Lush Kitchen Box XL May 2026 Review

La Lush Kitchen Box It's been around for a while, but not everyone knows about it (especially in Italy), which is a shame because it's probably one of the most original beauty subscriptions on the market. It's not a selection of standard products: it's monthly access to what Lush calls its "kitchen," meaning the brand's most experimental, retro, or exclusive creations, those not found in stores and often never return.

I decided to try it for May 2026 in the XL version, the most complete one, and I must say that the choice of month played an important role in my decision. From the preview it was clear that the theme would be strongly floral, all revolving around the pink, with products from the line Rose Jam and references to Turkish Delight , one of the most beloved Lush fragrances ever. For me, it was practically impossible to resist.

Unboxing moment: when the scent reaches you before your eyes

Opening the Kitchen Box is always a small ritual, and this time even more so. As soon as you peeled off the lid, before you could even get a good look at the products, the scent took over: an intense, soft rose, with a fruity, velvety undertone. Not the fresh, light rose of many products, but the full, enveloping one that is the hallmark of Lush's most iconic lines.

The box is colorful and thoughtful, with that playful visual quality that makes every Lush unboxing unlike any other. And from this moment on, it's clear that this edition's thematic coherence is very strong: everything speaks the same olfactory language, everything revolves around the rose in its most diverse forms.

One thing you don't expect: the freshness of the products (even more than usual!)

Those familiar with Lush already know that the brand's products have a deliberately short shelf life: they're formulated with fresh ingredients, often without harsh preservatives, and the short expiration date is an integral part of the brand's philosophy. It's not a limitation; it's a deliberate choice that speaks volumes about the quality of the raw materials.

That said, Kitchen Boxes also have something extra on this front. The products come directly from the factory, without having to spend time in store. Furthermore, they are often exclusive to this box (made just once, for the occasion, and that's it), and the difference is noticeable. The Rose soap in this box is the most obvious example: it still has the soft, slightly moist texture of a freshly made product, almost yielding to the touch, not at all dry. It's not the same as a Lush soap that's spent weeks on a shelf slowly drying out.

In my experience, this freshness is a characteristic I also find when purchasing directly from the Lush website compared to products purchased in-store: they arrive in better condition, closer to the time of production. With Kitchen Boxes, this advantage is even more pronounced, and for those who love Lush for its artisanal spirit, it's a detail that really makes the difference.

Rose Jam Shower Gel – 90 g

La Rose Jam Shower Gel by Lush It's an even more playful and sensorial version of the brand's iconic fragrance, designed to transform the shower into a truly unique experience. The gelatinous texture, typical of this format, glides on the skin creating a delicate but enveloping cleansing, while the scent of Damascus rose it is released intensely and immediately.

The fragrance is the unmistakable Rose Jam: a rich and deep floral bouquet, where rose and geranium blend with gourmand notes of vanilla, creating a warm, elegant, and persistent trail. It's not the classic fresh rose, but a full, velvety rose that lingers on the skin even after showering, making this product perfect for those who love intense, distinctive fragrances.

From the formula point of view, the gelatin is enriched with hydrating and nourishing ingredients such as vegetable glycerin, which helps keep the skin soft, and theorganic argan oil, known for its emollient properties. organic goji berry juice helps to give brightness, while the essential oils of rose, geranium and lemon add an aromatherapeutic component that makes shower time even more pleasant.

It's one of those Lush products that you don't buy out of necessity but for pleasure, and which then become indispensable.

Ingredients:
Glycerin (Vegetable Glycerin), Aqua (Water), Propylene Glycol, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Chondrus Crispus Extract (Carrageenan), Sodium Coco-Sulfate, Parfum, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract (Organic Goji Berry Juice), Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil (Geranium Essential Oil), Citrus Limon Peel Oil (Lemon Essential Oil), Rosa Damascena Flower Oil (Rose Essential Oil), Rosa Damascena Extract (Rose Extract), Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil (Organic Argan Oil), Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf Extract (Cypress Leaf Extract), Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract (Vanilla Bean Extract), *Citral, *Limonene, Citronellol, Coumarin, Geraniol, CI 17200.

* Naturally present in essential oils

Lush Rose Soap – 165 g

Il Rose Lush soap It's a small, handmade work of art, designed to transform a daily gesture like washing your hands into a more caring and enjoyable experience. Its rose shape makes it instantly recognizable and decorative, perfect for display on the sink, while the authentic rose scent delicately envelops the skin with every use.

The fragrance is built on a bouquet of precious essential oils, including Damask rose, geranium, and palmarosa, enriched with a bright note of orange that lends freshness. The result is an elegant floral scent, natural and never artificial, that leaves hands soft and delicately scented. It's the classic Lush rose: intense yet refined, capable of transforming even the simplest gesture into a small daily pampering.

From the formula point of view, this soap is enriched with emollient ingredients such as vegetable glycerin andextra virgin coconut oil, which help cleanse without drying the skin.rose water It gives a soothing and delicate sensation, while the plant base guarantees a soft and creamy foam, ideal even for frequent use.

Keeping it on the sink can make you unwilling to consume it. But it's worth it.

Ingredients:
Rosa Damascena Flower Water (Rose Water), Glycerin, Brassica Napus Seed Oil (Rapeseed Oil), Propylene Glycol, Cocos Nucifera Oil (Coconut Oil/Extra Virgin Coconut Oil), Aqua (Water), Parfum, *Limonene, Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed (Orange Oil), Cymbopogon Martini Oil (Palmarosa Oil), Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil (Geranium Oil), Rosa Damascena Flower Oil (Rose Oil), Sodium Chloride (Salt), Gardenia Jasminoides Fruit Extract, Citric Acid, Titanium Dioxide, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Bicarbonate, EDTA, Tetrasodium Etidronate, *Citral, *Linalool, Benzyl Alcohol, Citronellol, Geraniol, CI 14700, CI 17200, CI 45410, CI 45350, CI 61570.

* Naturally present in essential oils

Lush Rose Bath Foam – 100g

Lo Rose Lush bath foam It's a true floral indulgence designed to transform bath time into a rejuvenating ritual. Simply crumble it under the stream to watch a soft, enveloping foam form, while an elegant, luminous fragrance blending rose, lemon, and orange wafts through the air. The result is a balanced scent: floral yet not overpowering, with a citrus freshness that makes it even more pleasant and relaxing.

This is a classic Lush product that can completely transform the bathroom atmosphere: it's not just a moment of cleansing, but a multisensory experience of scent, color, and texture. Rose remains the star, but is modernized and livened up by citrus notes, creating an immediate sense of well-being, almost like immersing yourself in a garden in bloom.

From the formula point of view, the sparkling wine is enriched with organic fair trade cocoa butter, which helps nourish and soften the skin during bathing, leaving it velvety to the touch.organic rosehip oil adds a further emollient touch, while the base based on bicarbonate and delicate surfactants allows you to obtain a rich foam without being aggressive on the skin.

It is the most immediate product in the box for its visual impact: the water turns pink and the bathroom becomes something different from usual.

Ingredients:
Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda), Potassium Bitartrate (Cream of Tartar), Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Lauryl Betaine, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter (Fair Trade Organic Cocoa Butter), Zea Mays Starch (Corn Starch), *Limonene, Citrus Limon Peel Oil (Lemon Essential Oil), Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed (Orange Essential Oil), Rosa Damascena Extract (Rose Extract), Rosa Canina Fruit Oil (Organic Rosehip Oil), Titanium Dioxide, Citric Acid, Propylene Glycol, Laureth-4, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite (Synthetic Mica), *Citral, *Citronellol, *Geraniol, *Linalool, Parfum, CI 17200, CI 77510.

* Naturally present in essential oils

Rose Queen Bath Bomb by Lush – 185g

La Rose Queen Bath Bomb by Lush It's a true celebration of the floral world, designed to transform bath time into an elegant and enveloping experience. Inspired by an English rose festival, this bath bomb contains a rich blend of petals and essential oils that are released into the water, creating a relaxing, almost fairytale-like atmosphere. As soon as it hits the water, it begins to fizz gently, releasing color, fragrance, and a cascade of flowers that make bath time even more enchanting.

The fragrance is intense and sophisticated: the rose is the absolute protagonist, but it is enriched by a deeper and more resinous note given by the labdanum (rockrose), which adds warmth and character to the perfume. The result is a rich, elegant, and slightly enveloping floral trail, perfect for those who love classic fragrances but with a more intense and sensual nuance. It is not a fresh and light rose, but a full, almost "regal" rose.

From the composition point of view, the formula is enriched with simple but effective ingredients: the sodium bicarbonate andcitric acid create the typical Lush effervescence, while the dried rose, cornflower and sunflower petals They help make the bath even more visually spectacular. It's a bath bomb that focuses on the complete sensory experience: sight, smell, and relaxation come together in a single moment of well-being.

It's the perfect product when you want to treat yourself to something special, turning your bath into a true self-care ritual. And yes... it's definitely one of those pampering treatments that makes you feel a bit like a queen.

Ingredients:
Sodium Bicarbonate (Sodium Bicarbonate), Citric Acid (Citric Acid), Parfum, Rosa Damascena Extract (Rose Extract), Cistus Ladaniferus Resin (Labdanum Residue), Cistus Ladaniferus Leaf Oil (Cistus Essential Oil), Rosa Centifolia Flower (Dried Red Rose Petals), Aqua (Water), Centaurea Cyanus Flower (Dried Cornflowers), Helianthus Annuus Flower (Dried Sunflower Petals), *Citronellol, *Limonene, *Linalool, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Salicylate, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, CI 45410.

* Naturally present in essential oils

Turkish Delight Lush Body Powder – 70 g

La Turkish Delight Body Powder Lush It's one of those products that perfectly embodies the brand's most sensorial and sophisticated soul. It's more than just a simple body powder, but a true olfactory experience: an impalpable cloud that envelops the skin, leaving it soft, dry, and delicately scented. The application becomes almost ritualistic, light and pleasant, perfect for those who love to pamper themselves even in the smallest details.

The fragrance is a rich and enveloping floral bouquet, in which Damask rose intertwines with jasmine and neroli, creating an elegant, sensual, and profoundly feminine scent. It's a scent that immediately evokes the image of fresh, velvety petals, with an intense yet refined trail that lingers on the skin without being overpowering. It's the classic "Lush" scent that stands out, but in a sophisticated and never banal way.

The powder is made from cornstarch, sodium bicarbonate e magnesium carbonate, ingredients that help absorb moisture and leave skin dry and velvety. Perfect especially on hot days or after a shower, it helps keep skin fresh and comfortable, without weighing it down.

It's the most unusual product in the box and probably the one that lasts the longest, making it an even more convenient purchase.

Ingredients:
Zea Mays Starch, Sodium Bicarbonate, Magnesium Carbonate, Parfum, Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil, Rosa Damascena Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Propylene Glycol, *Benzyl Alcohol, *Benzyl Benzoate, *Benzyl Cinnamate, *Cinnamal, *Citral, *Citronellol, *Eugenol, *Farnesol, *Limonene, *Linalool, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Salicylate, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, CI 17200.

*Naturally present in essential oils

Softy Lush Body Scrub – 135 g

Lo Softy Lush Body Scrub It is one of those products designed to transform exfoliation into a truly complete skin treatment. Its base is based on granulated sugar It offers effective yet gentle exfoliation, ideal for removing dead skin cells and impurities, leaving skin instantly smoother and more even-toned. Unlike many drier scrubs, this one has a rich and enveloping texture, perfect even for those with dry skin looking for a product that doesn't feel tight after use.

The real peculiarity of this scrub is the balance between exfoliation and nourishment. The presence of organic fair trade cocoa butter, sweet almond oil e extra virgin coconut oil It deeply hydrates during use, leaving skin soft, supple, and velvety smooth even in the shower. The result is smooth yet nourished skin, without the dry feeling often experienced after other body scrubs.

Sensorially, the fragrance is delicately floral and relaxing: Damask rose blends with notes of ylang ylang, lavender, and orange, creating a balanced scent, slightly sweet but never cloying. It's a fragrance that complements the scrub, making it more pleasant and almost therapeutic, perfect for relaxing and pampering yourself.

I was really struck by the fact that when you open the cap, you can see a rose drawn on the surface of the scrub. Small details that I never take for granted.

Ingredients:
Sucrose (Granulated Sugar), Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter (Fair Trade Organic Cocoa Butter), Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil (Cold Pressed Organic Almond Oil), Cocos Nucifera Oil (Extra Virgin Coconut Oil), Lauryl Betaine, Parfum, Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed (Orange Essential Oil), Rosa Damascena Extract (Rose Extract), Cananga Odorata Flower Oil (Ylang Ylang Essential Oil), Lavandula Angustifolia Oil (Lavender Essential Oil), Lactic Acid, Zea Mays Starch (Corn Starch), Titanium Dioxide, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite (Synthetic Mica), Tin Oxide, *Benzyl Benzoate, *Benzyl Salicylate, *Geraniol, *Limonene, *Linalool, CI 45410, CI 17200, CI 19140, CI 77491, CI 15985:1, CI 19140:1, CI 45410:1.

* Naturally present in essential oils

Lush Peach Rose Shower Cream – 240g

La Peach Rose Shower Cream by Lush It is a true daily treat designed for those seeking a delicate yet nourishing cleansing experience. creamy texture It envelops the skin in a soft, velvety foam, transforming the shower into a relaxing and sensorial experience. Unlike traditional shower gels, this one offers a richer and more comfortable sensation, ideal especially for those with dry skin or who want a product that doesn't leave their skin feeling tight after use.

Lush shower creams are among my favorite products from the brand, and this version with rose and neroli is among the best I've tried. The first one ever remains my favorite. Yummy Custard Lush Body Wash.

The fragrance is elegant and enveloping, with a floral base dominated by rose, enriched with notes of neroli and jasmine that add brightness and refinement. Despite its name, it's not an overly sweet or fruity fragrance: rather, it's a soft and creamy rose, brightened by citrusy and slightly fresh accents. The result is a balanced, feminine scent that feels very pleasant on the skin, remaining delicately noticeable even after showering.

From the formula point of view, this shower cream is enriched with nourishing ingredients such as organic fair trade cocoa butter andorganic extra virgin olive oil, which help keep the skin soft and elastic. The presence of the vegetable glycerin It helps retain hydration, while rose, neroli, and jasmine essential oils also offer an aromatherapeutic effect, making shower time even more pleasant.

Ingredients:
Aqua (Water), Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Glycerin (Vegetable Glycerin), Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter (Fair Trade Organic Cocoa Butter), Olea Europaea Fruit Oil (Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil), Cetearyl Alcohol, Lauryl Betaine, Parfum, Cinnamomum Camphora Oil (Camphor Oil), Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract (Jasmine Extract), Citrus Limon Peel Oil (Lemon Oil), Cymbopogon Flexuosus Leaf Oil (Lemongrass Oil), Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil (Neroli Oil), Rosa Damascena Flower Oil (Rose Oil), Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract (Red Rose Petal Extract), Maris Sal (Fine Sea Salt), Styrax Benzoin Resin Extract (Symphyotrichum Flower Extract), benzoin), Titanium Dioxide, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Propylene Glycol, Silica, *Citral, *Limonene, *Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, CI 17200, CI 45410.

*Naturally present in essential oils

Price and value: is it worth it?

The Kitchen Box XL is priced at approximately € 57 per month It's not a small thing, it's true. But we must consider:

• full-size products
• exclusive editions
• handmade and vegan cosmetics
• overall experience

Personally, I see it more as a "gift to myself" than a standard purchase. It's not something you buy out of necessity... but for pleasure.

Furthermore this type of subscription can be canceled or paused at any timeEvery month you'll be able to see the contents of the box in advance and decide whether or not to take it.

Conclusion: would I buy it again?

Yes, but not every month. The Kitchen Box XL for €57 is a purchase that makes sense to make wisely, choosing the months when the theme really resonates with you. One of the advantages of the subscription is that you can see the box contents in advance and decide as you go, without any fixed commitments.

The May 2026 collection won me over because of its rare thematic coherence: seven products that seem designed together, with a precise and recognizable olfactory identity from the moment you open the box to the last product you use. It's not a selection thrown together to fill a space; it's a box that tells a story.

If you love rose in its most intense and enveloping version, this edition is worth every penny.

Where to buy

BUY HERE: LUSH

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