LUSH Shimmy Shimmy Massage Bar Review

Quick View: I usually hate glitter but I was shopping on the LUSH website and decided to go crazy and get a glittery massage bar. It was so cute looking and sounded kind of neat. Although I only use the bar now and then, I like it. The shimmer/glitter isn't so over the top that it looks ridiculous and the scent is appealing. It will last me many months.

About LUSH Shimmy Shimmy Massage Bar

LUSH makes natural, handmade bath and body products. This is a white one ounce heart shaped bar with little pieces of pink and gold glitter/shimmer in it. It is made with cocoa butter and shea butter to moisturize the skin and with lavender, vanilla, and sage oil for scent.

The little bar comes wrapped in plastic. When I first tried it, it hurt! The glitter on one side of the bar was actually abrasive. And it left too much glitter on me. The second time, I took it much easier and used the other side of the bar. This time, my skin was moisturized, fragrant, and had little specks of glitter that only showed in sunlight or bright light. I used Shimmy Shimmy before going out one night on my chest and arms and it looked pretty but not ridiculous on a woman of age 43. The glitter seemed to stay put but I did find little pieces on my camisole when I got home. Not a huge deal but a bit annoying. This bar isn't one I would use heavily or to actually have a massage with because the glitter can be abrasive but it's a nice little fragrant bar for the holidays when everything that glitters is gold. Or...something like that.

The bar is $5.95 at LUSH stores and on the website and will last a long time. It doesn't melt easily and you need just a little.

My Viewpoint

Here I am, the biggest hater of glitter, liking a glittery massage bar. I don't love it but the warm feminine scent, the hydration, and the light shimmer won me over. I don't use it every day, of course, but it's great at night or for special occasions. The glitter doesn't seem to end up all over the place and is quite subtle unless you rub the bar heavily on your skin. I give this bar 3 stars. It's the only glitter/shimmer I can stand and that's saying a lot. But the glitter does end up on clothing (no staining) and the bar can be a bit abrasive due to the specks. Still, a fun bar for occasional use.