I have a bit
of a thing for LUSH. Their products are packed full of wholesome, fresh
ingredients and everything I’ve tried thus far from LUSH, I have really
enjoyed. There are so many smells, textures, and unique products that you just
cannot find anywhere else. Going into a LUSH store is definitely an experience
and can also be rather overwhelming. I prefer to peruse online first, read
reviews and do a bit of research so that when I go into the store, my visit is
short, sweet and to the point.
I had my
eyes on three items recently and I finally bit the bullet and indulged. I
haven’t had the opportunity to really dive into these products yet, as they are
literally brand new to me, but I figured a small LUSH haul would make for a
quaint weekend post.
Ro’s Argan Body Conditioner. I have been curious about this product for at least a year, maybe
a year and a half. You are supposed to apply this in the shower after you’ve
already washed, rub it in, rinse off sans soap and then pat your skin dry with
a towel. Only so much of this will rinse off. It’s supposed to leave behind a
residue. This is like hair conditioner, but for your skin. It’s supposed to be hydrating
enough for you to be able to skip the body lotion after the shower, which is
perfect for me because I get lazy after the shower. It’s packed full of
intensely hydrating butters and oils like shea butter, cocoa butter, brazil nut
oil and of course argan oil. I haven’t used this yet in the shower, but I will
tonight. I have however applied some to my hands. This is quite greasy, as to
be expected. I have the suspicion I may also apply this to dry skin at night,
when I really want to give my skin a treat. And the smell! MY GOODNESS THE
SMELL! This is the same scent as their Rose Jam shower gel. It’s rich,
luxurious, rosy, sweet, warm and dare I say, delectable! If you were to marry
rose, vanilla and a touch of honey, this would be it. It really is a decadent
treat for the senses. The scent persuaded me to purchase this, much to the
dismay of my wallet. If you haven’t smelled this product yet, go give it a
whiff and you may just want to slap the nearest person to you. It smells that
good. You’ve been warned.
Helping Hands Hand Cream. I was in the market for an intensely moisturizing hand cream for
nighttime use. I really enjoy the Crabtree & Evelyn hand creams, but they
haven’t been cutting it for me lately. They are great for daytime use because
they are light, moisturize well and sink in quickly. However, by the end of the
day, my hands feel tight and almost painfully dry, even with the Crabtree &
Evelyn. In comes Helping Hands. I actually wanted to purchase the Handy Gurugu
hand cream, but the lovely LUSH employee told me they were sold out, but that
Helping Hands was actually a more intense hand cream. It was created for nurses
who have to wash their hands a ton. It contains Chamomile water, shea butter,
cocoa butter, honey, lavender oil and African marigold oil. It doesn’t really
have much of a scent, just light and natural smelling. I have only applied a
small amount to my hands and that small about (less than a pea sized) was rich
in texture. This is definitely a heavy hand cream, which is what I wanted. I’m
excited to apply this tonight and see what this is going to do to my hands.
Lovely Jubblies Breast Cream. Yes you read that properly. Lets save the most awkward for last.
I love awkward topics. Tonyette and I are convinced that these LUSH people like
awkward topics as well; just go to their site and read their descriptions of
their massage bars. So lets venture into the world of TMI. This cream was
formulated with the Girls in mind, but after laughing hysterically when I
stumbled across this product online, I was surprised by the magnitude of great
reviews. People are actually saying this has tightened and fimed their… assets (and who doesn't want that!?).
People also use it for much more, as an eye cream, for stretch marks, areas
they have cellulite and any area they want to have a firmer appearance, such as
arms and legs. Women who have nursed especially seem to like this product.
Products like this automatically get filed into the “what a gimmick” category
in my mind. But I was so intrigued I decided I wanted to test drive this. This
product contains rose, cocoa butter, evening primrose, ylang ylang oil, jasmine
and tiger lily petals. This definitely has as floral scent, but the ylang ylang
gives it warmth and depth. It’s not my favorite scent, it’s definitely a more
mature fragrance, but I don’t think it’s bad by any means. Again, I’m excited
to see what this does and get a good giggle every time I reach for it. I’ll
have to keep you guys posted.
Have you
tried any of these LUSH goodies? If so, how did they work for you? I’ll
definitely have to provide more in-depth reviews for each product once I use
them for a while and develop an opinion.
Until
next time,
Alana
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