I got this as part of a gift pack called 'All the Best' and have always wanted to try it. It's quite a subtle scent and not too overpowering like some Lush shower gels can be. It smells of mandarins and sweet citrus (if that's even a thing?). I got the small 100g bottle but it was enough to get my fix. It sticks to the Lush design that I love and adore. Usually such bland looking designs make me walk straight past but Lush has a way of attracting my attention with the rustic looking labels and the personal touch of who made it along with the expiration date.
I do think that the name doesn't suit the product. The Olive Branch doesn't give it the oomph it deserves in my opinion. The liquid is an amber colour which gives it an almost fiery appearance. I do like that the opening because it allows the right amount of liquid to be squeezed out without too much wastage.
When lathering it on my skin it acts just like any other supermarket bought shower gels but without the harsh chemical which my skin more often than not hates. It fills my shower with the heavenly smell of the Mediterranean. The mandarin is evident more than anything. After rinsing off my skin is feeling quite smooth and cleansed but to me if there aren't a multitude of bubbles I am not clean enough so comes round two with the gel.
After a while the smell becomes boring and the task of washing twice to give me peace of mind that I am clean enough quickly becomes tiresome. I put left it on the shelf for weeks before using again. The thing that also makes me not want to reach for it more often is that it develops a milky substance over the top and no matter how much I shake it, the milky substance remains. I am for now over it but who knows I may find my love for it again.
I originally received a 100ml bottle of this as a gift and loved it so much that I had to buy myself a big bottle which is still going strong! What I love most about this product is that it doesn't leave my skin feeling dry like a lot of other body washes do. Because this body wash has olive oil in it, it leaves my body feeling moisturised which I love. I also find that I do not need to put much of it on my loofa to get a decent lather, which is why my bottle has lasted me such a long time. Its definitely worth the money since I haven't had to buy a new body wash in such a long time. The design of the bottle is great as the body of the bottle is quite long and thin so its easy to hold onto, the small hole in the lid also makes it a breeze to dispense the perfect amount. This is definitely something that I will be repurchasing.