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  • Glow’s Spiced Cocoa Mint Gingerbread Bubble Bar

    Bubble bars should be a bath lover’s best friend. If you love a bath bomb, chances are you will love bubble bars too. They’re one of my favourite bath products to use when I want to be indulgent. I haven’t tried bubble bars from Glow, a small business who make and sell products such as wax melts, air fresheners, body butters and face serums. So I was excited to see that a bubble bar was included in their December’s Subscription Box which I purchased last year. So what was it like and did it live up to my expectations?

    Glow’s Spiced Cocoa Mint Gingerbread Bubble Bar
    How does it look?

    Spiced Cocoa Mint Gingerbread Bubble Bar is shaped like a thick slice of swiss roll. It’s a deep pink/red colour with swirls of a paler pink shade inside the middle, giving it that swiss roll look. It’s quite solid. I expected it to be a little softer but it’s very firm and in no way fragile.

    Fragrance

    This bubble bar smells like a mix of mint and spices. Spice wise, it could be something warming such as a mix of ginger, mixed spice or/and cinnamon. I didn’t get much in the form of cocoa, but overall the fragrance was really good. Not massively sweet or too bakery based. In fact, I was pleasantly surprised because just off the fragrance name I thought this scent would be too busy and it wasn’t.

    In the bath

    I broke Spiced Cocoa Mint Gingerbread Bubble Bar in two and crumbled half of it under warm running water. I did find the bar itself was quite tough to break up because it was so hard. But once done, in the bath it created a little froth on top of the bath water and the water itself was cloudy, slightly pink in colour which then went clear. The fragrance was subtle and gorgeous. Very unusual in smell and very relaxing. Perfect strength because if it was heavier it could have been too much.

    * I used the second half of the bubble bar differently. Instead of first crumbling it I put it under warm running water whole. Waited a bit, it then got softer and then I crumbled it. Much easier with and I think it created more bubbles this time rather than froth.

    This was very gentle on my skin. As someone who had easily irritated skin in 2024, I did worry about using this but no issues. Absolutely fine on the skin, no irritation and didn’t dry my skin out. Strangely enough after coming out of the bath my skin felt very clean (not stripped) which I didn’t expect from this product alone. What I would have liked though is to feel more moisture from this bubble bar on my skin.

    Recommended?

    I liked using this bubble bar. My favourite part of it has got to be the fragrance because it’s different and comforting. I have a feeling if I used the whole bubble bar I would have enjoyed this even more, got more fragrance, more bubbles rather than froth and possibly more moisture for my skin. Good job I have another bubble bar to try out! Would I recommend this? Yes, even just for the fragrance alone and it’s because it’s not a bath bomb. Spiced Cocoa Mint Gingerbread Bubble Bar is a lovely bath product, great seasonal fragrance and costs only £4.50. There are other fragrances available here which should suit everyone’s personal fragrance needs, so try it out!

  • Love Bath Bombs? Check Out Aromatherapy Mini Bath Bombs From Olee Cosmetics

    I haven’t used bath bombs for such a long time. For me, they are more a bath time treat than for everyday use. So when I use them I know I’m going to spend a good amount of time in the bath unwinding and enjoying the experience. Have I bought any new bath bombs recently? No I haven’t. But I was lucky enough to win a competition on Instagram where I won some goodies from a bath and body care business called Olee Cosmetics. And what was included? Ylang Ylang Mini Bath Bombs. So what were they like and were they worth winning?

    Olee Cosmetics Aromatherapy Ylang Ylang Mini Bath Bombs
    How do they look?

    I received 5 heart shaped mini bath bombs. Off white in colour, but peeping through each of them were petals and seeds (mostly purple in colour), which really made these bath time treats pop! They had such a botanical natural look to them, which was very beautiful.

    Packaging

    These mini bath bombs were housed in a small and neutral looking sealed sachet. Clear window on the front so you can see what it contains. I like this type of presentation because it’s practical, great for gift giving and overall is simple but looks good.

    Fragrance

    The fragrance definitely has the aromatherapy style scent to it. It does smell of ylang ylang, which is incredibly difficult to describe. It has a similar relaxing effect that lavender gives but in a less harsh, strong way. Very soothing (for me it is at least), very relaxing, slightly sweet, and again, smells like an essential aromatherapy oil!

    In the bath

    I used all 5 of these at once. In the water, they immediately fizzed and hissed, and took very little time to disintegrate completely. They didn’t colour the water, or create bubbles of foam, but they did leave the small dried flowers swimming on top of the bath. The fragrance was there which I loved, but not strong. I would have hated it if it was a powerhouse fragrance wise because it would be too heady, but it was soft and subtle and I enjoyed it.

    My skin has been a little temperamental recently, but I didn’t find these bath bombs irritating at all. They were quite gentle on the skin, provided a relaxing bath and the clean up afterwards was a breeze!

    Recommended?

    I liked these! Beautiful in look, lovely scent and this is the perfect treat for yourself or to give others. Great as part of a pamper package, bridesmaid gifts or dare I say Christmas stockings or Christmas Eve boxes. Only £3.70 for a sachet of 5 or 10 for £5.50. They come in a variety of different fragrances, which you can find on their website here. Perfect product to have a pamper with.

  • Glow’s Coast Bubble Bath Is Perfect For Bath Lovers

    A bath is an evening ritual I rarely miss out on. I find it relaxing, I use it as time out for myself and it gives me a few minutes of not having to move. Why would I NOT love a bath? Having baths regularly means the amount of products I have for the bath is varied and I always love to try something new. My latest bath time treat comes in the form of Glow’s Coast Bubble Bath. This was part of Glow’s New Year New You January Subscription Box. So what was it like?

    Glow’s Coast Bubble Bath
    Packaging

    Simple, practical and basic is how I would describe how this bubble bath is packaged. It comes in a clear, flip topped plastic bottle which is labelled.

    Consistency & Look

    Consistency wise Coast Bubble Bath is a little thicker compared to other bubble bath products I’ve used. But it’s liquid and flows. Look wise, this is a beauty! It’s a turquoise colour which is very sea/marine like, with the most stunning shimmer and sparkle to it. It has hints of fine gold running through this which is eye catching and mesmerising.

    Fragrance

    Clean, fresh, mineral based with a hint of sweetness. This is the type of fragrance that would appeal to both the guys and the girls. I love how this smells! It’s strangely relaxing and invigorating at the same time!

    In the bath

    A small amount of this bubble bath created a generous amount of white, fluffy, compact bubbles which were foamy and a joy to sit in. Not only was a lot produced but they lasted a good amount of time too. The fragrance was incredibly relaxing when I used this for the first time. It was the perfect medium strength to smell but not overpowering. I enjoyed every moment in this bath. I was unsure whether my skin would like this or not as it’s incredibly irritated at the moment. But it didn’t cause my skin any issues, it didn’t feel worse, it didn’t dry out and didn’t cause me any issues.

    Recommended?

    The fragrance, the look, the bubbles and the atmosphere created are all reasons why I recommend this product. I loved using it. It’s totally different to anything you can grab off a supermarket shelf look and scent wise, and it’s a great quality bath product which I can’t see anyone NOT liking!

    This is available on Glow’s website for only £2.25 for 100ml. It comes in different fragrances along with Coast, including Snow Fairy, Aliens, Millions, Wish, Kreed and Slumber.

  • My Favourite Bath Products Of 2023

    When you’re as addicted to baths as I am, you will use ALOT of bath products in a year! What I love is there is so much variety in regards to the fragrance, consistency, shapes and even colours bath goodies can come in. So what were my favourite products I used in the bath in 2023?

    My favourite bath products of 2023
    Sleepy Bubble Bath Bar From LUSH

    Bubble bars are a great alternative to bath bombs. Most can be broken up and used for more than one bath. Compared to bath bombs, bubble bars are more moisturising and many create foam. Sleepy Bubble Bath Bar From LUSH ticks all these boxes AND has a glorious, relaxing fragrance as well.

    Sleepy Bubble Bar from LUSH
    Bubble Up’s Blissed Out Berry Bath Melt Bar

    Bubble Up’s Blissed Out Berry Bath Melt Bar could have been a little more fragrant. But what it lacked in scent it didn’t lack in size. Great size, multiple baths could be used from one bar, created bubbles and left my skin feeling silk smooth and soft.

    Bubble Up’s Blissed Out Berry Bath Melt Bar
    Snow Fairy Bath Bomb From LUSH

    As much as people have raved about the Snow Fairy range from LUSH, I was a little sceptical about their Snow Fairy Bath Bomb. It smelt and looked great, but how it would perform I wasn’t too sure about. But perform it did and it created a relaxing and enjoyable bath. It was surprisingly moisturising for a bath bomb, it didn’t irritate my skin and I loved using it.

    Snow Fairy Bath Bomb
    Treacle Moon’s Sweet Berry Kisses Bath Salts

    I’ve used Treacle Moon’s bath salts before and I was so happy to find them being stocked in Boots because I loved them. Treacle Moon’s Sweet Berry Kisses Bath Salts costs only £1.00, and when poured into the bath provides soft fluffy foam and fragrance.

    Treacle Moon’s Sweet Berry Kisses Bath Salts
    Glow’s Pink Sugar Foaming Bath Salts

    Bath salts can create a very therapeutic bath for not only the mind, but for the joints and skin too. But they can be very plain and give a basic bath. Glow’s Pink Sugar Foaming Bath Salts was a great product to help me unwind from top to toe. It also had a soft fragrance to it while creating lots and lots of foam.

    Glow’s Pink Sugar Foaming Baths Salts

    All of these products were great to use, provided soothing and chilled out baths while keeping my skin in good condition. What more could I ask for?