Ultraviolet bubble bar

Ultraviolet is a bubble bar released by Lush Cosmetics as part of their limited edition Mothers' day collection. It is not normally one I would pick up for myself, but after it being recommended to me, I decided to give it a try and see what I thought of it, as it isn't going to be around for much longer unless Lush decide to make it part of their permanent range.

This bubble bar has an appealing design. Created to look like a rainbow with a non-traditional array of colours, including blue, purple, green and grey- it does tie in with the name and scent theme. It is also large in size- and can be used across 3-8 baths, depending on how generous you like to be with your bubbles. So although it is one of Lush's pricier bath offerings at £4.75, it does demonstrate good value for money.

For those who aren't into strong scents- Ultraviolet may be one to avoid. It has quite a potent, floral aroma that dominates the entire room it is being stored in. The top note is a fusion of violet and jasmine, but there is a whole host of other fresh, floral layers, that work together to create a heady, but natural scent. Fans of candied floral scents such as Rose Jam may be disappointed that Ultraviolet does not have the same sugary-sweetness- it is definitely a more mature scent.

To use a bubble bar, you break off a piece depending on how many bubbles you want and how big your bath is, and crumble it with your fingertips under a running tap. An alternative is to put it in a sieve and hold it under the tap- this is useful if the bubble bar you are using contains 'extras' you might not want in your bath, such as petals or paper.


Once dissolved, ultraviolet turns your water a beautiful light purple shade, with a little amount of silver lustre that swirls around the purple water and helps it look that bit more special. The water is softened and feels very silky, and the scent stays on your skin and in the bathroom for a couple of hours after use.  The is an abundance of soft bubbles, and you really do not need a lot of the bar to get tons of them. The bubbles also last throughout the bath and don't dissolve really quickly, which can happen with cheaper bubblebaths.

Ultraviolet has no other added extras, the glitter washes away with ease after use and the water doesnt stain the tub purple, so it is an ideal bar to use if you aren't keen on bubble bars that create a mess.

Afterwards, my skin felt soft and there was really no need for moisturising, but you could follow this up with a lotion afterwards if you have really dry skin.

This bubble bar surprisingly doesn't clash with any perfumes if you decide to apply one after use when the scent is still lingering on your skin. I have a dupe oil of Lush's creamy candy perfume, and Ultraviolet didn't interfere with it at all.

Overall, I did quite like this limited-edition bubble bar, and I am glad I got the chance to try it out before it goes away, but as the floral scent is not really a particular favourite of mine, I can't see me stocking up before it runs out. However, for anyone who is into Violet, Jasmine, or other natural floral scents, I am sure you will really enjoy this as it works well in the bath and is good value for money.




7/10