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This post is a fun, nostalgic archive of what I grabbed from Lush back in 2019! My beauty shopping habits have changed quite a bit since then. If you want to see my updated, current low-buy beauty favourites, head over to my simple everyday makeup routine for dry skin.
It’s that time again to look back at an old seasonal release! Today, we are diving into the archives for a total “Where Are They Now?” breakdown of my Lush Valentines Day Collection haul from 2019.
Unlike previous years, past me was shockingly organised and got her online order in early. However, looking back at my commentary, I spent a solid 50% of the time mentally screaming about the prices. And let’s be honest, the 2019 Valentine’s range was wild.
Let’s look back at what I bought, how the products held up, and the exact moment I crashed out over a shower gel.
The Bath Bombs (The Cheeky Emoji Era)
Love Boat | Bath Bomb
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Past Me Said: “I got this last year and absolutely loved it. The design is so cute… it has little confetti hearts on the bottom. I love the citrus scent, it reminds me of classic Lush.”
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Where Are They Now? This little boat was an absolute darling of a product! With its bright, uplifting blend of Sicilian lemon and sweet orange oil, it was a massive hit. Lush kept it around for a few years, but it has since sailed away into the discontinued sunset to make room for newer Valentine’s designs.
Aubergine | Bath Bomb
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Past Me Said: “What is there to say about this. I mean… yeah. Look at it. It’s shaped exactly like… the fruit. It contains: Fresh Aubergine, Bergamot Oil and Tonka Absolute.”
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Where Are They Now? Ah, the infamous eggplant emoji. The internet went absolutely crazy for this when it dropped. While the shape was a total gimmick, the scent was actually elite because it shared a fragrance with the famous 29 High Street. This launch has hopped in and out of the Valentine’s lineup over the years, proving that a good laugh (and a good scent) never truly goes out of style.
Peachy | Bath Bomb
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Past Me Said: “Continuing on the… fruit theme. Ahem. We have a peach. This is my least favourite scent, it reminds me of medicine… The scent really puts me off, but I guess that’s what I get for buying online.”
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Where Are They Now? The companion to the aubergine! Sadly, past me was totally burned by buying this blind online. The grapefruit and davana oil combination definitely had a weirdly medicinal, artificial tang to it. Like the boat, the Peachy bomb has mostly been retired, though Lush still loves to use the peach emoji shape for various Valentine’s soaps and glosses.
Bubble Bars & The Controversial Shower Gel
Bubble Bar | Unicorn Horn
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Past Me Said: “Time for a classic! This one comes around year after year… I love the colours, but I miss when this had the blue in it and it used to have little stars in it too. It’s still cute, but it has gone through subtle changes over time.”
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Where Are They Now? The Unicorn Horn (scented with relaxing lavender, neroli, and ylang-ylang) is a certified legendary Lush Valentines Day Collection staple. It still pops up frequently, though past me was totally right, the design has been tweaked so many times over the years that it’s hard to keep track of its original glittery, starry glory.
Shower Gel | American Cream
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Past Me Said: “I don’t know what I was thinking… I paid £11.95 for this. That’s £12 for 250g! After looking on Superdrug, I can get an Imperial Leather 250g shower gel for 98p… It smells really great, but that price has tainted it. You know I’m dramatic.”
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Where Are They Now? First of all, I can’t believe past me compared Lush to a 98p Imperial Leather. Secondly, American Cream liquid shower gel was actually a limited-edition launch for this range, as it’s traditionally a hair conditioner scent! While the liquid gel version was eventually archived, the classic strawberry-vanilla milkshake scent is still available in conditioner form. But honestly? Looking at Lush prices today, £12 for 250g looks like a bargain now. Oh, how times have changed!
The 2026 Low-Buy Verdict
Reading this post back makes me realise that my frustration with beauty price hikes started way back in 2019! It’s no wonder I eventually shifted toward a low-buy mindset. Blind-buying things online that end up smelling like medicine (cough, Peachy) or spending a fortune on everyday shower gels just isn’t my vibe anymore.
These days, I appreciate the nostalgia of the cheeky emoji era, but I stick strictly to my capsule collection staples.
Let’s chat in the comments!
Did you ever try the infamous Aubergine or Peachy bombs? And what is the absolute maximum you are willing to spend on a bottle of shower gel before you start looking at the Superdrug sale aisle?
Thank you for reading!
I love these, I think they are just so funny!
Danielle xx
https://www.fashionbeautyblog.co.uk/
It’s a great collection this year!xx
Oh man, I can totally relate with the shock at their prices. I barely buy anything from Lush anymore because I just can’t justify spending that money on a bath bomb/shower gel no matter how nice it is! It’s such a shame as I really do love their products and ethics. I do really want to try the peach bomb though, peach is one of my favourite scents! It’s such a shame that you don’t like it!
Alice Xx
It’s so sad that they’ve gotten so expensive. Yeah, it’s definitely got to a point where it’s too much money to be able to justify it. Definitely agree, the ethics are great! I hope you like it!xx
I thought I was the only one who’d noticed how much Lush products have gone up! It’s such a shame because they’re such a good brand and I love their ethics and morals. I do buy the odd one or two things from there but not very often, I usually just treat myself when it’s the Christmas collection or a new seasonal/holiday collection that I like e.g. this years Valentine’s Day collection. Honestly, it’s bloody brilliant and whoever came up with the idea, deserves a raise!
Fran
Definitely agree, it’s such a shame. The ethics are great, but not the prices! The seasonal collections are definitely the best. They really do, it’s such a fun idea xx
So many lovely pieces in the collection. I love that little boat, it’s just adorable xx
Gemma • Gemma Etc . ❤️
It’s such a fab collection this year! Yes, it’s so cute xx
LOVEEE these! Need to grab some before v-day for sure!!
x
I hope you manage to pick some bits up xx
I love the Aubergine bath bomb – creates such a pretty bath. Really tempted to try the love boat too.
Zoey | https://www.zoeyolivia.com
I’ve seen some photos of it in the water and it looks so beautiful! The boat is super cute xx
I’ve not picked much up from Lush recently as the prices seem to have gone up again, but I’d love to try some of the Valentine’s Day range. I’ve got my eye on the peach bath bomb, it’s got beautiful colours! I’ve already tried the Unicorn bubble bar and I was so impressed xx
Tiffany x http://www.foodandotherloves.co.uk
Yeah, it’s getting hard to justify it. The Valentines range is such a good one this year, there are some fab bits. The colours on it, are so pretty! It’s such a cute bubble bar xx
You’re spot on about the price Han, it’s been a while since I’ve bought anything from lush – I don’t want to break the bank on one fresh facemask or showergel! It’s just getting slightly unreasonable now. And, trust me, I could feel the awkwardness through the screen when it came to reading your review of the two, ahem, FRUIT themed bath bombs… they sound gorgeous though so I reckon I’d be able to look past it haha! x
Marina Rosie x
http://marinawriteslife.blogspot.com/
I’m glad you think so too! The prices are definitely getting too much, it’s a little ridiculous! Haha, I didn’t know how to go about it! I hope you like them if you give them a try!xx
I’m not a huge bath person, I’m more a shower kind of gal but I always want to buy the Lush limited edition bath bombs because they are so freaking pretty. x
The limited edition ones are always so cute!xx
Lush absolutely kills the holiday bath game! Unicorn Horn is something that I buy in bulk so that I have year round! This aubergine one is absolutely hysterical! I need to hurry and place an order!
Ashlee
They really do! I don’t blame you, it’s always so cute! It’s so funny isn’t it?! I hope you’re able to get one xx
Artificial peach is my favourite artificial scent and its sad to hear the peach bath bomb smells like medicine because that is the bath bomb I was most excited for. Oh well there’s many other peach scented things out there for me to enjoy 😛
Karlee
Ah no way! I think it’s because this ones got a lot of grapefruit in it, and I hate grapefruit. I hope you like it though!xx
I can just smell them now!!! I bet they small gorgeous!!! Loved this post
I need to go into lush
The scents are always so good! Thank you. I hope you’re able to go xx
All look so nice. I would love to try the shower cream.
Gemma x
http://www.jacquardflower.uk
I’m glad you think so! It smells really great xx
This is such a fun collection! I love the look of the peach but it’s such a shame the smell doesn’t do much for it xx
Lauren
It really is! It seems like a great bath bomb, but I hate the grapefruit in it xx
Omg, I need all of these in my life!
Mariya
They’re really great xx
That’s definitely very pricey for a shower gel! I didn’t realise Lush was so expensive! xx
Beautylymin
It really is, it seems they’ve gradually got so expensive over time xx
Aw everything is so cute, I love everything you chose! Why oh why must Lush make their products so expensive? I wish they were affordable, I would pick up everything! I absolutely love the bath bombs, they are so cute and creative but I end up spending £5 a bath, I wish we could get 5 for £5 or something, that would be amazing 😀 xx
elizabeth ♡
I’m glad you like it too! I know, it’s such a shame, it’s definitely putting a lot of people off. So true, if they were a little more affordable they’d reach so many more people. Yes and £5 a bath is a lot of money, that offer would be so good!xx
Ha!! Gurlll I understand the mental conversation with the prices. Honestly I love bath bombs, but I haven’t been to Lush for awhile due to their prices. Lol!! I will stick to my good smelling liquid soaps. (covers face!) Having said that, these are lovely though.
I’m glad it’s not just me! They’ve definitely got too expensive now, and it’s such a shame! I don’t blame you at all! I’m glad you think so!xx
I haven’t bought anything from Lush in literally years but I think this range is really reasonably priced. I’ve seen the colours the aubergine produces and they’re incredible!
Jenny
http://www.jennyinneverland.com
That’s true! The bath bombs aren’t too bad, the shower gel just kills me haha! Yes, the Aubergine looks gorgeous in the water!xx
I have got love boat and peachy! They are still in their gift box so I haven’t even had chance to give them a smell yet! I want to try/get Aubergine so bad! I have used Unicorn Horn before and I would love to use it again, I am hoping to pick up a few bits soon. I have used American Cream as my mum has some and I love it. Lush prices are awful and they get worse and worse, £12 for a shower gel?! £5 for a bath bomb? I can’t believe it yet I can’t stop buying! Great pictures too! xx
I hope you like them! Aubergine is supposed to look gorgeous in the water, so I hope you’re able to give it a try! Unicorn Horn is such a cute one. I’m glad you love the shower gel! It’s so true, the prices are getting so high and it’s such a shame! Thank you xx
I love lush stuff so much, I need to go down there and stock up again as I’ve just used my last bath bomb! The unicorn horn bubble bar is such a classic, I’ve had this so many times and loved it. Really want to try that love boat sounds amazing!
They have so much good stuff! I hope you’re able to pick up some bits you love! It’s so cute, isn’t it? I’m glad you like it too! The boat is fab xx
I don’t really go in Lush that often but I saw this collection online and loved the look of it. The aubergine is ahem interesting. It sounds like a lovely scent though! x
Sophie
http://www.glowsteady.co.uk
It’s such a fun collection! It’s definitely an interesting one haha, the bath water is supposed to be gorgeous though xx
I feel like everyone has been talking about this! The valentines collection is just so pretty!
Love, Amie ❤
The Curvaceous Vegan
It’s such a fun collection! It’s such a clever idea xx
These are so cute! Good to know which ones smell the best and least. I’m getting a tub installed in my new place and am looking forward to throwing a bath bomb or two in there and see what happens! Have to pop in to Lush and have a nose around for these!
Trace x |
I’m glad you think so! Yeah, some of them smell really great, but I guess it’s personal preference. Ah, it’s always great having a bath. I hope you find some bits you love xx
I am in love with all of these! They are perfect for a Valentine’s night in. Thanks for sharing! XO, Ellese
Glad you like them too! They really are! No problem, thank you for stopping by xx
I’m needing to buy from the valentines range. I do like the sound of the American cream shower gel, but the price is putting me off too haha
It’s such a great range this year! Yeah, it’s a little too pricey xx
Lush’s Valentine’s products look lovely! The Unicorn Horn and Love Boat sound like they smell amazing. And that is a lot of money for a body wash. I love Lush’s products but the price is always what stops me from buying them. But I may have to treat myself.
x Kara
It’s a great collection this year! They’re some of my favourites, they smell great and are so cute! Yes, it’s such a shame that the prices are rising. I hope you’re able to pick up a few bits you love xx
I love Lush!! I wanna go there right now and get the peach one! It’s so cute haha ❤
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Selina | Selina’s Inspiration
They have so many fab products don’t they?! It’s a great bath bomb xx
You are so right about the price! These look so cute! Are you serious!? I always thought it was a vegetable, I guess we learn something new everyday haha! Love your pictures xx
It’s definitely getting crazy. Haha, I did too! Thank you so much xx
Oooh these lush items are art!! Love this brand so much!
Your photos are absolutely stunning.
X Merel
http://www.andathousandwords.com
Haha they really are! Thank you xx
The love boat Bath bomb is so cute! I absolutely love Bath bombs, but am constantly wondering if they’re worth the money I am paying for them.
It really is, it’s definitely one of their best ones. So true, the price is getting a little ridiculous now xx
Lush is my favourite shop for bath bombs/bubble bars! They look and smell so amazing 😍 The unicorn horn is definitely my fave but the love boat looks fun too 🙂 xx
They are so good! You can’t beat them. So true! The unicorn horn is definitely a classic. Love Boat is such a good one xx
You’ve just blown my mind – I never knew that aubergine was a vegetable!
I love these Lush bath bombs you chose to buy Hannah x
Lucy | http://www.lucymary.co.uk
Haha it blew my mind too! Thank you, glad you like them too xx
I have always loved lush, but cannot bring myself to spend the money on their products. Also, I hate buying scented things online and I can’t go into the store since I am very prone to headaches when I am around a lot of scents. I did like seeing your thoughts on the products. Also, the one shaped like a certain purple fruit was purely made for shock value and I always have to roll my eyes when brands do things like that thinking it is such a rebel move 😛
I know what you mean the price increase has gotten a bit crazy. Totally agree you don’t want to spend so much on something that you could hate the scent of. Yeah, it’s definitely to try and get people talking about them xx
I love a Lush haul! I really want to try some of these out including the peach one xx
Me too! They’re all so lovely xx