I fully admit I have been circling this store and watching for their Halloween release and when Scary Pumpkin appeared on my screens, it was time! This was my first ever bomb bath purchase and experience from this shop of horrors and fanciful bath art called Winston & Walter Artisanal Products. ______________________________________________________________ *First their customer service is stellar, I messaged the owner to ask about skin irritants, fragrance options, possible custom ideas for holiday gifts and a slew of other questions and she was so sweet and genuine answering my entire list of questions. I ordered on August 28th and I received my parcel of smelly bath treats on September 7th. I wasn't prepared how heavy the box would be when it arrived and was concerned that the contents were broken, but there were "Fragile" stickers all over the box and I was over the moon when I opened the box and was greeted with not only a cascade of aromas ranging from sweet to fruit and a bit "dark", but everything was carefully wrapped in bubble wrap and lovely black organza bags plus sealed in more wrap to preserve the fragrances that awaited and most importantly all with nary a break or crack to report! ______________________________________________________________ *All the bombs were HUGE and had quite the heft to them. I feel I received my full money's worth and then some. I can easily cut each up or break them apart. *All the bombs I received carried their own unique scent and even though I only had the opportunity to use one fragrant fizzy bath-time delight, I can tell they are all going to act the same in terms of the aroma wafting in my little water-filled sanctuary for over a day. *I ordered 3 bombs and received the Gothic Mansion, 3 lip balms from La Belle Reine, creative stickers, and a washable face mask from 123 Masque all free (thank you so much, Winston & Walter)! The lipbalms from La Belle Reine are scented in Vanilla, Watermelon and Limeade. I've only opened the Vanilla one and I'm extremely impressed with the formula and results. No break outs to jot down and it did a great job on my peeling bitten lips. I definitely notice a positive change overnight. The cloth facemask from 123 Masque is thick and has absorbed the lovely fragrance from the Guardian Angel bomb. The mask has been put through its paces since it arrived and indeed does the trick and is comfortable to wear. Guardian Angel Tribute/Charity bomb- *Proceeds goes towards causes such as Senior Care Awareness; this shop supports various charities and it's a wonderful comfort there are people that care this much left in the world! Fragrance: A gourmand aroma with luscious rich top notes of lemon, raspberry, honeydew melon, black currants; with middle notes of jasmine, gardenia, and nutmeg; bottom notes of white chocolate, musk, sandalwood, and patchouli. Unwrapped I am greeted by a marvellous patchwork of bakery sweetness, white florals and tart fruit. There are pastel speckles of different hues seen throughout the design. It's just so beautiful and it's one bomb I can't bring myself to cut up. Raven Skull bomb Fragrance: Peppermint Mocha I finally got my peppermint mocha scent and this one is luscious and comforting.This particular bomb is as large as my hand and extremely detailed. As I feel with all the stunning items, it will be a shame to chop this bomb up when the time comes. I want to display this! Gothic Mansion bomb Fragrance: Top notes of energizing, yet subtle mint notes blended with calming chamomile followed by middle notes of smoky hay and green grassy herbals. Background notes of oak, oakmoss and warm soft cinnamon round out this blend. It is said that this fragrance was inspired by a walk through the country meadows after a rainstorm. This was a very generous free gift found nestled among my order and it's gorgeous and huge!From what I can clearly smell this is a thundershower over dirt and earth. I didn't think it was possible to actually capture that type of atmospheric, but as I have learned, INDIES CAN DO ANYTHING. I can't wait to relax with this bomb. Side note: Do you recognize this specific house? Hehe *snap snap* Scary Pumpkin bomb Fragrance: A super sweet comforting blend of vanilla, pumpkin and yummy marshmallow scent. As it says on the tin, this is pumpkin vanilla marshmallow heaven. This was the bomb I choose to grab and unwrap for my first ever bath bomb experience and I wasn't disappointed. The water fizzed and bubbled even with the tiny amount I trimmed away from the top of the pumpkin and that little bit still filled my bathroom with pumpkin marshmallow goodness. For colour the water turned greyish-black with a swirl of vine-yellow and the water was filled with tons of captivating mini sparkles as the fizz settled. My sensitive skin responded very well and I wasn't itchy afterwards or saw any new breakouts on my arms or shoulders. The dark charcoal colouring rinsed away and didn't stain my older tub. Overall, I exceedingly pleased with my first bath bomb haul and can't recommend this shop enough. Whether you are a horror or pop culture fan or simply looking for a one of a kind gift of relaxation and something to talk about, Winston & Walter has it all and they are releasing new designs (and bars of soap) every week. Winston & Walter Artisanal Products |
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