LUSH Montalbano Reviews

Name: Montalbano
Brand: LUSH
Rating: 3.94 (35 reviews)

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18 Reviews

사랑스러운바다수달
Aug 13, 2024
Dry SkinSensitive Skinproduct.Atopy Skin
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Pros
The fragrance is lovely and the lather is really nice. I've used my boyfriend's a few times, and like most shampoo bars, after washing, my hair feels a bit stiff, so conditioner is a must.
Cons
It doesn't particularly effectively remove oil or odor from my boyfriend's oily scalp. It's also a bit too soft, so it doesn't last very long.

사상범
Aug 1, 2021
Combination SkinAcne Skin
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Pros
- The foam really builds up a lot. For short hair, just rubbing it back and forth twice is enough. - It's soft after use. Right after washing, it feels very stiff. But after drying, it was unusually soft compared to other shampoos. - There's no waste. This is a benefit of all shampoo bars, but besides the paper envelope, there's no other waste, so it's convenient. No need to recycle. - Good fragrance. If you stick your nose in it, the scent can make you cough, but when washing, it's fragrant. However, the fragrance barely lasts, so if fragrance is important to you, keep that in mind.
Cons
- Have to dry it every time. I didn't buy a tin case, and just put it on a soap dish, but sometimes I forget and leave it in a wet area, and it melts. - It's a hassle. With regular shampoo, you just squeeze it out and rub it into your hair, but with a shampoo bar, you have to take it out, rub it into your hair, rinse the lather off the bar, and hang it up to dry again. Maybe it's because I'm using a soap dish, but I feel like it's a bit of a hassle.
Tip
It's probably best not to remove the sticker that comes with it. It definitely feels less melty, and the smaller size later on will also be useful.

아아아아아휴
May 15, 2021
Oily Skin
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Pros
I'm on my third one and have two more in reserve. This product has completely shattered my prejudice against shampoo bars. The lather is excellent, and it has improved the scalp issues that have been bothering me for years. It's a wonderful product. It's solid and small, so I always make sure to pack it when I travel. Since it doesn't use a plastic container, I feel less guilty about the environmental impact.
Cons
Towards the end of use, the lemon? pieces attached to it fall off messily. In bar form, it becomes difficult to use it cleanly as it starts to break into pieces when it's almost used up. The worst downside is that it's made in Japan... Ugh...

냥냥남남냠냠
Dec 6, 2020
Combination SkinSensitive Skin
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Pros
I used to be a big fan of Lush solid shampoos, and I think Montalbano is the best one in terms of fragrance and versatility. It has great cleansing power and lathers up nicely. As long as you store it properly, it can last a long time. Not having to use a plastic case is a big plus in my opinion. It's also great for travel since it's lightweight to carry around. The lather dissipates quickly, which I like. Since Lush is an environmentally-conscious brand, I feel confident using their products.
Cons
I mainly used the dedicated tin case for my solid shampoo, but towards the end, it would always get stuck to the case, making it difficult to use. Like others, I had to put it in a mesh bag and dry it separately. Since I mostly used it in the wet bathroom, it was a hassle to manage. I usually bought it when traveling to Europe or Japan, as the price is too high in Korea.
Tip
At the end of the day, proper storage and drying is key. I recommend keeping it in a well-ventilated, dry place, and using a shallow tin case or plate to store it.

쵹쵹푸릇
Dec 2, 2020
Oily SkinSensitive SkinAcne Skin
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Pros
Honey, I washed my hair and there's only a little bit left, so I took out the Montalbano and we're using it together. There are pretty grapefruit slices embedded in it, so the yellow + red color combination is refreshing. As expected of a shampoo bar, it generates a rich, creamy lather. Additionally, it reduces plastic usage, and you don't have to open and close the Lush shampoo cap, so your nails won't get damaged during the shower.
Cons
The amount of lather is slightly less than Honey and Jumping Junior. However, as a shampoo bar, it still produces much more lather and creaminess than regular liquid shampoos. The fragrance is still not noticeable, as expected.

ㅅㅊ
Nov 12, 2020
Dry SkinSensitive Skin
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Pros
The lather is surprisingly rich and firm, so it doesn't wear down as easily as expected.
Cons
My scalp and hair are dry, but I just saw citrus and bought the oily hair product. Yes, it was my mistake.

halfmoonjg
Oct 9, 2020
Combination Skin
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Pros
The lather forms well and rinsing is effective. There is no irritation to the scalp, and thorough cleansing is possible with the abundant lather.
Cons
A net or soap dish that can be easily drained and dried is necessary.
Tip
Rubbing the hair with the lather on the palm of your hand allows the lather to be evenly distributed, making it easy to use.

코어젬스톤
Aug 24, 2020
Combination Skin
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Pros
I'm on my second one and it lathers up nicely and effectively removes oil, so I'm very satisfied with how well it works.
Cons
Over time, the lemon can separate from the shampoo bar, and you need to remove it carefully (if you miss the timing, the lemon will become sticky...).
Tip
Using it in a soap net makes it easy to store and helps create even more lather!

앵수니S2
Mar 29, 2020
Dry Skin
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Pros
1. The lather is sufficiently abundant after just two to three times. 2. The small volume lasts a long time. 3. The fragrance and cleansing power are good. 4. After drying, the hair has a glossy shine.
Cons
1. Since it is a shampoo bar, it is prone to melting, so it must be dried immediately after use. 2. The hair is fine, but the scalp becomes dry. 3. The fragrance is good, but the fragrance does not last.
Tip
Around the time it's used up, it starts to crumble into pieces, but if you put it in an onion mesh bag and use it, you can use it up cleanly 👍🏻

Godgrace1
Sep 21, 2019
Combination SkinSensitive Skin
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Pros
The lemon scent, powerful cleansing, and solid shampoo format I chose for my introduction were great. The lather was rich and dense, and it didn't come out of the plastic container, making it environmentally friendly. The lemon is embedded in the product itself, and it lasts longer than expected.
Cons
At first, when rinsing with water, it felt a bit stiff, so I thought I would have to soak it in conditioner. One day, I was in a hurry, so I just washed with just the shampoo and quickly dried it without applying any essence, but it still had a glossy finish and no itchy scalp. However, the fragrance longevity could be better.
Tip
Since it's in a bar form, using a mesh sponge or a wooden holder might help it last even longer.