LUSH Maypole Soap Review

When I first smelled the Lush Maypole Soap I was in-store and I hated it! It smelled WAY too strongly and not very nice. However, for whatever reason I decided to give it a proper try and order it from the last Beauty Vault. And I was SO glad that I did! I think in the store the scent of Maypole had just been confused with the millions of other scents wafting around and I hadn't been able to properly discern it. On its own — wow. This is a LOVELY soap with the nicest fragrance.

I expected it to be super minty, as per the description, but it was also sweet, almost like ice cream? The mint wasn't too overpowering, and the scent overall was just creamy and girly and perfect. I love how this soap looks, too — the colours are so pretty and the detail Lush goes to with the soap noodles is so cool. It lathers well, lasts well. The only possible critique I might have is that it seems slightly more drying than other Lush soaps like Sultana of Soaps. But nothing major. A!

When I last visited a Lush store in person I saw this soap and was immediately drawn to the gorgeous display. A slightly muted bright pink pillar of soap was cut on an angle to show off the vibrant green on the inside. While both the pink and green are bright, the green definitely outshines the pink. There is also a pattern in the green soap, which reminds me of broken pieces of candy cane.

The scent of this soap is peppermint, mainly, with a sweet hint of maple syrup. The two complement each other well, as the maple syrup takes away the sharpness of the peppermint, making it a sweet minty delight. If you like smells that remind you of Christmas, or candy canes, then this is definitely up your alley.

I only used it as a hand soap as I hate soap on my body, but I thought it lathered quite well, and the smell lingered for a good amount of time. I found it slightly drying, compared to other soaps, but I couldn’t stop smelling it so I never stopped using it. I haven’t repurchased and I probably won’t, but not because of a fault in the soap – there are just more scents I like more.

I got this beautiful soap through BR quite a while ago - it's been sitting by bed smelling smelling heavenly ever since!

It is kind of odd looking - a lovely pink with translucent green and pink threaded through it. Soap noodles according to the blurb. Anyway its odd and cool looking.

The smell is divine. It's like candy floss with a hint of peppermint.

It lathers nicely with a sponge or exfoliating gloves and is ideal for my weekend soak - so relaxing, and the peppermint scent makes me feel like it's relaxing my muscles. The scent lasts for a wee while on my skin.

It lasts ok and didn't turn to mush the first time it hit the water. I've put the remaining piece back beside my bed so I can enjoy the scent for a while longer!

I note the other two lovely ladies have found it drying. I haven't found that. I found it a little oily on my skin, water rolls off it actually, and my skin feels very soft afterwards. I haven't noticed that oiliness with a Lush product before, but if it was a mistake it is a good mistake.

I love it and would certainly use it again.

I got this Beauty from one of the Beauty Vaults. Every time I see Lush in the vault it’s love at first sight. I feel truely blessed to have opportunities ike this . I had gone off using soap until Lush came into my life .

Packaging I love how Lush takes the time to wrap their soaps. I prefer the soap to be stored in the paper wrap instead of that plastic . The plastic seems to hold moisture.

Consistency of this soap is smooth . Has a pick to green radiant colouring . This scent reminds me of Minties lollies with a hint of lime.

Application has a milky smooth laying . Doesn’t foam as intensely as other soaps I’ve used. My results was beautiful clean skin. This scent lingers after use.

After a week my soap was finished . It seemed to disintegrate in my shower . I was surprised. Normally my Lush soaps would last longer than that.

Overall price wise it’s fair price to pay for the quality of this soap . I can’t see myself purchasing this in the near future. It’s not my favourite scent.