Lush Celebrate Body Lotion Review

Here we go.....yet another limited edition Lush product which is now longer available. Why must you always do this to me Lush!!! This hasn't been seen since Christmas 2015 which is strange as last Christmas' limited edition shower gel 'Bubbly' shares the same scent (I'm sure I'm not the only person who likes their shower gels and body lotions matchy matchy)

I bought this a couple of times in the larger pots and have clung onto a smaller 45g pot from a gift box. Having just examined the usual made by/expiry sticky I've just realised that this is now seven months out of date! Whoops! However it has not deteriorated at all and smells just as amazing as when it was fresh. Mmmmmm.... its heavy lime and Brazilian orange oil scent is rounded out with a bit of cognac oil. It definitely makes me feel like drinking cocktails on a Brazilian beach!

The consistency is more body butter than body lotion. Unlike other reviewers I find it absorbs quickly and whilst a layer sits on the skin, I don't find this greasy (I would describe my skin as normal - if there is such a thing) Once applied to warm skin, I find the scent of this so uplifting!

Would I buy this again? Absolutely! And I'd pair it with Bubbly shower gel. Oh, that's right, I can't buy it again. Hmmmm...sort it out Lush!

If you love citrus and I mean really love citrus – this is the body lotion for you. I’m so impressed that Lush have managed to capture an authentic citrus fragrance that lasts on the skin without changing too much.

When I first smelled the lotion in the tub, it immediately reminded me of Feijoa vodka by 42Below so I didn’t expect to be hit with such a citrus rush. It comes in the signature Lush black tub where when you collect and return 5 tubs you get a fresh face mask free.

It has a semi-fluid consistency which felt thin to me so I assumed it would go on thin but it’s surprisingly quite thick when you’re working it into your body. The smell is seriously citrus heaven. It smells like those fragrant tarty mandarins you get in the Pacific islands mixed with sweet feijoas and zesty limes – a beautiful concoction if you ask me; perfect for a drink hehe.

When I initially starting wearing it, it felt greasy but later I realised it’s because I was putting on too much and it made it harder and also longer for me to work into my body. I now dot the product on my body as it makes it easier for me to work into my skin as opposed to spreading it in my palm then applying to my body.

The product leaves my skin feeling moisturised and soft for a good 5 hours but I found that my arms and body stayed moisturised longer than my legs. The amazing scent begins to fade after an hour or two - it's still lingers but just faint.

I love to wear this in the evenings particularly after my shower; it’s not one of those refreshing citrus scents but it definitely shows off that you care about what you slather your body in. This would also be perfect on hot summer days but be mindful that it’s an intense scent so try not to ruin the experience for yourself as this fragrance lasts a good 4 hours on my skin when massaged well.

I bought it for $37.90 from Lush Downtown and I feel it’s worth the investment! Would I repurchase? Absolutely! Really stoked to finally find a Lush lotion that works for me.

This review is coming in a bit late since this was a limited edition Christmas release and it's now nearly March! But I've only just got round to properly trying out this goodie, so better late than never eh.

The Lush Celebrate Body Lotion is absolutely lovely. I'm a total Lushie already (Cruelty free? Hand made? Recycled + recycable? Fairtrade? Yes please!), so wasn't surprised to fall in love with this lotion as well.

It comes in a MASSIVE pot, filled to the brim with delicious product. A screw-top lid makes it slightly less easy to use than a pump-top, but I don't really care - it's what's on the inside that counts! This lotion is quite thick without being a body butter. It's creamy and soothing on dry skin, chocka with nourishing goodies. It smells fresh and sweet without being overpowering. It's less 'festive' smelling than I expected, and more like a tropical-cocktail-on-the-beach-type scent. Really lovely. I use this after showering, before I go to bed, and I always wake up with soft, smooth skin.

I picked up a massive sample of this in October when the range first came out and loved it, but had plenty of lotions on the go so wrestled with myself about need vs want.... then managed to pick up a full sized pot of it in the BR vault in Dec '15...YAY!

Lush Celebrate Body Lotion comes in the larger (and the mid, I believe?) of their classic black pots - remember, these are recyclable, and if you take 5 back to Lush they actually gift you a free pottle of face mask worth around $15! The posts are screw top, which is admittedly a little awkward with slippery lotion hands, but thems the breaks and you get used to it.

The lotion itself is thick - you can hold the pottle upside down (momentarily) safely, and a rich, creamy white. The scent is citrus (lime and orange) with almond oil and cognac, so it's not especially girly. It's a warm, rich fresh scent, and (typical of Lush) not particularly subtle, so may interfere with perfumes etc. I tend to use it more as a fragranced lotion, so in lieu of perfume.

As it's so rich, it takes a little working into your skin, and a while to absorb properly. Once it has done its thing, skin feels amazing and is lushly, beautifully scented, but the waiting is a bit annoying. I put this on sitting at my work station this morning, but in winter i think i'd do it immediately post shower, or at night. (not that it'll last until winter :p)

Golden Wonder bath bomb has the same scent, if you're into layering, or want a cheaper way to try it! AS it's LE you might not be able to buy it other than in xmas packages, which are still (as of 11 Jan 2016) available online and instore, but might be worth checking out a sample when these come back into stores this year, as I think this is one of Lush's better lotions.

Points lost for the absorbency, screw top pottle (inconvenient!) and the price point, which is very high for a lotion in my opinion. I don't think I'd pay $37.90 for a full size for myself, but then again it's special function is pretty useful (see 'tips) so maybe!

I managed to nab a 45g tub of this body lotion that came as a gift pack in the christmas stock. I had heard so many great things about this lotion so of course I bought the gift pack just to get this gem.

It comes in its familiar black tub with its name on the top and front. It has a screw top lid to seal in freshness and goodness. I love that I can stack the tubs up to save space which makes me happy.

The lotion itself is creamy but not thick. I usually prefer a thicker consistency but I push ahead anyway. The first scent that hits me is a fresh citrus, lime I am thinking as I huff it in. The second is a cocoa butter like smell which would make so much sense in a body lotion to keep the skin smooth. The colour is creamy off white with a hint of faded lime colour, all very in keeping with its fresh scent.

To the most important part, I smooth it over my entire body (besides the face) after I have showered. My skin drinks it in quickly and leaves my body smelling of a citrus tree (yum). After it has dried to the touch my skin is already noticeably smoother and plump. It feels as if a thirst I didn't know was there, was quenched by this. After using the entire tub now, although I love it my eczema areas of skin dislike the lime intensely. It is well known that citrus flares up eczema so I stick to using it everywhere else on my body but avoid these couple of areas. This works for me perfectly and I continue to have soft moisturised skin to show off, yussss!

When I first spotted this on the Lush website, I laughed out loud, there was no way I was paying nearly $40 for a body lotion. When I saw it in the BR vault, however, I sat there refreshing on vault day because I couldn't let it go, and I had to have it. And have it I did.

Surprisingly, a little of this goes a long way. It's thick like TBS body butters but at least I know this is definitely cruelty free. It's stark white and smells like the Golden Wonder bath bomb, but I feel like this smells more like the Fruit Loops cereal than anything else, and I ain't complaining because my inner and outer child love that colorful delight.

As I said, it's thick, so you don't need a lot. I scoop some out with my clean hands and apply to body, rubbing until its mostly in. The one thing I hate about this is that it never absorbs properly, so if you want to wear skinny jeans you better believe you won't be wearing them in a hurry.

I do like this moisturizer but if I can't wear pants with it on I don't see the point of it. I don't think I'd repurchase it, sadly. It's not a miss for the company, as it is so lovely, it just has a big negative I can't get past.

I was really lucky to win a pot of this because at $37.90 a pot I wasn't going splurge. It's a lovely thick buttery body lotion that borders on like a body cream consistency. The scent is a mix of oranges and limes with a hint of something else maybe cognac. Whenever I apply this my skin feels pampered and the scent lingers on me for a few hours. Due to the consistency I prefer to apply it at night so my skin has a chance to really absorb and soak up the goodness. I really like that Lush used mostly natural ingredients to make this. Would I repurchase this? Probably not at least not at almost $38 for 225g. Maybe at half price. But if body lotions are something you splurge on and you like orange and lime scents, I think this is something you'd really enjoy.

This was a lovely festive moisturiser, and managed to grab this in one of the BR Vaults. It is very thick and creamy, a small bit definitly goes a long way. I wouldnt recommend this as an everyday moisturiser as I found it to be a bit too rich and sticky, but it is great once a week or so. I prefered to use it after doing a body exfoliate to really hydrate and found my skin absorbed it much better. It is a bit pricey but as I said a little goes a long way!

I would prefer this to have a different sort of packaging as the screw top is a bit annoying, but at least it counts as one of the 5 pots to return to get a free Fresh Face Mask!

I got this as part of a gift pack for Christmas last year. First off this body lotion smells amazing and is very festive in terms of scent. It's a very thick, rich lotion and possibly a bit much for my skin. I found this body lotion was nice on my skin but it did tend to sit on top of it and leave an oily film on my skin. I put it all over one morning and for the rest of the day my skin was slippery and just felt a bit yuck. It did soak in and make my skin feel nice but the residue it left on my skin was not great and put me off using it. I will only put it on before bed now to avoid the all day oiliness that it bring by putting it on in the morning. I will use the rest of the small pot i have but to be honest I wouldn't repurchase this body lotion.

I received a very generous sample of this moisturiser in a 45g tub, it was included in part of an online order. The same black tubs that can be exchanged for a free fresh face mask. Upon opening the tub I was greeted by a fresh scent of flowers, lily would be my pick, it has a light uplifting fragrance that has citrus tones but heavy on floral notes. It's quite pretty and feminine but not something I would choose for myself.

The product is creamy white and very dense. I find the scent too strong for my liking and the actual moisturizing properties make my skin feel oily and at the same time like I need more moisturiser (I don't have excessively dry skin). I tried so many times in different ways (after showers, first thing in the morning, hand cream etc etc) because I really wanted to like this product but sadly I can only use it before bed and mostly apply it to my feet before popping bed socks on.

I wont personally repurchase and it's not something I would gift (one friend springs to mind as I know she would love the scent but she is allergic to one of the main ingredients in this).