Hey guys! So this calendar didn't exactly turn out as I expected! I am not very familiar with lush but it seems like from the reviews this isn't the quality that most people expect from Lush. Let me know what you guys think! Do you think this is worth the $310?? Let me know! Love ya💖
I think it’s work it. The body butters and shower creams are really expensive on their own. Also, the bars can be broken up for multiple uses. I think the bad reviews are from the bath bombs and bubble bars being broken. Honestly, people complain about packaging waste then, complain about broken products that’s not wrapped in packaging to maintain its shape 🙄. Can’t please everyone.
Lush bath bombs are literally made by hand, are meant to crumble easily, and look shaggy. I have a Lush body cream in "Pansy" that smells amazing and came with a tag that had the photo and name of the chemist who mixed my container. I don't know about the value, though. Bath bombs retail for around $18, so if you got 10, that's $180 retail, the body creams are $6.25 for that size. It might be pretty close, though.
$300 for a bunch of bath fizzers is insane. Didn't you open a bath fizzer calendar that was only $20 for 12 days? This is crazy. No one should buy this.
It’s always my favourite go to advent calendar every year. Also the tag on the side of the box explains the products. Also Lush only has one sale a year on Boxing Day (day after Christmas) and all the Christmas and Halloween and products being discontinued go on sale for 50% off and the website is mayhem. They are expensive but lush is my favourite store and favourite bath products.
For that price, you might as well just go to the store and pick out a bunch of items, at least that way you can guarantee the items are fresh and even pick out scents you like 🤷♀️
That goes for most advent calendars, though. They may seem like a good deal, but most of the time you end up with a bunch of stuff you never would have bought.
@@plumdutchess it’s not as blatant as at lush. At least with the majority of calendars, there is some saving. The lush advent calendar’s in the Uk cost more than the individual items and people are paying for the packaging. Lush is the one place you only get it if you’re a hardcore fan of the brand. It’s weird because I don’t find it that expensive a shop but the advent calendars are insane, but they’re really the only ones who put popular items in them. There’s no saving to them though, so you may as well just have a random haul and save money.
the holiday bathbombs come in a set of 8 for $70. That includes the penguin, standing santa, and blue snowflake ones you got in this box. I would suggest getting the WOW gift box next time. It had
Ex Lush employee here! Lush prides themself on having natural fragrances, the easiest & cheapest being citrus which is why so many products have an orange fragrance. Florals are pretty easy as well & the butters in cream products have their own natural scent. Apple, grape & strawberry are all synthetic but they won’t tell you unless you specifically ask. The calendar isn’t holiday themed because Lush is big on the whole ‘everyone belongs’ thing so everything is kept very neutral both in store & product decor (although there are some Christmas products like the santa) & language employees use.
@@jannicelockley8424every move they make is calculated. Their gift sets are only a good deal of you buy one with 2 products in it. We were all watched very closely & our language was monitored. We couldn’t say sir or ma’am or miss or mister. It had to be ‘friends’ or another gender neutral term. You’re right, they don’t care about you. They care about your money, just like every other big company out there.
I noticed this a couple of years ago. They really sell the image of being all natural, but so many of their most popular scents contain synthetic perfumes.
@@user-jw7bc1yp1nI appreciate the gender neutral language and inclusivity behind their approach BUT I wouldn’t shop at Lush if you paid me. I don’t find their products worth the price you pay. 😬
But why title things "Christmas Day" if they are all inclusive since not everyone celebrates Christmas? It just is weird that some things are passable to them and other things are not.
I used to love lush, but they kept discontinuing my favorite scents. And it was expensive buying so many, so I learned how to make my own. Three years later I sell them myself now, and seeing these is so sad. I know it’s different for small businesses (we are held to a higher standard), but I could never send out a product that way and that damaged! Also, I’m biased but there are many makers, myself included that make bath bombs (and other bath products) that perform better than lush… and with easier cleanup.
Every thing I have ever loved from them they discontinued. I miss Potion Lotion so much. And Happy for S.A.D. Shower gel. God I would spend so much money there, but now I can go years without going in.
I was totally crazy about Lush about 15 years ago but I also spent crazy money when they discontinued a scent or product that I loved so eventually I stopped buying so I could use up what I had. Used Angels on bare face and daddy-o shampoo for many years but I eventually stopped because AOBF was getting really expensive and shampoo was stripping my henna away more quickly than it should because of the lemon juice I guess. I miss the lovely violet scent still but it's just not worth it. Nevertheless I love watching your unboxings so here I am 😉
I like that you keep going after Christmas. Let's face it, by the time most start reviewing the calenders it's too late for a lot of us to either budget for one or it's sold out.
The bubble bars are used to make a bubble bath. They work really well and you don't need to use a whole one. Most can be used for 3-4 baths depending on the size.
This was a great way of seeing what Lush has to offer these days. The smell in the stores is so overwhelming I leave with a terrible headache every time (so haven't been in years!).
Hello! I'm a Lushie and former Lush employee. Here are my comments: 1. You need to keep in mind that all products are hand made so everything may not be uniform or look like the picture. 2. A bubble bar is solid bubble bath. Crumble it under the tap when filling up your bath tub. They are not supposed to crumble like that by just holding it. 3. In recent years Lush has stopped doing full on Christmas scents and focused more on citrus scents. The Cinders bath bomb was a holiday classic and a favorite of mine, sadly it was discontinued, along with every other Christmas spice scented product. 4. Dream Cream is fantastic! It cured my super itchy and flaky nip eczema. A little bit goes a long way. 5. "You could probably eat Lush products, right?" You _could_ but you shouldn't. The lip scrubs are meant to be licked off, though. I have heard stories about customers sampling the fresh face masks in Lush stores. 6. 15:15 I don't know what that is and it shouldn't be in the box in that sorry state. 7. A bath melt has lots of oils and butters in it, it's basically a solid bath oil. 8. I don't think Lush has ever claimed that you get extra value out of their advent calendars. I know their pre-wrapped gifts sell for a little more than the value of the products inside. The appeal of a Lush advent calendar is about the exclusive products inside, of which you got quite a few (12 to be exact), it's never been about saving money. 9. If you're not happy with the calendar I recommend you to reach out to customer service. At least in Europe, Lush has the loveliest customer service and they will go the extra mile for you. I would definitively contact them about the shower Santa/blob and the exploding almond bubble bar.
I did the Lush advent calendar 2 years ago and looked up the price of everything as I went. It was ultimately $10 more expensive than buying the items individually, I guess for the box. To be fair, I love and still use the box to today, but considering I didn't like all the products, it wasn't a good value at all.
Understandable. I'm from somewhere where advent calendars have a LONG tradition and they were never supposed to give you any special (financial) value at all. They're purely meant to bring extra joy every day during the advent time. Original calendars were (and sone still are) just small, pretty, pictures behind the doors. You'd open the door and enjoy the tiny painting and get in the Christmas mood. Those were/are mostly reused everyday. It's basically a countdown. Chocolate ones are also super popular, it's not fancy chocolate though, just a small bite of regular chocolate, stamped with a snowman here, or a tree there etc. Also popular are self-made ones, where you take little boxes, or pouches and fill them with small goodies for the person you made it for (can be you yourself too) to enjoy. Obviously those have just the exact financial value of the items and the packaging, but that's, as I said, besides the point. I definitely DO get though, that with advent calendars like in the videos, you kinda want some extra value, since they're fairly (to very) expensive and you can't choose. It's basically like a subscription box, but themed and stretched out, not like the idea behind advent calendars per se.
@@meghan9625 Oh, I found your answer helpful and interesting and liked that it sounded like you had fun with the calendar! :) I just wanted to add that context, basically to say that this sounds exactly like something that's very well fitting for what it is. ^^ Happy new year!
Lush bath bombs are AWESOME!!! But, you're absolutely right ... expensive. I get some and in the meantime "fill in" with some Amazon ones ... I found a few brands where you can get 12 for around $20 and they are actually good. The "chipped up" upon delivery doesn't bother me since there's not a lot of extraneous packaging. I get so much stuff online and the amount of padding and bubble wrap is insane. So wasteful.
I forgot Lush was a thing! My bathtub is SO TINY now. I used to have a huge jacuzzi tub and when I did I spoiled myself with lush. I took a Lush Bath every other Sunday. 😂 it’s been 3 years since I took a Lush bath! A bath in general really… now I wanna go get a hotel room or something just to take a Lush bath 😂
There are definitely ways they could have boxed those without using plastic and still keeping them in decent shape. Glad you seem to enjoy it though. Looking forward to the rest!
Lush only has one sale per year, starting on boxing day. All seasonal products or products produced before octobre that year are 50% off. the advent kalendar box will never be on sale before christmas. Edit after watching the video: yes lush is notorious for putting citrus scents in almost all their products. Its been a complaint from fans for years. They used to have a range of vastly different seasonal products with things like pine and spices that got discontinued permanently in favour of Citrus scents and expansion of the snow fairy line. The products got much more expensive but their range got less exciting and less creative over the last few years
I've probably already seen this advent calendar unbox 15 times before Christmas but other TH-camrs. But am I going to click and watch Alexandria Ryan unbox it. You bet your sweet lily pad I am😅. I'd watch her unbox just about anything.
Alexandria getting so excited over the shower jelly jiggler was everything I needed today. I wonder if the citrusy smell of the bath bombs could be coming from powdered citric acid as part of the bath bomb base, if that's the acid part to react with the baking soda(?) part to create the fizzing.
My favorite part of Advent calendar season is the after season party that is your channel 🎉 I really enjoy your channel because I always leave with a smile 😁❤
I really feel you not knowing what the scent is. Even when I’m in a Lush store, looking at the tag, it smells nothing like it should. It’s so confusing.
I went to lush website just to look, their bath bombs are anywhere from $7 to $10. Bubble bars are $10 to $15. And their shower gels are $12 for 3.3 fl oz. I don’t think the calendar is worth it, knowing the prices listed online except for the shower gels and that completely depends on how big those tiny bottles actually were
It seems like a great advent! I only take showers so have never used bath bomb thingys but they look fun! Bob made me laugh! To be fair to Bob I thought the almond looked like a giant roach 😂
My Strawberry Santa is really crumbly too and I got it in September! The bubble bars are best used with a sieve to get more bubbles. Crumble a section into a sieve and run that under running water. You can normally get a few baths from a bubble bar so they are better value than bath bombs. I don't like florals either and I think the petitgrain in Berry Berry Christmas shower gel overpowers it as I cannot smell berries. I am surprised that the perfume wasn't in the last section. Some of the shower jellies are really fun and shaped like animals or fairies etc. I hope you enjoy using everything. 😊😊
Very cute but $310? That's a lot for bath bombs . I think I might have been upset about that. Cuddles to the fur babies. Hope Tater is doing well. Love to watch what they do behind you. So precious. Much love girl.
I think I read somewhere traditionally advent starts around Christmas then finishes early January, keep the calendars going😊, But seriously love the advent unboxing I would would watch it at any time of year 😊
Hi, recovering Catholic school girl here, lol. You’re describing the Christmas season, which starts on Christmas and continues through the Feast of the Epiphany on January 6th. (The twelve days of Christmas. Sorry for putting that song in your head.) Advent is the four Sundays before Christmas. That said Advent Calendar Unboxing Season is every day that ends in y, as far as I’m concerned! :)
Sounds awful but squeaky wheels are the only ones that get heard. The thousands of us that had great experiences didn’t review because lush is usually awesome. This calendar was so good that I ended up buying it twice. I also bought the lush buddies advent calendar. The value is definitely there and both calendars include exclusive items only available from the calendars. I think the mail system was really really bad to your mail….. I had 7 separate lush boxes and only 1 break…. Yes the strawberry scrub. Your box got kicked, I think 🤔.
16:42 in Europe (and maybe world wide but that I don’t know) they package all their bars, soaps and bath bombs in recycled paper bags which are actually really awesome because they are sturdy, protect the product a little bit and can actually be recycled again. I would have loved to see them make those bags with like a bit of a design for this box. It’s probably even better than the insane amount of paper shredding they needed to use now (which does look fun haha)
You stuck that green lotion up to the camera, and I leaned in to smell it. 😆 I would be really disappointed to pay that much and have it look like that coming out.
The ripleys aquarium in Myrtle Beach let's you hang out with penguins up close! Mostly kids do it, but if you do it with hubby you won't look as awkward!
You can always keep the bath bombs or any of the others as a collection displayed. Think like the potpourri bowl that used to be in the bathrooms when we were kids. Displayed for the smells but not used. We do that with soaps, bath bombs, bubblebars etc.
If you like that jelly bath stuff, it remindss me of bath slime you can get at the Dollar 🌳. Its in a short cylinder container in the bath section. Different colors available.
I’ve never been to a Lush or used their products, but from watching some people make bath bombs and bubble bars, I think Citric Acid is a common ingredient, which would be contributing to the citrus scent of everything!
For that price, I knew I would never get it. I love how Lush stuff smells and if you want to save, they are sometimes doing 50% off sale (like they do right now). I stocked up on some stuff I would never buy otherwise, like their shampoo that usually goes for $54 for a 460g tub. It was half off, which is acceptable to me.
Yay your videos are the perfect start to my work day. Edit: the giggly jello product is totally my fave part. So satisfying in a Flubber way hahaha oh & hope everyone had a lovely Christmas & didn't get gifted COVID like I did 😂
don't know much about bath bombs and lush products but man there needs to be more packaging on those bath bombs to protect them in shipping. for that price id expect them to be a bit more protected in their box
I wonder if there are any sensory/play Slime advent calendars out there, I feel like you might like Slime if you really enjoyed the texture/feeling of the shower jelly.
I love lush. But I’m entirely too picky about scents which thank god bc it saves me from getting these 😂 helps that a lot of the winter scents are snow fairy which I hate or have lavender which I’m allergic to
I’ve never met anyone else allergic to lavender! That’s why I can’t shop there. I have received gifts from friends in the mail so there is no lavender. The champagne scent was my fave…not sure if it even still exists.
@@vj4195 me neither! I didn’t even know I was allergic til I was in my 20s. Found out carrying a vase that had a fresh bud and where it had been on my chest I had a row of hives. Super weird. Never noticed bc I don’t really like the smell anyway ig and neither does my mom so if we just didn’t have it. I always just ask when I go in and they tell me which ones to avoid. Helps that they typically list everything instead of doing what other brands do and don’t just say “fragrance oils” which can include it without listing it. Had that issue before
The best time to get lush products is right after Christmas during their 50% off sale! It’s the only time of year that they do a sale & honestly it’s so worth it! It’s the best time to stock up or try something new! It’s typically only on holiday items like snow fairy, i personally take advantage of it every year.
Cherry Wallis opened this calendar sometime in November, and everything was intact. I agree these items are overpriced, but it's a shame your calendar must have been drop-kicked by every post office on the way to your house.
As someone who travelled to a different COUNTRY two times only to buy Lush products, I think the calendar is worth the money. I motly purchase bath bombs and keep them in my bedsheets cabinet to keep the sheets always smelling nice and fresh, i also use the bath bombs two times because they are big enough and the colour it's very strong which allows you to use it multiple times
Yay, I'm so happy we're continuing with advent calendars! And that star anise looked like a small tarantula or something, nope, nope, no, no thank you!
There is a Lush store near my house and it is always bright and colorful. Some smells kick up my allergies but I enjoy walking though there just to look around.
Like a lot of people said, the bath bombs are super fragile and develop wear just from shipping. I can get 2-3 baths out of one bomb though, and 4-6 out of a bubble bar. So I don't care if they're a little bunged up since I'm cracking them into pieces anyway. I'm very fond of Dream Cream because unlike most commercial lotions, if you apply it to extremely dry skin, it doesn't burn. Most lotions contain alcohol and they're a disaster if your skin is compromised at all. It helps to keep it in the fridge though.
You were so much nicer then I was in the store! I'm talking to the employee, like this is an advent calendar traditionally there is a savings on what you get overall as like you dont get to pick it?! She said they don't do that really that its a collection marketed for you so there was NO SAVINGS INTENDED. That said they have one sale a year after xmas on boxing day where everything hoilday themed is usually 50% off. That might be the only time thats worth it
I’ve never known a bubble bar to explode that way before, usually it’s difficult to break a bit off to add to the bath to the point where I’m knocking it against the bath to break it! 😂
I live in a big city and go once a year to get my daughter a few bath bombs for Christmas. Even at the high end mall I have to carefully find the "good" ones. Very cool idea but SO fragile. The ones at the malls are even damaged.
This is the Christmas that wasn’t for me and mine. My grandson got sick on Christmas Day and tirns out he has the flu, so now we are all down with that. We were visiting my folks out of state, when we got sick, so we had to drive home yesterday. During the trip we got rear ended by a chick that was jabbering away on her cell while she was driving. So we all are sick and nursing whiplash and bumps and bruises. So this video has been the best part of my last 72 hours.
Idk if the one you got is the same, but I remember I got a lush lip scrub as a gift and the instructions literally said to lick off the excess when you’re done. It was watermelon flavored and extremely tempting to just eat
At my states aquarium (mystic aquarium) I took my baby daddy to a hands on excursion. Where we got to meet, touch, and feed a penguin. We also learned about penguins. Very pricey $389 before tax but well worth the money and so many memories.
One would think Lush would put their more 'prone to being destroyed' products like their bath bombs in some sort of protection, but apparently not. That poor Santa one didn't stand a chance in that box, and the way that almond one exploded lol
Alexandria! Just an fyi, Lush has one sale a year which is the Boxing Day sale. It usually sells out online really early but if you go in store you can get it half price.❤
With the bath bombs you can take a flat head tool and split them at the Seems amd get 2 for one if it thick enough split the half in half again than you can get 4 out of one. The bubble bars take some dentist floss and cut it into chuncks you can get 5 to 15 pices depending on how much bubbles you want. Hope this helps.
I love Lush. Absolutely love it. However I will say that there is no value in the gift boxes or advent calendar. They only do one sale a year and that's for boxing day when they put all the holiday stuff on sale. I got a gift set from my mom it was $85. 00 Canadian. When I added it all up the value was only around $60.00, not good when you pay full price, but I got one on sale today and $40.00 much better as it's has all my favourite stuff that is regular stock and only gose on sale for holiday gift sets. Also I may love Lush they aren't a prefect company so whatever you have to say (have not watched yet) is valid. Roast away.
If you want to meet and interact with penguins Alex, go to Newport Aquarium in Newport, KY! They have times that you can book to interact with their penguins!
I’m a lushie girl, and the snowdrift is suppose to smell like mint, and you can lick off the lips scrubs and the snowman is called bubbleroon cause like macroon is sandwiched with softening cocoa butter in the middle
Lush has a deal right now, eight bathbombs for $35 and the calendar went on sale for $145. Even with a 50% discount it's still cheaper to buy them individually
You look lovely as always and your hair got so long. It looks thick to me and I do like the color. I've seen advents of Lush and a monthly subscription for a few years. Most of them come with 2 or more broken items. They need to use something like a paper because the fluffy stuff is not working. For an expensive advent you should not have damaged items. I'm sure they are not easy to make and are very delicate but and they are adorable. Bob is an odd name for a bath product. I felt sorry for Mr. Snowman! Hope you had a wonderful Christmas. Love ya ⛄☁☃
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Hey guys! So this calendar didn't exactly turn out as I expected! I am not very familiar with lush but it seems like from the reviews this isn't the quality that most people expect from Lush. Let me know what you guys think! Do you think this is worth the $310?? Let me know! Love ya💖
I think it’s work it. The body butters and shower creams are really expensive on their own. Also, the bars can be broken up for multiple uses.
I think the bad reviews are from the bath bombs and bubble bars being broken. Honestly, people complain about packaging waste then, complain about broken products that’s not wrapped in packaging to maintain its shape 🙄. Can’t please everyone.
Lush bath bombs are literally made by hand, are meant to crumble easily, and look shaggy. I have a Lush body cream in "Pansy" that smells amazing and came with a tag that had the photo and name of the chemist who mixed my container. I don't know about the value, though. Bath bombs retail for around $18, so if you got 10, that's $180 retail, the body creams are $6.25 for that size. It might be pretty close, though.
$300 for a bunch of bath fizzers is insane. Didn't you open a bath fizzer calendar that was only $20 for 12 days? This is crazy. No one should buy this.
It’s always my favourite go to advent calendar every year. Also the tag on the side of the box explains the products. Also Lush only has one sale a year on Boxing Day (day after Christmas) and all the Christmas and Halloween and products being discontinued go on sale for 50% off and the website is mayhem. They are expensive but lush is my favourite store and favourite bath products.
about a third of the products in the box are on the 50 percent off section on the website now
I always say this, but i would watch you unbox advent calendars the entire year and not be upset in the least.
Same!
Same here. The calendars are second to Alexandria herself.
Same!
Hahaha facts!
Agreed 💯
For that price, you might as well just go to the store and pick out a bunch of items, at least that way you can guarantee the items are fresh and even pick out scents you like 🤷♀️
That goes for most advent calendars, though. They may seem like a good deal, but most of the time you end up with a bunch of stuff you never would have bought.
Yes, I said the same in my comment to her comment above
@@plumdutchess it’s not as blatant as at lush. At least with the majority of calendars, there is some saving. The lush advent calendar’s in the Uk cost more than the individual items and people are paying for the packaging. Lush is the one place you only get it if you’re a hardcore fan of the brand. It’s weird because I don’t find it that expensive a shop but the advent calendars are insane, but they’re really the only ones who put popular items in them. There’s no saving to them though, so you may as well just have a random haul and save money.
That would absolutely be my choice as well. The nearest store is over a 100 miles away from me, so it isn't really a viable option.
the holiday bathbombs come in a set of 8 for $70. That includes the penguin, standing santa, and blue snowflake ones you got in this box. I would suggest getting the WOW gift box next time. It had
Ex Lush employee here! Lush prides themself on having natural fragrances, the easiest & cheapest being citrus which is why so many products have an orange fragrance. Florals are pretty easy as well & the butters in cream products have their own natural scent. Apple, grape & strawberry are all synthetic but they won’t tell you unless you specifically ask.
The calendar isn’t holiday themed because Lush is big on the whole ‘everyone belongs’ thing so everything is kept very neutral both in store & product decor (although there are some Christmas products like the santa) & language employees use.
I don't think they have much thought about anything..including customers and quality..yikes
@@jannicelockley8424every move they make is calculated. Their gift sets are only a good deal of you buy one with 2 products in it. We were all watched very closely & our language was monitored. We couldn’t say sir or ma’am or miss or mister. It had to be ‘friends’ or another gender neutral term. You’re right, they don’t care about you. They care about your money, just like every other big company out there.
I noticed this a couple of years ago. They really sell the image of being all natural, but so many of their most popular scents contain synthetic perfumes.
@@user-jw7bc1yp1nI appreciate the gender neutral language and inclusivity behind their approach BUT I wouldn’t shop at Lush if you paid me. I don’t find their products worth the price you pay. 😬
But why title things "Christmas Day" if they are all inclusive since not everyone celebrates Christmas? It just is weird that some things are passable to them and other things are not.
I used to love lush, but they kept discontinuing my favorite scents. And it was expensive buying so many, so I learned how to make my own. Three years later I sell them myself now, and seeing these is so sad. I know it’s different for small businesses (we are held to a higher standard), but I could never send out a product that way and that damaged!
Also, I’m biased but there are many makers, myself included that make bath bombs (and other bath products) that perform better than lush… and with easier cleanup.
Every thing I have ever loved from them they discontinued. I miss Potion Lotion so much. And Happy for S.A.D. Shower gel. God I would spend so much money there, but now I can go years without going in.
Do you ship to Tennessee? What’s your website address? I’d love to purchase some products from you & support your small business! 🤩
@@TabithaBarrettRNMe too!
Ship to nz? Haha our lush here is SO expensive and the scents don't hit like they used to.
I was totally crazy about Lush about 15 years ago but I also spent crazy money when they discontinued a scent or product that I loved so eventually I stopped buying so I could use up what I had. Used Angels on bare face and daddy-o shampoo for many years but I eventually stopped because AOBF was getting really expensive and shampoo was stripping my henna away more quickly than it should because of the lemon juice I guess. I miss the lovely violet scent still but it's just not worth it. Nevertheless I love watching your unboxings so here I am 😉
I like that you keep going after Christmas. Let's face it, by the time most start reviewing the calenders it's too late for a lot of us to either budget for one or it's sold out.
The bubble bars are used to make a bubble bath. They work really well and you don't need to use a whole one. Most can be used for 3-4 baths depending on the size.
so you just use a piece at a time?
@@bobbiejoc1yes
This was a great way of seeing what Lush has to offer these days. The smell in the stores is so overwhelming I leave with a terrible headache every time (so haven't been in years!).
That's why I order online. Also no upsell.
Same!
Girl id watch you unbox advent calanders until the next season starts lol i love to watch how much fun you have doing them .
PLEASE DON’T STOP! I would be happy to watch them all year. 0:36
Hello! I'm a Lushie and former Lush employee. Here are my comments:
1. You need to keep in mind that all products are hand made so everything may not be uniform or look like the picture.
2. A bubble bar is solid bubble bath. Crumble it under the tap when filling up your bath tub. They are not supposed to crumble like that by just holding it.
3. In recent years Lush has stopped doing full on Christmas scents and focused more on citrus scents. The Cinders bath bomb was a holiday classic and a favorite of mine, sadly it was discontinued, along with every other Christmas spice scented product.
4. Dream Cream is fantastic! It cured my super itchy and flaky nip eczema. A little bit goes a long way.
5. "You could probably eat Lush products, right?" You _could_ but you shouldn't. The lip scrubs are meant to be licked off, though. I have heard stories about customers sampling the fresh face masks in Lush stores.
6. 15:15 I don't know what that is and it shouldn't be in the box in that sorry state.
7. A bath melt has lots of oils and butters in it, it's basically a solid bath oil.
8. I don't think Lush has ever claimed that you get extra value out of their advent calendars. I know their pre-wrapped gifts sell for a little more than the value of the products inside. The appeal of a Lush advent calendar is about the exclusive products inside, of which you got quite a few (12 to be exact), it's never been about saving money.
9. If you're not happy with the calendar I recommend you to reach out to customer service. At least in Europe, Lush has the loveliest customer service and they will go the extra mile for you. I would definitively contact them about the shower Santa/blob and the exploding almond bubble bar.
I did the Lush advent calendar 2 years ago and looked up the price of everything as I went. It was ultimately $10 more expensive than buying the items individually, I guess for the box. To be fair, I love and still use the box to today, but considering I didn't like all the products, it wasn't a good value at all.
Understandable.
I'm from somewhere where advent calendars have a LONG tradition and they were never supposed to give you any special (financial) value at all. They're purely meant to bring extra joy every day during the advent time.
Original calendars were (and sone still are) just small, pretty, pictures behind the doors. You'd open the door and enjoy the tiny painting and get in the Christmas mood. Those were/are mostly reused everyday. It's basically a countdown.
Chocolate ones are also super popular, it's not fancy chocolate though, just a small bite of regular chocolate, stamped with a snowman here, or a tree there etc.
Also popular are self-made ones, where you take little boxes, or pouches and fill them with small goodies for the person you made it for (can be you yourself too) to enjoy. Obviously those have just the exact financial value of the items and the packaging, but that's, as I said, besides the point.
I definitely DO get though, that with advent calendars like in the videos, you kinda want some extra value, since they're fairly (to very) expensive and you can't choose. It's basically like a subscription box, but themed and stretched out, not like the idea behind advent calendars per se.
@lethfuil I agree and have purchased a lush advent calendar since. There was just a question about value and I knew the answer. 😀
@@meghan9625 Oh, I found your answer helpful and interesting and liked that it sounded like you had fun with the calendar! :) I just wanted to add that context, basically to say that this sounds exactly like something that's very well fitting for what it is. ^^
Happy new year!
I still use my box now to store my Lush products in.
That's kinda sad. You woyld think you would get a tiny bit more value.
I would never spend the money on this calendar, but I love watching you unbox them. I lost it with the jelly. I thank you for the smiles.
Lush bath bombs are AWESOME!!! But, you're absolutely right ... expensive. I get some and in the meantime "fill in" with some Amazon ones ... I found a few brands where you can get 12 for around $20 and they are actually good.
The "chipped up" upon delivery doesn't bother me since there's not a lot of extraneous packaging. I get so much stuff online and the amount of padding and bubble wrap is insane. So wasteful.
I forgot Lush was a thing! My bathtub is SO TINY now. I used to have a huge jacuzzi tub and when I did I spoiled myself with lush. I took a Lush Bath every other Sunday. 😂 it’s been 3 years since I took a Lush bath! A bath in general really… now I wanna go get a hotel room or something just to take a Lush bath 😂
There are definitely ways they could have boxed those without using plastic and still keeping them in decent shape. Glad you seem to enjoy it though. Looking forward to the rest!
Lush only has one sale per year, starting on boxing day. All seasonal products or products produced before octobre that year are 50% off. the advent kalendar box will never be on sale before christmas.
Edit after watching the video: yes lush is notorious for putting citrus scents in almost all their products. Its been a complaint from fans for years. They used to have a range of vastly different seasonal products with things like pine and spices that got discontinued permanently in favour of Citrus scents and expansion of the snow fairy line. The products got much more expensive but their range got less exciting and less creative over the last few years
I’ve noticed this too :( Bring back the Cinders body wash!!
Yay, it's after Christmas advent calendar time!! Now *this* is the most wonderful time of the year!
Hiii Alexandria! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and so glad you're continuing the Advent season! ❤️
Hi Crystal! I hope you did as well! Oh for sure, we are going to go till there are no calendars left lol
@@Alexandria-Ryan Exxxxcellent! 😉💖
@@Alexandria-Ryan 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Merry Christmas! You could keep doing Advent calendars all year! I love your reactions and honest reviews! ❤
I've probably already seen this advent calendar unbox 15 times before Christmas but other TH-camrs. But am I going to click and watch Alexandria Ryan unbox it. You bet your sweet lily pad I am😅. I'd watch her unbox just about anything.
Oh please don’t ever stop 🎉. These are my hobby now 🎉
Alexandria getting so excited over the shower jelly jiggler was everything I needed today. I wonder if the citrusy smell of the bath bombs could be coming from powdered citric acid as part of the bath bomb base, if that's the acid part to react with the baking soda(?) part to create the fizzing.
My favorite part of Advent calendar season is the after season party that is your channel 🎉 I really enjoy your channel because I always leave with a smile 😁❤
I really feel you not knowing what the scent is. Even when I’m in a Lush store, looking at the tag, it smells nothing like it should. It’s so confusing.
HELP! I'm addicted to your advent calendar video's! 😂 Ive been binge watching and I just can't stop. 😅
I went to lush website just to look, their bath bombs are anywhere from $7 to $10. Bubble bars are $10 to $15. And their shower gels are $12 for 3.3 fl oz. I don’t think the calendar is worth it, knowing the prices listed online except for the shower gels and that completely depends on how big those tiny bottles actually were
Hahaha, that jelly moment was great 😍😍😍
I love the smell of bubblegum so much! That stuff would be awesome. Agree that they could have packaged the items better to avoid damage.
Don't Stop!!! The more calendars, the better...
I'm so curious about that vogue calendar!!!
I was so glad to see this posted . I was feeling the after holidays blues. I am glad you have more to go. ❤😊
It seems like a great advent! I only take showers so have never used bath bomb thingys but they look fun! Bob made me laugh! To be fair to Bob I thought the almond looked like a giant roach 😂
A decent size roach- we get monsters in Virginia!
@@amandagreen4332 same here in Texas! Did it look like one to you, too? 😂
Get yourself some shower bombs at Lush! You get them wet and they foam up and you use it as your soap. It’s so fun 😊
@@katiebrady12 sounds fun! Thank you!
The dream cream is meant for sensitive skin! It’s amazing!
I like it too.
My Strawberry Santa is really crumbly too and I got it in September! The bubble bars are best used with a sieve to get more bubbles. Crumble a section into a sieve and run that under running water. You can normally get a few baths from a bubble bar so they are better value than bath bombs. I don't like florals either and I think the petitgrain in Berry Berry Christmas shower gel overpowers it as I cannot smell berries. I am surprised that the perfume wasn't in the last section. Some of the shower jellies are really fun and shaped like animals or fairies etc. I hope you enjoy using everything. 😊😊
I have had a few bad days but watching you has made my day lol
I just love you, you are just so natural and fun. No pretence a d it's great
Yes, I could watch you do advent calendars all year round , and mystery boxes. You make them so much fun ❤❤❤❤
It’s super pricey, but not the worst one I’ve seen you open. A lot of stuff I would love to use! I also like how their lip scrubs are edible😋
Very cute but $310? That's a lot for bath bombs . I think I might have been upset about that. Cuddles to the fur babies. Hope Tater is doing well. Love to watch what they do behind you. So precious. Much love girl.
Love your honesty and reviews. Would watch you every day. ❤
I think I read somewhere traditionally advent starts around Christmas then finishes early January, keep the calendars going😊,
But seriously love the advent unboxing I would would watch it at any time of year 😊
Hi, recovering Catholic school girl here, lol. You’re describing the Christmas season, which starts on Christmas and continues through the Feast of the Epiphany on January 6th. (The twelve days of Christmas. Sorry for putting that song in your head.) Advent is the four Sundays before Christmas.
That said Advent Calendar Unboxing Season is every day that ends in y, as far as I’m concerned! :)
@jennigthatonecrazydoglady8100 yes that makes sense, thank you for sharing 😀
17:04 lmao the way I had to resist busting out laugh while on the phone at work 😂 but same I would just poke it for fun
Sounds awful but squeaky wheels are the only ones that get heard. The thousands of us that had great experiences didn’t review because lush is usually awesome. This calendar was so good that I ended up buying it twice.
I also bought the lush buddies advent calendar. The value is definitely there and both calendars include exclusive items only available from the calendars.
I think the mail system was really really bad to your mail….. I had 7 separate lush boxes and only 1 break…. Yes the strawberry scrub. Your box got kicked, I think 🤔.
16:42 in Europe (and maybe world wide but that I don’t know) they package all their bars, soaps and bath bombs in recycled paper bags which are actually really awesome because they are sturdy, protect the product a little bit and can actually be recycled again. I would have loved to see them make those bags with like a bit of a design for this box. It’s probably even better than the insane amount of paper shredding they needed to use now (which does look fun haha)
You stuck that green lotion up to the camera, and I leaned in to smell it. 😆 I would be really disappointed to pay that much and have it look like that coming out.
The ripleys aquarium in Myrtle Beach let's you hang out with penguins up close! Mostly kids do it, but if you do it with hubby you won't look as awkward!
You can always keep the bath bombs or any of the others as a collection displayed. Think like the potpourri bowl that used to be in the bathrooms when we were kids. Displayed for the smells but not used. We do that with soaps, bath bombs, bubblebars etc.
If you like that jelly bath stuff, it remindss me of bath slime you can get at the Dollar 🌳. Its in a short cylinder container in the bath section. Different colors available.
Dream cream is actually really nice and helps a lot with my eczema ☺️
I’ve never been to a Lush or used their products, but from watching some people make bath bombs and bubble bars, I think Citric Acid is a common ingredient, which would be contributing to the citrus scent of everything!
Citric acid, though originally derived from citrus, doesn’t actually have a scent. (I make and sell bath bombs)
For that price, I knew I would never get it. I love how Lush stuff smells and if you want to save, they are sometimes doing 50% off sale (like they do right now). I stocked up on some stuff I would never buy otherwise, like their shampoo that usually goes for $54 for a 460g tub. It was half off, which is acceptable to me.
Yay your videos are the perfect start to my work day.
Edit: the giggly jello product is totally my fave part. So satisfying in a Flubber way hahaha oh & hope everyone had a lovely Christmas & didn't get gifted COVID like I did 😂
I hope you feel better soon! 💖
don't know much about bath bombs and lush products but man there needs to be more packaging on those bath bombs to protect them in shipping. for that price id expect them to be a bit more protected in their box
I wonder if there are any sensory/play Slime advent calendars out there, I feel like you might like Slime if you really enjoyed the texture/feeling of the shower jelly.
You giggling the Jelly might be my favorite clip of the season 😂
I love lush. But I’m entirely too picky about scents which thank god bc it saves me from getting these 😂 helps that a lot of the winter scents are snow fairy which I hate or have lavender which I’m allergic to
I also can’t stand Snow Fairy and do not understand its popularity at all.
I’ve never met anyone else allergic to lavender! That’s why I can’t shop there. I have received gifts from friends in the mail so there is no lavender. The champagne scent was my fave…not sure if it even still exists.
@@iheartbusterk82 the smell makes me gag. I honestly don’t get it 😂
@@vj4195 me neither! I didn’t even know I was allergic til I was in my 20s. Found out carrying a vase that had a fresh bud and where it had been on my chest I had a row of hives. Super weird. Never noticed bc I don’t really like the smell anyway ig and neither does my mom so if we just didn’t have it.
I always just ask when I go in and they tell me which ones to avoid. Helps that they typically list everything instead of doing what other brands do and don’t just say “fragrance oils” which can include it without listing it. Had that issue before
@@vj4195 it is definitely more risky tho bc with it being fresh ingredients if you miss it you will get a reaction 😭
The best time to get lush products is right after Christmas during their 50% off sale! It’s the only time of year that they do a sale & honestly it’s so worth it! It’s the best time to stock up or try something new! It’s typically only on holiday items like snow fairy, i personally take advantage of it every year.
Cherry Wallis opened this calendar sometime in November, and everything was intact. I agree these items are overpriced, but it's a shame your calendar must have been drop-kicked by every post office on the way to your house.
She has complained about that before so I’m not sure why she’s surprised that some things came damaged
I was really hoping your SnoBall frame of reference was Zombieland and I felt so seennnn
Not the taste, the consistency 😂
As someone who travelled to a different COUNTRY two times only to buy Lush products, I think the calendar is worth the money. I motly purchase bath bombs and keep them in my bedsheets cabinet to keep the sheets always smelling nice and fresh, i also use the bath bombs two times because they are big enough and the colour it's very strong which allows you to use it multiple times
Yay, I'm so happy we're continuing with advent calendars! And that star anise looked like a small tarantula or something, nope, nope, no, no thank you!
It's on sale for $155 now. It may be a little more worth it for that price. But I still won't be buying it!
I love Lush. My friend got me hooked. It’s expensive, but I tend to only get 2-3 bath bombs a year.
There is a Lush store near my house and it is always bright and colorful. Some smells kick up my allergies but I enjoy walking though there just to look around.
Like a lot of people said, the bath bombs are super fragile and develop wear just from shipping. I can get 2-3 baths out of one bomb though, and 4-6 out of a bubble bar. So I don't care if they're a little bunged up since I'm cracking them into pieces anyway. I'm very fond of Dream Cream because unlike most commercial lotions, if you apply it to extremely dry skin, it doesn't burn. Most lotions contain alcohol and they're a disaster if your skin is compromised at all. It helps to keep it in the fridge though.
The joy of playing with the jelly soap on your face just made me in such a good mood
Yay!! After Advent Season! I actually like this season more than advent season because it's like a comfort show at this point lol
That snowman!! LOL If 2020 was a bathbomb 5:21 or its a bubble bar or whatever you said.
Omg I feel so old but it looks like the saved by the bell intro! Original Zac Morris fan 🤭
You were so much nicer then I was in the store! I'm talking to the employee, like this is an advent calendar traditionally there is a savings on what you get overall as like you dont get to pick it?! She said they don't do that really that its a collection marketed for you so there was NO SAVINGS INTENDED. That said they have one sale a year after xmas on boxing day where everything hoilday themed is usually 50% off. That might be the only time thats worth it
I’ve never known a bubble bar to explode that way before, usually it’s difficult to break a bit off to add to the bath to the point where I’m knocking it against the bath to break it! 😂
Lush also make my favorite scent of bodywash at Xmas time, Yog Nog.
I live in a big city and go once a year to get my daughter a few bath bombs for Christmas. Even at the high end mall I have to carefully find the "good" ones. Very cool idea but SO fragile. The ones at the malls are even damaged.
Penguins are also my favorite animal! I've paid to meet and interact with several now and it's every bit as magical as you think it would be!
Yay! More advent calendars 😊
This is the Christmas that wasn’t for me and mine. My grandson got sick on Christmas Day and tirns out he has the flu, so now we are all down with that. We were visiting my folks out of state, when we got sick, so we had to drive home yesterday. During the trip we got rear ended by a chick that was jabbering away on her cell while she was driving. So we all are sick and nursing whiplash and bumps and bruises. So this video has been the best part of my last 72 hours.
I would cry if I spent $300 on this calendar and all the products looked like junk.
Idk if the one you got is the same, but I remember I got a lush lip scrub as a gift and the instructions literally said to lick off the excess when you’re done. It was watermelon flavored and extremely tempting to just eat
At my states aquarium (mystic aquarium) I took my baby daddy to a hands on excursion. Where we got to meet, touch, and feed a penguin. We also learned about penguins. Very pricey $389 before tax but well worth the money and so many memories.
One would think Lush would put their more 'prone to being destroyed' products like their bath bombs in some sort of protection, but apparently not. That poor Santa one didn't stand a chance in that box, and the way that almond one exploded lol
If Forky was a bath bomb bubbleroon, it would be that snowman. 😂
Alexandria! Just an fyi, Lush has one sale a year which is the Boxing Day sale. It usually sells out online really early but if you go in store you can get it half price.❤
If I paid 300 dollars and got that many damaged items I'd be so mad.
Yay, hello! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas!
Thank you so much! I hope you did too!!
@@Alexandria-RyanI did! Thank you, and thanks too for all the videos…they really do make my day 🫶🏼
With the bath bombs you can take a flat head tool and split them at the Seems amd get 2 for one if it thick enough split the half in half again than you can get 4 out of one. The bubble bars take some dentist floss and cut it into chuncks you can get 5 to 15 pices depending on how much bubbles you want. Hope this helps.
I love Lush. Absolutely love it. However I will say that there is no value in the gift boxes or advent calendar. They only do one sale a year and that's for boxing day when they put all the holiday stuff on sale. I got a gift set from my mom it was $85. 00 Canadian. When I added it all up the value was only around $60.00, not good when you pay full price, but I got one on sale today and $40.00 much better as it's has all my favourite stuff that is regular stock and only gose on sale for holiday gift sets. Also I may love Lush they aren't a prefect company so whatever you have to say (have not watched yet) is valid. Roast away.
If you want to meet and interact with penguins Alex, go to Newport Aquarium in Newport, KY! They have times that you can book to interact with their penguins!
Don’t make an advent calendar if it’s not gonna have a Christmas or winter theme.. like why is this so hard for these companies to get😭
I’m a lushie girl, and the snowdrift is suppose to smell like mint, and you can lick off the lips scrubs and the snowman is called bubbleroon cause like macroon is sandwiched with softening cocoa butter in the middle
Lush has a deal right now, eight bathbombs for $35 and the calendar went on sale for $145. Even with a 50% discount it's still cheaper to buy them individually
I'd be pissed if I paid $310 for this. Seems like they just threw old products in and said "good enough"
Lush products are great. The jelly lotion..love
You look lovely as always and your hair got so long. It looks thick to me and I do like the color. I've seen advents of Lush and a monthly subscription for a few years. Most of them come with 2 or more broken items. They need to use something like a paper because the fluffy stuff is not working. For an expensive advent you should not have damaged items. I'm sure they are not easy to make and are very delicate but and they are adorable. Bob is an odd name for a bath product. I felt sorry for Mr. Snowman! Hope you had a wonderful Christmas. Love ya ⛄☁☃
The bubble ones make a bubble bath 😂😂😂
I saw a video of someone reviewing the snow fairy bath melt and the gold glitter stained their bath tub!
The Christmas figures give me uncanny valley vibes😅
Misrule is my favorite! My daughter got me a lotion bar and I'm in love, kinds patchouli, black pepper maybe some vanilla.
Oh my goodness- I have snort laughed at the angry eyes lol!
I had this one. It was messy but I LOVED this one.