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  • An Alternative To A Bath Bomb, Miss Patisserie’s Frosting Bath Slab

    Bath bombs. There are different types and styles of bath bombs on the market, but it doesn’t mean they are all made equal. I’ve used some fabulous quality ones, and also some pretty rubbish ones too. One bath product I’ve given my time, energy and bath to last week was Miss Patisserie’s Frosting Bath Slab. Bought online from ASOS, when it was on sale for £4.00.

    Miss Patisserie’s Frosting Bath Slab
    Why did I buy this?

    I’ve used a bath slab from Miss Patisserie before and loved it! So when I saw this was on sale in a fragrance I hadn’t tried before I NEEDED to give this a go.

    What’s a Bath Slab?

    A bath slab is no different to a bath bomb, except it’s shaped as a slab. A segmented rectangular flat block which can be broken up and placed into the bath.

    Packaging

    Frosting Bath Slab comes in a pastel shaded rectangular cardboard box. There’s a large circular hole at the front which give you a peek at what the slab looks like. I like how this is presented. It makes it stand out, great for gift giving and just makes it look very appealing.

    How does this look?

    This is a chunky, rectangular shaped block. It’s segmented like a bar of chocolate and there are 20 segments visible. On one side the bath slab has an almost drip effect on it colour wise. There’s a bright, pink, shimmering shade of colour coming over a section of white which then becomes baby blue in shade. The back is totally one block colour which is blue. Simple but eye catching.

    This is a very thick looking and feeling bath slab. It’s 5 inches in length, over 2.5 inches in width and just over 1 inch in depth. It’s a whopper! Not heavy though but has a typical chalky bath bomb feel to it.

    Fragrance

    I’m not 100% sure what this is supposed to smell like, but this just comes across quite sweetie like to me. I don’t think it’s very specific in scent but it’s nice.

    In the bath

    I threw the whole slab into the bath but it broke in two before it reached the bath. Sat on top of the bath water it fizzed away slowly, releasing a blue colour. A little foam was formed, with both parts of the slab dancing happily around each other.

    It took some time for it to dissolve. When it did, the once clear water became a sea of blue which was incredibly relaxing to get into. I enjoyed being in this bath. It felt like a bath soak at this point and was very easy to unwind. It also caused no issues to my skin which seems very easily irritated at the moment. What was also nice is getting a whiff of the fragrance while using this bath slab. It wasn’t strong, it wasn’t too subtle but it was there and I liked it!

    Recommended?

    This is a good quality, great looking bath product that could easily be used in more than one bath if you don’t want to be greedy! Frosting Bath Slab has a lovely fragrance to it, turned the bath water into a gorgeous colour and it provided a really nice, chilled out bath. So why would I NOT recommend this?

    At full price this is normally around the £7.50 mark. It’s available direct from Miss Patisserie and other online retailers. This will keep any bath bomb addict happy so definitely one to put on a to buy list.

  • My Top 8 Products of 2022

    My love for bath, body, skincare and home fragrance products didn’t change in 2022. In fact, it just got bigger (along with my stash)! I used lots and lots of products but which ones were my favourites in 2022? In no particular order….

    Simple’s 5 Minute Reset Hydrogel Mask

    Relaxing, soothing, hydrating, kind to the skin and really enjoyable to use, Simple’s 5 Minute Reset Hydrogel Mask is something I would repeat purchase time and time again.

    Simple’s 5 Minute Reset Hydrogel Mask
    Palmer’s Coconut Oil Body Lotion

    I have no idea why it took me so long to buy Palmer’s Coconut Oil Body Lotion but when I did and used it I loved it! Beautifully fragrant, moisturising without being greasy and left my skin very happy.

    Palmer’s Coconut Oil Body Lotion
    Aldi’s Lacura Exfoliating Foot Scrub

    Feet need to be looked after too, and for under £5.00 Aldi’s Lacura Exfoliating Foot Scrub gave my unloved feet exactly what they needed. This was an effective but not harsh exfoliator, moisturising at the same time and had a pleasant minty fragrance.

    Aldi’s Lacura Exfoliating Foot Scrub
    Palmer’s Coconut Oil Balm

    Another winning product from their Coconut range. Palmer’s Coconut Oil Balm is one of those multi-purpose products that I used often. On the heels of my feet and on my lips have been the main areas (and driest) of my body that has literally sucked this up.

    Palmer’s Coconut Oil Balm
    Scentsy’s Hibiscus Pineapple Sugar Scrub

    Scentsy’s Hibiscus Pineapple Sugar Scrub was an absolute revelation to me. A mouth watering tropical fragranced scrub with a heavenly texture. This left my skin feeling so soft and smooth I could have cried when this finished! Not cheap, so this would only be a repeat purchase if on sale unfortunately.

    Scentsy’s Hibiscus Pineapple Sugar Scrub
    Superdrug’s Vitamin E All Over Body Cream with Lavender

    If you want an unusual but fabulous scented body lotion which is incredibly moisturising, Superdrug’s Vitamin E All Over Body Cream with Lavender is the one! This fragrance really is so relaxing and a great twist on the fragrance of lavender.

    Superdrug’s Vitamin E All Over Body Cream with Lavender
    Glow’s Cafe Coffee Inspired Wax Melts

    I like things to take me by surprise and one thing that did was coffee scented wax melts! This fragrance has never been on my radar but Glow’s Cafe Coffee Inspired Wax Melts (which were gifted, they were a competition win) were stunning! Cosy, homely, comforting and the perfect Autumn/Winter scent to fragrance the home.

    Glow’s Cafe Coffee Wax Melt Pots
    Lush’s Sleepy Bear Bath Bomb

    The love I have for Lush’s Sleepy Bear Bath Bomb is massive. My body enjoyed it, my mind found it relaxing and nostrils lapped up it’s gorgeous scent! Perfection.

    Lush’s Sleepy Bear Bath Bomb

    So that was my top 8 favourite products of 2022, what were yours?

  • £1.50 Primark’s PS Raspberry Ripple Bath Bubbles

    I didn’t think it was possible but I’m spending more time in the bath than usual. Winter was made for hibernation and I hibernate quite well in the tub. More baths mean more bath products because if you know me, a plain bath just won’t cut it! So I’ve dragged out Primark’s PS Raspberry Ripple Bath Bubbles I bought a few weeks ago to use in my night time bathing ritual. The cost? £1.50.

    Primark’s PS Raspberry Ripple Bath Bubbles
    Why did I buy this?

    I bought this along with Primark’s PS Candy Cane Kisses Bath Bubbles because they both looked and smelt good. These must have been newi-ish as I hadn’t seen them before so I wanted to give them a go.

    How does this look?

    Shaped like a heart, Primark’s PS Raspberry Bath Bubbles is flat on the back and slightly rounded on top. There are two colours merged in this which is a deep purple/aubergine and off white. Size wise, this is impressive as it takes up most of the palm of my hand and is very solid in feel.

    Fragrance

    Imagine a raspberry/berry flavoured sweet. This is how this smells. It’s sweet, red berries in fragrance and mouth watering. Does it smell like actual fruit? No. This is definitely the fake, sweetie version. But you know what? It smells good!

    In the bath

    I halved this and crumbled it under warm running water. It was quite hard and not the easiest or quickest thing to do. So not ideal for those with issues with their hands. But once broken up it immediately created foam and a little colour in the form of a pink hue. Fragrance was there but light. I wish it was stronger because I like the fragrance but grateful for something rather than nothing.

    The bath itself was absolutely fine and I liked the time spent in it. The bubbles lasted awhile although there wasn’t loads, and the colour added to the water was a nice touch. With cheaper bath products I always worry how they will react to my skin but this was ok. My skin didn’t react to it, no drying out or irritation.

    Recommended?

    Although this isn’t perfect I would recommend this. Why? Generous size which means you get two baths out of it rather than one. It looks great and fun. It smells nice and creates some bubbles and colour. Not to mention how much this costs which is great if you want a cheap bath treat that doesn’t mess up your skin (or bath!). Good stocking filler for a bath lover, a decent bath treat for yourself or a nice addition to a group of smaller gifts for someone. But if you want something that provides tons of bubbles, colour and fragrance, this won’t be for you!

  • Bath Time Fun with I Heart Revolution Lulu Bath Fizzer

    I love a bath! I love laying in the water with a book in my hands, bubbles up to my neck and enjoying some me time. One thing I haven’t done recently is use many bath bomb/fizzer type products. If I’m honest, it’s because I haven’t been bothered! But I’m getting back into the mood of using these bath treats and have opted to use I Heart Revolution’s Lulu Bath Fizzer on one cold and dreary evening. Bought from fashion online retailer ASOS, this was on sale at £2.50 down from £4.00.

    I Heart Revolution Lulu Bath Fizzer
    Why did I buy this?

    I was buying some clothes for my mini me and I couldn’t help but look at the bath and beauty products on sale, which this included. The look of it was cute, price was cheap and I could see this being part of a nice Christmas gift for a friend. Me being me, I bought one for the friend and one for me as well!

    How does it look?

    Shaped like a sat down teddy bear in a purple/pink colour. There are no added details on this. But you can see the basic shape and appearance of a bear e.g ears, nose, arms, legs and a bow tie. This looks and feels like a bath bomb/fizzer. It’s solid and chalky in texture. What I like most about this is its size which is generous. This is just short of 3.5 inches in height and the same at its widest part across. All of it simply wrapped up in clear cellophane and finished off with ribbon and label.

    Fragrance

    On the label this says Lulu bath fizzer has a passionfruit fragrance. When I took this out of its wrapping I got a chalky smell to it, lightly sweet, but not passionfruit. In fact, I couldn’t tell you what it smelt like because it wasn’t a particular scent and definitely not strong enough! Not unpleasant but nothing to wow about.

    In the bath

    I popped this onto a full bath of warm water and immediately it fizzed and slowly bled an incredibly vibrant, deep purple/pink stream of colour into the water. Despite how cute this bath fizzer looked before it went into the bath, it looked less sweet as it dissolved. It moved around the water, which was fun to watch, but the shape wasn’t very clear. My daughter made a comment that it resembled something you would find in a toilet, and I agreed! The colour it produced though was impressive and intense, with the smallest amount of foam left on the top.

    Fragrance? The chalky smell hit the back of my throat at times which wasn’t what I wanted. The fragrance was very weak, and still not specific enough for me to say anything more than the fact it was slightly sweet in scent.

    But overall I enjoyed my time in the bath with my book and phone to hand, while giving off slightly horror film vibes laying in brightly coloured bath water like a murder victim. I was worried about this irritating my skin as it’s been ‘difficult’ recently, but no issues there. And it didn’t dry my skin out either.

    Clean up

    Ever worried your bath might get stained because of the colour your bath bomb or fizzer has left your bath tub? I was a bit concerned with this but no staining and clean up was a breeze and no different to any other cleaning of the bath.

    Recommended?

    If you like a bath fizzer or two and you can get this for the price I paid or less, why not? The thing that I found disappointing was the lack of fragrance. It should have smelt fruity like passionfruit and it should be a decent strength. Also, not the prettiest thing to float around in the water. So not the perfect bath fizzer, but the size, look and colour it turns the water into and of course the price makes this a decent purchase, especially for a stocking filler.

    Psssss. At the time of writing this post this bath fizzer is still available for £2.50 on ASOS if you want it.