LUSH Luxury Pud Bath Bomb

I don't pamper myself in the bathtub that much, but when I do, I am in a state of euphoria.

The LUSH Luxury Pud Bath Bomb is 2nd bath bomb I've ever used. It is a winter-inspired relaxing machine made from lavender and Benzoin Resinoid.

Benzoin Resinoid is a resin that  originates from bark of the Styrax tree family. It has a combination of vanilla and balsamic scents. The resin comes hard like a block and then becomes extracted in liquid form using a solvent. Benzoin Resinoid is supposed to smooth the skin, ease muscles, and give shiny hair.

Here is the description of the Luxury Pud Bath Bomb, according to the website:

"Catch 40 winks on Christmas Eve with islands of sleepy foam and comforting lavender. Tonka absolute provides the perfect Christmas addition for your skin, while the reassuring scent of lavender oil and creamy benzoin resinoid banishes tension and aids relaxation. It's the perfect bedtime soother for excited children and grownups alike."

Now, I love the smell of lavender and I'm a pretty tense and anxious person, so I figured that this would be perfect for me. The lavender scent is really mild, though I love my scents strong. A few days ago, I was feeling sluggish yet anxious (I'm very sorry, but there are so many things racing in my mind at the moment). I also have been recovering from a foot injury from working out. So after receiving this as a birthday gift in October, I finally decided to put this to the test.

Upon throwing this in a tub full of warm water came this psychadelic array of colors. However, I didn't like how it turned into a muddy red color.

Coming in the water though, I was dunking my whole body and head in, acting like mermaid. My skin felt so smooth and silky, and after coming out of the tub? My body and muscles felt relaxed, and yet...my brain felt sharper. I was more alert. My skin was more moisturized and not as ashy. But I was disappointed with how quickly it fizzed out, and of course, the color.

This $7.95 bath bomb usually comes out for Christmas, and for that reason it is out of stock. This often gets compared to the LUSH Twilight Bath Bomb, which I reviewed here and which you can get anytime of the year. Honestly? You can get either or, they both have similar lavender scents and relaxing properties. 

Have you tried this bath bomb, or any other of LUSH's famous ones?