Product Reviews

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I’d been hearing the buzz around Lush’s Sticky Dates line for what feels like forever. I actually smelled the scent a little over a year ago, during a quick trip to the mall. I popped into Lush, where I beelined for the Sticky Dates shower gel solely to get a whiff of the viral scent everyone was talking about. Fast forward to now, and it’s still showing up on my feed. As a certified foodie, what more could I want than to smell like a bakery? Recently, I finally decided I needed to   try it for myself.

The Sticky Dates Shower Gel is where I started, and it’s the product I keep coming back to. After a workout in my little home gym, where I’m sweaty and ready to reset, it’s the first thing I grab in the shower. The moment even a small drizzle hits my loofah, the smell blooms instantly, like standing in front of your oven waiting for sticky buns to rise. It’s syrupy and rich, with a vanilla-date sweetness and caramel-like richness that feels warm and indulgent without falling flat. There’s a reason this gel continues to trend and sell out. It creates a scent that slings in the best way, one that makes a post-workout shower feel like a reward instead of a chore.

he Sticky Dates Body Lotion takes that sweetness and stretches it further. The texture is thickwithout being greasy, and once the product melts in, it locks the scent onto your skin in a softer, cozier way than the gel alone. The lotion doesn’t disappear after an hour, either—I catch faint whiffs of it throughout the day, which makes the effort of layering worthwhile.

Speaking of layering, the Sticky Dates Body Spray is where opinions split. At first spritz, on top of the other two products, I’ll admit I didn’t love the smell. The opening is loud, almost aggressively sweet, and when I sprayed it in the air and walked through while getting ready for the day, I worried I’d made a mistake. But once it settled on my skin, the sharpness faded, and it blended seamlessly with the shower gel and lotion. The final effect reminded me of a sticky bun, with the body spray acting as the “table-side drizzle experience,” you could say. Make sure you let the spray sit and dissipate for a moment, and you’ll agree that the products work together and sit on top of the skin in a sweet but balanced way.

This trio has been everywhere lately, largely thanks to Love Island USA winner Leah Kateb. She put Sticky Dates in her shower routine videos on social media, and the products immediately started selling out online and in stores. After using them, I get the appeal. They’re not subtle, but they create a clear identity—cozy, sweet, and a little playful.

Altogether, this routine leans unapologetically gourmand. It’s fun, indulgent, and undeniably popular for a reason. While the spray takes some patience, the gel and lotion alone are strong enough to justify the hype. Used together, they create a layered scent story that really does make you feel like you’ve stepped out of a bakery—and I can’t say I’m mad about smelling like pancakes and sticky buns every day.

Upcoming week of Sept 1

Upcoming Week of Sept 1