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I’m a huge Halloween fan – spooky new range from Lush is an October must-have with an eerie twist
Plus tips on how to get the most out of the high street chain's bubble bars on the cheap
I AM the Halloween Queen - it is without a doubt my favourite time of year, and anything to do with the spooky season is right up my street.
From house decorations and unique days out to costumes and Halloween-themed treats, whatever it is you can bet that I'll try it on the run-up to the eeriest night of the year.
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And Lush's brand new spooky range has knocked it out of the park this year - their incredible products are a must-have this October.
I've tried a host of different creations from the high street beauty brand's bewitching new collection that was launched for fans who are anticipating the arrival of fright night.
This included festive treats like the new glow-in-the-dark products, the Pumpkin Crumble Bubble Bar, and the Magic Potion bath bomb.
I also tried the intoxicating Pumpkin Pie soap and the delicious Batcurrent lip scrub, which were included in Lush's brand-new Halloween countdown calendar.
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Glow-in-the-dark shower gel and Hocus Pocus Soakus bubble bar (£7.50 & £7)
These limited-edition products from Lush are a must-have for Halloween fans who love an eerie twist.
Both of these items have fresh lemon, bergamot and lemongrass which creates a fresh, irresistible zesty fragrance.
But not only do they smell amazing, but they each have luminescent zinc sulfide in them, which is a phosphorescent powder that makes it glow in the dark.
All you need to do is 'charge them' under a light for a couple of hours and when you go to use them in the dark, a bright glow will beam from them.
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The shower gel was inspired by the bestselling soap Ghost In The Dark and is full of vitamin C to cleanse and revitalise the skin.
While the Hocus Pocus Soakus bubble bar creates a luscious bath with fluffy bubbles that smell incredible and lift your spirits.
I tried Lush's new Halloween bath melt - it actually has two purposes & homeowners will love it
It's super relaxing and when you come out of the bath you feel rejuvenated, refreshed and uplifted.
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Magic Potion Bath Bomb (£6)
This magical, mystical bath bomb is absolutely bewitching and transformative for your bath this Halloween.
And let me tell you it's not just an ordinary bath bomb - it's the perfect product for everyone who likes a bit of excitement and entertainment in their baths.
This sweet floral bath bomb is actually a nod to those who have imaginations that transform tubs into cauldrons and sticks into wands.
It has real popping candy inside which makes the water crackle as its mood-boosting dragon fruit powder is released and scents of ylang-ylang and clove bud oil fill the air.
Not only does the popping candy add some aural stimulation, but you're then soothed by the ylang-ylang as the nettle powder works to balance your skin.
It is utterly transformative for both your bath and yourself - just as you let your worries soak away and then come out feeling refreshed with a clear mind.
Pumpkin Crumble Bubble Bar (£8)
I've never really used bubble bars before, but I was blown away by the new Pumpkin Crumble Bubble Bar. If I could stock up and use it all year round I would - it's my favourite of all Lush' Halloween products.
It's a gorgeous, creamy, spicy and festive blend which is made up of real pumpkin purée and Fair Trade shea butter.
It is made up of two pumpkin halves with the shea butter sandwiches in the middle, with the pair melting together in the hot water to create a luxurious, softening bubble bath.
The pumpkin parts have uplifting citrus essential oils mixed with the purée to leave the skin supple, while the shea butter moisturises the skin.
Just break a bit of it off and crumble it at the bottom of the bath as it runs, or hold it under the running water and watch it melt away.
After using it I was very pleasantly surprised to find that it left my skin silky smooth for days afterwards - I felt amazing and I also noticed that the spicy, citrus essential oils actually boosted my mood.
Bubble bar price cut hack
A LUSH insider has shared a top tip for getting the most out of the high street chain's bubble bars on the cheap.
All you need is a friend or loved one who is willing to buy one of the beauty brands' bubble bars with you.
Each bubble bar has around three to four uses in it, and they cost an average of between £4.50 and £8.
If you both pick up a bubble bar at, say, £6 each, then you normally you'd have three whole uses of each one.
But the Lush expert explained that if you both half your bubble bars then you'll get two uses out of each half.
So if you swap a half each then you'll both end up with two different bubble bars that can each be used twice for the same amount of money.
So for the same £6, you're both actually getting two bars that can be used twice rather than one bar that can be used three times.
Batcurrant Lip Scrub (£7)
This lip scrub is as delicious as it is intoxicating and is the dream product for anyone who suffers from dry flaky lips in the autumn and winter time.
The exfoliating caster sugar scrubs lips smooth while the Fair Trade shea butter moisturises and leaves the lips feeling super soft.
It also has jojoba oil in its ingredients, which works to hydrate and soften the lips and surrounding skin.
As soon as you open the lid, the mouthwatering fruity scent hits you and you just want to stick your lips into the little pot.
But to use it properly all you need to do is scoop out a little bit of the scrub on your finger and buff your lips with it.
Just remember to wipe off any excess sweetness or grains that don't completely disappear!
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Pumpkin Pie Soap (£6)
This skin-softening soap is so good it's scary.
It is packed with a rich blend of pumpkin purée and maple sap to keep skin feeling soft and supple no matter how many times you wash.
And it smells divine with its blend of grapefruit and petitgrain oils that create a citrusy aroma.
It also has a green lightness that leaves skin feeling fresh, Lsuh experts say.
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This also contains real pumpkin puree which is rich in vitamins A, C and E, which work with the grapefruit oil to keep the skin refreshed and uplifted.
There is also some Canadian maple sap in the ingredients, which keeps the skin hydrated.
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