Lush - Snow Fairy and Bubblegum Lip Scrub

** Lush- The Return of the Snow Fairy  **

Before I break the news I would just like to apologise for the quality of the following photographs as I actually took them last December when I first began blogging. The lighting is fairly poor and last year I was a happy little editing bunny and enjoyed making my photos look aged... for some reason? Anyhow, the very important news is that the beloved Snow Fairy is returning to Lush stores this September! Yes, that's right, a source (my boyfriend out of all the people) was informed by a Lush employee that the precious soap is making a come back and will be available to buy from mid September. Now before you leap down to the store and buy yourself £50 worth of this liquid gold please keep these factors in mind:

a) Snow Fairy has a 'use by' date which is usually around a year and a half, therefore, it must be used before this date.

b) A large bottle of Snow Fairy has lasted me eight months and I shower everyday (almost)- a little goes a long way with this product.

 =So, what I am trying to say is, if this comes around once a year just buy enough for a year! I have seen so many girls purchasing bottles upon bottles of this. Snow Fairy is one of Lush's most popular Christmas products and I doubt they will discontinue it any time soon. 

Despite all of the Fairy craze craziness;  Lush is a fantastic unique brand which offers natural, fair trade and most importantly non-animal tested products all of which are handmade. The brand promotes a positive image and although their products may seem expensive it is important keep in mind why they are. When I first spied a large bottle of Snow Fairy I slightly chocked at the price of it. But I thought about the positives of my purchase, how Lush deal with my money and those little bunny rabbits I was saving from being tested and was instantly swayed. Each time I purchase from Lush (not very often I must admit) I do feel a sense of pride, knowing that my money has gone to a better cause.

What on Earth is Snow Fairy?!#

To those of you unaware Snow Fairy is a body/hair gel for use in the shower. It's a bright pink gel sprinkled with lots of blue glitter. The best and most desired part of this little beauty is the scent. This stuff smells incredible, the best way to describe it is like candy floss... (although on the label it suggests that it's actually pear drops). Have you ever smelt something good enough to eat? Well this is one of those things, though I would advise against trying to have a nibble on it. 

(Photograph taken from www.lush.co.uk)

What on Earth is Snow Fairy?!#

To those of you unaware Snow Fairy is a body/hair gel for use in the shower. It's a bright pink gel sprinkled with blue glitter. The best and most desired part of this little beauty is the scent. This stuff smells incredible, the best way to describe it is like candy floss... although on the label it suggests that it's actually pear drops. Have you ever smelt something good enough to eat? Well this is one of those things, though I would advise against trying to have a nibble on it. I must say I haven't used this on my hair but on the skin it is fabulous. It is not at all drying, foams easily and most important of all the scent lingers on your skin for a good while after showering. As I have previously stated I have had the same bottle for a whopping EIGHT months! I brought myself a large bottle thinking it would not last very long but as I used it I found that I only needed less than a 2p sized amount on a sponge/body puff to wash my entire body. 

 Lush's Bubble gum Lip Scrub isn't under the Snow Fairy label however it does come in and out of stores at the same time the Snow Fairy range does. The lip scrub is essentially sugar which you rub into your lips. It ex-foliates away dead skin cells leaving lips polished and smooth. When you've finished rubbing just lick away the excess. The taste is sensational. If it wasn't for how expensive this little pot is I would just buy it to eat. I love using this before applying dark lip colours. Sometimes a dark lip fades and gathers around dead/dry skin on my lips which isn't very attractive, the Lush Lip Scrub prevents this from happening to me. This is definitely a little gem to keep a eye our for during the colder months, especially as darker colours slip into fashion around this period. 

Ellabella

 ♥ ✝ ☮

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5!

Feel: Non-drying, leaving skin smooth and fresh

Smell: Heavenly (Candy Floss)

Use: Both products are very simple and take seconds to use.

Value for Money: Slightly on the expensive side, however, you're paying for quality and fairness.

Would I purchase again: I believe I'll be purchasing this every year until Lush gives up!

Random Fact: 92 percent of experimental drugs that are safe and effective in animals fail in human clinical trials because they are too dangerous or don’t work.