Don't throw stones please....
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macslut
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I love Lush but, honestly, it is annoying that I can only order their products some months out of the year because of the melt factor. And when I am in Columbus, if I hit Nordies (Bliss, Philosphy) or Aveda before getting to Tuttle, my money is gone. Now I love Lush bubble baths and that is what I tend to buy. It isn't something I would make a special trip for, though.
..kels*
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the only product i like is the ocean salt scrub. amazing, but expensive. everything is definitely wayy overpriced. i don't continually repurchase the salt scrub because of the price.
i've tried the solid hair shampoos as well. they weren't that bad but they made such a mess of whatever you set them on & didn't lather much. lush has sort of lost it's appeal for me.
i've tried the solid hair shampoos as well. they weren't that bad but they made such a mess of whatever you set them on & didn't lather much. lush has sort of lost it's appeal for me.
shea_47
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The slab of greasy soap that's pink in the middle with seaweed wrap is Aqua Marina, it's my favourite facial cleanser actually.
Does a beautiful job of cleansing my super sensitive/dry/red and irritated skin. The smell is something to get used to for sure, some of their cleansers smell kinda funky but I've used AM for such a long time I don't even notice the smell anymore. I love their rock star soap and candy bubble bars, definitely my favourite bath items.
Originally Posted by TDoll
The weirdest part of the whole experience was the slab of greasy soap sitting on the counter that looked like raw fish....??? I dunno. It was rolled up like sushi-style but in a big ole' loaf. It almost turned my stomach. Buuut, I smiled and looked away and stiiiiill kept an open mind and was determined to find something I liked. |
The slab of greasy soap that's pink in the middle with seaweed wrap is Aqua Marina, it's my favourite facial cleanser actually.
mizuki~
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I wasn't impressed when I first walked in the store either but my friend was so we were there for a long time because she got wayy excited. I ended up buying a bubble bar just to see how it goes (not to mention it was so cute). Tried it, ended up loving it, went back and spent about $150 bucks lol I am HOOKED! Bubble bars, massage bars, bath bombs, face cleansers, I want 'em all
SakurasamaLover
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It's kinda hard to start using Lush in my opinion. Why? when you don't really know the smells you buy random stuff, cause it's hard to smell the things in the shop.. too much scents. But, when you found some that fits you, it is really great stuff. There's a couple of products I can't live without now.
-Sea salt scrub... best scrub ever and I don't think it's pricey
In Canada it's like 30$ for 250g but the stuff is so... well made that you have to use only a little at a time.
-Mask of Magnaminty... what a mask, it's literally a pimple killer for me. It's 10$ for 150g and you get so many use of that!
- The facial cleanser like Herbalisme and Pharmacy smells weird I must admit, but it because of the all natural ingredients and no perfumes, and they work great.
One thing I don't like in Lush is their moisturiser... I tried a few and I like more ''synthetic'' stuff. I can't put makeup over their cream.. too patchy.. I don't know. I didn't try the really pricey one tho.
An other thing I can't live without now is the scrubbing soap Porridge... you have to try it... not too strong of a smell and after a week or two of use my skin was completely new, with no harshness.
A boyfriend of mine is... kinda addicted to.. minty feeling on his body (if you see what I mean) and he LOVES Demon in the Dark.. if you like that minty feeling try it.
But I must say that with the bad experience you had I find a couple of things weird. In my shop in Montreal there is samples of the shower jelly in a small dish so nobody touches the big slab. And the sellers they are so sweet, not pushy, always good advices, easy on giving samples to try...
The best thing (I think) is to read the description of the soaps, go in a store and buy really small chunks of them, just tell the seller you need to try them, they really don't care to cut even small piece of a couple of bucks, at least at my store. They understand that you need to know you love a soap before paying the price they ask. And the fresh masks always looks fresh.. sorry you had a bad experience.
One last thing (sorry for the long post) after my scrubsoap I love to use their Emperor of Ice Cream cleansing buttercream, smells... heavenly for me.. and it's 20% soap the rest is hydrating lotion.
I must insist you try Sea Salt and Mask of Magnaminty... they are .. awesome, buy small sizes (specially the mask cause the shelf life is 4 months)
Oh.. and an other small tip: keep your soaps out of the shower and cut a slice when you take your shower, only the size you will use, like that the really creamy stuff don't just melt away, waisted.
-Sea salt scrub... best scrub ever and I don't think it's pricey
In Canada it's like 30$ for 250g but the stuff is so... well made that you have to use only a little at a time.
-Mask of Magnaminty... what a mask, it's literally a pimple killer for me. It's 10$ for 150g and you get so many use of that!
- The facial cleanser like Herbalisme and Pharmacy smells weird I must admit, but it because of the all natural ingredients and no perfumes, and they work great.
One thing I don't like in Lush is their moisturiser... I tried a few and I like more ''synthetic'' stuff. I can't put makeup over their cream.. too patchy.. I don't know. I didn't try the really pricey one tho.
An other thing I can't live without now is the scrubbing soap Porridge... you have to try it... not too strong of a smell and after a week or two of use my skin was completely new, with no harshness.
A boyfriend of mine is... kinda addicted to.. minty feeling on his body (if you see what I mean) and he LOVES Demon in the Dark.. if you like that minty feeling try it.
But I must say that with the bad experience you had I find a couple of things weird. In my shop in Montreal there is samples of the shower jelly in a small dish so nobody touches the big slab. And the sellers they are so sweet, not pushy, always good advices, easy on giving samples to try...
The best thing (I think) is to read the description of the soaps, go in a store and buy really small chunks of them, just tell the seller you need to try them, they really don't care to cut even small piece of a couple of bucks, at least at my store. They understand that you need to know you love a soap before paying the price they ask. And the fresh masks always looks fresh.. sorry you had a bad experience.
One last thing (sorry for the long post) after my scrubsoap I love to use their Emperor of Ice Cream cleansing buttercream, smells... heavenly for me.. and it's 20% soap the rest is hydrating lotion.
I must insist you try Sea Salt and Mask of Magnaminty... they are .. awesome, buy small sizes (specially the mask cause the shelf life is 4 months)
Oh.. and an other small tip: keep your soaps out of the shower and cut a slice when you take your shower, only the size you will use, like that the really creamy stuff don't just melt away, waisted.
TDoll
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Since posting this, it seems that EVERY Macy's has gotten a huge Lush area/counter in the cosmetics department! I've gotta say, these are much better than the store in my opinion. Maybe because the harsh smell isn't as concentrated...lol. I've been in them several times and am STILL yet to buy anything else.....hmmmm
Krasevayadancer
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Ugh, i went to a lush store once and the smell was so overwhelmingly strong that I tasted the scents and they didn't taste good...
SakurasamaLover
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Lol yeah, you can't smell things in the shop, so many smells it kinda make your nose ''blind''.
Sometimes when I'm lucky enough to be alone in the shop with a seller I take the demonstrators I have interest in and smell them outside in the street.
| Originally Posted by Krasevayadancer
Ugh, i went to a lush store once and the smell was so overwhelmingly strong that I tasted the scents and they didn't taste good... |
Lol yeah, you can't smell things in the shop, so many smells it kinda make your nose ''blind''.
Sometimes when I'm lucky enough to be alone in the shop with a seller I take the demonstrators I have interest in and smell them outside in the street.
lindsaycoe
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I worked at a Lush very briefly (thank goodness). The smell gave me a headache almost every time I worked. The products were okay, but not worth the price IMO. The thing I detested was that they forced us to basically pester the customer. The insisted that we do demos on every customer with the justification that the customers would not know how to use the products. I hate high pressure sales tactics so I stopped working there. I haven't been back since.
flowerhead
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I personally love Lush and couldn't live without their haircare, skincare and bath products but everyone has different preferences! I think the fact that all their products are natural freak some people out who are used to synthetic chemical filled products. They can be a bit harder to use and keep, and I think the fragrances are beautiful, but rub some people up the wrong way. I don't see how anyone could dislike Lush, as their products are so fab, but no-one's gonna jump on you for having an opinion!
Smitten handcream, Whipstick lip balm, Honey Bee bathbomb, Marilyn conditioner [gives me blonde highlights
] & Skin Drink are my all time faves. Their products really WORK which I appreciate, there are so many beauty products with empty promises.
cupcake_x
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I just went to Lush for the first time today!! I was so excited I had to run back and post about it
The smell surprisingly wasn't so terrible in my opinion- but my mother said it gave her a headache, all the different scents leaping out at her.
The store was very small (it was in the mall) and it was extremely busy- the customer service was pretty good, however, and I appreciated them helping me out. I just wish it wasn't so crowded
I'd give their creams a try, and I bought a few "toner tabs" but I doubt I'll try a lot of their soaps or any shampoos. I just don't understand the concept of a solid shampoo, I guess.
The smell surprisingly wasn't so terrible in my opinion- but my mother said it gave her a headache, all the different scents leaping out at her.
The store was very small (it was in the mall) and it was extremely busy- the customer service was pretty good, however, and I appreciated them helping me out. I just wish it wasn't so crowded
I'd give their creams a try, and I bought a few "toner tabs" but I doubt I'll try a lot of their soaps or any shampoos. I just don't understand the concept of a solid shampoo, I guess.
Jinni
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I love the solid shampoo. The concept isn't really different that "normal" liquid shampoo. You just scrub the shampoo bar on your hair and wash. The only thing you have to keep in mind, is the keep the bar somewhere excess water can drain or it will turn into mush.
| Originally Posted by cupcake_x
I'd give their creams a try, and I bought a few "toner tabs" but I doubt I'll try a lot of their soaps or any shampoos. I just don't understand the concept of a solid shampoo, I guess. |
I love the solid shampoo. The concept isn't really different that "normal" liquid shampoo. You just scrub the shampoo bar on your hair and wash. The only thing you have to keep in mind, is the keep the bar somewhere excess water can drain or it will turn into mush.
cupcake_x
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Are there any benefits to solid shampoos, besides not using the wasted plastic with a liquid shampoo?
| Originally Posted by Jinni
I love the solid shampoo. The concept isn't really different that "normal" liquid shampoo. You just scrub the shampoo bar on your hair and wash. The only thing you have to keep in mind, is the keep the bar somewhere excess water can drain or it will turn into mush. |
Are there any benefits to solid shampoos, besides not using the wasted plastic with a liquid shampoo?
