It's fair to say that everyone loves to have their skin feel clean, refreshed and brighter than ever, and the creators at LUSH Cosmetics have worked tirelessly since 1995 to develop and produce products that meet those expectations. The cosmetic geniuses at LUSH have a focus on creating scrubs, cleansers and bath products (gels, shampoos, conditioners, etc.) that indulge the senses and help combat the damage that our environment does on our skin.
They also have a strict policy of not testing their formulas on animals, creating a diverse line of vegan products, using naturally derived or fair trade ingredients and recycling the packaging that they put their products in by offering a free fresh face mask for participating.
The sales clerks at each store are always willing to help you find the right products for you, and, since I started shopping there in early 2015, I have become obsessed with the quality of products and the ethical integrity that this company has to offer.
The products below are great at boosting the skin's brightness, cleansing problem areas of the skin, balancing the levels of oil/dryness on the face, leaving you with pleasant scented skin and making your skin feel soft to the touch.
1. Angels on Bare Skin Face and Body Cleanser
With scrubbing ground almonds, soothing lavender and calming rose absolute, it's no wonder that this is one of the company's worldwide highest selling cleansers that they've made! I bought this on my first trip ever to a LUSH store, and the results I got from it were amazing! The cleanser has a lovely floral smell, but it doesn't remind me of a old woman's perfume. This product gently scrubs at your skin, leaving you with a balanced complexion and a softness cannot be compared! Join the rest of the world here.
2. Ocean Salt Face and Body Scrub
This sea-salt based scrub truly gives the user a luxurious exfoliation and a fresh face. While you can use this anywhere on the body (my mom loves using this on her hands and feet), I've used this product to help eliminate stubborn blackheads and remove dead skin cells that can give the complexion a dull tone! A vodka and lime extract provides a tone-brightening astringent and the avocado butter and fresh coconut nourishes the skin while cleansing. Treat yourself here.
3. Rub Rub Rub Shower Scrub
Much like Ocean Salt, Rub Rub Rub Shower Scrub contains fine sea salt to help exfoliate the skin and remove impurities with ease. The lemon and lime juice creates a lovely citrus scent while the orange blossom, mimosa and jasmine absolutes bring a fresh and floral aroma to the mix. I love using this as a pre-shower dry scrub to really get a rich exfoliation, but you can easily use this one on wet skin and still get a nice exfoliation. Buy your tub of tropical paradise here.
4. Avobath Bath Ballistic
This is the only bath ballistic that I mention in this list, but that's because it's my absolute favorite of the bunch! While the outside of the product leaves little to no impression, the inside is truly what counts with this bath product. Drop this little guy in the tub while filling it up, and your entire bathroom with be transformed into a bright, citrusy paradise! With lemongrass oil, this bath ballistic really packs a delightful punch of scent while fresh avocados leave the skin feeling soft and nourished. For a lovely bath-time treat, order this ballistic here.
6. Herbalism Face and Body Cleanser
Herbalism came to me in a time of troubled, oily skin. This cleanser was specifically designed for people like me; people with breakout-prone, sensitive, or oily skin should give this product a go. The ground almonds provide a gentle scrub and herbs and rice vinegar extract help soak up excess oils on the face. If I'm ever having a rather spotty week, this is the product I use to help fight it off! The scent is not the most pleasant, but, it certainly beats soaking my skin with conventional cleansers with chemicals that I can't pronounce! Combat that troubled skin here.
7. Needles and Pines Shower Jelly
This shower jelly is just what I need when I feel the need to escape the hustle and bustle of my everyday life. This product contains pine needle and cypress leaf infusions, and when lathered, takes you to a secluded mountain hideaway. The LUSH shower jellies can be cut up and stored in your freezer, and this specific jelly delivers a refreshing tingle when frozen. I absolutely love this product, simply because it gives me a taste of the wilderness in the comforts of my own home. Find your escape here.
8. Dark Angels Face and Body Cleanser
Like Herbalism, this product delivers a great solution for people with oily skin. Made from charcoal and black sugar, this cleanser scrubs away excessive oils and leaves the skin looking brighter and cleaner than ever before. I find this product to be very soothing on my skin, as the dark ingredients help balance out the uneven colors of my complexion from acne and redness. Just be sure to give your skin and sink/tub a good rinse after; I've found remnants of the product on my tub or on my skin after using this product. Get your Dark Angels on here.
9. Vanishing Cream Moisturizer
Now, as someone with oily and acne-prone skin, I tend to stay far away from moisturizers and similar products for fear the they will cause my skin to break out. However, LUSH has delivered and extremely light and lovely smelling moisturizing cream that I couldn't ever get enough of! Lavender absolute, witch hazel and fair trade shea butter leave the skin feeling softer than the day you were born. While this product is not vegan (it contains honey), I hope that LUSH develops an animal-free version of this moisturizer. Purchase this miracle here.
10. Tea Tree Water Toner
As a final step in my ski-care regimen, a spray of toning water helps close your pores to more impurities and refreshes the skin to get you ready to take on the day! This toning water is great because it contains cleansing tea tree water, which helps clear up the oil and redness of the skin. There may be days where I skip washing my face (usually due to waking up too late), but there won't ever be a day that goes by without using this product. Treat your skin here.
