It’s code orange at Lush! The fresh, handmade cosmetics company has announced its 2024 Halloween collection, full of lovable misfits from a fizzing Frankenstein to a dancing skeleton, to celebrate all things strange and unusual.
Launching in stores and online Thursday 29th August, the new collection features scarily good bath products and boo-tiful skincare for all to embrace their freaky side, including a giant shower jelly and Lush’s first-ever Halloween Countdown gift box (think Halloween advent calendar!).
Bestselling, fan-favourites such as Lord of Misrule shower gel, Ghostie bath bomb and Alien bubble bar will be making a comeback this year, all handmade in the UK using ethically-sourced essential oils, and recyclable packaging. The cosmetics company produced over 361,000 Ghostie bath bombs and 133,000 Alien bubble bars last year globally, each one with hand painted eyes!
The viral Monster Octopus shower jelly will also be returning for another year, this time in three different sizes, weighing up to a whopping two kilos!
New for 2024 includes Hocus Pocus Soakus bubble bar, Glow In The Dark shower gel, Witches Cat sheet mask made with fresh pumpkin puree for supple skin, and so much more.
“Lush is loving a little mischief and fun this Halloween. This range is all about magic and having fun, with a product assortment full of characters to surprise and delight. You’ll find glow in the dark routines, magical baths to cast your own spells as well as pampering skincare products to get you in the Halloween mood,” said Rachel O’Toole, Lush Brand, Product Service Trainer.
Lush’s ethical buying policy means all its products use the finest essential oils and absolutes, the best natural raw materials, safe synthetics, either no packaging or 100% recycled and recyclable packaging, and no palm oil.
Halloween Bathing
Dancing Skeleton bath bomb, £3.50 / €4
Get your oogie boogie on as this colour-changing bath bomb was inspired by nostalgic memories of 80s candy. With zesty tangerine oil and orange oil, this citrus treat is perfect to get into the Halloween spirit.
Ghostie bath bomb, £5 / €5.50
Vegan and preservative-free, Ghostie fizzes away into a rainbow spectrum of citrusy fragranced water with eerie cracking sounds. Filled with popping candy, sicilian lemon oil and lemongrass oil.
Bat Art bath bomb, £5.50 / €6.50
Vegan and preservative-free, Bat Art is a glittering descent into dark waters, creating a sparkly starry night sky, with rosemary and sage to cleanse your aura. Made with sicilian lemon oil from the finest lemons by a family in Calabria, producing citrus oils without pesticides for three generations.
Frankenstein bath bomb, £6 / €7
Feel fearless and powerful like the monster himself with Galbanum oil for frightfully green waters, while cornstarch softens the skin and the soul. With fir balsam resinoid sustainably harvested by small scale producers in Boreal Forest in Canada.
Enchanted Fairy House bombshell, £11 / €12
In celebration of Samhain, an ancient Celtic holiday when the veil between the physical and spiritual words becomes thinner, bathe in organic pumpkin powder and sparkly gold stars to welcome the beginning of winter.
Alien bubble bar, £6 / €7
Did someone say alien invasion? A fluorescent bath is always great fun for the kids (or us big kids!). This one smells refreshing, citrussy, fruity and green at the same time thanks to bergamot and litsea cubeba.
Witchy Woo bubble bar, £7 / €8
Create your own witchcraft with uplifting neroli oil from Lebanon, where a hundred farmers aim to restore the nature of the land and regenerate the soils to obtain good quality neroli. As if by magic, lime oil has mood enhancing properties, while olibanum oil balances the mind for incredible relaxation.
Bubble Lugosi bubble bar, £8 / €9
Charge this berry eerie character in daylight for some glow in the dark fun. Horror movie buff rejoice! Inspired by Bela Lugosi, the actor best known for portraying Count Dracula in the film Dracula (1931). This one shares its fragrance with uplifting, fruity classic Sultana of Soap!
I Want My Mummy bath bomb, £4 / €4.50
Charge this luminescent bath bomb under a light for a magical glow in the dark experience! Full of skin soothing rice starch and cheerful sweet wild orange oil, this uplifting bath bomb is great for moisturising the skin during the change of season.
Brain Freeze bath bomb, £5.50 / €6.50
A punchy mint fragrance bath bomb to die for! With peppermint oil and spearmint oil for a refreshing scent and crackling popping candy for a multisensory bathing experience. Fine sea salt softens the bath water, sourced from producers whose farming methods help create safe havens for migrating birds.
Punkin Pumpkin bath bomb, £5.50 / €6.50
The witching hour brings nightmares crawling. To make the shadows retreat and recoil, fizz this ghoul of bright citrus oils and warming cinnamon leaf oil. Vegan and preservative-free.
Magic Potion bath bomb £6 / €7
A mystical storm of comforting clove bud oil traditionally used in love potions, and sweet dragon fruit powder creates a magical bathing experience. Soothe the skin with gentle nettle powder, reducing redness to feel fabulous ahead of a wickedly witchy evening.
The Scream bubble bar, £6.50 / €7.50
Survive your own horror movie with this warm and herbal bubble bar, full of complex and bewitching labdanum resinoid and the grounding notes of patchouli oil. Hide underneath a blanket of hollywood bubbles as cream of tartar works to create a bubbly tub of nightmares.
Invaders From Mars bubble bar, £6 / €7
Inspired by old school comic books from the 50s, with cheerful sweet wild orange oil and zesty lime oil to clear the mind so you can handle any alien invasion! Olibanum Resinoid will ensure a safe landing with its grounding and relaxing woody, balsamic fragrance.
Hocus Pocus Soakus bubble bar, £7 / €8
I smell a child… if children smelt of deliciously fresh, zingy lemongrass oil and uplifting bergamot oil. Charge this bubble bar under a light for a magical glow in the dark experience- it’s all just a bunch of hocus pocus!
Pumpkin Crumble bubbleroon, £8 / €9
We all love pumpkins at halloween! Lush uses real pumpkin puree in the softening centre of this crumbly bubbly pal to make it feel extra festive! Fruity oils make this one super uplifting, helping to feel comforted and cheerful even in the shadows. Bubbleroons are extra softening, perfect for a seasonal, gentle treat to bathe in.
Halloween Soap & Shower
Demon in the Dark soap, £5 / €5.50
The demons have returned! This retro soap from 2006 (which has a bit of a cult following) is back, but this time round it contains a glow in the dark ghost! A devilishly fruity yet minty soap packed with organic apple juice and peppermint oil.
Pumpkin Pie soap, £6 / €7
Get cosy with this comforting soap, full of real pumpkin puree rich in vitamins and Canadian maple sap for a sweet, woody fragrance. Also made with petitgrain essential oil from Paraguay with a rich history in perfumery. Harvested between June and January, its fresh, green scent is reminiscent of orange blossom and brings herbaceous and floral scents.
Glow in the Dark shower gel, £7.50 / €8.50 – £24 / €27
Charge this shower gel under a light for a fun glow in the dark shower party! With fresh lemon juice from freshly squeezed Sicilian lemons and zingy lemongrass, this enchanting shower gel will leave you feeling energised for and refreshed.
Toil & Trouble shower slime, £8 / €9
You’re bound to be bewitched as you dig deep into this shower slime to find the mystical soap bat! With a refreshingly herbal blend of peppermint and lavender brew, this slimy treat will refresh the body and scare away any worries.
Ghost in the Dark soap, £6 / €7
A super fun handmade soap with a cheery bright scent that also glows in the dark! Packed with moisturising organic virgin coconut oil and energising lemongrass and bergamot oil – this soap shares its scent with Hocus Pocus Soakus bubble bar.
Lord of Misrule shower gel, £8 / €9 – £26 / €29
A seasonal fan favourite warming black peppercorn infusion, skin-softening wheatgerm oil and beneficial carrageenan extract make this shower gel far from devilish. Lush’s dark patchouli oil helps protect the rainforest and its resident orangutans in Indonesia. The supplier uses a permaculture-based system to ensure that the cultivation supports the health of the ecosystem, while teaching other farmers in the area how to farm organically.
Scan Me for Scares shower gel, £9 / €10 – £29 / €32
Allow your mask of sanity to slip with this gory yet sweet shower gel, inspired by the famous ‘Psycho’ shower scene. Packed with fruity cranberry infusion to gently cleanse, while corn syrup and almond essential oil retain moisture for a deliciously comforting scent.
Monster Octopus shower jelly, £10 / €11.50 – £40 / €46
This popular jelly inspired by the legend of the Kraken returns… this time in three sizes!Monster Octopus (185g), Octopus Prime (500g) and Anchor store exclusive Big Monster Octopus (biggest at a whopping 2 kilos). Wibble and wobble this passion fruit-scented shower jelly over your body for a fun, skin-softening wash.
Halloween Skincare
Mr Pumpkin fresh face mask, £10 / €12
Before indulging in this luxurious face mask made with skin softening pumpkin puree and brightening pumpkin seed butter, take the time to enjoy the ultimate ‘pumpkin pamper’ experience. Run a Punkin Pumpkin bath, lather up with Pumpkin Pie soap, get a Pumpkin Spice melt on the go, maybe even grab a pumpkin spice latte and pop on this face mask for the full pumpkin-centred routine.
Boo-tiful under eye pads, £3.50 / €4.50
This is Halloween, everybody scream! The design of these boo-ties was inspired by the opening credits of the ‘Nightmare Before Christmas’, full of hydrating carrageenan extract and gentle lavender oil to soothe the under eyes.
Batcurrant lip scrub, £7 / €9.50
Fang-tastically fruity and juicy, reminiscent of berry soda. Lush source blackcurrant absolute from a cooperative of 51 farmers from Burgundy, France who harvest during winter months for best quality. Fair Trade shea butter conditions the skin, while caster sugar exfoliates for kissably smooth lips.
Witches Cat sheet mask, £9 / €10
Who needs a creepy Halloween mask when you can have a heavenly (or hellish?), skin softening sheet mask, rich in vitamins with real pumpkin puree. This multi-use mask is also rich in hydrating carrageenan extract and soothing sandalwood oil for a calming fragrance.
Blood Orange lip scrub, £7 / €9.50
Packed with exfoliating caster sugar for a luxurious scrub, perfect for taking care of the lips during the chilly autumnal months. Organic jojoba oil moisturises and softens while organic blood orange oil lifts the mood for a cheerful, tangy scent.
Halloween Fragrance
Lord of Misrule body spray, £25 / €30
We’ve got mischief managed with this herbal blend of patchouli oil, black pepper and vanilla. Organic denatured alcohol (ethanol) is more than just a carrier for this beloved fragrance, it’s also one that helps you rewild your routine as the regenerative sugarcane farming practices used by our suppliers in Brazil protects a wildlife corridor for 335 species who live & visit the forest.
Roasting Chestnuts lush melt, £7 / €8
A super autumnal, comforting fragrance with warming cassia oil, sweet almond oil and woody cedarwood oil to feel like you’re wrapped up around the campfire. Lush Melts can either fragrance the home or be used as a bath melt.
Pumpkin Spice lush melt, £7 / €8
Lush Melts can either fragrance the home or be used as a bath melt. Simply break off one or two squares and add to your oil burner or bath to fill your world with fragrance. Pumpkin Spice is full of comforting and warming cinnamon leaf oil and sweet organic pumpkin seed oil.
Lord of Misrule 4 wick candle, £36 / €40
Build a Lord of Misrule routine for ultimate relaxation; light a Lord of Misrule candle to use alongside your favourite bath bomb or bubble bar with a fresh face mask and eye pads. Whilst scent fills the room, indulge in Lord of Misrule massage bar to help unwind before bed.
Made with a natural wax base of rapeseed wax, coconut oil, coconut wax and castor wax, Lush candles are palm-free, GM-free and soy-free.
Halloween Gift Sets
Trick or Treat gift, £12.50 / €15
A frightfully fun bath time treat, packaged in a pumpkin and frankenstein box made from 100% recycled board. The sliding drawers make this box the perfect reusable gift to store Lush goodies, trinkets, Halloween decorations and trick or treat candy!
Gift includes: Frankenstein bath bomb, Punkin Pumpkin bath bomb
Bewitched gift, £37 / €44
Halloween and cat lovers will find four bathing goodies wrapped up in a pink and black cat bag, perfect for collecting treats or accessorising a costume. The collectable drawstring bag is made from 100% organic cotton by the talented artisans of Re-Wrap, a social enterprise in India focussing on environmental and social change.
Haunted House gift, £24 / €29
Creatures from nightmares escape this haunted house for some mischievously fun bath times! This gift keeps on giving – as well as bath goodies, customers will find a fun colouring sheet to personalise and colour a haunted house scene. Reuse the box as a Halloween decoration by popping an LED tea light inside to set the creepy scene.
Gift includes: I Want My Mummy bath bomb, Alien bubble bar, Frankenstein bath bomb, Ghostie bath bomb, Colouring sheet
Countdown To Halloween gift, £50 / €62
For the first time ever, Lush are launching a Countdown to Halloween box so customers can enjoy a ghoulish treat every day in the week leading up to the holiday. Made from 100% recycled board with a fantastically creepy neon design featuring ghosts, bats, pumpkins and more.
Gift includes: Pumpkin Punkin bath bomb, Glow in the Dark shower gel 100g, Hocus Pocus Soakus mini bubble bar, Pumpkin Pie soap, Batcurrant Lip Scrub, Bat Art bath bomb, Magic Potion Bath Bomb
Halloween Knot Wraps
Made from either 100% recycled plastic bottles, 100% organic cotton or vintage scarves, knot wraps are revolutionary – providing alternative methods to single-use gift wrap.
Fantasy Animals knot wrap, 100cm, £15 / €17
Designed by Arthouse Unlimited; a charity that represents a collective of artists with complex neuro-diverse and physical support needs. The talented artists used their imaginations to create fantasy animals from a game of chance, resulting in this unique collection of images.
Pyewacket knot wrap, 70cm, £7 / €8
An optical illusion artwork, making this the perfect gift pin on the wall after opening your gift. Inspired by the cat from the 1950s film; Bell, Book and Candle. It shares the same name (and same lilac eyes) as the cat!
Meow knot wrap, 50cm, £6 / €7
A magical black cat design made from 100% organic cotton. These 50cm knot wraps can be used to wrap a standard size bath bomb or a 100g shower gel.
Twit Twoo Hello Moon knot wrap, 70cm, £7 / €8
Perfect for wrapping up pumpkin and ghostie inspired products, this unique knot wrap was designed by Iain Burke, a New York based illustrator and multi platform designer with a penchant for the supernatural.
Haunted Garden knot wrap, 70cm, £7 / €8
A colourful and playful design, inspired by haunted ghosts and creatures in a psychedelic garden, making this a fun wearable Halloween accessory. Use a pulp tray to fill with haunted goodies and wrap them up for the perfect gift.
Fright Night knot wrap, 50cm, £6 / €7
A classic Halloween design for true scare lovers! Sharing the same design as Countdown to Halloween, this knot wrap was designed by New York based illustrator, Iain Burke, with a penchant for the supernatural.
Halloween Lokta Paper
Nepalese handmade paper is made from the fibrous inner bark of the high elevation evergreen shrubs Daphne Bholua, known as Lokta bushes.
Traditionally, the Lokta papermaking process took place in the Himalayan forests where the Lokta plants grow, but nowadays the fibres are transported downhill to be processed in more accessible areas. A papermaking unit was set up here as part of a scheme to create employment for marginalised women in the area. Reuse again and again or recycle with paper recycling.
Loads of Toads Lokta wrap, 35cm, £2 / €2.50
Designed by Liza Malyan, gifts talent pool, Lush Kingston: “My inspiration was my love of frogs and swamp creatures all alike. I looked at vintage Halloween postcards and thought it would be fun to give them all their little mood and character.”
Do The Monster Mash Lokta wrap, 35cm, £2 / €2.50
This design is packed with all the fun characters that can be found venturing out for trick or treating! Lokta wraps are perfect for single item gifting, such as a 100g shower gel, standard bath bomb, perfume or 100g pot.
Greeting Card & Badge
You Are Magical greeting card and badge, £3 / €3.50
Buying a Halloween gift? Level up by adding a magic cauldron greetings card! This fun gift card comes with a frog badge made from recycled yoghurt pots to add an extra touch of magic.
notes to editors
About Lush
Since establishing in 1995, Lush has been driven by innovation and its ethics. Creators of pioneering beauty products, one of Lush’s most well-known creations is the bath bomb.
Invented in 1989 by Lush Co-Founder Mo Constantine in her garden shed, bath bombs have become a global sensation – all hand pressed in Lush’s own manufacturing sites across the world, Lush sold over 21.2 million last year.
A beauty company with a campaigning heart, Lush is on a mission to create a product for every need and a cosmetic revolution to save the planet. The ultimate goal is to leave the world ‘Lusher than we found it’.
Today, Lush operates in 50 countries with over 850 shops, 38 websites shipping worldwide and a global network of native apps, broadcasting channels and digital communities in over 30 languages.
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