Friday, November 14, 2014

mini lush haul


It seems that during the holidays everyone is drawn to LUSH. I first went to LUSH last year around this time. I figured I could find some great presents there. I got some bath bombs as gifts. I also received Olive Branch Shower Gel as a Christmas gift from my dear friend Teresa last year. I loved it. 

LUSH is a mostly vegan (they sometimes use honey as an ingredient), cruelty-free company.  (They note a "V" next all of their vegan items.) They are very public with their stance on animal testing. So much so, that they have "fighting animal testing" printed on their bags. Not only are they ethical with animals but they insure good working conditions for the people that create their products & grow their ingredients. You can read more detailed information about LUSH here

With all that being said, I am very inclined to shop there. So here is my mini haul! I wanted to find a vegan surf spray & I found LUSH's Sea Spray. I figured it was worth a shot & I LOVE IT. I have never used a surf spray before so I have nothing to compare it to, but I feel it does a good job. It's a great way to add texture, waves, & a GREAT smell to my hair. It smells so fresh, clean and natural. It works well when your hair is wet or dry. The other day I spray it in my hair wet and when it was dry. (It just gave my hair some extra body midday.) I'm happy with how my hair looks with this product. It really works for me because I shower in the morning and don't have time do my hair. This surf spray just gives my hair body that I wouldn't have if it just dried naturally. It also doesn't have a crunchy, hair gel feel which is great!

I also decided to try a face mask. The Cupcake Fresh Face Mask has the best reviews out of all of the face masks. I was also draw to it because it's described as helpful for spotty skin. I've been having major breakouts lately, so I thought it was worth a try. Right after I tried it, I noticed my face calmed down. My skin feels so soft. I really need to stop touching it. I think this "pot" (they call the containers pots) will last me about 3 masks. If you return 5 pots to LUSH you can get a free face mask. (Or you can use the pots to plant cacti ;). See here.) They're pretty affordable for $6.95!

I'm really happy with haul & will definitely buy these products again. Do you have any favorite LUSH products? 

- Christina

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42 comments:

  1. Both of these sound awesome. I just find more reasons to head over to Lush soon! Will be checking out the sea spray :)

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    1. I truly love it! It has mostly good reviews for how it smells but it's a unique smell so I would suggest checking it out in stores :)

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  2. Love lush products- and they would be great little gifts for Christmas! Would love to try that mask it sounds lovely!

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    1. What they have for gift packages are amazing. & I'm loving this mask!

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  3. That face mask looks tempting---to use and to eat! I love sweet smelling things.
    I just bought a bunch of face masks when I was back in the states, but I'm going through them quickly, so I'll be ready for something new soon!

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    1. Yah the mask smells sweet and dessert like ;) Check out LUSH's face masks! IDK if you've had one before but their refrigerated - so fresh!

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  4. I need to go to LUSH!! *0*

    I want to try these!!! Especially the sea spray!!



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  5. I definitely need to try these!! I haven't ventured much into LUSH and I don't know why....

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  6. First I´ve to tell you that I LOVE your blog and your kind of creating your posts and pictures <3
    Lush is amazing. I´ve never bought a product of them before but I´ve been to a Lush shop and tested some things and I loved them. Have to buy something soon :)
    Kisses, Vanessa

    You´re right: mulled wine is very popular in Europe. You´ve to come and try some day. I´m sure you´ll like it. But try both versions: adult´s and children´s one :D I like the non-alcoholic version more <3

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  7. Lush is a company I've been wanting to get into! I've only ever tried their Fresh Farmacy face soap (which I loved) and their dry shampoo (which I'm not crazy about, but that may just be because of the powder formula-I think I'm more of a spray girl). I'll definitely have to give the Cupcake face mask a try! I'm down for anything that smells like chocolate and I can smear on my face. Thank you for the reviews!!

    The What's In Between

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  8. I love lush bath bombs! If you want to try out a more cost effective and amazing face mask - look into Aztec healing clay. Each tub costs about $7-8 and has lasted me well over 2 years, using it once or twice a month. It's 100% bentonite clay that you mix with water or apple cider vinegar (much prefer the vinegar, better consistency). It has a tremendous tightening effect you can really feel, and I feel so recharged and super soft each time I use it. This clay is used commonly in water treatment to attract all those nasty positively charged toxins, yay science! :D

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  9. The chocolate face makes looks amazing! Happy Monday :)
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  10. I love the names of these products! They are so enticing.

    The Doctor Diva

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  11. I've just recently heard about lush... and I found out there is a store in my area! I'm really excited to check it out!

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  12. I haven't been to Lush too often but now that the holidays are upon us I'm definitely going to pay a visit! and will definitely be checking out that Surf spray!

    Great blog btw love your content!

    xoxo

    Mel

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  13. Going to LUSH during the holidays always seems like the perfect time. Let me know how you like the Sea Spray! Thank you for your kind words, Mel!

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  14. Oh, that's awesome! I'm happy there's a storefront near you!

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  15. It's really great. I'm going to use it again Friday night. It's a date. ;)

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  16. Fascinating! I will definitely add it to my Amazon shopping list! Thanks for the tip!

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  17. LOL I love that: "I'm down for anything that smells like chocolate and I can smear on my face." Yah, I'm looking to change my dry shampoo from the powder formula to the spray. I hope you like the face mask! Let me know if you do!

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  18. Thank you so much for your kind words! I REALLY REALLY REALLY appreciate it. Check out LUSH during this holiday season. It's the best time because they have so many holiday products. :)

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  19. I've felt the same. Get in there, girl! ;) You won't regret it. The costumer service is really great there. The employees are really knowledgable.

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  20. If you get the Sea Spray, let me know how you like it!

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  21. I've never really done face masks before, but now I'm in love. ;)

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  22. LUSH products are the best gifts! Hint hint, world. ;)

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  23. Let me know how you like the Sea Spray. Thanks for visiting!

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  24. I LOVE LUSH! There is one really close to my work and I am always so tempted to get a bath bomb once a week. You have to try one if you haven't yet.
    I might have to check out the sea spray. I used to use something similar on my hair, I love that it smells good!

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  25. I fell in love with lush back in College when I was studying in England for a semester abroad and have been obsessed ever since. I actually haven't had a chance to try Cupcake yet, as I always get Cosmetic Warrior, but I will have to check Cupcake out next time I am at lush. Sea Spray sounds great as well.

    rae of love from berlin

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  26. Ya! Drop by after work and smell it! ;) I have tried a bath bomb, but yes, I need more!

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  27. Nerd Alert: I'm going to England next spring & I'm making a point to go to LUSH's flagship store in Covent Garden. Haha.


    LOVE your blog & Instagram. Now following you! Thanks for visiting!

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  28. Lush cosmetics are one of life's ultimate luxuries...
    -eavan elizabeth

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  29. When I was in England, I used their shampoo bar and I LOVED it! My hair loved it, too! I thought it would be used up right away, but the customer consultant assured me they last a while and mine lasted months!

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  30. It's really great that LUSH has videos that explain what their products are! I was confused about what a shampoo bar is. Sounds really cool! Which one did you buy?

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  31. I had to go back to their website and check, but it was the 'ultimate shine' which I paired with the 'veganese' conditioner. I really liked both and the shampoo did actually make my hair shinier!

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  32. Thanks for checking their website! I'll add it to my LUSH wishlist. ;)

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  33. Me too! I'm super happy with them. Thanks for visiting!

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