LUSH Fresh Hand Made Cosmetics
Mint Julip Lip Scrub & Bewitched Massage Bar
(and a few other goodies!)
(and a few other goodies!)
Cost: Mint Julip Lip Scrub $ 8.95 per container. Hottie Massage bar $ 9.95.
Store Experience: I visited the Lush store in Aventura Mall, which is located in Miami, Florida. Upon entering the store, I was welcomed by various scents that filled every nook and cranny in the room. Immediately, I felt like I was walking into a luxury European spa…oh wait, I’m still in Miami. All of the products were sectioned off and really tantalized my senses. There were plenty of testers to smell, touch and sample.
The staff was also very nice and helpful, especially one particular associate. Hilary was dressed as Lady Gaga! She was sporting a crazy outfit; purples wig, and even the Gaga famous mole. The staff was very interactive, very knowledgeable about all of the products, and willing to help you find everything you need, oh, and very generous with sampling of products! I have to say, Lush Aventura has some of the best sales people I have ever met.
The staff was also very nice and helpful, especially one particular associate. Hilary was dressed as Lady Gaga! She was sporting a crazy outfit; purples wig, and even the Gaga famous mole. The staff was very interactive, very knowledgeable about all of the products, and willing to help you find everything you need, oh, and very generous with sampling of products! I have to say, Lush Aventura has some of the best sales people I have ever met.
Packaging: The Mint Julip lip scrub I purchased was packaged in a simple container with labels. Something that caught my eye was the inspection sticker at the bottom.My lip scrub was made by Mandy and there was even a photo of her, much more personal than those “Inspected by #12” that you sometimes find in the pockets of your jeans. Back to the product, The jar is made out of glass and closed with a black lid. My massage bar was placed in a paper bag with a melt warning. Those melt warnings are super important in the South Florida summer heat.
The Product: The Lush lip scrub is made of fresh, safe products such as peppermint, jojoba and castor oil, which are all edible. The product also includes castor sugar, which exfoliates your lips to a super soft perfection.It also leave your lips feeling cool and refreshed, thanks to the peppermint.
The Hottie massage bar is enriched with natural oils. This product can be used as a massage bar or as lotion (more like a body butter). Best of all, both are 100% vegan!
My massage bar looks a little wonky…I had already used it twice before taking a photo…I couldn’t resist! |
The Verdict:You would think I lived under a rock since it took me this long to become familiar with Lush. Actually, when I used to live in NYC (Last year), I used to pass by LUSH everyday on my way to work, for some reason I never stopped in. I guess I thought it was just another Bath & Body Works, but I was totally wrong. Yes, they sell a few similar products like bath products, but LUSH has taken it to a whole new level! Their products are vegan and hand made fresh, unlike their competitors. Some products are so fresh, that they are made daily at the locations. The company is also taking part in the green movement and offers a recycling program for some of their products. If you return 5 black container lids to the store, you can receive a freebie for your good deed.
I love both of my products and I can’t wait to buy more. I am using the Mint Julip lip scrub once or twice a week to achieve kissably smooth lips at all times (This will also be great in the winter!). I also think that this product will be useful for photo shoots, as I can have models exfoliate with the product prior to their makeup application.
In addition to the products I purchased, I received two freebies. What girl does not love freebies?!?!?
My first generous sample, was King of Skin, which as the website describes a “luxury butter bar for royally soft skin”. This product was also amazing, I applied it in the shower, and the heat from the water melted it right onto my skin. My skin felt instantly smooth, not to mention the aroma that filled my bathroom was redik!!! I didn’t want to come out, I just wanted to continue to inhale the cocoa butter, banana scented bliss! Best of all, the sample was enough for three usages.
Last but not least, Vanilla Delite, which was a regular lotion. The lotion was a nice consistency and moisturized my skin, but to be honest with you, I am not a fan of vanilla scents.
Final verdict….hands down……I’m officially HOOKED!
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