Don’t Judge a Book by Its Cover: My Lush Yoga Bomb Review

The Plain Jane of the Bath Vault

This particular bath bomb was originally launched as an exclusive product for the flagship Oxford Street store in London. Naturally, in typical fashion, it rolled out to the main website and became available everywhere just as I finally managed to visit the London shop.

If I hadn’t seen photos of its hidden talents online beforehand, I honestly would have walked right past it in store.

Let’s dive into my honest Lush Yoga Bomb review and look at what happens when you judge a product purely by its outer shell.

The Performance: A Hidden Rainbow

From looking at it on the shelf, it is incredibly easy to assume that this sphere is going to be one of Lush’s plainer, simpler, single colour fizzers. I do find myself wishing they had added a bit of detail to the outside, but as the old saying goes: it’s what’s on the inside that counts. (Who knew a bath bomb review could get so deep?)

The second it hits the warm water, it hits you with a massive plot twist:

• The Initial Fizz: It starts out slowly, releasing thick, sunny trails of vibrant yellow and bright orange across the surface.

• The Core Explosion: It doesn’t take long for the hidden inner layers to erupt! Vivid streaks of rich purple, bright green, and deep blue burst out from the centre, spilling into the water to create a thick, frothy kaleidoscope of bath art.

The Deep, Meditative Scent

The fragrance of this bomb is absolutely incredible, offering a grounding, meditative blend of:

• Sandalwood Oil

• Ho Wood Oil

• Olibanum Oil (Frankincense)

It smells beautifully rich, earthy, and deeply woody. Which makes it the perfect choice for a relaxing, peaceful unwind. It is completely different to the usual sugary sweet or sharp citrus scents that Lush frequently relies on, which makes for a really refreshing change of pace.

The Final End Result: A Bit of a Letdown?

The Colour Catch: While the swirling rainbow show is breathtaking to watch, those gorgeous purple and blue middle layers unfortunately don’t impact the final shade of the water. Once everything has completely dissolved, the frothy bubbles vanish and leave behind a flat, opaque yellow.

This product made me realise that I much prefer the vibrant end results of Think Pink or Intergalactic. Plain yellow is easily my least favourite colour for bath water. It just looks a bit unappealing and murky in the tub.

On the bright side, the formula is loaded with a beautiful fine glitter. That shimmers nicely in the light and rinses away instantly.

While the final yellow water isn’t my personal favourite aesthetic, the incredible woody scent and the secret rainbow show make it a truly memorable retro experience.

Let’s chat in the comments!

Do you remember the secret rainbow core of the Yoga Bomb? How do you feel about yellow bath water? Are you a fan, or do you prefer bright pinks and blues too?

Thank you for reading!