It might be the end of a long day or the start of a tough one, but sometimes, everyone needs to soak in the bath. And while bubbles have their own special spot, the bath bomb has a place in many hearts, adding fun [1], colour, and gorgeous smells to the ultimate me-time moment.
To celebrate World Bath Bomb Day [2], Lush are giving away one of its bestselling bath bombs at selected stores across the UK. A team of expert bath bomb creators will be stationed in store to divulge all the secret bath bomb making tips, straight from the Lush factory floor. Once you've seen how the bath bombs are created, you can walk away with your very own Intergalactic bath bomb for free. Run don't walk, the celebration only takes place until the 29th April.
Lush has been making us smell sweet as candy for 30 years now, and some of its bath bombs are so well known, we can visualise them just from hearing their names. Lush is always adding dozens of new ones to its lineup [3], giving us plenty of bath time choices, but there are a selection that will always be our firm favourites.
Whether you're all for flower power or ready for relaxation, here are 10 Lush bath bombs you need to try now.
Best Lush Bath Bombs:
Avobath [4] (£4)
You haven't really done bath bombs until you've tried this one. It's got all the retro vibes of the legendary avocado bath suites of yesteryear and all the modern must haves for skincare as it moisturises, relaxes, and smells fab, too. One reviewer wrote, "it was a real wonder to my skin" and no wonder, there's extra virgin olive oil and lemongrass in there, too.
Best Lush Bath Bombs:
Intergalactic [5] (£6)
This futuristic bath bomb with it's out-of-this-word peppermint and grapefruit oils is a guaranteed mood lifter. The bath bomb is a bestseller, with one reviewer noting, "the biggest surprise was the glitter! After the bath, I just saw all the gold glitter!" That sounds like the ticket.
Best Lush Bath Bombs:
Sakura [6] (£4)
The legendary Sakura bath bomb was made for Spring. Inspired by Japanese cherry blossom, it was designed to capture those first real rushes of optimism that the end of Winter brings. It's also got lemon oil and orange flower in it to produce a truly pretty scent.
Best Lush Bath Bombs:
Peachy [7] (£6)
As juicy as they come, this cheeky bath bomb is bursting with fresh peach juice which leaves skin feeling fuzz-free. One reviewer said, "it reminded me of a delicious peach bellini cocktail."
Best Lush Bath Bombs:
Twilight [8] (£5)
Another of the most famous Lush bath bombs, Twilight [9] has been helping people catch some zeds for years. There's lots of lavender to calm and soothe and a hint of benzoin and tonka as a reminder of snooze-worthy evening drinks. And plenty of reviewers have said thanks for a good night's sleep after using it, with one writing "truly is an ideal one for before bedtime."
Best Lush Bath Bombs:
Butterball [10] (£3)
OK, it might not be the prettiest bath bomb out there, but Butterball has a magic all of its own. Packed with cocoa butter, it's a megamoisturiser, while the ylang-ylang helps to relax and soothe. One reviewer said, "I almost felt like I put lotion on my body" after a soak.
Best Lush Bath Bombs:
Deep Sleep [11] (£5)
If you're in need of some much needed zzz's, this bath bomb will transport you to dreamland. This bath bomb is actually an Epsom salt cube, packed full of lavender, chamomile, and neroli oils to help send you to sleep and restore balance to tired muscles.
Best Lush Bath Bombs:
Ippuku Ryo 涼の一服 (cooling set) [12] (£10)
Inspired by the Japanese concept of "Ippuku", this cooling trio serves as a reminder to take a break during your busy schedule. The bath bombs are made using Demerara sugar, an ingredient which is actually used as a remedy for menstrual cramps and sensitivity to cold in Japan.
Best Lush Bath Bombs:
Dragon's Egg Bath Bomb [13] (£5)
It might look as pretty as a picture but the promise is that the Dragon's Egg Bath Bomb will send golden flames whizzing across your bath — obviously, just the colour of them and not actual real fire. The Dragon's Egg is scented with lemon and bergamot oils with fans calling it "the most moisturising bath bomb" they'd tried.
Best Lush Bath Bombs:
Sex Bomb [14] (£5)
Perhaps still the most famous of all, Sex Bomb is still pleasing the punters after all these years. It produces fizzing purple and pink water that smells of ylang-ylang, clary sage, and supersensual jasmine. It's affectionately named "an oldie but a goodie," and as Lush turns 30, you can't say fairer than that.