Karma Soap

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Karma Soap
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For hands, and use all over naked bodies. Get sudsy in the bath and shower. For optimal longevity, keep LUSH soap in a well-drained soap dish (away from water) between uses.

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The fresh earthy scent of Karma, in a bar

An all-time classic, Karma is the ultimate LUSH scent. Spicy patchouli is complemented with refreshing lemongrass, orange oil and pine oil to create a clean and lovely smell that lasts on the skin for ages after you've washed. One whiff and you'll be hooked - for this life and the next. There's enough Karma fragrance in each bar to perfume your whole body each time you wash, and transport you back to the days of free love and flower power. Give yourself good Karma; if you've been mindful and brimming with loving kindness, this is the soap to reward you.

Features

  • Pineing for Karma: Known for its refreshing green scent, Aromatherapists use pine oil for its cleansing and antiseptic qualities.
  • Lovely lavendin: Lavendin oil is used in our Karma range, from soap to fragrance and hair care. It helps to soothe the skin and promote a calmer mood.
  • Good Karma: Due to customer demand, we’ve created an entire range so you can wash, bubble and bathe in Karma from head to toe.

Customer Review

from Ash
"This is my second lush soap and I'm totally hooked. It smells amazing, lathers nicely, and feels great on my skin. Will absolutely be buying this again. It's my go-to soap now. :)"

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Karma Soap
 
4.3

(based on 270 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (159)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (68)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (19)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (10)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (14)

88%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Cleans effectively (223)
  • Pleasant smell (211)
  • Lathers well (168)
  • Moisturizing (114)
  • Long lasting (21)

Cons

  • Doesn't last long (51)
  • Dries skin (34)
  • Unpleasant smell (31)
  • Doesn't lather well (4)
  • Sticky residue (4)

Best Uses

  • Shower (210)
  • Hand soap (135)
  • Baths (114)
  • Facial soap (35)
  • Decorative (5)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Budget shopper (119), Brand buyer (116)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Lovely Soap!

This is probably the most amazing soap ever! [Right next to Sexy Peel.] I bought a small size, I liked the smell in the store. When I got home, it made my...Read complete review

This is probably the most amazing soap ever! [Right next to Sexy Peel.] I bought a small size, I liked the smell in the store. When I got home, it made my whole room smell like Karma, which is an AMAZING thing. When I got around to using it, my hands smelled so DELICIOUS. For people who don't like the smell of patchouli, it's just not for them, but I am IN LOVE with this. This soap cleans very well, lathers well, and the smell lasts for EVER. It doesn't dry your hands either. My mom even used it. We can't stop sniffing our hands! Bottom line: BUY THIS SOAP.

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

Disappointing

I LOVE the way this smells in the bar form. I bought a 3.5 oz hunk at my local LUSH store and kept it sitting on my bedroom shelf for a while letting it perfume...Read complete review

I LOVE the way this smells in the bar form. I bought a 3.5 oz hunk at my local LUSH store and kept it sitting on my bedroom shelf for a while letting it perfume my room, and I kept picking it up to smell it- a wonderful warm orange smell with spicy undertones. What's not to love, right? I thought I'd found THE ONE.

Of course, the moment I took it into the shower to use it the first time, the smell completely changed. Once the water hit the bar, it no longer smelled like sweet, spicy oranges. It just smelled overwhelmingly of patchouli and whatever else is in this. The smell gave me a headache and almost made me a little nauseous. And to make matters worse, the smell really lingers on your skin. Ordinarily I like a soap whose smell lingers, but if that smell is unpleasant...

I'm extremely disappointed- when I buy a soap, I kinda want it to smell the same on my body and in the shower as it does in bar form. Karma is NOT that soap. So I strongly recommend you test a sample in the store to make sure you like the functional smell, because that is what you'll have to live with. I only used my bar twice before it went back to being my air freshener- I really do love the smell when it's not in use. Sigh.

I rate soaps according to the following system. An ideal soap should create a rich lather when used in the shower or the bath and moisturize the skin. Of course, the soap should smell good as well, and the perfect soap will perfume your skin for a while after the shower. Perhaps the most important star of all is the cleansing power- what use is a soap that doesn't leave you feeling clean? I have rated Karma as follows:

Subjective appreciation of smell- 0 star
Lather- 1 star
Moisturizing- 0 star
Does the smell linger?- 0.5 star (yes it lingers, but it smells awful!)
Cleansing ability- 1 star

Total score- 2.5 stars

Reviewed by 270 customers

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5.0

My favorite smelling soap

By Dengail

from Michigan

Verified Reviewer

Pros

  • Cleans Effectively
  • Moisturizing
  • Pleasant Smell

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Showers

    Comments about Karma Soap:

    I use this as I do any Lush bar, I keep it on a paper towel in a ziplock Baggie. I keep it out of the shower, run it over my wet arms, legs, stomach and face a couple swipes and put back out of shower. I lather out of the water all over from this with my gentle scrubby brush. It makes the soaps go really far and you don't need much of this to get a good slip. It washes squeaky clean. I shave with this bar also, I find it semi moisturizing, but sometimes follow this with my King of Skin. I don't have very dry skin however. The scent lingers nicely for a few hours and I love the scent so much! It smells fruity and clean, but not sickly sweet. I want to collect more of the Karma products to try.

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    5.0

    Amazing!

    By Ash

    from New York

    Verified Reviewer

    Pros

    • Cleans Effectively
    • Lathers Well
    • Long Lasting
    • Moisturizing
    • Pleasant Smell

    Cons

      Best Uses

        Comments about Karma Soap:

        This is my second lush soap and I'm totally hooked. It smells amazing, lathers nicely, and feels great on my skin. Will absolutely be buying this again. It's my go-to soap now. :)

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        • Life-Saver
         
        5.0

        Fantastic Smelly Soap

        By Nelson

        from Virginia

        About Me Budget Buyer

        Verified Reviewer

        Pros

        • Cleans Effectively
        • Lathers Well
        • Moisturizing
        • Pleasant Smell

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Showers

          Comments about Karma Soap:

          I use Karma in the shower daily and it always leaves me feels silky smooth, and the added benefit is that it smells fantastic! LOVE this soap. Lathers well and leaves me feels clean without drying out my skin.

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          • Must-Have
           
          5.0

          great soap.

          By bigcis

          from atlanta ga

          Pros

          • Cleans Effectively
          • Great Soap Smells Amazing
          • Lathers Well
          • Moisturizing
          • Pleasant Smell

          Cons

          • Doesn't Last Long

          Best Uses

          • Showers

          Comments about Karma Soap:

          great soap smells great the best.

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          5.0

          Smells Heavenly!

          By tijerasmom

          from Tijeras, NM

          Verified Reviewer

          Pros

          • Cleans Effectively
          • Lathers Well
          • Pleasant Smell

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Facial Soap
            • Showers

            Comments about Karma Soap:

            I love Patchouli, so it makes sense that I would love this. It smells fabulous, lathers well, rinses well. I follow it with the Buffy body butter, to hold in moisture. I also use it on my face at bedtime, so that I can smell it as I fall asleep (I love aromatherapy!)

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            • Guilty Pleasure
             
            4.0

            Absolutley Love This Soap

            By Danielle the College Student

            from Nebraska

            About Me Budget Buyer

            Verified Reviewer

            Pros

            • Cleans Effectively
            • Lathers Well
            • Pleasant Smell

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Hand Soap
              • Showers

              Comments about Karma Soap:

              My friend gave this to me for Christmas, and I love it so much. My skin feels squeaky clean after using it, and the smell is so heavenly! I personally can't get enough of Patchouli, so if this is a scent you're not too fond of, steer clear.

              I use it in the shower all over my body, and on my face as well. I don't know how else to describe it but that I feel CLEAN after using it. Not just clean, CLEAN. It's really nice. If you like Patchouli, you should buy it. :)

               
              4.0

              Deodorizing and Energizing!

              By Jen

              from Rockport, MA

              About Me Budget Buyer

              Verified Reviewer

              Pros

              • Cleans Effectively
              • Lathers Well
              • Moisturizing
              • Pleasant Smell

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Baths
                • Hand Soap
                • Showers

                Comments about Karma Soap:

                I got a sample of this soap in store and so far it is my favorite (times five!) of all of Lush's bar soaps. It has this crazy-cool scent that I love lathering all over my bod. It was suggested to me by a staff member at my location for odor issues I was having under my arms and other select places -- she said the scent was lasting and the patchouli was naturally antibacterial. It's my go-to in-shower deodorizer and the bar is lasting a good long while. With it's appeasing smell, moisturizing qualities, and a gorgeous color that just makes me happy to look at: I'm hooked on Karma.

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                • Cult Classic

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                2.0

                Not what I expected...

                By Celeste

                from Kentucky

                About Me Budget Buyer

                Verified Reviewer

                Pros

                • Cleans Effectively
                • Lathers Well

                Cons

                • Unpleasant Smell

                Best Uses

                • Hand Soap
                • Showers

                Comments about Karma Soap:

                I love earthy, "hippy" smelling scents, which is kinda what the description of Karma sounded like to me. After reading "earthy", "patchouli" & "orange" in the product description, i thought it would be something like Tramp ( which I LOVE) but with a little citrus twist. And I figured with all the good reviews I couldn't go wrong. Well, I went wrong. Very wrong.

                To me, Karma smells like that sickening thick, pink bubble gum flavored cough syrup stuff my mother used to give me as a kid. Needless to say, I did not get that earthy, patchouli scent that I was hoping for.

                On the plus side, it does lather & clean great. My husband also really liked it, but I think he liked it more for the rich lather than the smell. And just can't get past that sickening smell.

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                4.0

                smells heavenly

                By Jyo

                from Minneapolis , MN

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                Pros

                • Cleans Effectively
                • Pleasant Smell

                Cons

                • Doesn't Last Long
                • Dries Skin

                Best Uses

                • Showers

                Comments about Karma Soap:

                This soap smells awesome but dries out skin . My bathroom smelled fruity , fresh , heavenly the whole time the soap was there , I picked up the soap because of the name and then I fell in love with its fragrance . I so wish the lush soaps are more moisturizing.

                 
                5.0

                i love it :)

                By tattooedxmama13

                from Buffalo, NY

                About Me Budget Buyer

                Verified Reviewer

                Pros

                • Cleans Effectively
                • Lathers Well
                • Moisturizing
                • Pleasant Smell

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Baths
                  • Facial Soap
                  • Hand Soap
                  • Showers

                  Comments about Karma Soap:

                  i LOVE LOVE LOVE this soap! the smell is so amazing! like a delicious bar of nag, patchouli, and just amazingness! i feel squeaky clean and not dry in the least!

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                  5.0

                  Soap and Air Freshener in One!

                  By eLiz the Techie

                  from Tampa, FL

                  About Me Budget Buyer

                  Verified Reviewer

                  Pros

                  • Cleans Effectively
                  • Lathers Well
                  • Pleasant Smell

                  Cons

                  • Dries Skin

                  Best Uses

                  • Baths
                  • Facial Soap
                  • Hand Soap
                  • Showers

                  Comments about Karma Soap:

                  This soap aside from a little drying at times is though a wonderful soap! If you have oily skin this is a must-have soap for you! As it sits in my soap dish in the bathroom, my bathroom has smelled fresh and perfumey! I love the way it freshens any room the soap is in. It lathers perfectly and has that wonderful tone of perfume after you have used it. If you don't wear perfume, you don't have to, this keeps a light nice smell of patchouli and orange. Very subtle, yet seductive, light musk smell, and I hate musk perfumes! But Karma was made with a blend that lets me enjoy it day in and day out!! Yay!!

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                  • Guilty Pleasure
                   
                  4.0

                  Fruity!

                  By See Baller-ow

                  from Chicago, IL

                  About Me Brand Buyer

                  Verified Reviewer

                  Pros

                  • Cleans Effectively
                  • Lathers Well
                  • Pleasant Smell

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Baths
                    • Hand Soap
                    • Showers

                    Comments about Karma Soap:

                    I had pretty high hopes for Karma since it is so popular. I do think it delivered for the most part. The smell is nice but I almost wish it was less fruity and more patchouli. I didn't find it to be nearly as drying as others had mentioned. I found Angel's Delight to be MUCH more drying, oddly enough (since it is a winter soap).

                    Anyhoo, I'd buy it again but it's not my absolute favorite.

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                    • Cult Classic
                     
                    4.0

                    You can smell it way before the store...

                    By Karma fan

                    from Baltimore

                    About Me Budget Buyer

                    Verified Reviewer

                    Pros

                    • Cleans Effectively
                    • Pleasant Smell

                    Cons

                    • Doesn't Last Long

                    Best Uses

                    • Facial Soap
                    • Hand Soap
                    • Showers

                    Comments about Karma Soap:

                    I first smelled Karma about five stores away from the Lush store. It reminded me of a patchouli incense that I love. I went in the Lush store and immediately discovered the soap.

                    I use it for shower purposes which is a great idea. The smell really last with you throughout the day. It also leaves you with a clean feel as oppose to a greasy or sticky feel.

                    The only problem I have is that it does not last long. My wife and I both use it and with two showers a day, one bar may last a week.

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                    • Cult Classic
                     
                    5.0

                    Sexy Beast

                    By Manly Man

                    from Colorado

                    Pros

                    • Cleans Effectively
                    • Pleasant Smell

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Hand Soap
                      • Showers

                      Comments about Karma Soap:

                      I am not the type of man you might think would be interested in this soap.... Words like intimidating and lumberjackish have been used.... I've had my pretty boy days, but now I just want to be comfortable; that's how I dress! Short sleeve tee over a long sleeve thermal, not because I think it looks cool, so that I can ditch the tee if I get too hot and still have the long sleeves.
                      I was worried this scent was a bit strong and feminine, but I liked it so much that I threw caution to the wind and bought it.
                      Just the other day I hugged a girlfriend of mine and she cocked her head back to look at me... "You smell really nice!" she says.
                      Then I was at the grocery store standing next to a young lady, we were picking out avocados.... Soon she turned to me and said "I'm sorry to bother you but I have to ask, you smell wonderful; I have to know what you're wearing so I can buy it for my boyfriend"
                      I have since determined that this is definitely not too feminine even for a manly man like me!

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                      5.0

                      Smells wonderful

                      By Roz

                      from MD/DC/VA

                      About Me Brand Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Cleans Effectively
                      • Lathers Well
                      • Moisturizing
                      • Pleasant Smell

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Showers

                        Comments about Karma Soap:

                        Makes you smell fresh and sleep well after a shower at night

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                        4.0

                        Wooonderful

                        By Manda F.

                        from Santa Clarita, CA

                        About Me Budget Buyer

                        Verified Reviewer

                        Pros

                        • Enchanting
                        • Lasts a while
                        • Lathers Well
                        • Moisturizing
                        • Pleasant Smell

                        Cons

                        • Doesnt Spread Well

                        Best Uses

                        • Facial Soap
                        • Hand Soap
                        • Showers

                        Comments about Karma Soap:

                        I, like many, fell completely in love with the smell. It's beautiful, and energizing, and very curious (in the best way). It cleans nicely, and makes your skin feel nice, but the soapyness doesn't spread well, so you need to use more to get your whole self clean. Worth it for the scent. It's also just a really pretty bar of soap when the light hits it.

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                        • Cult Classic
                         
                        5.0

                        Unlike any other soap out there!!!

                        By Jessika

                        from Massachusetts

                        About Me Brand Buyer

                        Verified Reviewer

                        Pros

                        • Cleans Effectively
                        • Lathers Well
                        • Moisturizing
                        • Pleasant Smell
                        • Smells fantastic

                        Cons

                        • Doesn't Last Long

                        Best Uses

                        • Baths
                        • Hand Soap
                        • Showers

                        Comments about Karma Soap:

                        This soaps smell is one of a kind and catches everyones attention! The scent lasts all day and lingers in your bathroom! I love it. The only downfall is that it doesn't last that long. I recommend storing it out of the shower to make it last the longest. :)

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                        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                         
                        5.0

                        Long Lasting Aroma

                        By mortysjulie

                        from Dubuque, IA

                        About Me Brand Buyer

                        Verified Reviewer

                        Pros

                        • Cleans Effectively
                        • Lathers Well
                        • Pleasant Smell

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Hand Soap

                          Comments about Karma Soap:

                          This soap is unbelieveable. I bought a number of LUSH products when I was in Florence three years ago. I have used the bar of Karma for a drawer scent for my lingerie since then. I just pulled it out to use in my guest bath and the scent is still rich and lovely. I adore how the fragrance lingers on the skin...not too powerful or overwhelming. The scent brings back many profound and happy memories...don't ever change it!

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                          5.0

                          Classic Soap

                          By Ally

                          from Seattle, WA

                          About Me Brand Buyer

                          Verified Reviewer

                          Pros

                          • Cleans Effectively
                          • Lathers Well
                          • Pleasant Smell

                          Cons

                            Best Uses

                            • Baths
                            • Hand Soap
                            • Showers

                            Comments about Karma Soap:

                            This is such a classic lush soap. It has a strong patchouli and orange smell. Smells like the 70's.

                            Works great and cleans well, leaves a soft mild smell on your hands or body.
                            If you are just starting a lush collection or haven't tried this yet GET IT!

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                            • Cult Classic
                             
                            5.0

                            Best Smell EVER!

                            By Woodwife

                            from Landrum, SC

                            About Me Budget Buyer

                            Verified Reviewer

                            Pros

                            • Cleans Effectively
                            • Lathers Well
                            • Moisturizing
                            • Pleasant Smell

                            Cons

                              Best Uses

                              • Showers

                              Comments about Karma Soap:

                              Love this soap. The smell takes me back to high school in the 70's. It is a comforting, familiar, lovely scent. Leaves my skin soft, clean & wonderfully scented!!

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                                  The term "hypoallergenic" is usually used to describe products that claim to cause fewer allergic reactions than other products, but there is no official standard in the cosmetics industry that can label a product as hypoallergenic or not. Since our products do contain loads of natural ingredients in combination with some safe synthetics, we do not typically receive a lot of feedback about them causing allergic reactions. It is best to find out which ingredients commonly cause you to react and to then check the ingredient listings to make sure you are making the right choice with the products you purchase.

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