The Love Witch paintings are a series of artworks created by the American artist, filmmaker, and writer Anna Biller. These paintings play a significant role in her film, "The Love Witch," released in 2016. The Love Witch is a retro-style horror-comedy film that pays homage to the Technicolor era of filmmaking and explores themes of love, femininity, and desire. Anna Biller created the Love Witch paintings specifically for the film to enhance its aesthetics and capture the essence of the protagonist's character. The Love Witch paintings feature a combination of vivid colors, intricate details, and a stylized approach to represent the protagonist's perspective on love and relationships. They serve as a visual representation of the character's emotions and desires, often depicting romanticized scenes with charming lovers or symbols of love.
They serve as a visual representation of the character's emotions and desires, often depicting romanticized scenes with charming lovers or symbols of love. These paintings showcase a range of artistic styles, influenced by various periods of art history. They combine elements of Renaissance, Pre-Raphaelite, and Art Nouveau styles to create a unique visual language that reflects the film's retro aesthetic and feminist message.
Lush ‘Magic Crystals’ Shower Scrub Review
This post is going to be on a brand that I just can’t get enough of – Lush. I’ve reviewed a few of their products on my blog before but honestly I use far more of their stuff than I review (if I reviewed every bath bomb, bath melt, and bubble bar, that I used then we’d be here for an eternity).
As I love Lush, I’ve always got my eye on their Instagram (both their account and their stories) to see when they’re coming out with new stuff. I also, luckily, have a friend who works in Lush, so she sometimes lets me know when cool new things are coming out.
I was going through my Instagram stories, minding my own business, a little while ago, and saw that this product was coming out. Now I love a shower scrub, so you bet I was straight in a message to my friend asking when it was coming out and what it was like.
Knowing that I really (really, really, really) wanted to try this, my friend, being the absolute babe that she is, bought me this and gave it to me when I was home a few weeks ago. So let’s give a huge thanks to Rhiannon (check out and follow her Instagram here) for giving me this product to try and making this review happen!
This product comes in a 300g tub and costs £10.95. There is also an option on their website to buy a 625g tub for £19.95, but I haven’t seen these larger ones in stores so it may be online only.
Description/Claims
The following description has been taken from the Lush product page:
‘Magic needn’t only be cast with a flick of a wand or a twitch of a nose, magic can come in a tub in the bathroom.
Hop in a hot shower and let the warm water dance across your skin before scooping out a handful of this scrub.
Warming and stimulating aniseed oil accompanies fine sea salt and Epsom salts to brighten, buff and polish skin while fresh rosemary and sage infusions cleanse and tone. Rinse off and let menthol crystals, peppermint and spearmint oils to leave cool tingles up and down your skin like the remnants of magic recently cast.’
First Impressions and Review
I would usually do a section on the packaging before this but, as you can see, it comes in the traditional black and white Lush packaging.
The product itself is very, very purple. It’s pretty much as bright in real life as it looks in the photo, if not a little bit more vibrant. The first thing I noticed about it, besides the colour, was the smell. The product has quite a minty smell in the pot, it’s very fresh and I do really like it.
I’ve used this product countless times now, both in the shower and in the bath and I’ve got to say that I love it. I don’t use it as much as regular shower gel just because it’s extra effort and sometimes I can’t be bothered, but that makes the times that I do use it more special.
I would say if you don’t like strong scents then you might want to stay away from this one though. That fresh minty smell only gets stronger once you exfoliate with it, and it lingers on your skin. It also has a mint feeling when applied, making you feel awake and refreshed. Although the scent is primarily mint, it does have a secondary smell once it’s all rubbed in, which is much more earthy and I believe is caused by the herbs in the product (rosemary and sage) as well as the aniseed.
This leaves my skin feeling super soft every time that I use it and makes me feel really clean and fresh due to how minty it is. My boyfriend always remarks on how good I smell after I’ve used it in the shower. I also find that I don’t need to use much as it does spread quite well, so although I’ve used it quite a few times I still have a lot left.
Overall, I love this product and would 100% recommend it. If you like shower scrubs (and mint) then this is definitely the product for you. The only thing to watch is that, as it’s a scrub, it is a little messy, so you may end up with purple on the walls of your shower, but this is easy to wash off.
If you’d like to pick this product up then you can get a 300g tub for £10.95 on the Lush website here, or pop into your local Lush shop (just be aware that you’ll probably end up leaving with much more than just this scrub)!
This brings us to the end of this review on Lush’s ‘Magic Crystals’ Shower Scrub! I hope that you thought this review was as magical as I think the product is, and if you did then please give this review a like. Also if there’s any products from Lush that you’d like to see me try out and review then let me know in the comments. Finally, make sure you follow my blog if you aren’t already, there’s a lot of posts coming up that you wont want to miss!
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Even though it is another exfoliator, Fine Sea Salt is a much more effiecient one than Epsom Salt. It is particularly indicated for the dryer areas of the body, like knees and elbows, and also offers a great detoxifying effect. Moreover, just like Epsom Salt, it is full of anti-inflammatory properties.
The Love Witch paintings are a crucial storytelling device in the film. They provide insight into the protagonist's mindset and her quest for love and happiness. Through these artworks, Anna Biller explores the tension between fantasy and reality, exposing the dangers of idealizing romantic relationships. Overall, the Love Witch paintings contribute to the film's visual narrative, offering viewers a glimpse into the world of the protagonist and the themes explored in the movie. They provide a multi-dimensional experience that combines film, art, and storytelling to create a compelling and thought-provoking viewing experience..
Reviews for "Rediscovering Love through the Masterpieces of Wutch Painters"
1. Emily - 1 star
I found "The Love Wutch Paintings" to be highly disappointing. The story was confusing and lacked depth. The characters were poorly developed and their actions seemed unrealistic. The writing style was dull and lacked any sort of creativity. Overall, I found this book to be a waste of my time and would not recommend it to others.
2. Michael - 2 stars
"The Love Wutch Paintings" had an interesting premise, but it failed to deliver. The plot was convoluted and the pacing was off, making it difficult to stay engaged. The author seemed more focused on describing the artwork than building a compelling narrative. Additionally, the ending felt rushed and unresolved. I had high hopes for this book, but unfortunately, it fell short of my expectations.
3. Sarah - 2 stars
While I appreciate the attempt at incorporating art into the storytelling, "The Love Wutch Paintings" fell flat for me. The characters felt one-dimensional and lacked emotional depth. The dialogue was stilted and unnatural, making it hard for me to connect with the story. The author's descriptions of the paintings were excessive and took away from the overall narrative. I would not recommend this book to those seeking a captivating read.
4. David - 1 star
"The Love Wutch Paintings" was a complete letdown. The writing was pretentious and overly flowery, making it difficult to fully understand what was happening. The characters were unrelatable and their actions made little sense. The story dragged on with unnecessary details that only served to confuse the reader. I struggled to finish this book and would not recommend it to others.