Ghost Shower Gel (Ltd Edition Retro)

On the fourth week of Christmas LUSH limited gave to me......

4 Ghost shower gels

3 Hottie massage bars

2 Halloween specials

and a Snow Fairy lip and cheek tint

Ghost

Price: £8.95/250g

Product category: Shower gel

Contains: Dove orchid infusion to soothe and cleanse the skin, Rose water to calm and soothe the skin (also great for mature skin), Fine sea salt gently exfoliates, cleanses and softens the skin, White wine vinegar soothes dry/irritated skin and regulates pH of the skin, Organic jojoba oil to soften and moisturise the skin, Jasmine absolute for its beautiful sensual fragrance, Ylang ylang oil for its uplifting fragrance and Neroli oil tones, improves texture of and soothes the skin and is thought to reduce scarring and stretch marks.

How to use: Apply directly onto body or apply a small amount to a shower poof then the body, work to a lather and rinse.

Other interesting facts:

·  Rose water is used in aromatherapy to treat depression, low mood and grief.

·  White wine vinegar and Jojoba oil give the hair intense shine and condition by coating and smoothing down the cuticles on the hair shaft and increasing manageability. This makes Ghost a fabulous shampoo too!

·   Jojoba oil is very similar to our own sebum therefore it is easily absorbed and tolerated by the top layer of our skin.

·   Jasmine is valued in aromatherapy for sensitive skin, muscular complaints, depression, stress and anxiety.

·  Neroli is scientifically proven to increase serotonin production in the brain thus lifting the mood and promoting feelings of well being.

Verdict: I’m so happy that Ghost has made an appearance again this year even though it’s limited edition, as I’m a huge fan of its uniquely beautiful scent. It’s quite a difficult scent to describe so I’ll do my best. It’s definitely reminiscent of 9-5 cleanser’s delicate and calming notes (both contain dove orchid and ylang ylang), though it has more floral notes to it.

LUSH describe Ghost as having a ‘haunting scent of lillies’, so I assume dove orchids have a similar scent.  I agree that it has a very delicate and fresh floral scent similar to lilies, which assumabley comes from the careful blend of dove orchid with other floral notes such as jasmine, ylang, rose and neroli (blossoms from the bitter orange tree). Though it’s difficult to pick out exactly which notes comes through the most. I’m generally not a huge fan of floral products but Ghost does not have an overpowering floral scent. I’d describe it as a very gentle and delicate, light and fresh floral scent with calming notes.

I also think it’s important to mention that Ghost smells quite strong in the bottle, but significantly changes to something very delicate as you’re using the product and the scent your left with on your skin.

Ghost has a luxuriously think creamy texture and is pearly white /shimmery in colour. A little definitely goes a long way, especially if you use with a shower poof and it creates a beautiful creamy lather. It’s very softening, moisturising and calming on the skin (great for these colder months) and leaves the skin delicately scented. It’s also great to use as a shampoo as it contains white wine vinegar and jojoba oil, which leave your hair super soft and shiny. The delicate floral scent stays on the skin and hair most of the day in a subtle yet noticeable way.

Overall Ghost is a little piece of luxury in the bath or the shower, with its rich and creamy texture and its pretty and delicate floral scent.

Special thanks to everyone who voted on fb and helped me to decide on which product to review :)