The Wuss

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The Wuss
How to use
Crumble under running warm water as you fill the tub. The stronger your water pressure, the more bubbles you will make; we encourage experimentation for best results. To get the most out of your bubble bars, keep them in a cool, dry place.

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Feeling brazen?

This is our bubble bar for courageous men and women who like to speak their minds. The Wuss was invented alongside our very first bubble bars in the good old days of 1999. In those days, bubble bars were made into huge loaves and sold in slices. Created in the honor of manly man Mark Wolverton, CEO of LUSH North America, it smells like ground coffee, martinis with olives and a sprinkling of tobacco. We stopped short of adding in the scent of freshly ironed jeans and pointy shoes.

Features

  • Oh, the irony:The Wuss is definitely ‘the man’ among our Bubble Bars.
  • Gift one to your guy: Give one of these to every guy in your life for the most debonair bath they’ve ever taken.
  • Bold and full bodied fragrance: Cognac oil and oakmoss absolute give The Wuss it’s smoky, rich fragrance.

Customer Review

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"This is the unsung hero of the bubble bar line. The smell is to die for, masculine and feminine, really enigmatic. It smells like smoking a cigar while drinking coffee in a library on an old leather couch with a spray of gardenias on the end table...so I guess that ...more"

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4.1

(based on 34 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (19)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (8)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (2)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (3)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (2)

75%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Pleasant smell (20)
  • Easy to use (11)
  • Moisturizing (10)
  • Long lasting (9)
  • Rich lather (8)

Cons

  • Bubbles don't last long (4)

Best Uses

  • Baths (19)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Brand buyer (14), Budget shopper (7)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Bubble Hubby

Hubs was somewhat affronted when I told him I got the Wuss especially for him. After I explained that it's not just for wusses, but also for studs who need to soak away a ...Read complete review

Hubs was somewhat affronted when I told him I got the Wuss especially for him. After I explained that it's not just for wusses, but also for studs who need to soak away a studly day's studding and come out smelling oh so sexy and manly (instead of like cookies or flowers or fruit as when borrowing my bath stuff), he agreed to give it a try. Instant love! I'm glad I got two. He likes it becuse it's super sudsy (he gets four soaks from one bar) and doesn't dry his skin out. I love it because it makes him smell so darn good and because he's showing signs of coming over to the Lush side with me.

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

Coffee grounds in my tub!

This smells great. GREAT. But the bubbles were so poor I had to throw in another bubble bar to get some lather going. And the coffee grounds sank to the bottom of my tub...Read complete review

This smells great. GREAT. But the bubbles were so poor I had to throw in another bubble bar to get some lather going. And the coffee grounds sank to the bottom of my tub, even using the worldmarketball (TM) leaving a very uncomfortable sitting surface. I am so disappointed, because the fragrance is the best non-citrus, non-floral one LUSH has.

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5.0

I had forgotten the BLISS

By MsKat

from NC

About Me Budget Buyer

Verified Reviewer

Pros

  • Long Lasting
  • Pleasant Smell

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Baths
    • Travel

    Comments about LUSH The Wuss:

    Crumbled the whole thing in the bath and then refused to get out for 2 hours. It smells just as I remembered. Sex in the woods, pure and simple. If you love woody androgynous scents with a tiny spark of girliness in the background then this one is for you. Total Bliss for this long time customer. I grabbed a bar of waylander soap to assist in the indulgence and my skin feels soft and smells like heaven. THIS is the lush I unsed to love. Bring back Bathos too!

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    • Cult Classic
     
    5.0

    Don't believe the negative reviews

    By LG from Cali

    from La Quinta, CA

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    Verified Reviewer

    Pros

    • Cleans Effectively
    • Long Lasting
    • Pleasant Smell

    Cons

    • Difficult To Use

    Best Uses

    • Baths

    Comments about LUSH The Wuss:

    Bubbles last 20 minutes or more... Definitely long enough to enjoy a bath. The scent is wonderful and relaxing.

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    • Must-Have

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Ooooooh baby!

    By Sirenswaters

    from Williamsport, PA

    About Me Budget Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy To Use
    • Moisturizing
    • Pleasant Smell

    Cons

    • Bubbles Don't Last Long

    Best Uses

    • Baths

    Comments about LUSH The Wuss:

    Oh my, was this a nice surprise! I bought it on a whim and thought I'd give it a try, and good lord, did it inspire a lovely bath. First off, the bubble bar I got must have been very fresh because it was silky when I smooshed it under the running water. I was interested because everyone said the smell was particularly "manly." This is true. It smells like a man...or rather how I'd like a man to smell. Like a well-dressed gentleman. The smell isn't overwhelming either, it's just gloriously different, and I'd like to point out that I'm not a fan of coffee! The only downside if the coffee grounds, but nothing a quick rinse can't take care of. Definitely a new favorite.

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    • Must-Have

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    2.0

    Scent = B, Overall Experience = D-

    By RKM

    from Baltimore, MD

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    Verified Reviewer

    Pros

    • Smells great

    Cons

    • Gritty

    Best Uses

      Comments about LUSH The Wuss:

      This one gets a mixed, but mostly negative review. The scent was pleasant, very nice, non-floral without any patchouli or sandalwood. For that, it gets a solid B.

      The bubbles were on the so-so side, so they get a middle C.

      The rest of the experience ranged from D to F.
      The water was the icky color of dirty dish water. And it was filled with gritty coffee grounds. So the bath felt like bathing in a sink after doing the breakfast dishes. Not a great experience - Yuck!

      This is the only Lush bubble bar I've tried that left such an unpleasant residue on both my skin and the tub. I'm not bothered by glitter, or flower petals - those come off with the body with a brisk toweling and out of the tub with a quick wipe. This stuff was sloughing off my body like dead skin and required going over the tub three times. Again - yuck! My hubby had to shower after the bath to remove the coffee grounds and itchy residue from his skin.

      Sadly, this failed as a non-feminine bubble bar for a shared bath. Bummer.

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      • None of the above
       
      4.0

      Loved it!

      By sexychristikitty

      from Forks, Wa

      About Me Budget Buyer

      Verified Reviewer

      Pros

      • Wonderful smell

      Cons

      • Little messy

      Best Uses

      • Baths

      Comments about LUSH The Wuss:

      I bought this and used in the tub this morn, I love it! This bar smells so good and has lasted all day long, not only that but I shaved my legs without having to use any shaving gel. It made me so soft and smooth feeling! The only down side that I found is that the coffee grounds sink to the bottom of the tub and are a little weird to sit on. :( But all in all I would totally recommand this to anyone. :)

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      • Guilty Pleasure
       
      4.0

      one of a kind!

      By KR

      from California

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      Pros

      • Easy To Use
      • Pleasant Smell
      • Rich Lather

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Baths

        Comments about LUSH The Wuss:

        both my boyfriend and i love this bubble bar. my boyfriend said it smells like a barber shop, and that's a perfect way to describe it. it's kind of a clean, masculine scent, but i enjoyed it because it smelled like a sexy man. :)

        some people complain that sitting on the coffee grounds is uncomfortable, but i think they're either extremely sensitive or maybe they got some really big coffee granules, because i can't feel them at all when they're in the tub.

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        1.0

        at least I tried it

        By S.J.

        from Seattle, WA

        About Me Budget Buyer

        Pros

          Cons

          • Unpleasant Smell

          Best Uses

            Comments about LUSH The Wuss:

            I was intrigued by the product and bought it. What a strange product. The darker half smelled like old dirt with no plant-friendly nutrients left in it, combined with dust. Even though the darker half smelled bad, the smell quickly disappeared. The lighter half didn't smell like anything. There were no bubbles at all.

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            3.0

            Smells nice but kinda messy

            By Spooky Lushie

            from Eugene,Or

            About Me Budget Buyer

            Pros

            • Moisturizing
            • Pleasant Smell
            • Rich Lather

            Cons

            • Bubbles Don't Last Long
            • Messy

            Best Uses

              Comments about LUSH The Wuss:

              I got this for my boyfriend so he could have his own lush experience (after making fun of me for mine :P)
              The bar was easy to crumble and everything the the ig downside was the coffee grounds. His first complaint is because it instantly sinks to the bottom it became very uncomfortable to sit in the bath. Then at the end of the bath it left quite a mess. I think if they got rid of the coffee grounds it would be perfect. On the plus side the scent lasted for 2 or 3 days and it was HEAVEN.

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              5.0

              Favorite bubble bar! Must have!

              By deconstructed_v

              from California

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              Verified Reviewer

              Pros

              • Bubbles like whoa
              • Moisturizing
              • Pleasant Smell
              • Rich Lather

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Baths
                • Skin treatment

                Comments about LUSH The Wuss:

                This is the unsung hero of the bubble bar line. The smell is to die for, masculine and feminine, really enigmatic. It smells like smoking a cigar while drinking coffee in a library on an old leather couch with a spray of gardenias on the end table...so I guess that has to be your thing! Most importantly, something about this formula makes my skin so happy while most of the more popular bubble bars (e.g. the comforter) make me itchy and dry. And maybe it's just because I have a textured tub bottom already but I've never noticed the coffee grounds. The Wuss is a winner.

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                • Cult Classic
                 
                3.0

                disappointed

                By Lora

                from Philadelphia, PA

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                Verified Reviewer

                Pros

                • Pleasant Smell

                Cons

                • Bubbles Don't Last Long
                • Messy

                Best Uses

                • Baths

                Comments about LUSH The Wuss:

                As many of the reviewers shared, there weren't many bubbles and the coffee grounds made for an uncomfortable tub. Ouch!

                I liked the scent, but will stick to Smaragadine or Tramp, which aren't much different from The Wuss at all, save for the messy coffee grounds and the lack of lots of bubbles.

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                (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                4.0

                Fall and Flannel

                By Jenna

                from Chicago

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                Pros

                • Easy To Use
                • Long Lasting
                • Moisturizing
                • Pleasant Smell

                Cons

                • A little messy

                Best Uses

                • Baths

                Comments about LUSH The Wuss:

                This bubble bar is like putting on a sweatshirt jacket your new boyfriend left in your car. You slip it on and you can smell his cologne as it mixes with your perfume. I would recommend this bar for cool nights in October right as the chill of fall is starting to set in. Like flannel shirts and coffee- warm and welcoming, this bar is great.

                I used about half a bar (cut lengthwise to include both colors) and was very pleased. The scent doesn't seem that strong at first but really lingers throughout the day. The black bits were a bit of a hassle, but not so much so that I wouldn't buy one again.

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                • Guilty Pleasure

                (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

                Absolutely Perfect.

                By E.J.

                from Santa Cruz, CA

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                Verified Reviewer

                Pros

                • Easy To Use
                • Long Lasting
                • Moisturizing
                • Pleasant Smell
                • Rich Lather
                • Softens water

                Cons

                • Bubbles Don't Last Long

                Best Uses

                • Baths

                Comments about LUSH The Wuss:

                The wuss is the perfect scent for men and women. The boyfriend and I both love the warm, rich, and comforting scent. Pipe tobacco, the pages of old books, expensive cologne, and a general air of gentleman-liness combine with something soft and herbal/floral (the gardenia extract, I'm guessing) to melt all my troubles away and leave me feeling soft and sexy. I'm usually pretty quick in the bath (the steam gives me headaches) but I couldn't bear to leave the wuss behind until the water turned cold! We broke ours into three pieces but I wound up using a full half of the bar in the end because I wanted more bubbles. Using the full bar would have been super overwhelming, so I would suggest just starting with a third and adding more as you see fit.

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                • Cult Classic

                (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

                Opulence in a bath

                By Dry Skin, Loves Lush

                from Greater Philadelphia area

                About Me Budget Buyer

                Verified Reviewer

                Pros

                • Easy To Use
                • Moisturizing
                • Pleasant Smell

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Baths

                  Comments about LUSH The Wuss:

                  The cognac fragrance with a background of coffee and a hint of something else, maybe pipe tobacco - it is opulence in a bath. I am a Candy Fluff / Snow Fairy / Think Pink sweet smell person, but oh no, here is another product that I have to have. The coffee grounds were miniscule, I barely felt them. "The Wuss" leaves the skin nice & silky. My new favorite.

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                  • Most Wanted

                  (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  5.0

                  BEST.SMELL.EVER

                  By LushLuvah

                  from Chandler, AZ

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                  Verified Reviewer

                  Pros

                  • Easy To Use
                  • Long Lasting
                  • Moisturizing
                  • Pleasant Smell

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Baths

                    Comments about LUSH The Wuss:

                    I've never even written a review before but The Wuss demands attention. This is my new favorite Lush product. EVER. The smell is sultry and intoxicating and left my skin sooooo silky. The bubbles were overflowing out of the tub. I could have stayed in for HOURS. I cannot wait to find a hot boy to share this one with.

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                    • Must-Have

                    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    5.0

                    Best bubble bar scent yet!!

                    By Joi the Artist

                    from Brea, CA

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                    Verified Reviewer

                    Pros

                    • Easy To Use
                    • Pleasant Smell

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Baths

                      Comments about LUSH The Wuss:

                      After reading the description of this bar online, I knew I had to try it. When my order arrived, I was immediately taken with the smell, and couldn't stop thinking about it! When I used it in the bath, the whole room filled with the most amazing smell! It reminds me of really great aftershave, flannel shirts, and old libraries. It's beyond fantastic--I need to order ten more!

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                      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                       
                      5.0

                      Just Lovely

                      By Ginger

                      from Portland, OR

                      About Me Brand Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Cleans Effectively
                      • Easy To Use
                      • Long Lasting
                      • Pleasant Smell
                      • Rich Lather

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Baths

                        Comments about LUSH The Wuss:

                        I will pay shipping instead of going to the local Lush just to get this bubble bar.

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                        • Guilty Pleasure

                        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                         
                        5.0

                        Unique!

                        By SophieCedar

                        from Maine!

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                        Pros

                        • Long Lasting
                        • Pleasant Smell
                        • Rich Lather

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Baths

                          Comments about LUSH The Wuss:

                          First bought it just because it sounded so strange that I had to find out for myself. However, this bb is great! Smells of coffee and pipe tobacco with a touch of sexy leather.. Strange and wonderful. Quite enigmatic sexy and un-girly!

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                          • Cult Classic

                          (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

                           
                          4.0

                          Refreshing!!

                          By indigo

                          from land of lush

                          Pros

                          • Cleans Effectively
                          • Easy To Use
                          • Long Lasting
                          • Moisturizing
                          • Pleasant Smell

                          Cons

                            Best Uses

                            • Baths
                            • Travel

                            Comments about LUSH The Wuss:

                            I like the fresh clean smell of this bar. It is refreshing , yet relaxing. It smells like a cross between a good-smelling mens cologne and a warm spring day. This bar make me feel clean and soft.
                            I do like to sock this one in a nylon stocking to avoid the coffee grounds. I even get more bubbles this way! It might be better if the coffee grounds were ground into a powder!!

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                            (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

                             
                            5.0

                            Mmm

                            By Beth

                            from Oklahoma

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                            Pros

                            • Lots of Bubbles
                            • Pleasant Smell
                            • Rich Lather

                            Cons

                              Best Uses

                              • Baths

                              Comments about LUSH The Wuss:

                              The Wuss smells divine. The cognac and coffee smells are nicely balanced by a rich, earthy, mossy smell. I love the "masculine" smell, but sometimes I combo it with half a Ne Worry Pas to add some citrus and balance it out.

                              (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

                               
                              4.0

                              cool manly smell but good for girls 2!

                              By dee

                              from baltimore, md

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                              Pros

                              • Pleasant Smell

                              Cons

                                Best Uses

                                • Baths

                                Comments about LUSH The Wuss:

                                i like this...it kinda smells like chocolate, and woodsy oakmoss or something. the coffee grounds did not bug me or my husband...i liked it...very odd smell, and that is why it was cool! will buy again..i already bought 2!

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