Lush - handmade natural cosmetics

Lush cosmetics fall in love at first sight. The reason for this is the incredible texture and aroma. After the first procedures, you can talk about the effectiveness of the compounds. The manufacturer produces eco-friendly cosmetics, you can find a means for any purpose (for hair, body, face), as well as decorative cosmetics and perfume.

The history of the brand began in the early 90s. Although the acquaintance of the creators of natural cosmetics happened even earlier. The authors of Lush are Trichologist Mark Constantine and cosmetologist Liz Weier. This tandem worked for The Body Shop, which after the departure of specialists bought their formulas and forbade them to open their store for 5 years. This happened in 1990, so the first Lush store opened in 1995.

The brand name translates as "freshness", "greens". And this name fully reflects the concept of the brand. Lush is a cosmetics that is not tested on animals, and also does not work with suppliers who conduct laboratory tests using animals.

The company cares about the state of the environment, so the lineup even has “naked”, that is, without packaging, products. Most jars from a branded product are recyclable. Moreover, if you hand over a certain number of jars to the company store, you can get a mini version of the cream of your choice. Fresh handmade Lush cosmetics are always incredible fragrances on a natural basis.

Consider the most popular brand products. For convenience, we group the funds according to their purpose.

The manufacturer produces an extensive collection of hair care products. Jersey shampoo with sea salt and honey deserves attention.. The shampoo has a creamy consistency of a yellowish-honey hue, in which grains of sea salt are clearly distinguishable. The aroma of the product is a pronounced smell of lemon and honey. Release form - a jar of 330 grams.

The product is pleasant to use, but not suitable for daily use. The manufacturer recommends washing your hair with this shampoo 1-2 times a week. Sea salt provides a peeling effect, so with frequent use there is a risk of overdrying the scalp.

The line also has a lot of solid shampoos that well refresh the hair and scalp, are easy to use and are characterized by economical consumption.

The product has a paste consistency, and it is wrapped in a leaf of nori (seaweed). Algae is a kind of natural packaging, preservative. It is not applied to the skin, but it is not necessary to throw away the sheet.

Blondes in a series of natural cosmetics will find a purple shampoo that neutralizes yellowness and captivates with the breathtaking scent of lavender. There are products for colored hair, which are designed to hold the pigment in the hair, give shine.

It is worth highlighting clay face masks. In the brand line you can find two similar composition names - "Megabyte mask" and "Megabyte mask SK." The first is more rigid texture. Masks are available in jars of 125 ml, the shelf life of the product is 4 months.

Another popular Mask Bath & Body Works Calming Clay Mask, which has a stunning floral aroma and is characterized by a calming effect. The form of release is a tube with a volume of 113 g. The mask is suitable for dry, prone to peeling and irritation of the skin, is applied with a thin layer and left for 15-20 minutes. If during this time a feeling of tightness of the skin appears, the manufacturer recommends irrigating the layer of the mask with thermal water.

If we talk about body formulations, then this is a cream with a talking name "Love yourself". This is a small (volume - 240 g) branded jar of black color with a fragrant, cream-like consistency content. The product contains vanilla pods, almond butter, cocoa and other “goodies” that are good for the skin. The composition of the product is easy to guess from its truly breathtaking aroma.

To cleanse facial skin from cosmetics, the manufacturer also offers a lot of tools. Hot New is a solid hydrophilic oil. It will appeal primarily to those who are looking for a tool for makeup removal on the road. The solid composition is convenient in transportation, does not take up much space, does not spill.

Externally, the tool is a solid "washer" with the image on it of a face. The flavor and compositions may vary. For instance, there is a remedy with lavender "Before bedtime." All formulations are enriched with natural oils (thirst, peach, almond). Solid oil “only works” when it comes in contact with water, and it’s warm. When interacting with a cold "miracle" does not occur. Even 30C heat does not make the oil melt.

If you are looking for a light “wash”, then you should pay attention to Lush aqua marina. Designed for combination skin - removes excess greasy shine, tones, moisturizes.

The name of the product confirms its aroma - the composition smells like surf, salt. In a word, it transfers somewhere to the sea coast.

Speaking about branded products for shower and bath, the first thing worth mentioning is natural soap. The manufacturer pleases with a variety of shapes and designs. Various aromas are also distinguished depending on the composition.

Soap based on fruit and berry juices is popular. To neutralize fruit acid, almond milk, oils and soothing extracts of medicinal plants are also added to the formulations.

For the bath, bath bombs can be used. It is worth noting their large size, so one bomb can be safely divided into 2, and sometimes even 4 parts (for example, a tool in the form of a bunny).

The bomb quickly dissolves in water, coloring it in a pleasant shade and filling the bath with aroma. Using these products is a great way to make relaxation in the bathroom even more relaxing and enjoyable.

In the line of the manufacturer and the favorite for many shower scrub Lush Magic Crystals Shower Scrub. The tool will be relevant for use in the summer. In a jar of 300 ml - a soft creamy product with two types of mint and menthol in the composition.

Among the main ingredients is sea salt, which gives an exfoliating effect. The product is a purple consistency with distinguishable salt crystals and the aroma of mint, rosemary and menthol. The product is soft in consistency, but does not spread over the body, but represents a melting souffle.

Lush decorative cosmetics is represented by the following means:

• tinting;
• makeup basics;
• shadows;
• ink;
• lipstick;
• eyebrow products.

The composition of cosmetics is natural, that is, it performs not only decorative, but also caring functions. For example, in the composition of a limited-edition foundation Slap Stick - coconut oil, quilt, argan, chamomile extract. Only 14% of the composition is pigment. The product is well layered and shaded - the mask effect is excluded. The product is available without packaging (sold in a cardboard box), has an egg-shaped shape.

Fragrances from the brand are eau de parfum, characterized by good durability. As an example, consider the composition of Rentless. At first, the fragrance sounds heavy, woody notes prevail, but over time it becomes lighter, “spring”. After a while, the aroma reveals even more, sweet notes sound more distinctly in it. The fragrance is oriental, suitable for winter and evening.

The range of perfumes also includes natural deodorants. For example, Lush The Greeench Deodorant Powder dry deodorant in powder form. Available in a 75 mg bottle. It has a weak and pleasant coniferous aroma. Suitable for people who do not suffer from excessive sweating. However, there is no need to pin high hopes on this tool if you are looking for a deodorant for the whole day, for sports, etc. For this the composition of the product should include odor blockers, alcohols and other “chemicals” that are not provided for by the brand’s policy.

More convenient to use (especially if you are looking for a remedy on the road) can be called Deodorant Lush T'eo Solid Deodorant. This is the same powder, but pressed into an oval (resembles soap). It has the scent of lemongrass and pine needles, it is quickly absorbed, but in general, this deodorant can not be called the best way to combat sweating.

There are tools that are very popular.

• Jelly masks. The collection includes several types of jars for different skin types. They are incredibly pleasing in application due to their texture. It is enough to apply a little product to dry skin (it resembles a gel) and grind it for 5-10 minutes. By this time, the mask will acquire the consistency of a delicate souffle.

• The color and aroma of the masks are also noteworthy. Pleasant surprise always cause sky blue mask "Do not look at me" which exfoliates the skin, refreshes and tones it. Mask "Oatmeal" It has a sweet banana aroma, softens and nourishes, relieves irritation.

• If we talk about the "leaders" of bathroom products, then one of them - Lush Intergalactic Bath Bomb. This is a round rainbow-colored bomb with the aroma of cedar, grapefruit and mint. The bomb dissolves in water for a long enough time, while you can watch a real show - the tool hisses, colors the water with all the colors of the rainbow and fills the bathtub with sparkles and an incredible aroma. By the way, the aroma remains on the skin and is felt in the bathroom itself a couple of days after application.

• Brand news are also amazing.. Refusing to plastic, manufacturers offer shower gels, lotions and toners without packaging, in solid form. Moreover, the tool itself looks like bottles. Masks can be found in the form of candy lollipops on wooden sticks, various “washings” for the face - in the form of washers.

Due to the natural composition, Lush products have a short shelf life. For leaving compositions it is 1-4 months, for solid compositions and decorative cosmetics - up to 14 months.

For funds in jars, the manufacturer does not produce special devices for applying. It seems convenient to grab the mass directly from the tank. However, this cannot be done for hygiene purposes - it is recommended to use special wooden (disposable) or plastic spatulas.

Solid decorative cosmetics (for example, blush, tonal foundation) are also typed with brushes. This provides a more uniform application of cosmetics.

Various face masks for many consumers are satisfied with their appearance, aroma and texture. However, if you believe the reviews, not all tools demonstrate effectiveness. According to professional reviews, brand cosmetics has good durability.

However, on the Internet you can find the opposite reviews. Some users say that for a month of application it is impossible to use the entire tool from a jar. And since it has a short shelf life, you have to throw away the remaining funds.

Negative reviews are also on clay masks. Despite the fact that they are designed for a 4-month period of use, after about 1.5-2 months, the mask begins to dry. It is typed already unevenly, lumpy. There is information that from the first weeks after the opening of the product, an oily composition begins to stand out. Users do not understand how to relate to this and whether this is the norm.

See the following video for an overview of Lush cosmetic products.