Lush discussion

[LMD84]

Re: Lush

i love lush stuff but go rthough phases of buying it. in fact it's been 3 months since i last bought something! maybe i'm due a trip!

i love the fairy jasmine bath bomb! i love the smell and the sparkles! it's amazing and makes me feel like a princess!!

i also love the blueberry face mask - cosmtic catastrophe?

once nick bought me the think pink box set which was AMAZING!!

 

[CottonCandy]

Re: Lush

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Originally Posted by pratbc Hi Lushies I need a few recommendations. There is a Lush in my local Macy's (coincidentally my mother works there and can get me the products with her discount). I have always wanted to check it out since I hear soooo many raves for the products, but I have a super sensitive nose and, everytime I walk by there, I just cannot take the comingling of the scents. I am a single mom finishing up law school, so I do not have much money to spend. But, I am looking for a few products for my face and wanted to see if you all could recommend some things for me so I don't have to bear the strong scent for too long. I have sensitive skin that is normal to dry. I am 28 years old so I am usually free of breakouts, but lately (probably due to stress and new birth control) I have been having breakouts. I am looking for possibly a cleanser and a mask to help clear my sensitive skin up. I also tend to get redness in my cheeks (not sure if they have anything to help that). Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated Thanks so much in advance! Patti <3

As a new member (hello!) but a lush fanatic I hope my advice is not too late, or maybe will serve some people coming in later.

Cleanser: Ultrabland (I can't get enough of this, takes make-up off like a dream, is gentle and leaves your face so soft) or if on a budget, Babyface (works well if not as good as Ultrabland, and is a bit of faffing about compared)

Toner: Eau Roma water (more to sensitive skin than others)

Masks: I think you can do them but take something gentle like Crash Course To Skincare, or BBSeaweed. Ask for samples if you're not sure.

Moisturiser: Maybe Skin Drink or Cosmetic Lad, latter being a guys product (that girls can borrow!) it's not too scented.

Hand/Body: Dream Cream (good for calming down skin)

Bath products: Ceridwyns Cauldron (bath melt), Butterball (bath ballistic), Hot Milk (bubble bar), Buttercreams overall, but Emperor Of Ice Cream is from the lesser-scented end, Dreamwash (shower smoothie)

I think that's it...

 

[Flaerong]

Re: Lush

I've only bought one lush product, but it's been perfect! It's the Mask of Magnaminty and it works really really well on my blackheads. I have tiny pores so my blackheads are so small that biore' strips can't get them out, but the mask did the job O___O.

 

[MAC_Enthusiast]

Re: Lush

I love their stuff too!

 

[Korms]

Re: Lush

I stopped buying LUSH cleansers as the hygiene standards of the staff in my local stores are slightly lacking. I don't know if anyone else finds this at the branches they've been to but the last time I went to buy a cleanser, the sales assistant didn't wash her hands before cutting me a piece off the slab and I ended up with a pot of Herbalism with added hand crud. It didn't occur to me to ask her to wash her hands until I got home. Ah well.

I'll occasionally use the haircare and the odd bath bomb, but I don't get that excited by their products anymore. I much prefer Liz Earle for natural skincare.

 

[Miss World]

Re: Lush

I'm an addict now ^_^ and "converting" all my friends *evil grin*

This is what I'm using currently:

Hair:
Godiva Solid Shampoo
Coolaulin Conditioner


Face:
Baby Face Cleanser
Angels On Bare Skin
Breath of Fresh Air Toner
Ultralight Moisturizer


Body:
Buffy the Backside Slayer
Flying Fox Shower Gel (This I can't get enough of!)
Honey I Washed The Kids / Soap
Heavenly Bodies Conditioning Buttercream
Fever / Massage Bar (This smells fantastic!)
Soft Coeur / Massage Bar
The Greeench / Deodorant Powder

Body Jellies:
Whoosh
The Joy of Jelly
Big Calm


Feet:
Fair Trade Foot Lotion


did I say I'm an addict? lol .. I've got some more stuff that I haven't used yet so I can't recall their names.. will update when I've tried them

 

[TDoll]

Any LUSH lovers? Need some recs please!

I'm heading to the mall in few days and I'm thinking of making my first purchases at the LUSH store there. I've never shopped there, but have heard some great things...and the products look so fun and cute! I have no idea why I've never went inside the store

...I guess I've been missing out!
Anyway, I'm wanting to get my best friend some great stuff there for her b-day. (I've gotta get her something FABULOUS...she got me a Color Forms brush set among other MAC goodies for my b-day a few weeks ago)
I also want to pick up some goodies for myself

. I'm clueless as to where to start or what products stand out from the others.

Please help!
TIA-

 

[NicksWifey]

Re: Any LUSH lovers? Need some recs please!

The bath bombs & bath melts are awesome! I especially love the bath melts, they make your skin feel amazing!
I like their Back for Breakfast & Flying Fox shower gels.

 

[gigglegirl]

Re: Any LUSH lovers? Need some recs please!

I'm fairly new to Lush as well.

I've bought a couple items and I REALLLY love the Rockstar soap! Smells fantastic! LOL I love smelling myself during the day after using it in the shower.

I do want to try I Should Coco but can't comment. For me, it seems hit and miss with scents--some of them seem so danged overwhelming in the store I get scared.

 

[Simply Elegant]

Re: Any LUSH lovers? Need some recs please!

Soft coeur massage bar is really nice and so are all of the buttercreams. They melt fast and they're messy but they're really nice. The ocean salt scrub is pretty good too.

 

[Divinity]

Re: Any LUSH lovers? Need some recs please!

I second Soft Coeur massage bar AND Rockstar soap. Karma soap is pretty awesome too! I use the Silky Underwear dusting powder with the Soft Coeur and love it! I'm a HUGE fan of Snow Fairy shower gel and Snowcake soap, but they are seasonal - something to look forward to for the holidays

Their gift sets are nice because they include a little bit of everything and the staff is so knowledgeable, so if you know your gal pal's fave scents, they can help

Check out their website too as they are bringing back discontinued items there (Retro LUSH), but it's online only and they have customer reviews for all their products as well as ingredients. Tell us what you end up getting!!

 

[TDoll]

Re: Any LUSH lovers? Need some recs please!

Oh wow! Thanks girls!!! I was looking at the website and I saw the (forgive me because I don't get the name right) but they're jiggly shower thingies... Like a cake of jiggly stuff that you use little bits of each time you shower I guess?? Anyway, they looked fun! Have any of y'all tried that??

Keep the suggestions comin'!

 

[NicksWifey]

Re: Any LUSH lovers? Need some recs please!

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Originally Posted by TDoll Oh wow! Thanks girls!!! I was looking at the website and I saw the (forgive me because I don't get the name right) but they're jiggly shower thingies... Like a cake of jiggly stuff that you use little bits of each time you shower I guess?? Anyway, they looked fun! Have any of y'all tried that??

You must be talking about the jelly things! Those do look awesome! I've never tried them but keep wanting to. I smelled them once in the store and they were great! I think you can keep them in the fridge or freezer in between uses.
I'm afraid I might be tempted to eat it though

 

[Simply Elegant]

Re: Any LUSH lovers? Need some recs please!

Ohh the shower jellies. I bought some stuff and they tossed in a sample of that but it's so jiggly that you end up wasting a lot of it but it does smell good though.

I also like the candy cane bath melt but it's seasonal too.

 

[kimjunae]

Re: Any LUSH lovers? Need some recs please!

If you (or your friend) have hair that needs serious conditioning from heat, chemicals or anything, you should most definitely try the Retread Conditioner and the Rehab Shampoo, for that matter. I HIGHLY suggest this as it is Lush's premium triple strength conditioner and I looooooooove it so much. It's a heavy cream that your hair just absorbs once it hits your hair. Trust me you will not be disappointed. And if you are, then you can just give it me

.

The Rehab Shampoo is nice because it really cleanses your hair without the oil stripped effect that a lot of clarifying shampoos give. And a little goes a long way.

Their shampoo/conditioner bars are awesome, as well. They really do last as long if not longer than traditional bottles and they're eco friendlier too! I've never tried the bath bombs as my hair is a top priority and seeing as how it's hard enough leaving the store only $40 poorer, you bet it will be on the hair products

As a customzed gift box for your friend though (see how selfish I am? I completely forgot you're shopping for your friend!), I would suggest definitely shampoo/conditioner (either Retread as aforementioned or even the Coaulin--their second best conditioner), a couple bath bombs, one of massage bars (the bomb diggity I might add), and throw in a facial masks. Hope this helps!

 

[TDoll]

Re: Any LUSH lovers? Need some recs please!

I'll definitely have to check out those shower jellies then.
Have any of you tried the body lotions??

 

[pink.cupcake]

Re: Any LUSH lovers? Need some recs please!

I LOVE "sympathy for the skin body cream" it's specially nice when it's cold, but i guess you could use it now too. Smell wonderful, like vanilla and bananas, but not overpowering at all.

 

[SMMY]

Re: Any LUSH lovers? Need some recs please!

I love their masks (Cosmetic Catastrophe smells like blueberries and is great for your skin). I also love the shower gels (Sonic death monkey and Snow fairy for the win!).

 

[widdershins]

Re: Any LUSH lovers? Need some recs please!

As far as body lotions go, I really like Dream Cream. I have fairly sensitive skin and it really makes it feel better when I've got the itchies. Definitely check out Big Blue if you like oceany-type scents. It's one of my favorite bombs!

 

[Shaquille]

Re: Any LUSH lovers? Need some recs please!

Coal Face - this is the best face soap everrrr..
Fresh Farmacy - good for face mask
Ocean Salt Cleanser - Love the margarita smell and tingling feeling on the face

Mud Flats or Flat Muds (?) - mud on your body seems iiick, but this one is like a therapy..
Demon in the Dark - For those with warm body temperature, this will cool you down!!