So you love Lush's Karma, but everyone around you hates it, and you don't plan on forsaking society and living as a nomad so as not to offend such sensitive souls. What to do? Enter Karma Kream, a body lotion that forfeits the nostril-searing medicinal punch of the perfume but retains the overall character. For those unfamiliar, Karma is essentially sweet orange jazzed up by patchouli, lavender, pine, and lemongrass. The lavender and pine lend a soapy, outdoorsy freshness to the sweet/earthy interplay of the patchouli and orange. The contrast between the orange-creamsicle top and the forest-floor base gives Karma a compelling yin/yang quality, similar to the patchouli and cotton candy tug-of-war in Thierry Mugler's Angel.
There are subtle but barely perceptible variations in the scent between all of Karma's forms - liquid perfume, solid perfume, cream, soap, shampoo, etc. Karma Kream strikes me as a hair sweeter and more vanillic than the liquid, with slightly more perceptible lavender, but I'm splitting hairs. The lotion is strongly scented, as it should be, but not obnoxiously so, and in fact is probably the most approachable form of Karma for those wary of its love-it-or-hate-it reputation. And fans of the perfume will have an obvious use for the Kream - it offers all the sprightly, quirky character of the liquid while keeping the sillage low and the more strident notes in check. And, hey, it moisturizes well, too.

This is the first lotion I've tried from LUSH and I was skeptical because of the price, but my oh my how I love the scent! It's unlike any other perfume or lotion I've tried. To me, it smells like a combination of citrus and incense (read other reviews for a better description!). Initially, I probably wouldn't have thought of repurchasing due to the price and since I prefer a lotion that moisturizes better, but I am seriously addicted to the scent. I no longer use it on my body since like I said, it's not very moisturizing on me, so instead I keep it at my desk as hand creme.

i was going to give karma kream a 3 but i am a fan of the karma smell, so i gave it a 4. in reality, if you like either citrus-y, or earthy/musky smells, you will probably like the smell of karma kream. but honestly it smells a lot more citrus-y than the traditional lush karma smell. it's expensive, but it does moisturize. it has a GREAT consistency that you can feel on your skin hours after you rub it in but once you rub it in on your skin you can feel it but you dont notice it. that sounds confusing but once you put it on you feel like you can instantly put on clothes, go about your day, etc.
i am also a fan of the jar pot. it gives you access to ALL of the product once you reach the bottom (which you want, because it is kind of expensive).
and once you are done with the jar, i know if you have four black pots you can bring it in and get a fresh face mask. my one con though of karma kream is that i used it once two twice every day and i was done with it in less than a month. you DO use a lot of it in comparison to sympathy for the skin. but the fragrance is soooo good!

I hate to rain on the parade but I hate this stuff! I am a die hard Lushy and love most of their products but this one is just a little over powering for me. My friend teases me about my love of anything "spice" but this is just too much for my nostrils. I absolutely love the way my skin feels and I figured I would layer my regular perfume over this to mask the patchouli but it doesn't help at all. Back to Lush this will go:(

I used to like this, but have had to toss it. It used to smell more herbal than patchouli on me, but it's gone the opposite in the last year. The Karma spray perfume, soap, etc is way too strong on me, so KK was the last hope I had to wear it. Poop!

I heart my karma kream. I've bought sooo many tubs of it over the years, I've lost count. I always get compliments when I wear it, and especially when I'm hugging someone :).
My only beef would be that it's not the most hydrating lotion in the world; don't get me wrong, it does the job, but it's not over the top hydrating is all.
The scent though is so lovely and funky which is why I keep buying it over and over again. I've bought the karma scents (the lil solid perfume tin and the solid stick) and I feel like the lotion smells better on my skin than the perfume.

i tried this on at a lush shop (i was in there to pick up another pot of the fabulous mask of magnaminty) after the lovely friendly SA recommended it to me and i tried a little on my hand. admittedly i didnt really like it, ive never really been into woody-oriental smells but for the rest of the day, i literally couldnt stop smelling my hand! i kept thinking it reminded me of something and it was bugging me trying to figure out, until i realised that it smells exactly like my bottle of coco mademoiselle by chanel (i bet coco chanel herself is rolling in her grave at the comparison). it is a very polarising scent, you will either love it to bits and declare it your signature scent or you will absolutely hate it (ive heard one girl describe the smell as 'dirt and oranges'). i actually bought this today and even the girl at the counter was like 'oh... so you like karma? i personally cant stand it' lol! there really isnt any other smell like this, i dont get any 'hippy' smell or 'dirt and oranges' smell, i get a lovely almost incense-like scent and i dont mind that i look like a weirdo for always smelling my hand because of this cream. i think the people for whom this cream works well with are very lucky because this really is a gem :) will buy over and over again!

I love Karma, it's the most addicting scent ever! In my opinion that is :)
But as for the hydrating my hands factor, it doesn't do a whole lot. Next time, I think I'm going to try 'Sympathy For the Skin' as an alternative.

I dont' think the scent of this cream is as strong and heavy as the Karma soap. That's probably due to the fact that the Karma Kream has some other aspects to it as well. Another reviewer noted that there might be some Vanilla in it and less pachouli. I'm not exactly an expert when it comes to scents but that could very well be the case.
Anyway, it's a pleasant scent but still a bit too overpowering and obtrusive as far as I'm concerned. I love Lush but the Karma line is not for me.

Holy. Cow. This smells absolutely DIVINE. Lush lists the featured ingredient as orange oil, and boy, this is citrusy, spicy heaven in a jar. It is a really strong smell and some don't like it, but for those that do, this is a great way to soak up some of the scent. The lotion itself isn't anything too special besides the scent, but I'm such a Karma junkie that I love the stuff (and all things Karma!)! Not crazy about the tub, but what can you do? It's worth it :)

Another top product from Lush, the smell is divine, (see my review for Karma perfume) and it feels beautifully soft on my skin and leaves my nails super shiny when I use it on my hands. It does leave a bit of greasyish reside, but that's the almond oil and cocoa butter.
I've had to remove one lippie because it does contain parabens - slap on the lush wrists - which are not good for the body.

The product is super moisturizing and the scent last forever. You can wash and wash and your skin will still smell of Karma. This is my problem. I hate the smell of Karma. Karma reminds me of citrus, musky incense and a head shop. Anyways, I hate it but if your into those sorts of scents this is perfect.

I love LUSH and the quality of their products. I got a few sample jars of LUSH's lotions and this was my least favorite of the bunch. Its moisturizing ability is fine, but the smell completely deters me from using it. It smells cheap and plastic like in my opinion. It's smell is just not for me. It still is a great lotion though and for people that like the smell, the quality of the product is great.

This cream ROCKS! Karma Kream smells DELICIOUS and I adore how you open the pot and it is sitting there in all its creamy goodness, waiting for you to plunge into it headfirst! There is something deliriously sensual about having a smooth, untouched pot of moisturizer (kinda like a virgin jar of peanut butter!).
This is a rich, smooth, sinful and fragrant cream that is destined to give you the softest skin imaginable (without the grease). The scent is lovely - citrus cream with patchouli - and could be used as your only fragrance on days where you don't want to overdo your perfume.
All in all I love this product - enjoy layering after a bath with Karma bubble bar/soap then a poof of Karma powder and a spritz of Karma fragrance. Can you tell I'm a Karma addict?!?!?!

I love this body lotion. It feels nice and light on my skin and leaves a healthy sheen. Kinda hard to explain but looks like you were born with this healthy sheen. The scent is very fresh-smelling and citrusy. The patchouli scent is not overpowering and is a nice balance with the other citrus notes. Scent lingers. One of my fave LUSH lotions. A definite repurchase.

Oooooh I like it. Leaves my skin glowy and smelling of the lovely patchouli/citrus earthy fragrance. Everyone commented on how lovely I smelt!!
It sinks into your skin easily, it isn't greasy but at the same time its really moisturising- my sometimes scaly legs look lovely now. My hands are a bit greasy afterwards though, thats why I took off one lippy :) I definitely recommend this product!!!

Yummy. Karma Kream is a delicious, comforting, creamy concoction that is supposed to smell like orange and patchouli, pine and lavender; and reminds me a bit of Nag Champa incense when its ingredients are combined.
For those who've tried Karma products and want a comparison, it is more "creamy" smelling as if there is a touch of vanilla to it. Less "orangey" than the bubble bar or the soap. Less "lemony" and smoother than the pure fragrance spray. Less camphor/pine in it than the powder. Hands down, my favorite way to wear Karma.
Aside from its great scent, the moisturizing properties alone make this well worth the price and effort to obtain (no LUSH store nearby, so I have to pay their shipping rates which can be expensive). The texture: thick, smooth, very rich. Moisturizes all day. The scent clings to clothes longer than it will on your actual skin, which is very pleasant.
Do be aware that this product is handmade, though, and like the other reviewers mention, there may be some batch variances which might make your Karma Kream experience a bit different than mine.

The Karma line from Lush is one of it's most signature collections due to the unusual blend of oranges patchouli and neroli along with supporting scents such as almond and lavender.
I am currently loving the batch I received for christmas. The Karma line was one I had originally avoided. After going through a brief love affair with the solid perfume, I thought I was bored with it. The solid perfume was very strong and had more of a patchouli orangy zest to it. However over time, after the content cured it took on a more sweet sugary scent that quickly became sickening. It was like meeting my perfect match only to discover major flaws after becoming intimate. However, I am pleased to say the lotion version- Karma Kream, is a perfect upgrade.

My particular batch has a stronger lavender undertone which cools the zesty aroma of neroli and patchouli and brings out the orange more. It is softer than the solid perfume, however, as many stated, it lingers for hours. Another bonus is I can apply this product right after shaving without my legs burning or itching. The just feel soothed and soft.

However, seldom are products perfect. Despite the wonderful scent of this product, it does have flaws. First, it is not incredibly moisturizing, just average. This would be best suited for spring/summer use. Since I received this as a gift, I already had Coco lotion from Lush (which is practically scent free) so I mixed the two together to create a better moisturizer. Second, this lotion takes longer to absorb and almost feels a little sticky when applied to hands. Once it sinks in, it lightly moisturizes. To bypass the absorption problem, apply after you get out of the shower while your skin is still wet. It sinks in much faster especially if you towel dry the excess.
Over all, this was a surprisingly good moisturizer. I didn't expect to enjoy it at all. If you want to deepen the scent and give it a spicy twist, use Flying Fox Shower Gel (Lush) before applying this.
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I have become addicted to the smell of this cream! I'll be honest, the first time I smelled this product, I thought I had gotten a bad batch. It definitely isn't your average clean, industrial smelling lotion. (we are talking about a LUSH product, after all) It's definitely a smell all it's own. The reason I gave this lotion another try is because I had run out of my everyday lotion and saw this pot sitting there, untouched. Slowly but surely, I came to love this scent. The only thing I will warn you of is that it is a very strong scent and will linger on your skin for hours on end. And because it is such an unconventional scent, there will no doubt be some people that will not take to the smell. So I don't wear it out when I will be around large groups of people (like in class or work), but when I get home I can't wait to lather this stuff on like crazy. It's my own, personal addiction!

Normally I am not a big fan of patchouli, but Karma is my exception to that. The cream has a little bit of a vanilla undertone whereas the soap does not for me. Love it! A little expensive, but Lush is so worth it.