Lush Halloween HAUL

I'll just comment on the elephant in the room. I haven't posted anything in an ENTIRE MONTH. I know, I know - I'm sorry okay? Changing work schedules has left me in a bit of a spin, but it's fine. Do you know why? Because I still post weekly on my YouTube channel? No! Because we're edging towards the best time of year (imo). October/November/December and for me January because it's my birthday month, are all very exciting times of the year. 

So Vicky, what's the best way to get into the swing of things since Halloween is now approaching? That's right - a Lush haul!

Monster's Ball

I'll be honest, I haven't always seen the appeal of Lush in the past. Don't get me wrong, I love their ethical values with regards to not testing on animals and all their products are fresh and kind to skin. But I'm a big shower person. Yes I know they don't just sell bath bombs, or as my gran likes to call them 'sex bombs' - don't ask.

I like a quick, no fuss shower so I can get on with the more important stuff. Like watching TV or online shopping. You know, the BIG things.

But since the colder weather has started to creep in and the temperature in the UK has plummeted, I enjoy a weekly bath to help look after my skin during the colder months. 

Pumpkin

Plus it's also an excuse to buy more Halloween related products, cough.

Boo

All the products I picked up are bath bombs or melts, because nothing else encapsulates Halloween quite like sparkly orange water.

So far I have only tried Monster's Ball which gives off a lovely floral scent, which is quite sweet at the same time. I'd say it smells quite a lot like roses crumpled up and mixed with sugar - but take from that what you will.

I'm also eager to try Sparkly Pumpkin because I'm a MASSIVE fan of all things glitter, I'm a winter baby so it comes with the territory. Though not Halloween related, I also can't wait to try Autumn Leaf as it looks very beautiful and fresh.

Monster's Ball in water

I'll leave a link to the Lush Halloween collection here so you can see what other enticingly spooky themed products they have.

Let me know if you've tried any of the Lush Halloween products this year and comment your favourite!

Victoria

Body & Bath Gift Sets | Favourites

When it comes to bath and body products, I tend to stick with what I'm used to as my skin go be quite sensitive sometimes. That being said, when I receive sets from occasions I am always willing to try them out. 

The sets I received included:

• Ted Baker - London
• Soap & Glory - Bright & Bubbly
• Soap & Glory - Sweet Lime

Soap & Glory

I have being using Soap and Glory products for quite a few years now, with my first item I remember buying being the Sexy Mother Pucker Lip Gloss at the age of 14 (insert hiding monkey emoji here). The thing I love about Soap & Glory is that their products are of decent quality without a hefty price tag, which is why I would definitely recommend trying out some of their beauty and body products and I think they're just fab.

Righteous Butter

I knew before using the bright and bubbly set that I would love the texture and the smell of the products as I may have sneakily used some of my mums birthday set at some point.. (shh don't tell her).

The righteous butter is definitely my favourite of all the Bright & Bubbly products as it leaves my skin with an incredibly silky texture and the smell is divine. The butter also contains aloe vera which is perfect for anyone with skin that can be as awkward as mine.

Sugar Crush Body Scrub

As my skin isn't particularly dry or scaly I never really saw the importance of using a exfoliator on my skin and I just used to sponge polisher with some shower gel to remove any dead skin (yuck). But since using this amazing scrub I have definitely being converted. I must say that the smell does have a Marmite effect and I personally LOVE the sweet lime/oaty kind of smell but I do know others who do not.

I tend to use the scrub on parts of my skin which I feel need that extra bit of renewal and I feel it really just gets rid of any dullness or tightness on areas of my skin.

Using a combination of this product and the righteous butter is also a great way to keep fake tan (if you use it) from going streaky and helps keep it maintained.

Ted Baker

London Bath Foam

It's safe to say for me that I'm more of a shower kind of person and rarely take baths, but when I do take the occasional bath I know one things for sure; I like my bath to be bubbly and I like it to smell nice. I went out on a bit of a whim with this bath foam as I only used it because I didn't have anything else in to be honest, thankfully though I was pleasantly surprised by the outcome. I think the smell is quite acquired as it has a kind of deep rose/woody tinge to it but one things for sure my bath was very bubbly and I was therefore very contented.   

Now if you don't mind me I'm off to spend a good ten minutes sniffing my Sugar Crush Scrub, I'm literally obsessed.

Victoria ♥