A whole bunch of people have noticed the Sleepy Body Lotion from Lush in pictures and videos of my bedroom, and have been asking me questions about it. I’ve been using it for almost a year now, so I thought maybe it was time I finally got around to writing a review.
I feel like I’m that girl who is forever on the hunt for the ultimate products to help me sleep, probably because I work super hard for way too many hours and then stay up until all hours watching Netflix/scrolling endlessly through social media. I know, it’s totally my own fault. One thing that helps me to relax and switch off is having a bedtime routine. Sitting down and applying the Sleepy Body Lotion before I go to bed helps me to moisturise my skin, get in touch with my body, and relax, all while doing something nice for myself. Ticking so many self care boxes!
The Sleepy Body Lotion was originally part of the 2016 Christmas Collection, I picked up a 95g pot when it first came out and loved it so much that I had to force myself to ration it out. I managed to make it last until June, when the 2017 Christmas in July collection was announced and Sleepy made a reappearance – thank goodness! The team at Lush hooked me up with a massive 450g pot and ever since I’ve been applying it liberally almost every night.
You’ll sleep well after dipping into this dreamy lotion, made with a gentle oatmeal infusion, calming lavender flower and comfortingly sweet tonka absolute. A rich, malty and floral perfume conjures up visions of sugar plums and hot drinks topped with whipped cream while the heavenly ministrations of creamy Fair Trade organic cocoa butter and delicate lavender water cool and enrich the skin. Blanket your body in this lovely lotion before stepping into soft pyjamas for snuggly nights beside the fire.
A little goes a long way – over the last three months I’ve used about a quarter of the pot – so while this might seem like a pricey body lotion I think it’s well worth it. The lotion itself is smooth and silky, it’s a great consistency and absorbs easily. There’s also a subtle shimmer in it thanks to a cheeky little bit of snowflake lustre.
It’s not just me that’s a fan of this body lotion, I’ve seen people raving about it everywhere because it’s been helping so many people relax before bed. If you want to make the most of maximum lavender goodness, take a bath with the Twilight Bath Bomb or a shower with the Twilight Shower Gel, then slather yourself in the Sleepy Body Lotion and finish up with the Twilight Dusting Powder. Dreamy!
MY VERDICT: The lavender scent is absolutely dreamy, and as lavender is a natural relaxant, it’s great for helping me to unwind at the end of the day. I like to shower at night, then take time rubbing the Sleepy Body Lotion all over myself before I slip into my pyjamas and snuggle up in bed.
SHOP IT: Sleepy Body Lotion comes in 95g ($18.50) and 215g ($38.00) pots and is available online or from your local Lush store.
Do you need a little bit of help sleeping?
Let me know if you’ve tried Sleepy Body Lotion!
I tried this product courtesy of Lush but all opinions are (as always) my own.
Sleepy is legit. I’ve had major sleep issues since my teens. It has been one thing that helps relax me enough to not let anxiety keep me up. The lavender is perfectly balanced with tonka. I can’t get enough. My 95g tub has lasted about 4 months of all over application.
So glad it’s helping you too Meghan! It lasts ages doesn’t it? Such good value!