frozen!  Although this isn't a moisturising bath bomb like Lava Lamp, it does soften your skin and ease your troubles.  If you use it before bed it will relax you and help you drift off to dreamland effortlessly.  Therefore I'd definitely say this is more aromatherapy based than actually skin benefiting.

Like a warm hug in the tub, Frozen is going to be a ground breaking bath bomb for Lush and I'll tell you why.  For any person out there that absolutely hates the movie, has never seen it or is traumatized by how many times they see or hear anything regarding Frozen - they can take solace in this.  Frozen will comfort you and bring your mood up nine levels higher than it was before.  This will be your guilty pleasure.
For any person out there that is Frozen obsessed, Kristoff and Anna shippers, Elsa admirers and Olaf crazy then this bath bomb will only fuel your passion even more and help you get your vocal chords ready for the big power ballad.
 A bath bomb suitable for all ages - c'mon let's just get that out the way because it's true - and perfect for any time of the year.  I can't wait for winter to come and to use this little sparkler with a cup of hot chocolate in my Elsa mug.  But it's also the perfect spring and summer bath bomb too.  I will buy this again and again, and every time I bath I'll be humming Let It Go.




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