Monday, April 13, 2009

Review Du Jour 4.13.09


Lush Products. Interesting debate about these.
I first saw Lush about 4 years ago when I was in Amsterdam desperately on the hunt for a moisturizer. I LOVED the concept and HATED the packaging. Fast forward 4 years, Lush is now hyped up and all the rage. Is it worth it?

I have been using 5 products consistently for these 4 years.
Ranked in order of frequency of usage:

1. Dream Cream: This product is a secret weapon. I get awfully dry skin in the winter. This is one of the only things that gets rid of all my roughness and bumpiness. It smells a bit herbal, like lavendar but I have come to find this very comforting. Also, a little story, I once got a rash on my arms from I have no idea what. I went to the dermotologist and they had no idea what it was from. They gave me a cream, it didnt work, the bumps and itchiness wouldnt go away. I decided for some odd reason to slather this on, next day, GONE! I swear. Miracle.


2. Buffy: Again, I have very dry skin. I like a very rough exfoliator, this does a great job of getting rid of all bumps and leaving a nice moisturizing oil behind in the shower. This in combination with Dream Cream is a GREAT thing for me.

3. King of Skin: Very Moisturizing, I use it winter and summer for a gorgeous sheen on the legs and anywhere else.

4. Honey I washed the kids soap: OBSESSED with this smell. I don't really use bars of soap. I usually use pumps by my sinks. I have replaced it with this soap just purely for the smell. It is so yummy. My boyfriend even likes it.

5. Butterball: Very moisturizing. It creates a milk bath like expierence. I never have as soft skin as when I use this.


I have recently stopped into the Lush store on Broadway and decided to explore some new products. Again, I have the same feedback, great product TERRIBLE packaging.

I have picked up:
Ma Bar: Smells DELICIOUS, almost like my beloved Honey I washed the kids but with a bit of chocolate. I would repurchase this. I loved how it made my bath smell.


Soft Couer Massage Bar: Love the smell, same as above, although there is chocolate in it and it makes a mess. I also do not know what this product really does for my skin, so I will not be repurchasing.

I also have used products from lush that I HATED. For example, Angels on bare skin, do not get me started. I hate that stuff with a passion, dried me out, did not clean properly and smelled bad.

Anyway, What are your top 5 favorites?

5 comments:

  1. I recently ordered Sexy Peel and Honey I washed the kids, they're supposed to come on the 18th and I'm really excited! Have you tried the Karma soap or any of the buttercreams?

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  2. Hi Jessica! Thanks for stopping by! You should be very excited for Honey I washed the kids, the smell is to die for. I have smelled the Karma soap, I personally do not like it, too hippie- ish for me...I think its the sandalwood. Yes I have tried the butter creams, soft couer is one I believe!

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  3. I'm actually not the biggest fan of Lush but I don love Demon in the Dark soap(it smells like tea) and the shampoo bars. It's actually funny because I actually like Angels on Bare Skin:) ♥

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  4. Hi Colette, I feel the same way as being not the biggest fan in general, but I do love these few products. Ah, well, different people have different results. The world of beauty...

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  5. hey! thx for the review been looking to try it out lately!! Prob gonna pick up the dream cream cuz im super duper dry too!

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