By now it should be no secret to anyone that I love Lush Cosmetics - who doesn't? And what's not to love about divinely smelling, animal friendly and mostly vegan, fun beauty products that are good for you and the environment? I've been getting Lush for quite a few years now and from time to time I've posted the odd review of products I love. I realized it had been awhile since I've done that so I decided I'd start documenting my Lush hauls from now on, to remember for myself which products I like and for what reasons I didn't like other products. Let this also be a guide for all you lovely people who either are new to Lush, or are curious about products before you splurge (Because let's face it, Lush can really break the bank sometimes.)
Our winter has been really bad and the effect on my hands has been tragic. Between the extreme cold (we're talking -40C here), and constantly washing my hands at work, they got SO dry and sore. My poor knuckles have been cracking, bleeding and showing no signs of hope. So, I knew I had to order some Helping Hands - a product my sister swears by. Of course you can never really buy one thing when you go to Lush so here are a few other things I picked up, too.
This cream is an absolute miracle worker! After rubbing it on my hands just twice, I already saw signs of healing. Like I said my hands were beyond repair, but I've been using it for about a week now and they are almost already back to normal. The chamomile kinds of makes it not the most pleasant smelling product, but it leaves your hands and arms feeling so, so soft and relieves pain from dry, cracking skin. I honestly will buy this time and time again, just to leave it at work to help our poor paws. The best part about it is that I've applied it probably 30 times already and I've barely even dented my 100g pot.
Update! I wrote this post out last week, and I'm happy to report that my hands and knuckles are now completely dry and crack free! Hurray Helping Hands!
Update! I wrote this post out last week, and I'm happy to report that my hands and knuckles are now completely dry and crack free! Hurray Helping Hands!
It's hard to refuse anything that's strawberry scented, and I'll be honest, that's basically the only reason I ordered this shaving cream. As a pretty pink, fluffy strawberry mousse, it lives up to its name. It also left my legs feeling so gorgeously soft and the smell lingered for awhile. However, it probably is the messiest Lush product I've ever used. I somehow managed to get it on the ceiling, the curtain and all over one wall of my shower. I cannot tell you how this happened but I can tell you that for the amount you waste trying to apply it, and trying to avoid it from running off your legs before you shave, it hardly seems worth it. Unless you figure out how to use it sparingly, because, despite its texture and difficult application, it actually really did leave my extremely dry and flaky legs nice and soft for a day or so. I can't help but think it smells exactly like something familiar to me, but I can't quite put my finger on it.. hmm.
If you're familiar with Lush, you know that Charity Pot is a body lotion they made (one of their cheapest!) and 100% of the proceeds go straight to grassroots organizations for human rights, animal welfare and environmental conservation. I've ordered this time after time, not only because it's for a great cause, but it literally smells like Valentines Day - fragrant flowers and a box of chocolates. I smothered myself in this for awhile, but, hadn't got a new one in awhile. They recently changed the formula to a self preserving, more floral lotion. Nixing the chocolaty scent was exactly what Charity Pot needed - I'm obsessed with it all over again. I've tried a few Lush lotions now but nothing quite quenches my thirsty skin like Charity Pot does and doesn't leave you feeling greasy. Plus, it makes you smell like you just frolicked in a field of flowers for a week. You can also buy it in small pots for $7 which is perfect for sharing with friends! The old formula is still available, too.
Ayesha
I usually try a new face mask every time I'm in store. I picked this one up mainly because it's one of the last ones that I had yet to try, and there was limited availability in that particular store. Ayesha is great if you want to rid your face of all that dull skin. It left my face a little tight afterwards, but not in a bad way. My skin also looked brighter. This isn't the greatest smelling face mask (nothing can beat Cupcake!) but it is worth a shot if your face is looking a little tired. This wasn't from my online order, but it was from a fairly recent haul and I felt like it was worth sharing. Would I get it again? Maybe, once in a blue moon.
Ayesha
I usually try a new face mask every time I'm in store. I picked this one up mainly because it's one of the last ones that I had yet to try, and there was limited availability in that particular store. Ayesha is great if you want to rid your face of all that dull skin. It left my face a little tight afterwards, but not in a bad way. My skin also looked brighter. This isn't the greatest smelling face mask (nothing can beat Cupcake!) but it is worth a shot if your face is looking a little tired. This wasn't from my online order, but it was from a fairly recent haul and I felt like it was worth sharing. Would I get it again? Maybe, once in a blue moon.
This was a sample I received for ordering. I always like when I order online because I like not knowing what my sample will be and it helps me try things I'd most likely not try on my own. I've read countless reviews about Fresh Farmacy and heard it was nothing short of a miracle for acne and redness prone skin. I'm constantly on the hunt for things that will deplete the redness in my face so I was pretty excited to see this was my sample. I tried it that night before my shower. It's somewhat easy to apply and you literally need a morsel of it.
The smell is bad but doesn't linger afterwards so it's no big deal. I'm just not a big fan of the combination of calamine and chamomile (the one negative to Helping Hands, too). I left it on my face for a few minutes and rinsed it off in the shower, so it came off fairly easy as all I had to do was stick my face under water. I noticed immediately that it left that squeaky clean feeling on my face. Which, surprisingly, I wasn't very into. It felt like I just washed my face with a regular bar of soap and left my face feeling SO tight and dry afterwards. I suppose if I moisturized or toned afterwards it might not have the same effect. I'm not sure if I'd buy this product myself, but for the amount I used and I still have my entire sample slice, I'd imagine it's pretty worth it for a 100g bar at $10 a pop.
The smell is bad but doesn't linger afterwards so it's no big deal. I'm just not a big fan of the combination of calamine and chamomile (the one negative to Helping Hands, too). I left it on my face for a few minutes and rinsed it off in the shower, so it came off fairly easy as all I had to do was stick my face under water. I noticed immediately that it left that squeaky clean feeling on my face. Which, surprisingly, I wasn't very into. It felt like I just washed my face with a regular bar of soap and left my face feeling SO tight and dry afterwards. I suppose if I moisturized or toned afterwards it might not have the same effect. I'm not sure if I'd buy this product myself, but for the amount I used and I still have my entire sample slice, I'd imagine it's pretty worth it for a 100g bar at $10 a pop.
This was something I got Jesse for Christmas but I decided it counts as part of this Lush haul. It counts, okay? I feel like I've been waiting for the perfect product to introduce Jesse to Lush because he just can't fathom why I spend so much money on it. Enter Kalamazoo, a facial wash specifically for beards! I was immediately sold, I didn't care what it smelled like or what it did. Jesse had to have it. When it arrived I realized it was a fruity concoction which made me love it even more. It wasn't without hesitation that I put it in Jesse's stocking, and couldn't wait for him to accidentally leave it in the shower for me to sneak a pea sized about for me.
He didn't use it for weeks (insert squinty eye emoji here). But, when he finally did, he came out of the shower and exclaimed his love for the citrus y cleanser. It leaves his beard feeling and looking soft and the right amount of fluffy. He uses it in his hair sometimes, too. I was beyond excited that he liked it and I now can't stop smelling his beard. At $10 for 100g you really can't beat it considering you only need a thimble's worth for your entire face and a decent beard. And between you and me, it's an excellent facial cleanser for girls, too. My face has never been softer. Shh...
He didn't use it for weeks (insert squinty eye emoji here). But, when he finally did, he came out of the shower and exclaimed his love for the citrus y cleanser. It leaves his beard feeling and looking soft and the right amount of fluffy. He uses it in his hair sometimes, too. I was beyond excited that he liked it and I now can't stop smelling his beard. At $10 for 100g you really can't beat it considering you only need a thimble's worth for your entire face and a decent beard. And between you and me, it's an excellent facial cleanser for girls, too. My face has never been softer. Shh...
What Lush products have you been swooning over? Any that you've tried and wish you didn't?
xo Amber
This is not a sponsored post, I just genuinely love Lush Cosmetics and use the crap out of all their products. All opinions are very much my own.
So so jeals of everyone who has easy access to Lush! There isn't one anywhere close to me, unfortunately. I'd love to go in to a store and try everything, I'm sure it smells amazing ♥
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I am so far away from any Lush! I usually do most of my hauls online, but, when I go to the city (Toronto), I usually allot myself $100 just for Lush haha
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