Training Wheels: LUSH
“Training Wheels” is a column that introduces new fashion/beauty addicts to classic must-have items from various locations, featuring one merchant per post.
If you’re not familiar with Lush Cosmetics, I strongly suggest you climb out of the rock you’ve been living under, put a ski mask on your clearly mistreated skin, and find the nearest store to you.
Every single one of their products is handmade. Don’t believe me? You’ll see when you buy anything that there’s a date and a cartoon of the person who made your stuff!
So! Let’s start with the most amazing product that Lush produces: The Bath Bomb!
It’s the size of an apple and covered/filled with the most amazing natural ingredients that do everything from release flower petals into your bathwater to turning the water blue and leaving you with skin that rivals a baby’s.
The first, and absolute must have bath bomb is the Avobath Bath Bomb [$5.80 each]. A blend of avocado & olive oil, bergamot and lemongrass… It might be the best smelling thing that Lush sells.
The next classic bath bomb is Butterball Bath Bomb [$4.85 each]. It’s as decadent as it sounds… Buttery, warm, and luxuriously soft on your skin. The cocoa butter and vanilla musk gives your olfactory senses something to enjoy as your skin turns to… well, butter.
Selecting a third “must have” bath bomb was difficult… a tie between Big Blue Bath Bomb, a sea salt encrusted lemon, seaweed and lavender infusion; The Happy Pill Bath Bomb
, a literal pill-shaped bomb full of refreshing citrus; and the winner… The absolute must-have from Lush’s bath bomb collection:
The Sex Bomb Bath Bomb [$5.95 each]. This ultra-feminine, pink & purple rose is the perfect recipe for that sauce pre-third-date bath. Or post-third-date bath, if you catch my drift. Let the smell of sultry jasmine fill the room as rose petal from the bomb release into the bath water… All you need is some seriously saucy music, and you’re good for the night. Meow…
The next category is another genius idea from the Lush labs: Solid Shampoo Bars!
Sliced off huge bricks, like cheese, Lush’s solid shampoos are the best thing you could ever take traveling. Much better than an exploded bottle of shampoo seeping into all of your beautiful clothes, anyway.
They make super-specialized shampoos for each hair type, color and style.
Trichomania [$9.75] is the perfect solution for girls with curly hair who fear frizz almost as much as Tom Cruise. If you like the smell of coconut creme and vetivert, then you’re in for a treat.
NEW! (Hair) Solid Shampoo Bar [$9.25] is a cinnamon scalp stimulant that actually has two literal cinnamon sticks right on the top of the bar! The spice heats the scalp and promotes follicle health. Got dandruff? Try the campfire scented (juniper and marigold petals) Soak and Float Shampoo Bar which will keep your hair flake-free.
I know the glamour goddesses of the Broke & Beautiful family will appreciate the Ultimate Shine Solid Shampoo Bar [$9.25] which smells like a delicate baby powder made from fresh violet leaves. The glamour comes from the microscopic gold specks that make your hair literally glisten. Don’t worry, girls, it comes right out.
The next must-have is a little unconventional. It takes some getting used to, but once you’ve got the hang of it, you’ll thank me for years to come: Body Dusting Powder!
I’m only listing one of these, because there’s only one that you need to have. Silky Underwear Dusting Powder [$11.25] will change your life. It’s got tiny, tiny beads of cocoa butter that, once you spread the powder on your body, melts into your skin for a silky soft finish. This was the first product I ever bought from Lush, and I was converted by the sexy jasmine smell and the amazing way my skin felt after applying it. I usually dry off after a shower and shake a little into the palm of my hand, then gently spread it over your skin - you’ll thank me later.
Facial Cleansers!
It looks scary, I know. This amazing facial cleanser is part exfoliant, part aromatherapy, and part… cleanser. It’s called Angels on Bare Skin [$9.95] and I couldn’t have picked a better name. The ground almonds contained in this paste gently exfoliate your skin while rose and lavender tone and sooth your skin to perfection. You just take a pea-sized amount in your hand, add a little water, and make it into a watery paste. Apply and massage into your skin - voila! It’s amazing.
Last, but definitely not least - Soap!
Karma Handmade Soap [$7.95], meet my beautiful readers. Beautiful readers, meet your future. I left this one for last because it’s single-handedly the best product that Lush sells. Without question. The scent of Karma will linger on you and tickle your seratonin levels to the point of sky high. It’s the best smell in existence. Luckily it comes in a dusting powder, perfume, bath bomb, solid shampoo, bubble bar (instant bubble bath) and body wash. It’s that addictive. The scent? The heavenly, yet unexpectedly wonderful mix of patchouli, orange, lemongrass and pine. Weird combo, amazing, squeaky clean, orgasmic, seductive, mood-lifting effects.
Now I have an even better excuse for a cold shower.
xoxo.
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I am a “Big” Shampoo addict. It takes some getting used to with the weird texture, but it makes my hair incredibly shiny.
I love their product displays, they’re a visual orgy for the eyes (hey you started it with the Sex Bomb talk! =)
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unfortunately, for a lot of color treated hair the sodium laurel/laureth sulfates they put in their conditioners/shampoos can be drying (surfactant and detergent) instead of moisturizing. i would suggest if you have any sort of treated hair (perms/color/straightened etc) checking with your stylist to make sure the solid conditioners or solid shampoo bars are right for your locks.
the body butters, bath bombs, bubble bars, bath melts, dusting powder (use on your hair if it’s starting to grunge cus you haven’t washed it in a day or so - it smells fantastic!) are amazing!!!!! there’s a cinnamon one - the marathon bar - that is glittery red amazing bubbly fun. if you’re worried about the goodies in some of the bath bombs going down the drain or coating your tub in flowery glittery … stuff, wrap em in an old stocking. you get the benefits without all the floaty stuff to clean up.
also some of their stuff melts, so sois sage if you are having things shipped - go to their store! if it’s warm where you are and you ship stuff, your box might be melty by the time you receive it. it’s always more fun to go into their store anyhow.
Flying Fox shower gel is the only body wash/soap I’ll use now. It’s not overpowering, but I love the way my skin smells after I’m dry!
I compliment the jasmine scent with Silky Underwear Solid Perfume - it’s like the frosting on your dusting powder cake.
I love the smell, but wanted to take it with me, and dusting powder can get messy. The solid perfumes last just as long as regular perfume, but don’t have the alcohol scent and can be tossed in my purse without fear of leakage. Neat, huh?
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You got me all obsessed with this stuff, I had three things in my cart, and then I saw the shipping charges:
Ground ($9.28) (May take up to 15 business days depending on current volumes)
Express ($33.00) (May take up to 8 business days depending on current volumes)
Priority ($40.00) (May take up to 5 business days depending on current volumes)
I’m really surprised by that- Amazon just shipped me a pair of shoes for free in three days.
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I actually have a bunch of their products as well but I have to say that the Silky Underwear scent is no where NEAR as nice as everyone says it is. I bought both the powder and perfume (because of all the reviews were so positive) and neither have a pleasant smell.
It has an old lady perfume smell.
My boyfriend agrees as well.
OMG I am obsessed with LUSH! I have almost everything. I LOVE their moisturizers especially Celestial. I think it’s better than Gorgeous (the $80+ one). My fav face washes are Ultrabland - makes your skin super glowing and smooth, Angels on Bare Skin - I use this one in the morning as a light exfoliator, and Aquamarina - the pink one with seaweed. I use this during the day for a refreshes. It makes my skin look so perfect, like I’m wearing makeup. Their exfoliator Ocean Salt is the best there is. And their spray toners are very good. I use them all throughout the day. Don’t waste your money on the bath products. They are overpriced and don’t last long at all. The body butters such as Buffy works great but doesn’t last.
If you really want to save some cash, look into making bath bombs yourself. They’re super easy, fun, and you can customize your scents, oils, and other ingredients to suit your skin type. It’s way cheaper than buying them, they make great gifts, and it leaves you all that extra money to spoil yourself in other ways!
This site is pretty awesome for all things soap-related: http://www.teachsoap.com/bombs.html
here in scotland bloominbute,s fresh bathing seaweed is all the rage pure natural skin & hair care and realy cheep
http://www.justseaweed.com