I am not happy about the rain AGAIN today! Frig..it has been raining almost everyday now. Yes yes, I know April showers bring May flowers...but seriously, when you have a puppy like mine who likes to come in from outdoors and runs to your freshly clean floors with wet paws... you will think again about this rain business! Puppy and I fight about drying his paws, he used to be so good at letting me do it, now, I'm lucky if I can get one paw dry.
On a brighter note... I FINALLY went to LUSH!!!! I have never been there before, never tried their products... I'm pretty sure I went around the store smelling everything. I had the best experience when I walked in because the sales girl showed me everything! I think I was in there for close to an hour. When I left the store, I just wanted to go back in just to smell all the yummy scents...lol
Here is what I got:
Ooops... and this too
So I have been using the LUSH products for about a week now, so in the pics, they aren't fresh, they are used because I wanted to review them, so I had to use them right??? LOL...
Anyhow, So the first one I will talk about is the Aqua Mirabilis Body Butter. Here is a pic of what it started out like.
And here is a pic of what it looks like after about 3 uses
So what this product is, is a body scrub and moisturzer combined. This is by far, such an amazing purchase. I really really really LOVE this! It smells incredible. It is all natural. Ground almonds shells exfoliate and gets rid of dead skin cells and almond butter to moisturize. You just apply it directly to your skin while you shower and it just makes your body so soft. Since I have sensitive skin, I was hesitant, but after using this, it didn't irritate my skin at all. Big Bonus!! I also bought the LUSH tin, to store this item so it doesn't mess up my shower because as any bar, it melts as you use it.
So with the Aqua Mirabilis, I bought the tin that went with it. If you buy 2 of these body scrubs, you get the tin for free, otherwise it's like $3.50. I definitely recommend getting the tin, because you don't want your shower to be yucky right? This little tin is so cute too!!
I also got this Bubble Bar in Cassis Absolute.
This smells amazing!!! This bubble bar is giant, so as everyone says, break it off as you use it, because you only need the tiniest amount. You can see a part that I broke off in the pic above. So what you do, is just take that broken off part and put it in your bath as you are filling the tub with water. It has blackcurrent bubbles that have the most incredible aroma. This pink one is a comforting bubble bar. It helps you relax, the bubbles are super soft on your skin, and it give amazing love to your skin. It doesn't dry it out, it moisturizes, it does everything you want it to, plus it's pink, so that totally won me over!!! This bubble bar is apparently their best seller and I can see why. Thumbs up for this, love love love it!!!
Now... this next pick was ok. I was wow'd in the store, but when I came home, I have been finding that I am not really using this, but it is still... a great product. It is a massage bar in Mange Too
Apparently this is totally edible. It smells like white chocolate, honey and banana. I loved the smell in the store, but when I got home and tried this on my whole body, BF hated the smell and made him feel sick. So... how am I going to use this if it makes him feel like he's going to puke :( What this is, is a massage bar or as I have been using it, an after shower moisture bar. So, you rub this on your body, like for instance, your arms, legs, back, tummy, chest, anywhere you want some moisturization. The warmth on your skin melts this into liquid for better application. This just fills your body with moisture. It's very soothing on the skin and also absorbs completely so you don't feel like you are walking around "oiled". I have to admit though, the first time I used way too much, and felt like it took forever for this to absorb. So I have been using just a little after the shower, and I found that worked much better! Like this, but not sure I would get this scent again since BF doestn' like it. I don't want to repell him...lol
I also got this amazing mask. This is actually my favorite purchase!
This is called Brazed Honey. This mask is made from all fresh ingredients, so it has an expiration date of like 2 weeks. You also have to keep this in the refridgerator because of the fresh ingredients. This is $5, and well worth it. I have already gotten 3 masks out of this and look how much is left. You only need to purchase a small one of these because remember... they expire after 2 weeks. The girl recommended I use this Brazed Honey clay mask because I have combination skin. This is so hydrating, and feels amazing on my face. I applied it, and left it on for like 20 min (I think it only says leave on for 10 min...oops) but seriously, this hardens on your face and when you wash it off, massage your skin gently and it exfoliates too... BONUS!!!This is my FAVORITE purchase, and I will be buying this again!!! Also, because it's in the refridgerator, it's also very cooling on the skin. It also smells so fresh!
LUSH sales reps also gave me some freebies to try.
The large one on the left is actually a deodorant bar. I haven't tried this, but I will and I will report back. I'm a bit weird with trying natural deodorants. I don't know, I will have to try it on the weekend when I'm home, so that if I do end up smelling, I can quickly hop in the shower and then use my normal deodorant that I know... works! I also got a little soap and something else that I dont' know what it is. I will have to research online to find out. I will try these this week sometime. I always love freebies, such a good way to promote store items that you wouldn't necessarily try.
So with that said... I'm VERY happy that I tried LUSH. I can honestly say that I am addicted to it. I love how everything is natural. I'm dying to try their shampoo because I heard such amazing reviews about it. Some of their stuff can be a little pricey, but most of it is affordable which I am very pleased with.
Do you have any favorite LUSH products that are your CLW's? Comment below and tell me or visit my www.formspring.com/colbyavery and tell me.
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Have a great day and lots of hugs to everyone!
xoxo
Mel
