A gentle exfoliant

Lush's Bûche de Noël is a great exfoliating cleanser for those with sensitive skin. The gentle cleanser had ground almonds that gently exfoliate the skin without being to rough. After cleaning my face and even my hands my skin felt instantly softer. I have very sensitive skin, but also the winter months have not been kind on my skin. I rubbed a pea sized amount in my palm and added just a bit of water. I gathered the product in my finger tips and then into my face. I rubbed the remaining all over my hand and it made my face feel soft and smooth. The scent is very mild, perfect for those who shy away from the strong lush smells.

I have combination skin that tends to get dry in the winter months. If you decide to try this out, it is seasonal so only available for a very short time in the winter.

I am really surprised at how well this cleanser works. I had to get used to the application, which is to take a small bit of the rolled up product and add some water to make a paste in your palm. It has a grainy texture, which I assume exfoliates my skin, but it is very gentle.

I really like the smell; it smells like almond oil and brandy, which I think smells lovely. If you don't really like the smell, try it anyway because it doesn't stay after you rinse it off.

My skin has been amazing since I have used this product; it is normally dry in the winter, but it is actually glowing.

Get the salesperson at LUSH to show you how to use it. I get my face a bit damp before I put it on and it really exfoliates and hydrates your skin.

LOVE this.

I loved this cleanser, I wish they made it available in all seasons.

This was a complete impulse purchase, spurred no doubt by the Holiday excitement, yummy smell and the fact that i was really-really hungry :) Unfortunately this is just one more product that i am hooked on and cant get easily year-round. Grrrr! I know that this being a seasonal item makes it a "IT" product right now but i really wish LUSH takes the hint already and makes it permanent offering (along with the Snow Fairy shower gel!)!
Most people compare this to Angels on Bare Skin and i will agree that they are definitively related but i think at best they may be cousins...The texture is similar of course but the Buche de Noel is definitively more gritty and smells so-so-so much better. Just like ABS this cleanser is kind of messy to use but practice helps so after a few tries i am becoming a pro. A pinch in the palm of my hand, mixed with a few drops of warm water is all it takes but make sure to apply it on each face area individually. Gentle massage is all my skin can take otherwise if i scrub too hard abrasions are sure to follow. I also love that it rinses easily and doesnt leave my skin red and blotchy like some of the other LUSH cleansers (Coal Face i am looking at you!).
The reason i love this so much is because it actually reminds me of another staple in my skin care cabinet - Dr.Hauschka's Cleansing Cream! Must be the almonds but LUSH obviously smells much better :)
This doesnt leave my skin dry but i think it might not be suitable for the very-dry skin types, it exfoliates nicely but doesnt replace a facial scrub so it can be used daily although i wouldnt recommend it 2x a day - just once is enough!
The only bad thing is that it makes me crave sweets every time...and i dont know how to bake..or cook..really...