Lush discussion

[Kragey]

Re: Lush

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Originally Posted by MsWestchesterNY No wonder I don't like HIWTK I really hate the smell of butterscotch, but the SA yesterday convinced me to buy it anyway and this crap smells nasty!!!! I need to check ebay for cheaper LUSH..... mostly soaps though

LOL! Yeah, like I said, scents are personal. I kinda like that toffee/butterscotch/caramel-type smell, but if they make it REALLY sweet, it just disgusts me.

 

[Boasorte]

Re: Lush

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Originally Posted by Kragey LOL! Yeah, like I said, scents are personal. I kinda like that toffee/butterscotch/caramel-type smell, but if they make it REALLY sweet, it just disgusts me.

So true, but after taking a shower with it, I realized it's not that bad. I mean I LOVE Sexy Peel, I can sniff it all day. But something too sweet, like Rockstar, bleh. I just couldn't take it.
I also love coconut smells, but I Should CoCo didn't smell like anything to me

 

[InspiredBlue]

Re: Lush

I'm very curious about those shower-bomb things. I didn't know they existed until yesterday. Since I don't have a tub (and I'm not much of a bath person regardless) I'm happy they are inventing new fun shower products.
Can anyone comment on the three different scents?

 

[Boasorte]

Re: Lush

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Originally Posted by InspiredBlue I'm very curious about those shower-bomb things. I didn't know they existed until yesterday. Since I don't have a tub (and I'm not much of a bath person regardless) I'm happy they are inventing new fun shower products. Can anyone comment on the three different scents?

IMO they're a total waste of money, they're "suppose" to wake up your sinuses or whatever. But it's just something to make your shower smell good. I really can't remember the names, but one smell like Ginger, and there's a white one that smells kind of sweet, like a toned down Sexy Peel. But everyone likes diff. smells, so you'd have to check them out on your own

 

[redenvelope]

Re: Lush

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Originally Posted by MsWestchesterNY IMO they're a total waste of money, they're "suppose" to wake up your sinuses or whatever. But it's just something to make your shower smell good. I really can't remember the names, but one smell like Ginger, and there's a white one that smells kind of sweet, like a toned down Sexy Peel. But everyone likes diff. smells, so you'd have to check them out on your own

I completely agree with this! I've tried them before and they smell good for a few minutes but then it is completely dissolved and the smell is gone. But if you want to try one of them out I'd suggest up you gets; it smells like grapefruit and lemons! Be sure to get a fresh one

 

[banana1234]

Re: Lush

i love everything lush, but i must admit, shower bombs are rubbish

 

[Boasorte]

Re: Lush

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Originally Posted by banana1234 i love everything lush, but i must admit, shower bombs are rubbish

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I now use them in my room instead of air spray, just take a jug or container, pop a piece in it, and my room smells wonderful!

 

[InspiredBlue]

Re: Lush

I tried Up you get this morning, and it's not really a new favorite, but for other reasons than mentioned by others. I liked the smell, but I think it wasn't really strong enough. I was hoping to be wowed by this burst of aromas, but I almost had to sniff the air in the shower to feel it.

As for the shower bombs dissolving too quick, the SA gave me the tip to place it sort of off to the side in the shower, not directly under the water flow. That way it lasts longer.


When I picked it up, I also got Babyface, and I do not understand this product at all. Is it supposed to leave this greasy film on my skin when I'm done?

 

[Kyandii]

Re: Lush

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Originally Posted by InspiredBlue When I picked it up, I also got Babyface, and I do not understand this product at all. Is it supposed to leave this greasy film on my skin when I'm done?

If you use a bit of toner on a cotton pad it just wipes off

 

[InspiredBlue]

Re: Lush

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Originally Posted by Kyandii If you use a bit of toner on a cotton pad it just wipes off

Thanks, but I don't use (or own) toner. It's a skincare routine step that I'd never be bothered to do everyday, and that I've read enough times is meaningless anyway.

So is babyface useless if I don't user toner after it?

 

[NatalieMT]

Re: Lush

I went to my local Lush yesterday, they were holding sort of a special weekend and were running lots of offers and also had some Retro products in stock. I bought -
Happy Pill Ballistic.
Amandopondo Melt.
Two Timing Tart Bubble Bar.
Dreamtime Melt.
Happy Blooming Melt.
Absolute Delight Ballistic.
The Comforter Bubble Bar.
Bohemian Soap (for my Mummy!).
Sandstone Soap (for my Mummy!).

Freebies -
Gratuitous Violet Soap x 2 (it's totally discontinued, no idea where they managed to bring it back from).
So White Ballisitic.
Satsumo Santa Ballistic.
Creme Anglais Cream (sample).
Mask of Magnaminty (big one YAY).
The Comforter Shower Gel (they were generous as it's the 500g size).

I tried the Happy Blooming yesterday in my bath and it was super lovely, it breaks into 3 pieces so I still have enough left for 2 more uses too.

Smells like cherries and leaves you super moisturised without that oily feeling you sometimes get with say Butterball Ballistic.

 

[redenvelope]

Re: Lush

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Originally Posted by InspiredBlue Thanks, but I don't use (or own) toner. It's a skincare routine step that I'd never be bothered to do everyday, and that I've read enough times is meaningless anyway. So is babyface useless if I don't user toner after it?

Not at all! Just use a warm washcloth.

 

[hairbands4ever]

Re: LUSH!?!? Please peeps explain...

My favorite thing so far has been their Sex Bomb bath bomb. I had a spa day with a bunch of LUSH goodies last weekend while my husband had drill, and when he came home and went in the restroom he asked me what smelled so good - it was the Sex Bomb. I would love a body spray that smells like it! I also like their Lip Squeak lip balm, it's apple-y. And Oatifix mask, it feels soothing on my dry and sensitive skin. And as a bonus, it smells like banana bread! They were running an awesome sale the day that I was in there - for every $50 you spent, you got to pick out a free holiday kit of any value! I spent $100, and got $110 worth of free products!

 

[Sojourner]

Re: LUSH!?!? Please peeps explain...

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Originally Posted by astronaut I really don't care for Lush. Surprisingly we don't have a Lush store around here so when I ran into one, I had to check it out because of the hype. I just didn't see what the big deal was, but then again I don't care for bath products at all.

Same here! I bought a couple of things from them and they gave me their newspaper 'Lush Times' or whatever it is called and I don't see what the fuss is about. I read that paper thoroughly - I'm ingredient obsessed - and Sodium Laureth Sulphate is their favourite ingredient, which is not good for sensitive skin. That wouldn't matter to people with normal skin I guess but also I think their stuff is too expensive for what it is ingredient wise. I just see it as the new Body Shop (or not so new lol since it's been around for a few years).

 

[cyanidewine]

Re: LUSH!?!? Please peeps explain...

I'm a huge bath and soap person and I LOVE LUSH, the scents are great, they seem to clean and moisturize well and they're fun! I really like their jello/jelly styled soaps. I would however advise against any bath bombs (and not just by them but anyone!) with flowers or confetti, I had a hefty plumbers bill to remove rose petals from my drain after a rosey bath bomb, and the petals didn't look that great. Otherwise, I love their soaps, and my boyfriend loves them too! He's a pretty simple and manly guy so that's saying a lot for him. He really likes the scents and how well they clean

 

[redenvelope]

Re: LUSH!?!? Please peeps explain...

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Originally Posted by Kenna23 okay and another question if i like sweet and fruity things body wash from bath and body works such as warm vanilla sugar, irrestible apple, mango mar., and country apple, pink grapefruit. what would i like from LUSH!!!!

anything from the vanilla line, honey I washed the kids soap, sexy peel, godmother, sweetie pie, rock star, snow fairy, i love juicy, fairy tale sugar scrub, american cream

 

[ThePowderPuff]

Re: LUSH!?!? Please peeps explain...

Well it's just another brand in the "all natural" hype. With loads of potential irritating plant extracs and essential oils which can cause perfume allergy. So I am not on that wagon

Also PLEASE remember that soap in bars contain ingredients that can clog pores (the same ingredients that keep the soap solid). So if you tend to get breakouts stick with liquid products which are far better.

 

[ThePowderPuff]

Re: LUSH!?!? Please peeps explain...

So I just looked at the first product I found on Lush's website. The Coalface cleanser.

"We add in rosewood and sandalwood as a balance to soothe and calm, and softening licorice root decoction."

Rosewood and Sandalwood is nothing more than perfume, which smells nice, but definitely doesn't balance og soothe the skin. It's just perfume which can cause allergy and irritation. And Liquorice is a known skin irritant.

I am sure it smells very nice, but please don't believe the claims about special benefits for your skin. It's quite the opposite.

 

[ThePowderPuff]

Re: LUSH!?!? Please peeps explain...

They also as far as I can see use quite a lot of Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, which is a chemical cleansing agent that can be very irritating to your skin. So please be carefull if you have sensitive skin.

Sodium lauryl sulfate - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[cyanidewine]

Re: LUSH!?!? Please peeps explain...

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Originally Posted by Katjamo So I just looked at the first product I found on Lush's website. The Coalface cleanser. "We add in rosewood and sandalwood as a balance to soothe and calm, and softening licorice root decoction." Rosewood and Sandalwood is nothing more than perfume, which smells nice, but definitely doesn't balance og soothe the skin. It's just perfume which can cause allergy and irritation. And Liquorice is a known skin irritant. I am sure it smells very nice, but please don't believe the claims about special benefits for your skin. It's quite the opposite.

I'm guessing the rosewood and sandalwood are supposed to be soothing scents, and not soothing to the skin.