Appreciation Post: Lush Ultrabalm

Hi there, apologies for the lack of posting - I've been without internet for a while and then I went on a family holiday, so my priorities have been a little different lately. Anyway, I thought I'd start off with an appreciation post - a product I absolutely adore and use everyday.

My first appreciation post is Lush's Ultrabalm! Ultrabalm is described as an 'all purpose balm' and it was described to me in-store as being a vegan Vaseline (or petroleum jelly). I've been meaning to buy some form of Vaseline for a while now, so seeing this in Lush over the holidays, it seemed like the perfect excuse to invest in some!

And it's totally an investment! I use it for almost everything - lining my hairline when I bleach/colour my hair, as a heavy moisturiser for when my knuckles get sad and dry, itchy bites, lip balm. It covers a wide base and is made of the most beautiful ingredients meaning that both your skin and the world doesn't suffer.

As you can see, you get 45g for $9.90NZD which is such a bargain! It lasts forever too, I use mine nearly every day but you can see I've hardly made a dent in it. It's super soft and silky, gentle on the skin and works for all kinds of ailments - it really is an ultra balm.

Ingredients: Organic Jojoba Oil, Candelilla Wax, Rose Wax

 

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Review: Ro's Argan Body Conditioner by Lush

I'll start off with this - if you are like me and never moisturise below the neck line, buy this. Just do it. I've recently seen Vaseline Spray 'n Go moisturisers floating around the internet but nothing has arrived here in NZ yet so I've been using this until something a little easier arrives. Not to say this isn't brilliant - it's arguably the best $40 I've ever spent on something that isn't makeup.

Basically, this is a skin conditioner. You use it right at the end of your shower, just slather it on like a body wash, then lightly wash it off and jump out of the shower. It moisturises your skin, keeping it silky smooth with the power of rose petals. You also smell delicious, I love going to bed after using this because not only am I nicely moisturised but I also smell so yummy.

I highly recommend this. It's super moisturising and smells so good, and it also feels super soothing on the skin so I'd imagine this would work well for those with sensitive skin. I also sometimes use it as a shaving gel because it's so soothing and creamy.

Though it's very pricey ($40NZ) I still recommend it. I loved it so much that I asked it they'd be making any more, but the shop assistant said no so I'd recommend getting this while they still have it. I'm not a huge fan of roses but the scent is subtle in this too - totally natural.

What is your favourite easy breezy moisturiser?

xo Bridget