here's what I ended up leaving the store with:
YUMMY YUMMY YUMMY Shower Gel
Fresh strawberries, soothing honey, moisturizing almond oil, plus a drop of rejuvenating olibanum oil. Doesn't that just sound yummy? I've been using this everyday post gymming and the smell lingers on my skin for a good amount of time. So convenient to store in a gym locker--which is a major plus--and I feel clean without drying out my skin! If you love the smell of strawberries, definitely give this a try!
KARMA Soap
Lemongrass, pine, orange and patchouli essential oils. Sounds a bit funky, no? I thought so as well--until I smelled it. I fell in love! This scent is absolutely amazing, more on the spicy-orange-ish side, and totally soothes my body. Like the gel, the soap hasn't dried out my skin at all!
*this is also one of their well-known/best-selling scents
Coalface Cleanser
Charcoal and liquorice? Well, I can't say much except that it somehow works. I told the sales associate I had been feeling a tad oily and I needed a good cleanser for after my workouts and she recommended this. I was weary at first since I read reviews on how there were chunks in it and it was harsh on skin, but I was pleasantly surprised! There are indeed grits and chunks in the bar, however if used properly (i.e- slowly and rubbed to the face genteley) you'll love it! My face feels squeaky clean and the gritti-ness gives a good exfoliation that isn't too harsh.
*best seller
Ocean Salt Cleanser
This is AMAZING. My skin is more on the sensitive side, so I only use it about 2 or 3 times a week but I absolutely love it. It exfoliates my skin well and really gives it that deep clean feeling. If you've heard the raves about this product-- believe them. Just remember, if your skin is even a little on the sensitive side, don't use every day! You can even use it on other parts of your body besides the face. Who doesn't love a 2 in 1?
Lemony Flutter Cuticle Butter
Lemon, mango, avocado and flaxseed oil. Absolutely LOVE this stuff, hands down. I love lemon scents and this one is yummy! You can use it in stubborn dry skin areas, i.e elbows, knees, etc. but make sure it try it on your cuticles! It works miracles. My cuticles are horrible and I've been using this every morning and night--there's definitely an improvement in the shape of my cuticles! with only twice a day for about a week? Awesome.
Sugar Babe Sugar Scrub
Sugar and extra virgin coconut oil are just 2 of the main ingredients in this little scrub and I absolutely adore it. For $4.95 you'll get about 2 full uses out of it (head to toe) but I broke mine up into 4 pieces. There's extra virgin coconut oil in the center and I must say, it makes your skin feel divine. So smooth and exfoliated-- beware, it's tempting to use everyday.
Therapy Massage Bar
Here's a twist on the usual massage oils or lotions me and the bf have been using. When demo-ing it in the store, I was quite pleased! My skin didn't have that icky feeling that other massage aids leave behind. Rather I felt nicely mouterized, and the fact that it melts into a buttery/liquid state while you use it is awesome. The Therapy bar is also supposed to soothe stretch marks and scars. Loved the concept so much I bought another goody for me and the bf, the Fever Massage Bar--More the reason to make it hot, right?
BIG Shampoo
Hello Margarita for my hair. I heard so much about this shampoo that I had to try it and see if the hype was just hype. I was a little set off, due to the texture of the shampoo (there's literally sea salt chunks in it) but my hair seemed to LOVE it. My scalp has been acting all sorts of weird lately and this was an amazing exfoliant! My hair is already on the voluminous side, but this shampoo definitely adds an extra oomph. Not something I'd use everytime I shampoo, but maybe once a week? It leaves your locks feeling squeaky, squeaky clean so don't forget to condition! Paired with the Veganese Conditioner-- it's literally a good hair day in a bottle.
Angels on Bare Skin Cleanser
Ground almonds gently exfoliate, rose absolute tones and lavender oil soothes. A pea-sized amount mixed with water in the palm of your hand to create an even paste is all you need. The result: angelic skin! LUSH could not have said it better. I've used this as my nightly cleanser and it is fabulous. My skin in instantly softer and well exfoliated! I never thought I would say those two things in the same sentence.
Mirror Mirror Neck Cream
True, I'm barely 23 years old but one of my biggest fears is not taking care of fine lines now. Everyone that I've seen with amazing skin that's past 30 years old all say they started using anti-aging skin care in their 20's! Naturally, I really wasn't sure if Mirror Mirror would do much of anything, but I have been using it every night on my neck for the past week. I haven't seen a huge difference yet, (I guess I can't really expect to) but I do have some semi-deep lines on my neck. The scent however, from a 1950's french perfume is absolutely intoxicating!
Gorgeous Face Moisturizer
This I received as a sample, due to the steep price ($85.00) I really wasn't sure if it would be as effective as the sales associate said it would be. She told me how it was formulated for Princess Diana, and that it was one of the most powerful moisturizers they have for reducing fine lines, etc. Needless to say I have religiously used this for the past week and I actually am not too fond of it. I really wanted to like it (hello, Princess Diana and all) but I guess it just didn't sit well with me. It was kind of oily and made me look shiny. Granted it wasn't horrible, but there was no real benefit either. For the price, I would have invested in something else...for now I'll stick to my Fresh Soy Mousterizer.
Fresh strawberries, soothing honey, moisturizing almond oil, plus a drop of rejuvenating olibanum oil. Doesn't that just sound yummy? I've been using this everyday post gymming and the smell lingers on my skin for a good amount of time. So convenient to store in a gym locker--which is a major plus--and I feel clean without drying out my skin! If you love the smell of strawberries, definitely give this a try!
KARMA Soap
Lemongrass, pine, orange and patchouli essential oils. Sounds a bit funky, no? I thought so as well--until I smelled it. I fell in love! This scent is absolutely amazing, more on the spicy-orange-ish side, and totally soothes my body. Like the gel, the soap hasn't dried out my skin at all!
*this is also one of their well-known/best-selling scents
Coalface Cleanser
Charcoal and liquorice? Well, I can't say much except that it somehow works. I told the sales associate I had been feeling a tad oily and I needed a good cleanser for after my workouts and she recommended this. I was weary at first since I read reviews on how there were chunks in it and it was harsh on skin, but I was pleasantly surprised! There are indeed grits and chunks in the bar, however if used properly (i.e- slowly and rubbed to the face genteley) you'll love it! My face feels squeaky clean and the gritti-ness gives a good exfoliation that isn't too harsh.
*best seller
Ocean Salt Cleanser
This is AMAZING. My skin is more on the sensitive side, so I only use it about 2 or 3 times a week but I absolutely love it. It exfoliates my skin well and really gives it that deep clean feeling. If you've heard the raves about this product-- believe them. Just remember, if your skin is even a little on the sensitive side, don't use every day! You can even use it on other parts of your body besides the face. Who doesn't love a 2 in 1?
Lemony Flutter Cuticle Butter
Lemon, mango, avocado and flaxseed oil. Absolutely LOVE this stuff, hands down. I love lemon scents and this one is yummy! You can use it in stubborn dry skin areas, i.e elbows, knees, etc. but make sure it try it on your cuticles! It works miracles. My cuticles are horrible and I've been using this every morning and night--there's definitely an improvement in the shape of my cuticles! with only twice a day for about a week? Awesome.
Sugar Babe Sugar Scrub
Sugar and extra virgin coconut oil are just 2 of the main ingredients in this little scrub and I absolutely adore it. For $4.95 you'll get about 2 full uses out of it (head to toe) but I broke mine up into 4 pieces. There's extra virgin coconut oil in the center and I must say, it makes your skin feel divine. So smooth and exfoliated-- beware, it's tempting to use everyday.
Therapy Massage Bar
Here's a twist on the usual massage oils or lotions me and the bf have been using. When demo-ing it in the store, I was quite pleased! My skin didn't have that icky feeling that other massage aids leave behind. Rather I felt nicely mouterized, and the fact that it melts into a buttery/liquid state while you use it is awesome. The Therapy bar is also supposed to soothe stretch marks and scars. Loved the concept so much I bought another goody for me and the bf, the Fever Massage Bar--More the reason to make it hot, right?
BIG Shampoo
Hello Margarita for my hair. I heard so much about this shampoo that I had to try it and see if the hype was just hype. I was a little set off, due to the texture of the shampoo (there's literally sea salt chunks in it) but my hair seemed to LOVE it. My scalp has been acting all sorts of weird lately and this was an amazing exfoliant! My hair is already on the voluminous side, but this shampoo definitely adds an extra oomph. Not something I'd use everytime I shampoo, but maybe once a week? It leaves your locks feeling squeaky, squeaky clean so don't forget to condition! Paired with the Veganese Conditioner-- it's literally a good hair day in a bottle.
Angels on Bare Skin Cleanser
Ground almonds gently exfoliate, rose absolute tones and lavender oil soothes. A pea-sized amount mixed with water in the palm of your hand to create an even paste is all you need. The result: angelic skin! LUSH could not have said it better. I've used this as my nightly cleanser and it is fabulous. My skin in instantly softer and well exfoliated! I never thought I would say those two things in the same sentence.
Mirror Mirror Neck Cream
True, I'm barely 23 years old but one of my biggest fears is not taking care of fine lines now. Everyone that I've seen with amazing skin that's past 30 years old all say they started using anti-aging skin care in their 20's! Naturally, I really wasn't sure if Mirror Mirror would do much of anything, but I have been using it every night on my neck for the past week. I haven't seen a huge difference yet, (I guess I can't really expect to) but I do have some semi-deep lines on my neck. The scent however, from a 1950's french perfume is absolutely intoxicating!
Gorgeous Face Moisturizer
This I received as a sample, due to the steep price ($85.00) I really wasn't sure if it would be as effective as the sales associate said it would be. She told me how it was formulated for Princess Diana, and that it was one of the most powerful moisturizers they have for reducing fine lines, etc. Needless to say I have religiously used this for the past week and I actually am not too fond of it. I really wanted to like it (hello, Princess Diana and all) but I guess it just didn't sit well with me. It was kind of oily and made me look shiny. Granted it wasn't horrible, but there was no real benefit either. For the price, I would have invested in something else...for now I'll stick to my Fresh Soy Mousterizer.
Items not pictured on the website that I purchased:
Grease Lightening
I purchased this rather than the Murad T-zone gel that I've head others rave about. I dab it on to my nose and forehead every night before bed. My skin does look a lot clearer but I'm not sure if it's due to this gel or just the change of skin care in general. Either way, I'm hoping if I keep using it, my pores will become more refined and clean!
BB Seaweed Face Mask
This mask is AMAZING. I don't even know how to describe how it made my skin look and feel--besides the fact that my skin was radiant. It is a little difficult to put on (there's actual strips of seaweed in the mask) but the results are well worth it. I highly highly recommend trying this mask!
Helping Hands Hand Cream
First off, I love the packaging! It's a small pump bottle that easily fits into my purse on the go. Second, the sales associate told me this cream was formulated for nurses to last in-between washes and I must admit, it does the job. I probably use it twice a day at most, and my hands feel so soft and supple! Almost as if I was wearing an invisible glove. I definitely recommend this for Winter.
I also purchased the Toner Tabs and 2 solid shampoos, but haven't been able to use them as of yet! As soon as I do, I'll let you know how they turn out. Also, I got a lemony scented soap (the name escapes me) but I wasn't able to find that online either. I mainly got that for my bathroom soap dish- it smells up the whole room! I have a sample of the Love Lettuce face mask which I'll try soon as well.
Overall, my experience with LUSH as a whole was pretty fabulous if I do say so myself. The sales associate was incredibly nice and knew the ingredients and history behind each product as well. My skin, only after a week, has gotten a lot brighter and more even! I really didn't expect results so fast, but I am incredibly happy with the results thus far. Hopefully my skin won't get used to the products because I LOVE them! And the fact that I'm using natural products is a huge plus in my book. Might as well save the chemicals for when my skin actually needs them..which is hopefully never.
I purchased this rather than the Murad T-zone gel that I've head others rave about. I dab it on to my nose and forehead every night before bed. My skin does look a lot clearer but I'm not sure if it's due to this gel or just the change of skin care in general. Either way, I'm hoping if I keep using it, my pores will become more refined and clean!
BB Seaweed Face Mask
This mask is AMAZING. I don't even know how to describe how it made my skin look and feel--besides the fact that my skin was radiant. It is a little difficult to put on (there's actual strips of seaweed in the mask) but the results are well worth it. I highly highly recommend trying this mask!
Helping Hands Hand Cream
First off, I love the packaging! It's a small pump bottle that easily fits into my purse on the go. Second, the sales associate told me this cream was formulated for nurses to last in-between washes and I must admit, it does the job. I probably use it twice a day at most, and my hands feel so soft and supple! Almost as if I was wearing an invisible glove. I definitely recommend this for Winter.
I also purchased the Toner Tabs and 2 solid shampoos, but haven't been able to use them as of yet! As soon as I do, I'll let you know how they turn out. Also, I got a lemony scented soap (the name escapes me) but I wasn't able to find that online either. I mainly got that for my bathroom soap dish- it smells up the whole room! I have a sample of the Love Lettuce face mask which I'll try soon as well.
Overall, my experience with LUSH as a whole was pretty fabulous if I do say so myself. The sales associate was incredibly nice and knew the ingredients and history behind each product as well. My skin, only after a week, has gotten a lot brighter and more even! I really didn't expect results so fast, but I am incredibly happy with the results thus far. Hopefully my skin won't get used to the products because I LOVE them! And the fact that I'm using natural products is a huge plus in my book. Might as well save the chemicals for when my skin actually needs them..which is hopefully never.
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