LUSH Haul!

So, today I returned to my LUSH store with some of my Christmas money, and decided to stock up on some of their soap. Since their "For Fresh Sakes" sale is still going on, I was able to get half of my soap for free! :) While I was there, I also stocked up on bubble bars, and a couple LUSH cult favourites.

I will be doing a complete review on each of these products as I try them out.

A complete video haul can be found here

MMM Melting Marshmallow Moment
$7.95

North Pole
$6.95 for 100g

Demon in the Dark
$7.95 for 100g

The Godmother
$6.40 for 100g

Angel's Delight
$5.95 for 100g

Twilight
$6.25
A complete review here

French Kiss
$8.95

Rose Jam
$6.25

Sunny Side
$7.25

American Cream
$9.95 for 100mL

For Fresh Sakes! - Video Haul Pt. 1

Original text post can be found here

For Fresh Sakes Haul - Part Two

The first part of this haul was purchased on Boxing Day, online and by my wonderful mother who helped fuel this addiction. 

(Thanks, Mom! <3)

However, I personally still wanted to try the rest of the LUSH holiday collection, so today I made a trip to my local LUSH store hoping to get a couple holiday themed bath bombs. The trip went so, so, luckily the "For Fresh Sake's" sale was still going on. 

Although I didn't get exactly what I wanted, I was able to get a good deal of their year round products, as well as repurchase my favourite soap that I tried from the holiday collection, Snowcake.

Even though I had already been to the LUSH store, I was trolling the LUSH website when I returned home, and made some further orders...

I know, I know. I'm an addict.

I will be making full reviews on each product listed below, as well as demos to the bath bombs/bubble bars, and link them once they are complete.

Part one of this haul can be found here

Bought in store...

Flying Fox

250 mL for $18.95

Northern Lights

160 g for $12.72

Snowcake

190 g for $15.11

Complete review here

Santa's Sack

$9.95

Twilight

$6.25

A complete review here

Big Blue

$6.40

Rocket

$9.95

The Comforter

$10.95

Sex Bomb

$6.65
Complete review here

Dragon's Egg

$6.25

Complete review here

Ickle Baby Bot

$3.95

Video version of this part of the haul can be found here

Bought online...

Bubblebeard

$9.95

So White

$6.35

Rocketeer

$6.95

Sakura Bath Bomb

$6.45

The Enchanter

$6.25

Space Girl

$5.25

LUSH Accessoires!

Hey Lushies!

I was just scrolling around on Tumblr looking at LUSH porn, when I stubbled upon this website. 

http://artsandcandies.com/

This website is filled with hand crafted accessories, and one of their main sources of inspiration is LUSH! There are phone case, necklaces, bracelets and key chains with tiny LUSH charms. 

I highly recommend you check them out. Their stuff is adorable :)

LUSH themed accessories here :)

Your First Time at LUSH

Your first time at LUSH can be very overwhelming, with all the different products, it's hard to know exactly where to start. 

Here I've compiled a list, from each of the cosmetic categories LUSH provides, that make a great starting point for your first time at LUSH.

After the list of cult favourites, I will also list some general tips about starting your collection.

All of these products work for all skin types, hair types, have top rated scents, and are perfect for everyday use. 

Please note that this list was complied from reviews, and videos about experiencing LUSH for the first time, and I personally have not tried all of the products listed.

I did not list any soaps, or body butters since scent is highly subjective from person to person. I also did not list any face masks seeing as they can only be purchased in store, and it is hard to know if you really enjoy it without trying it out in store first.

The Cult Classics...

1. Big Shampoo
        Big Shampoo is one of the top rated products at LUSH. It is a fresh smelling shampoo that gives volume and shine to your hair. It will make the texture of your hair so much smoother, and softer than it was originally. No matter what your hair type, Big will add volume and body to your hair.
2. American Cream Conditioner
        This vanilla scented conditioner is a thinner conditioner compared to most, so thicker haired girls take note, and may not show the best results if your hair is excessively dry. Despite that, American Cream will leave your hair with moisture and shine, coupled with a scent that lasts all day long. 
3. Ocean Salt Scrub
        Ocean Salt is the most popular scrub LUSH has created. It is useful for your face, and body, to remove excess dirt and dead skin cells from clogged pores. Even though it can be a bit too abrasive for some, this is an excellent exfoliator.
   A complete review here
   
4. Almond and Coconut Shower Smoothie
        This shower smoothie is a great body wash if you want something to moisturize your skin. This shower smoothie is also one of the many products at LUSH that can have multiple uses. If desired, you could use it as a shaving cream due to its moisturizing properties. Your skin will be left completely moisturized and with a subtle, sweet scent.
5. Flying Fox Shower Gel
        Another great shower gel by LUSH is the Flying Fox which will leave your skin feeling very crisp, and clean. It has also been promoted to help sooth, and calm you when stressed.
   A complete review here
6. Sympathy for the Skin Moisturizer
        This moisturizer will leave your skin greatly hydrated no matter what time of day you use it. The subtle scent of bananas won't linger for long, but your dry skin will be thanking you after using.

Starting out your Collection...

1. Don't buy everything in sight.
        Buy things that you like, not what others like. You don't want to go wasting your money on things you'll never use up.
2. Store your products properly. 
        Most people say that they don't like LUSH because it's overpriced and runs out quickly. It doesn't have to as long as you store your products correctly.
   
   A full description on cutting your LUSH products here
   A full description on storing all of your LUSH products here
3. Stock up on bath products over anything else.
        Don't waste your money on a pound of LUSH soap, or on a whole shipment of a moisturizer. LUSH products are designed to be long lasting. Besides bath products which have one, or two uses out of them, everything else will last your quite a while.
4. If you're not sure of where to start, ask someone who works in LUSH.
        All of the LUSH employees are very enthusiastic and knowledgable about the products. They will point you towards some great products, and even demonstrate some of them.
5. Don't underestimate samples.
        Samples are a great way to test out products. If you want to sample anything, simply ask someone who works there to cut you a sample size of a product.

For Fresh Sakes Sale Haul - Part 1

Happy Christmas Gift

Holiday Limited Edition

$45.95 (received for free)

Quality Treats Gift

Holiday Limited Edition 

$59.95

This being my first year as a self-proclaimed Lushie, I knew I had to get in on some of the LUSH boxing day sales. Thankfully, I was browsing their website when I saw LUSH announce their Buy 1 Get 1 Sale, also known as their "For Fresh Sakes Sale", at midnight (Eastern Standard Time). I quickly snatched up two moderately priced wrapped gifts from their holiday collection.

Part two of this haul can be found here

Happy Christmas Gift

Within this wrapped gift, LUSH included; three bath bombs, two soaps, and a bubble bar, wrapped up in a shiny red box. The scents in the box are all warming and fragrant. 

Included...

Snowcake

A complete review here

Karma

Christmas Eve

Father Christmas

Cinders

Phoenix Rising
A complete review here

Quality Treats Gift

In this wrapped gift, LUSH designed the contents with pink lovers in mind. Filled with pink, sparkly, sugary treats there are; two soaps, two bath bombs, two bubble bars, a shower gel, and a lip scrub. This box will envelope you in a sweet, vanilla fragrance.

Included...

Angel's Delight

Rock Star

Snow Fairy

Popcorn

Candy Mountain

Magic Wand

Vanilla Fountain

Pink

I will be doing a separate text review on each of these products, an unboxing video, and demonstrations of the bath bombs/bubble bars.

LUSH Top 25 Best-Sellers

LUSH has complied a list of 25 top rated products this year. I thought I'd list them all here for you, and the original list can be found at the link below.

Your Top 25

I have not reviewed many of these products (yet), but I will link the ones I have, and as I complete their reviews.

1. Shimmy Shimmy
         A body tinting block
         $7. 45
2. Dirty Body Spray
         Body spray in the same scent as dirty
         $19. 95
3. The Comforter
         A bubble bar
         $10. 95
4. Tea Tree Toner Tab
         A toner tab
   
         $1. 95
5. Dream Cream
         A moisturizer
         $26. 95
6. Shine So Bright
         A hair treatment
         $9. 95
7. Aromaco
         A body butter
         $6. 95
8. Stepping Stone
         A foot scrub
         $4. 50
9. Dirty Toothy Tabs
         A toothpaste tablet
         $4. 95
10. Ocean Salt
          A face and body scrub
          $21. 95 for 120g
          A complete review here
    
11. Big Shampoo
          A shampoo
          $26. 95
12. Silky Underwear Dusting Powder
          A powdered deodorant
          $6. 95 
13. Wiccy Magic Muscles
           A massage bar
           $10. 95
14. Ultrabalm
           A lip balm
           $13. 95
15. Dreamtime
           A soap/massage bar
           $6. 25
16. No Drought
           A dry shampoo
           $13. 95
17. Full of Grace
           A soap/massage bar
           $14. 95
18. Godiva
           A solid shampoo
           $11. 95
19. Fun - Blue
           A bath roll
           $6. 95
20. Butterball
           A bath bomb
           $4. 95
21. Rub Rub Rub
           A multi-use cleanser
           $21. 95
22. Hello Gorgeous
           A wrapped gift box
           $39. 95
23. Feel Younger Tint/Primer
           A facial primer and tint
           $18. 95
24. Popcorn
           A lip scrub
           $8. 95
25. Karma
           A soap bar
           $7. 95 for 100g

For Fresh Sakes Sale - ON NOW!

LUSH is keeping it fresh by having a Buy One Get One Sale starting now!

You can buy any item from their list below, and get another item for equal or lesser value.

For Fresh Sakes Sale!

There is an extensive list of items included in this sale, many of which are holiday and cosmetics, but this only lasts while their supplies do.

Good luck shopping, Lushies!