Best bath bombs – for sleep, relaxation, luxury, and our top drugstore pick
WE’D take a #selfcaresunday over a Saturday night out anytime, but the ingredients have to be just right.
Along with Netflix and a vat of popcorn, the best bath bomb will get you super-relaxed and transform your tub-time into a thing of luxury.
#bathbombJust drop your bomb into the bath and wait for the fizzy to get busy. You can choose from a host of different colours, ingredients and effects, depending on your mood.
Whether you’re looking to relax, uplift your senses, get sleepy, or bathe in pure luxury, we’ve got you covered.
Not only does a good bath bomb boost your mood, it also has moisturising benefits for your skin, leaving you soothed and hydrated.
We’ve rounded up the best bath bombs below to take your soak to the next level. The question is: Will you ever go out again?
1. Best bath bomb for sleep
- The Big Sleep Jelly Bomb, £5.25 from Lush – buy here
Time to hit snooze? We feel relaxed just looking at the gorgeous aquamarine and mint green shades this sleep-inducing sphere turns bath water.
Described as a ‘snoozy lullaby of lavender and tonka’, it’s like a skin-softening jelly blanket.
Calming chamomile soothes your skin, while neroli helps you feel uplifted. It’s the perfect pre-hit-the-sack sleep ball.
What’s more, not only is this product cruelty-free, but it also comes in eco-friendly packaging, so you can enjoy those zzz’s guilt-free.
2. Best bath bomb for uplifting
- Rituals The Ritual of Holi Fizzing Bath Bomb, £4.90 from Look Fantastic – buy here
Is it the intense colours or the sensory scent of pink grapefruit? Everything about this brightly-coloured bath bomb will uplift your skin and your senses.
All you do to activate the fizz? Unwrap, drop it in the tub and wait for the sea of swirly twirly gumdrops to appear.
Elf references aside, this is truly a gorgeous bomb for a bath time treat.
3. Best drugstore bath bomb
- Soap & Glory Fizz-A-Ball Bath Bomb Smoothie Star, £4 from Boots – buy here
Like a vanilla shake without the calories, this ‘fizz-a-ball’ is a super-fun addition to your tub time that smells good enough to eat.
Bathe in the sweet vanilla musk, which is perfect for relaxing and calming your mood, and watch as the water turns shimmery, too.
Washing has never been so decadent and delicious.
4. Best bath bomb for relaxing
- AromaWorks Serenity AromaBomb Duo Set, £14 from Look Fantastic – buy here
Turn off, unwind and destress with not one, but two, relaxing bath bombs.
The luxurious circles of sensory wonder blend four pure essential oils that combine detoxifying Himalayan sea salt with calming calamine for an ultra-zen experience.
Feel your worries float away as you get surrounded by the lovely lemongrass and neroli scent-sation. Aaand relax.
5. Best vegan bath bomb
- Mango Bath Bomb, £1.50 from The Body Shop – buy here
Brighten up your bath time with a fizzing, bath bomb that turns the water orange.
Get all kinds of Club Tropicana vibes in the tub and don’t be fooled by this bomb’s small size – what it lacks in stature, it makes up for in scent.
It packs a fruity punch and also leaves your skin super-soft into the bargain. And, and £1.50, it literally is a bargain.
Perfect for animal-lovers, every product at The Body Shop is cruelty-free.
6. Best luxury bath bomb
- Dr Botanicals Vegan Champagne Bath Bomb 200g, £14.50 from Feel Unique – buy here
This bath bomb is cruelty-free, which is fantastic and, hello, just look at that shimmer and glimmer!
Now you can get your glam on as you soak, with this relaxing Champagne-scented ball of loveliness.
Not only does it boost your mood, it also contains almond oil to leave your skin baby-soft and velvet-smooth.
For a luxury bathing experience, it’s the bomb.
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