She's a Lush...

Lush: Fresh Handmade Cosmetics

I have passed by the store a zillion times in the mall and have seen countless youtube videos about it, but I never found it in the least bit interesting. Well, something told me to give it a shot..it doesn't hurt to try something new does it? I am in love...!

First let me tell you about Emily...SHOUT OUT TO EMILY at Lush Cosmetics at Brandon Towne Center. This chick is the epitome of customer service. Like I said earlier, I had never been there but I had heard about a few products. I went in there and she created me with a huge smile (she was already with a customer). She was so detailed and really knew about all of the products. I told her a little bit about what I was looking for, about what kind of skin I have, and what smells I like and she tailored my whole experience towards the products that would best suit me and my needs. She demonstrated how things worked and I was beyind impressed with the quality of the products. She also threw in like 5 samples of products she thought I would like. The other customers in there were raving about the products and were so helpful with their input. Even if Emily wasn't the bomb at selling me the products I probably would have bought a lot anyway, just because you can test anything in there and see how you like it right on the spot. Think...Sephora...only with natural soaps and oils and stuff.

I got sooo much stuff and more than half of it was free!!!!!

Ocean Salt:
OMG I am so in love. They had this in the store on display for a demo. It is a face and body scrub that is made up of grapefruit, sea salt,coconut and vodka. This stuff was so gritty and exfoliating and when I washed it off (I did it on my hands), my hands were sooo soft and looked so clear. You can visibly see a difference in the skin..much smoother. This is a must buy!

Big Buffy:
I am also in love with this. A customer in the store was too excited about this product. Emily happily dragged me over to the sink to show me how it worked. It's called a body butter and it's made of up cocoa, shea butter, sweet almond, and essential oils. You use it in the show to scrub your skin and it acts as a moisturizer and buffer. It helps with cellulite, rough skin, and dry patches. The customer that told me about it said that she puts it on in the shower and doesn't even have to put on lotion afterward. She was Black so I knew it HAD to be moisturizing if she was talking about skipping the lotion! I tried it at the sink and my arm felt like velvet. So smooth and soft. I am excited to use this on more than just my arm ;-)!

Coalface:
This is described as a soothing liquorice and charcoal cleansing bar. This is a foaming cleanser. Although not the greatest smell (it doesn't stink or anything!) it is supposed to combat oilies and work well for problem skin. I have heard good things about this too, so we will see how it works for me and my face. I will keep you all posted.

Dark Angels:
This is another face product. This is a combination of Angels on Bare SKin (which looks so yummy to eat!) and Coalface. Since it is clay based, there is not much lather to the product which makes it weird to use. Emily recommended that I don't use this and coalface on the same day together as it may be drying to the skin in combination with one other. She says it works best for her (she uses all of these products herself) when she switches each day. Cross your fingers for me!

I got samples of the following: (Yes ALL of these!)

Tea Tree Water: I heard this is GREAT for problem skin!

Imperialis moisturizer: The cheapest moisturizer they have. Most of them are pricy but this one of the most affordable. It seems lightweight and not greasy at all.

Paradise Regained moisturizer: Expensive! This moisturizer is much thicker and is for more aged skin that is prone to wrinkles. It feels very soft but may be a bit greasy for my taste.

Emily threw in 2 pretty big pots of the following masks...FOR FREE!:
Love Lettuce: I am excited about this. This is a lavender based mask that also has almonds it in for exfoliation. Smells very clean.

Cosmetic Warrior: Again, this is for problem/oily skin. This is a mixture of green grapes and honey and tea trea oil to combat oilies, redness, and inflammation.

This place has everything from bath bubble balls, foot creams and hand creams, face products, masks, toners, soaps, etc. This is not like a bath and body works. Just picture yummy smelling hunks of pure soap on display. Best part...you can get however much you want of it..only want $5 worth??..they will break it off for you. Wanting to try something, ask for a sample! My chick was MORE than glad to hook me up. Obviously I can't just jump in and try all the products at once (I dont want my skin to freak out on me!) but I will be sure to update you all on all of the products once I use them for a few weeks. First impression: I'm amazed!

Check out the website so you know what I am talking about. If you are looking for something new, something different, and something natural then this is the spot for you. You can find Lush at your local mall or www.lush.com. Happy shopping!

UPDATE: If you want to order online order from the UK site: https://www.lush.co.uk/index.php (even if you live in the US).

Even with the conversion fees, shipping, etc. you still save a TON of money in comparison to ordering from the US site or in the store. Check out this youtube video for more info:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCNYiAxMiYQ