(Christmas 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006) – This is my all-time favourite Lush Christmas Soap, and it's clearly a favourite of
many others being that Lush continues to feature it year after year. Though containing bold blasts of refreshing, rejuvenating,
detoxifying orange oil and the traditional Christmas scent of skin-toning tangerine oil (tangerines traditionally being stuffed into
stockings), this is not your usual citrus-blended soap. Thanks to a perfume of powdered sugar sweets coupled with a spry dash of
gardenia (which is an excellent anti-irritant for healing dry, cracked winter skin), the result is an incomparably unique aromatic blend of
youthful reminiscences: strawberry and vanilla ice cream, jelly beans, cotton candy and hand-in-hand strolls through amusement
parks with the boy of your dreams, a sweetly scented breeze blowing through your hair. And as if that weren't enough to steal your
heart away, Lush tops this gaiety off with the subtle scent of baby powder and virginal white flora. All of this youth-inspired beauty not
only lingers on your softened, youth-restored skin, but it also fills the bathroom with its mood-bolstering fragrance for as long as you
choose to display this pink and purple slice of gorgeousness, topped with gold stars to additionally remind you of the starry aurora lit
skies in which sugar plum fairies freely romp and play each Christmas Eve. This soap truly being a cosmetic work of art, visit our all-
inclusive SOAPS page, where you can treat your eyes to a whole, unsliced Angel's Delight "pie" in all her unsurpassed glory.
many others being that Lush continues to feature it year after year. Though containing bold blasts of refreshing, rejuvenating,
detoxifying orange oil and the traditional Christmas scent of skin-toning tangerine oil (tangerines traditionally being stuffed into
stockings), this is not your usual citrus-blended soap. Thanks to a perfume of powdered sugar sweets coupled with a spry dash of
gardenia (which is an excellent anti-irritant for healing dry, cracked winter skin), the result is an incomparably unique aromatic blend of
youthful reminiscences: strawberry and vanilla ice cream, jelly beans, cotton candy and hand-in-hand strolls through amusement
parks with the boy of your dreams, a sweetly scented breeze blowing through your hair. And as if that weren't enough to steal your
heart away, Lush tops this gaiety off with the subtle scent of baby powder and virginal white flora. All of this youth-inspired beauty not
only lingers on your softened, youth-restored skin, but it also fills the bathroom with its mood-bolstering fragrance for as long as you
choose to display this pink and purple slice of gorgeousness, topped with gold stars to additionally remind you of the starry aurora lit
skies in which sugar plum fairies freely romp and play each Christmas Eve. This soap truly being a cosmetic work of art, visit our all-
inclusive SOAPS page, where you can treat your eyes to a whole, unsliced Angel's Delight "pie" in all her unsurpassed glory.
(Christmas 2001) – For Christmas 2001, Lush's beloved marzipan scented Snowcake Christmas Soap was released with a new look,
a new name, but the same gorgeous almond fragrance and creamy consistency. Formed to look like a big three-dimensional
snowman head (that looked so mangled and sad when it had slices taken out of it -- it was a bit like Frosty The Snowman turned
horror flick), you didn't get a slice of cake -- you got a slice of head instead. So to learn more about Big Ed, have a look at his portrait to
your left (but try not to imagine him axe murdered with bits of his noggin scattered about for purchase), say "big head" ten times really
fast, have a giggle over the punny name, and then scroll down to read our Snowcake Christmas Soap review!
a new name, but the same gorgeous almond fragrance and creamy consistency. Formed to look like a big three-dimensional
snowman head (that looked so mangled and sad when it had slices taken out of it -- it was a bit like Frosty The Snowman turned
horror flick), you didn't get a slice of cake -- you got a slice of head instead. So to learn more about Big Ed, have a look at his portrait to
your left (but try not to imagine him axe murdered with bits of his noggin scattered about for purchase), say "big head" ten times really
fast, have a giggle over the punny name, and then scroll down to read our Snowcake Christmas Soap review!
(Christmas 2006) – Continuing Lush's Christmas 2006 theme of product names like Bling Crosby and Ol' Blues Skies Is Back, Bob
Soap is a tribute to yet another legend: Bob Hope. Though pictured as a light green soap on Lush's websites, in reality, Bob Soap is
predominantly deep green in colour, ranging in darkness from pine to an ebonised hue. And unlike what you see in most photos, in
actuality, this soap usually looks a right mess in the shop: a large thick round of soap, small gold glitter dipped decorations (including
stars and cinnamon sticks) are "glued" onto a red wax wrapping. Most of the decorations have fallen away due to poor adhesion,
leaving the wax to feature little more than gold globs of goo and a chewed up overall appearance. But take heart: much like Demon In
the Dark Soap which features a preservative coating of black wax, you're supposed to peel the wax away anyway. So other than being
an eye sore in the shop, no harm done, right? As for the soap itself, while Lush touts its fragrance as simply possessing a citrus and
spice perfume, many customers have commented on a rather "odd" scent mixed in with traditionally seasonal orange, clove and
cinnamon. What they've detected is anise, which smells quite a bit like liquorice, generally a love it or hate it scent in itself. In fact, an
infusion of anise and cinnamon is the first listed (and therefore, most abundant) fragrant ingredient in this soap's recipe, with anise
becoming notably accentuated once wet, giving Bob a sweeter scent than people perhaps initially expect when smelling this soap in
dry form. And though anise lends a refreshingly unique spin on a rather traditional blend of spices, depending on one's personal
taste, for some, this will be a good thing; for others, it won't. Yet almost unanimously, people will agree on one thing: the green-yellow-
brown slime that cuddles up to this unreasonably fast-melting soap's lather is mildly off-putting at the best of times. Had Lush gone
ahead and coloured this soap light green as they'd originally intended, this might not have been a problem. Instead, our misfortune is
that we not only get a rather unsightly soap in the shops, but also in the shower.
Soap is a tribute to yet another legend: Bob Hope. Though pictured as a light green soap on Lush's websites, in reality, Bob Soap is
predominantly deep green in colour, ranging in darkness from pine to an ebonised hue. And unlike what you see in most photos, in
actuality, this soap usually looks a right mess in the shop: a large thick round of soap, small gold glitter dipped decorations (including
stars and cinnamon sticks) are "glued" onto a red wax wrapping. Most of the decorations have fallen away due to poor adhesion,
leaving the wax to feature little more than gold globs of goo and a chewed up overall appearance. But take heart: much like Demon In
the Dark Soap which features a preservative coating of black wax, you're supposed to peel the wax away anyway. So other than being
an eye sore in the shop, no harm done, right? As for the soap itself, while Lush touts its fragrance as simply possessing a citrus and
spice perfume, many customers have commented on a rather "odd" scent mixed in with traditionally seasonal orange, clove and
cinnamon. What they've detected is anise, which smells quite a bit like liquorice, generally a love it or hate it scent in itself. In fact, an
infusion of anise and cinnamon is the first listed (and therefore, most abundant) fragrant ingredient in this soap's recipe, with anise
becoming notably accentuated once wet, giving Bob a sweeter scent than people perhaps initially expect when smelling this soap in
dry form. And though anise lends a refreshingly unique spin on a rather traditional blend of spices, depending on one's personal
taste, for some, this will be a good thing; for others, it won't. Yet almost unanimously, people will agree on one thing: the green-yellow-
brown slime that cuddles up to this unreasonably fast-melting soap's lather is mildly off-putting at the best of times. Had Lush gone
ahead and coloured this soap light green as they'd originally intended, this might not have been a problem. Instead, our misfortune is
that we not only get a rather unsightly soap in the shops, but also in the shower.
(Christmas 2003) – With a decorated Christmas wreath design (complete with silver and red soap stars and gold bulbs on top) and
what's supposed to be a Christmas tree fragrance, this dark green soap aims at a bit more complexity than the usual pine-scented
Yuletide products on the market. While pine inevitably offers a unisex core to any perfume, this particular soap's recipe overtly leans
towards masculinity: it will generally go a bit more appreciated by the blokes, what with its rich, woodsy sports cologne air, owed to the
layered addition of a secret "perfume" (this soap containing more "perfume" than pine oil, incidentally), earthy cedarwood, peppery
fennel, refreshingly green lime, and sweet gardenia -- all of which share equal if not more say than pine once this soap is "cured"
(meaning to leave it out for a few days before first use.) However, despite these layers and because of the aforementioned year-round
sporty air that shares pine's stage, as a holiday soap, Merry Christmas (Here It Is) surprisingly tends to be a bit bland and even weak
at times, lacking a certain amount of the festive, spirited charm that most Lush Christmas Soaps are famous for.
what's supposed to be a Christmas tree fragrance, this dark green soap aims at a bit more complexity than the usual pine-scented
Yuletide products on the market. While pine inevitably offers a unisex core to any perfume, this particular soap's recipe overtly leans
towards masculinity: it will generally go a bit more appreciated by the blokes, what with its rich, woodsy sports cologne air, owed to the
layered addition of a secret "perfume" (this soap containing more "perfume" than pine oil, incidentally), earthy cedarwood, peppery
fennel, refreshingly green lime, and sweet gardenia -- all of which share equal if not more say than pine once this soap is "cured"
(meaning to leave it out for a few days before first use.) However, despite these layers and because of the aforementioned year-round
sporty air that shares pine's stage, as a holiday soap, Merry Christmas (Here It Is) surprisingly tends to be a bit bland and even weak
at times, lacking a certain amount of the festive, spirited charm that most Lush Christmas Soaps are famous for.
(Christmas 2001, 2004) – Created by Lush Japan's angel-faced Noriko and marketed as a Christmas Soap, this creamy tofu & soy-
based soap has a complexly sweet, powdery, floral, quasi-coconutty, sake wine-infused scent & brightly coloured jelly candies on top
for decoration. (Lovely combo, this, though I'm not quite sure what any of this specifically has to do with Christmas; one gets a feeling
this could easily be sold as an all-year-rounder.) Once unveiled from its wrapper, its delightfully complex fragrance never ceases to
evolve: one day the floral notes (led by rose oil) seem to dominate, another day the sweeter notes (primarily ylang ylang followed by
sake wine, orange essence, & the naturally nutty undertones of soy) seem to dominate. On your skin, however, it's an entirely different
story: once its luxurious whipped cream lather is rinsed away, at best, only a subtle, paired-down powdery note will linger, and at worst,
nothing will linger at all.
based soap has a complexly sweet, powdery, floral, quasi-coconutty, sake wine-infused scent & brightly coloured jelly candies on top
for decoration. (Lovely combo, this, though I'm not quite sure what any of this specifically has to do with Christmas; one gets a feeling
this could easily be sold as an all-year-rounder.) Once unveiled from its wrapper, its delightfully complex fragrance never ceases to
evolve: one day the floral notes (led by rose oil) seem to dominate, another day the sweeter notes (primarily ylang ylang followed by
sake wine, orange essence, & the naturally nutty undertones of soy) seem to dominate. On your skin, however, it's an entirely different
story: once its luxurious whipped cream lather is rinsed away, at best, only a subtle, paired-down powdery note will linger, and at worst,
nothing will linger at all.
(Christmas 2003) – Basically, this "Christmas" soap is little more than a duller looking, tweaked version of Lush's perennial cinnamon
and orange Red Rooster soap. And though both soaps' aromas are particularly well-suited for winter, to essentially get more of the
same is a bit disappointing considering that when the reigning Lush lords run off to create their Christmas soaps, all of Lush Land
awaits their unique seasonal masterpieces with bated breath. But with Orange Spice & All Things Nice, they simply shifted a few
ingredients in Red Rooster, taking out the embedded cinnamon sticks (leaving it a plain orange), and giving it a fancy-pants name. To
sum up the content changes, Orange Spice contains but an extra splash of gardenia, the replacement of anise with lemon oil, and a
touch less cloves -- all of which allows the fragrance of fresh orange juice a bit more prominence above the smoked spice notes. The
result is that while Orange Spice still possesses the odd, smoldering odour of Red Rooster, its fragrance is slightly more well-
rounded than its counterpart, with increased room for subtlety amongst the various notes, and a slightly louder early morning wake-up
call than Lush's traditional rooster offers. At the end of the day, Lush would have done best to simply make a few permanent changes
to Red Rooster: though Orange Spice lacks Red Rooster's unique, decorated style, the difference between the two soaps is minimal,
with Orange Spice winning by a nose.
and orange Red Rooster soap. And though both soaps' aromas are particularly well-suited for winter, to essentially get more of the
same is a bit disappointing considering that when the reigning Lush lords run off to create their Christmas soaps, all of Lush Land
awaits their unique seasonal masterpieces with bated breath. But with Orange Spice & All Things Nice, they simply shifted a few
ingredients in Red Rooster, taking out the embedded cinnamon sticks (leaving it a plain orange), and giving it a fancy-pants name. To
sum up the content changes, Orange Spice contains but an extra splash of gardenia, the replacement of anise with lemon oil, and a
touch less cloves -- all of which allows the fragrance of fresh orange juice a bit more prominence above the smoked spice notes. The
result is that while Orange Spice still possesses the odd, smoldering odour of Red Rooster, its fragrance is slightly more well-
rounded than its counterpart, with increased room for subtlety amongst the various notes, and a slightly louder early morning wake-up
call than Lush's traditional rooster offers. At the end of the day, Lush would have done best to simply make a few permanent changes
to Red Rooster: though Orange Spice lacks Red Rooster's unique, decorated style, the difference between the two soaps is minimal,
with Orange Spice winning by a nose.
(Christmas 2001) – Reddy For Christmas (or as it was known in the Asian Lush markets, "Reddy For Celebration") is a bright red little
number, with the firey fragrance of cinnamon and ginger. At first, you mostly get a whiff of cinnamon, much like the scent of Red Hots of
Hot Tamale candies. "Cure" this soap (to "cure" meaning to leave the soap unwrapped for a few days before first use), and you'll
gradually pick up a more sophisticated layer of warmth as herbal ginger increasingly steps forward. And forget the need for seasonal
potpourri in the bathroom; this festively coloured soap -- usually served with glistening golden glitter on top -- will, with its own
astonishing intensity, scent the room throughout the entire holiday season. There's not a chance that it won't put you in the Christmas
spirit; even the curmdgeony-ist of curmudgeons will find it impossible to ignore its anti-depressant, rejuvenating aroma. It wakes you
up, warms your soul, stimulates your circulation, and conditions your skin with its equally festive reddish-pink suds. Of all the soaps
from Christmas past that could make a comeback, this is certainly one that deserves Lush's consideration for a coveted place on their
small, increasingly packed wooden soap counters during the holiday season.
number, with the firey fragrance of cinnamon and ginger. At first, you mostly get a whiff of cinnamon, much like the scent of Red Hots of
Hot Tamale candies. "Cure" this soap (to "cure" meaning to leave the soap unwrapped for a few days before first use), and you'll
gradually pick up a more sophisticated layer of warmth as herbal ginger increasingly steps forward. And forget the need for seasonal
potpourri in the bathroom; this festively coloured soap -- usually served with glistening golden glitter on top -- will, with its own
astonishing intensity, scent the room throughout the entire holiday season. There's not a chance that it won't put you in the Christmas
spirit; even the curmdgeony-ist of curmudgeons will find it impossible to ignore its anti-depressant, rejuvenating aroma. It wakes you
up, warms your soul, stimulates your circulation, and conditions your skin with its equally festive reddish-pink suds. Of all the soaps
from Christmas past that could make a comeback, this is certainly one that deserves Lush's consideration for a coveted place on their
small, increasingly packed wooden soap counters during the holiday season.
(Christmas 1999. 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006) – Snowcake manages to make a comeback by popular demand every
Christmas, though in 2001 it was sold as "Big Ed Soap" in the shape of a snowman's "big head." (Scroll up to have a gander at Big
Ed's picture and review.) Fragranced with the delicious aroma of almond and sugar paste, considering I'm a marzipan junkie, it
should come as no surprise that Snowcake gets five enthusiastically raised glasses from me. (Note: if you like this soap's scent,
you'll love Lush's Smitten Hand Cream.) Flawlessly creamy, smooth, and giving you mounds of snow-white lather, Snowcake also
works a treat at keeping your sweet tooth at bay throughout the holiday season. (My doctoral orders: anytime you're feeling weak
around the Christmas cookie tray, immediately run into the bathroom and wash your hands with Snowcake. I'm givin' ya' dietary pearls
here, and when you still fit into that skimpy party dress come New Year's Eve, you'll want to keep in mind that I readily accept all
manner of thank you gifts. Except for firstborn children. The gesture is appreciated, but the required routine maintenance work is not.)
There is a catch to my shared wisdom, though: as Christmases passed & Snowcake became a staple in almost every Lushie's
stash, Lush decided that no amount of freshly-driven snow is without twinkly bits that glisten in the sun. So, in 2004, they briefly added
a thin layer of iridescent sparkly bits along the top of their scrumptiously snowy cake. Again, pearls: if you get a Snowcake slice
containing this shrapnel-like confetti, you should feel free to subtract a star from my review. Because remember when you were little
and your mom warned you that people might put razor blades in your Halloween candy? Of course, her Halloween candy warning was
based on an urban legend. My Christmas soap warning on the other hand? Not so much!
Christmas, though in 2001 it was sold as "Big Ed Soap" in the shape of a snowman's "big head." (Scroll up to have a gander at Big
Ed's picture and review.) Fragranced with the delicious aroma of almond and sugar paste, considering I'm a marzipan junkie, it
should come as no surprise that Snowcake gets five enthusiastically raised glasses from me. (Note: if you like this soap's scent,
you'll love Lush's Smitten Hand Cream.) Flawlessly creamy, smooth, and giving you mounds of snow-white lather, Snowcake also
works a treat at keeping your sweet tooth at bay throughout the holiday season. (My doctoral orders: anytime you're feeling weak
around the Christmas cookie tray, immediately run into the bathroom and wash your hands with Snowcake. I'm givin' ya' dietary pearls
here, and when you still fit into that skimpy party dress come New Year's Eve, you'll want to keep in mind that I readily accept all
manner of thank you gifts. Except for firstborn children. The gesture is appreciated, but the required routine maintenance work is not.)
There is a catch to my shared wisdom, though: as Christmases passed & Snowcake became a staple in almost every Lushie's
stash, Lush decided that no amount of freshly-driven snow is without twinkly bits that glisten in the sun. So, in 2004, they briefly added
a thin layer of iridescent sparkly bits along the top of their scrumptiously snowy cake. Again, pearls: if you get a Snowcake slice
containing this shrapnel-like confetti, you should feel free to subtract a star from my review. Because remember when you were little
and your mom warned you that people might put razor blades in your Halloween candy? Of course, her Halloween candy warning was
based on an urban legend. My Christmas soap warning on the other hand? Not so much!
(Christmas 2004) – In the store, I wasn't all that impressed with this soap's scent. It was weak and a bit on the sickly sweet side. But
once left out of its paper wrapping for a day or two, the spicier notes began to come through, and I swear they keep getting stronger
(especially the cinnamon)! This soap gives you a rich, burgundy wine lather and smells EXACTLY like mulled wine with a slice of
orange and an added scent of berries (despite the fact that there aren't any berries in it. So go figure.) I'd have preferred a more full-
bodied scent to linger on the skin afterwards, but in the shower it smells like you're having a Christmas party (bar the fact that you're
nekkid...though for some, that might be how they find themselves by the end of the night anyway after 10 too many drinks, so fair
enough.) For the full mince pies & mulled wine effect, try combining this with the Sinter Klaas ballistic.
once left out of its paper wrapping for a day or two, the spicier notes began to come through, and I swear they keep getting stronger
(especially the cinnamon)! This soap gives you a rich, burgundy wine lather and smells EXACTLY like mulled wine with a slice of
orange and an added scent of berries (despite the fact that there aren't any berries in it. So go figure.) I'd have preferred a more full-
bodied scent to linger on the skin afterwards, but in the shower it smells like you're having a Christmas party (bar the fact that you're
nekkid...though for some, that might be how they find themselves by the end of the night anyway after 10 too many drinks, so fair
enough.) For the full mince pies & mulled wine effect, try combining this with the Sinter Klaas ballistic.
(Christmas 2005, available only in gifts) – If only you could see my teddy bears' excitement when I showed them this soap. (And if only
they'd stop stealing it from the bathroom and running off with it.) Sharing the same toothsome honey, bergamot, and orange fragrance
as the much loved, 5-star Honey I Washed The Kids Soap, Teddy Bears Christmas can only be found in Lush's Christmas Hugs gift,
where it's featured alongside a Christmas Bath Ballistic of the same name. (And shame on Lush for not selling this soap on its own
as well!) Once showered & dry, the lingering scent on your skin will be quite subtle, which is perfect if you're not generally accustomed
to draping your body in ultra-sweet fragrances. Honey is amazingly good for soothing & smoothing the skin (credit Egypt for this
discovery, not me) and Lush uses its every advantage to the full with this richly lathering soap. Besides, in this teddy bear shape for
Christmas 2005, not only is it the perfect tribute to man's cuddliest, most loyal best friends for life, but with the scent of Bit O'Honey
toffee candies, it's the perfect cure for any holiday sweet tooth and also a foolproof way to lure small children into the bath (even when
they're hyper and uncatchable after eating too much sugar on Christmas Day.)
they'd stop stealing it from the bathroom and running off with it.) Sharing the same toothsome honey, bergamot, and orange fragrance
as the much loved, 5-star Honey I Washed The Kids Soap, Teddy Bears Christmas can only be found in Lush's Christmas Hugs gift,
where it's featured alongside a Christmas Bath Ballistic of the same name. (And shame on Lush for not selling this soap on its own
as well!) Once showered & dry, the lingering scent on your skin will be quite subtle, which is perfect if you're not generally accustomed
to draping your body in ultra-sweet fragrances. Honey is amazingly good for soothing & smoothing the skin (credit Egypt for this
discovery, not me) and Lush uses its every advantage to the full with this richly lathering soap. Besides, in this teddy bear shape for
Christmas 2005, not only is it the perfect tribute to man's cuddliest, most loyal best friends for life, but with the scent of Bit O'Honey
toffee candies, it's the perfect cure for any holiday sweet tooth and also a foolproof way to lure small children into the bath (even when
they're hyper and uncatchable after eating too much sugar on Christmas Day.)
(Christmas 2005) – Twas The Night Before Christmas Soap is mysteriously deep purple like the night sky, decorated with star-blue
sparkles and sold in slices from a large round pie depicting Santa and his reindeer riding over a large golden moon. (The picture I've
included with this review is a molded gift slice with its very own Christmas Eve moon, but if you scroll to the top of this page or click
HERE for a peek at our December 2005 Archives, you'll see I've also posted much larger photos featuring a whole pie as well as
individual slices as they were primarily sold.) Twas The Night Before Christmas shares the same exact fragrant recipe as Black Pearl
Bath Ballistic, and it's also a very close rendition of Skin Sin Body Lotion's scent, as well. All of the above bear a blackcurrant, lavender,
and chamomile fragrance, while this soap and Black Pearl additionally share the sweetly smoldering scents of frankincense
(olibanum simply being another name for frankincense) and myrrh. And ya' can't get anymore Christmas-y than frankincense and
myrrh, considering these herbs were gifts from the Three Wise Men (and wise men they were, indeed!) Initially, I quite enjoyed this
soap: the first few washes with each slice of Twas The Night Before Christmas left me heavily perfumed with the ambrosial fragrance
of blackcurrants for the entire day. (Many Lushies complain that Lush's blackcurrant fragrance is fleeting on the skin, but for some
reason, my body soaks the stuff up like an aromatic sponge!) However, after several days, even I came to agree with the majority of my
fellow Lushies: I found that lavender began to overpower blackcurrant more and more, and while the overall scent was certainly still a
lovely one, it increasingly lacked not only its delicious sweetness, but also its potency. What started out as candied herbs for
Christmas soon leaned towards your more typically herbal, perennial lavender and chamomile soap, and one that practically left the
skin fragrance free. Summed up, though this is an ultra-creative soap by visual design, it's a shame that its fragrance doesn't manage
to retain much of that originality and artistry.
sparkles and sold in slices from a large round pie depicting Santa and his reindeer riding over a large golden moon. (The picture I've
included with this review is a molded gift slice with its very own Christmas Eve moon, but if you scroll to the top of this page or click
HERE for a peek at our December 2005 Archives, you'll see I've also posted much larger photos featuring a whole pie as well as
individual slices as they were primarily sold.) Twas The Night Before Christmas shares the same exact fragrant recipe as Black Pearl
Bath Ballistic, and it's also a very close rendition of Skin Sin Body Lotion's scent, as well. All of the above bear a blackcurrant, lavender,
and chamomile fragrance, while this soap and Black Pearl additionally share the sweetly smoldering scents of frankincense
(olibanum simply being another name for frankincense) and myrrh. And ya' can't get anymore Christmas-y than frankincense and
myrrh, considering these herbs were gifts from the Three Wise Men (and wise men they were, indeed!) Initially, I quite enjoyed this
soap: the first few washes with each slice of Twas The Night Before Christmas left me heavily perfumed with the ambrosial fragrance
of blackcurrants for the entire day. (Many Lushies complain that Lush's blackcurrant fragrance is fleeting on the skin, but for some
reason, my body soaks the stuff up like an aromatic sponge!) However, after several days, even I came to agree with the majority of my
fellow Lushies: I found that lavender began to overpower blackcurrant more and more, and while the overall scent was certainly still a
lovely one, it increasingly lacked not only its delicious sweetness, but also its potency. What started out as candied herbs for
Christmas soon leaned towards your more typically herbal, perennial lavender and chamomile soap, and one that practically left the
skin fragrance free. Summed up, though this is an ultra-creative soap by visual design, it's a shame that its fragrance doesn't manage
to retain much of that originality and artistry.
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