LUSH. . .you're SO lush!

I'll admit it, I was a Lush virgin until I popped in recently and was overwhelmed by the delicious smells surrounding me everywhere I turned! How had I not paid more attention to this place before?

I initially went in for a browse after seeing Tanya Burr rave about a moisturising massage bar (link) that looked lovely. Since I shop in Basel, Switzerland, I wasn't entirely sure of the translation, but soon enough the lady in the shop was helping me out, speaking perfect English, and recommending all sorts. I'm not usually one to get sucked in to a hard sell, but she was genuine, frank and just so friendly! 

The sales assistant explained a bit of history behind Lush and even told me they have their own sailor that they source seaweed from (am I too gullible?). She handed me a booklet (see below) and he's even pretty dishy (let's just pretend he's the actual sailor they use). I didn't realise they started out sourcing Body Shop with some of their products either! 

I really admire the fact they don't use animal fats and are against animal testing; they are also working on removing all traces of palm oil from their products, so it's great to buy from a company that's environmentally friendly while managing to produce gorgeous, good-enough-to-eat products! It just goes to show that so many more companies could go this way and still produce quality products.

So, the Dragon's Egg bath bomb was the first thing I picked up purely because of its gorgeous scent. For me, it stood out a mile above the rest. Think fresh, zingy lemon sherbet! It smells just like you imagine cleanliness would smell! I very, very rarely have baths (I shower instead...pretty sure I didn't need to clarify that but just in case!), so this purchase was purely lust-fuelled. I haven't yet had THE bath but when I do, I'll be sure to report back.

I found the massage bars and tried a few out before being drawn to Tender is the Night. My boyfriend was with me at the time, so the sales assistant was keen to point out it's a romantic scent with a wink and smirk...maybe a tad cringe, but it was sold to me as soon as she tested it on my arm. It softens and melts slightly with the heat of skin, so it glides on perfectly and is so beautifully moisturising. The bar consists of shea butter, jasmine, vanilla and ylang ylang oil so you can just imagine how divine it is. And I don't use that word often!

I also liked the smell of the Hottie, Shimmy Shimmy and Soft Coeur bars so they're next on my wishlist! 

Since the assistant gleaned I was into my moisturising, she managed to squeeze in testing Ro's Argan Body Conditioner on me. I love the fact that this can be used in the shower and saves you having to moisturise separately afterwards. I often like to jump straight into my PJs to keep warm after showering, so this was a big selling point for me! That and the fact it did genuinely feel super soft and smooth, very similar to the way your skin feels after using baby oil in the bath or shower. 

This body conditioner is full of gorgeous nourishing oils, including rose, argan and almond oils so it's super good for your skin. I have to admit I am not drawn to the smell as much as I am with the other bits I bought, but the effect is just as good if not better; the moisture does last and my skin feels genuinely spoilt since I started using it.

I love the fact these products have personalised stickers on them, with details of who made them and when. It really adds some exclusivity to them and makes you feel like it's been made with care and not in some factory by a robot! 

The only thing I would strongly recommend is that you literally take your pick of these date-stickered products yourself; the assistant handed this one to me, and I'm sure I could have got a fresher one with a longer shelf life if I'd have checked out the dates and picked it myself! As it stands, it looks as though each one of these has a two-month shelf life, so not too bad (and I'm sure it doesn't hurt to make it last a little longer if needs be).

  

Do you use Lush products? I'm keen to try more products so would love to hear your recommendations!

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