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I scooped this out of the pot and almost licked my finger. It looks exactly like vanilla pudding.
The texture is the whole point. It’s so thick and aerated it holds a peak, but the second it hits your skin, it melts into a velvety oil slick that disappears faster than any heavy cream I’ve ever used.
It’s $29.95 for a 8.4 oz pot at Lush. The sales pitch is “banana and vanilla” — but the vanilla is actually vanilla pod infusion, not extract. It smells like a bakery, not a candle.
Banana gel base
It’s not water-first. The banana puree is the first ingredient, which explains the pudding vibe.
Cold-pressed fair trade cocoa butter
Sits on top for exactly 7 seconds, then sinks in. No greasy film.
No synthetic fragrance
The smell comes from real vanilla pods steeping. It’s subtle, not punchy.
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Three ingredients do the heavy lifting. The banana gives it that spoonable texture, the cocoa butter is the finish, and the vanilla is just there to smell expensive.
- Banana Puree: Makes the lotion feel like a dessert, not a cream
- Fair Trade Cocoa Butter: The only reason your skin stays soft for 6+ hours
- Vanilla Pod Infusion: Adds a warm, edible scent that doesn’t compete with perfume
- Stearic Acid: The emulsifier that makes the whipped texture hold its shape
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It feels cold and thick coming out of the pot — like scooping frosting. Rub it in, and it turns into a silky, almost dry oil in under 15 seconds. No sticky phase.
By week two, I noticed my elbows weren’t scaly anymore. The one surprise? It’s not hydrating enough for my shins in winter. You need a balm for that.
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My skin feels plush, not greasy. The scent fades to a whisper after 20 minutes, which I actually prefer. No breakouts on my chest or back, which is rare for a rich cream.
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This is the most fun you’ll have moisturizing, but it’s a texture-first purchase, not a medical necessity.