"One Lump, or Two?"

Thursday, March 24, 2016

Which Came First?

   There is an everlasting discussion that inspired this final LUSH Easter product review... Which Came First? Bath Bomb was previously released under the name Immaculate Eggception, and although the previous name was a bit more fitting (if you ask me) - it still packs a wonderful punch on all fronts and rules the LUSH Cosmetics displays with its extra large size.

"Eggs Benedict come-be-hatched!"
    Which Came First? is such a large bath bomb that it can easily be used for three baths... All I had to do was tap my bomb on the edge of my tub one good time and it broke in half rather easily. The yellow chick design inside can be popped out/cut out with a knife (please do not put yourself in harms way).
   When I picked up Which Came First? the vanilla absolute was the immediate fragrance that was noticeable, but as it lingered in the air, sharper citrus notes of grapefruit made themselves known... As the outer shell quickly dissolved in a flurry of bright pink, yellow, and blue, the inner yellow egg sunk to the bottom of the tub and took its time dissolving.
   As the yolk disappeared, the bath water began to look like something I should be dipping eggs into for Easter - SO PLEASING TO THE EYE! Once dissolved, my tub was full of brilliant pink-orange water... I noticed a small bead at the bottom of the tub and picked it up. At first I thought it was plastic, but it began slowly dissolving as I held it in my wet palm. It smelled strongly of citrus (almost tangerine, which makes sense for mixing lemon and grapefruit with vanilla), so I tossed it back in the water to finish dissolving. Did anyone else notice this little ball, or was it a happy accident?
   My skin wasn't left with much, if any, fragrance from the bath but this sweet combination is one I was okay with leaving in the tub... Not that it wasn't lovely, but I don't think it would compliment me much throughout the day like previous LUSH Easter scents. I was left a tad bit softer than before my bath though, and I always chalk that up as a plus!
   Once again, I need to make sure I get my hands on a few more of these before they're gone from the sites/shops... I give Which Came First? Bath Bomb a 4.5/5 for its gorgeous scent, multi-bath use, and absolutely gorgeous color display while fizzing about in the water. It is a product that embodies the decoration of Easter eggs!
   I hope you have a wonderful spring that is packed full of flowers, baths, and bike rides my darlings - and a Happy Easter to those that celebrate it.

Handmade With Fresh Ingredients: Sodium Bicarbonate, Citric Acid, Perfume, Grapefruit Oil, Lemon Oil, Fair Trade Vanilla Absolute, Dipropylene Glycol, *Limonene, *Linalool, Gardenia Extract, Colour 45410, Colour 17200, Colour 14700, Colour 42090, Orange Pip

*This post is in no way sponsored and all opinions are my own.*
xoxo Elle
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Golden Egg

   Do you like bath bombs? Do you like bath melts? Well then you're in luck this LUSH Easter because Golden Egg Bath Bomb Melt is here to cover your entire spring in golden lustre and chocolaty goodness... What more could you want?!

"Good as gold."
   Although my Golden Egg arrived with minimal glitter on it - compared to those in store or what I saw in other online orders - this product was still something beautiful to behold... Fair trade Colombian cocoa butter and fair trade olive oil surrounds the internal bath bomb, forming a bath melt shell. Once it hit the water, all the loose glitter fell to the bottom of the tub (shown in the photo just above this paragraph). After a bit of melting, releasing an absolutely gorgeous caramel and chocolate aroma, the internal bath bomb began to slowly fizz; creating a spinning effect that helped the melt evenly distribute about the bath.
   Add into the mix toning and brightening effects of sweet, wild orange oil and uplifting bergamot, the room filled with... Well... A completely delicious scent that made me feel like I was indulging in a truly luxurious experience, but also ready for a box of assorted chocolate creams.
   Once completely dissolved, the water was a very bright, florescent yellow which was sort of surprising with how classically gold and creamy white Golden Egg is... On the surface of the water, small pools of what felt like olive oil floated about. Even with my sensitive skin, I was able to used the oil to shave my legs while in the bath - to me, that is a big deal.
    At the end of my bath, Golden Egg Bath Bomb Melt left my skin extremely moisturized (without feeling gunky from such strong butters/oils) and scented like a soft caramel... Lastly, there wasn't any oil residue left in my tub, but there was an abundance of gold glitter - which I can only imagine the cleanup with a fully glittered Golden Egg... I give this LUSH Easter exclusive a 4/5, because the cleanup did take more time than with any other bath product I've used in the past from LUSH Cosmetics. Worth it though, and I'll be grabbing another one or two of these golden goodies before they're gone!

Handmade With Fresh Ingredients: Sodium Bicarbonate, Fair Trade Colombian Cocoa Butter, Citric Acid, Laureth 4, Cream of Tartar, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Perfume, Sweet Wild Orange Oil, Bergamot Oil, Fair Trade Olive Oil, Cornflour, Almond Oil, Lauryl Betaine, Amyl Cinnamal, Citronellol, Geraniol, Lilial, *Linalool, *Limonene, Gardenia Extract, Colour 19140:1, Radiant Gold Lustre, Gold Glimmer Lustre, *Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Silica


*This post is in no way sponsored and all opinions are my own.*
xoxo Elle
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Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Humpty Dumpty

   Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall,
   Humpty Dumpty had a great fall;
   All the kind's horses and all the king's men
   Couldn't put Humpty together again.
   So LUSH Cosmetics seems to have made a mold in his honor and created the wonderfully giant Humpty Dumpty Bath Bomb for this year's LUSH Easter range!

"Shell suits make a comeback."
   This cute bath bomb comes with his own bow tie, so he's clearly ready for Sunday dinner! As one of the softest bath bombs I've ever worked with, it was extremely easy to take a knife and cut it in half to reveal the fried egg design inside. A pro to this softness (and size) is the fact you can easily break/cut this product apart to get two-three baths out of it, and the con to the softness is that my Humpty Dumpty arrived pretty beat up (I ordered mine on the UK Easter release day). I think it evens itself out...
   For the size, it was a far quicker fizzing bomb than expected but the second it hit the water it began to release beautiful pastels of pink, blue, and yellow that really put me in the spirit of springtime - honestly this was one of the most aesthetically pleasing bath bombs to watch disappear into the water. As Humpty Dumpty dissolved more, a very milky, sky blue swirled and crawled through the water much like smoke in the air. Once completely gone, my bath water was left looking like tropical water - one of the most gorgeous shades of blue I've ever seen.
   Not so surprising, the Brazilian orange oil is what made me purchase this bath bomb over some others, but not even a day after placing my order I saw that its scent was in the Honey I Washed The Kids range - I was ecstatic! I think the toffee/honey/caramel scents of this range are a wonderful winter to spring transition fragrance, and the extra moisture usually gained from these products go along with that magical transition as well... After this bath my skin was wonderfully soft and gently kissed with a toffee-sweet scent. I used the last bit of my Vanilla Dee-Lite lotion after drying off and my goodness... I SMELLED SO GOOD! Even to the point of receiving a few compliments over the next few hours.
   I'm definitely rushing to my local shop to snag at least two or three more of these bow tied cuties! I give Humpty Dumpty Bath Bomb a 4.5/5 for its lovely color scheme, adorable design, multi-bath use, and fragrance... Make sure you pick him up before he's gone and fallen off the wall again!
Handmade With Fresh Ingredients: Sodium Bicarbonate, Citric Acid, Fragrance, Brazilian Orange Oil (Citrus sinensis), Bergamot Oil (Citrus Aurantium bergamia), Titanium Dioxide, Water (Aqua) , *Coumarin, *Limonene, *Linalool, Lilial, Citronellol, Blue 1, Yellow 10, Red 4, Ice Blue Luster (Blue 1 Lake, Corn Starch (Zea Mays))

*This post is in no way sponsored and all opinions are my own.*
xoxo Elle
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Saturday, September 12, 2015

Yoga Bomb

   Take it slow.
   Don't you love when something that seems so simple surprises you? Well, that is exactly what Yoga Bomb bath bomb embodies... Not only is there a beautiful surprise below it's bright orange exterior, but this bath bomb's scent is quite unexpected as well!

"Take a journey of the self as reassuringly soothing sandalwood oil creates a sanctuary of calm in your bath."

   My first impression of Yoga Bomb was that it's scent was unique. Slightly sweet but still clean while in solid form, I'm sure due to the sandalwood which usually brings soothing notes and sweetness to a product... When fully dissolved, this bomb leaves behind water that is a beautifully saturated amber color with lustre floating about. The scent changes to gently sweet and fruity notes - ho wood oil adding relaxing floral notes and cassie absolute is comfortingly sweet.
   Fizzing slow, and creating a soft white noise sound, Yoga Bomb lives up to it's stress-free hype... There was a bit of disappointment for me with the colors of my particular bomb though! As shown above, and in other reviews/demos, this product releases a surprise of green, blue, and purple that fan into the water. My bomb seemed to barely have any of this surprise inside it, to the point it didn't fan out in the slightest.
   When I turned on the tub's jets, shockingly, a good amount of creamy bubbles formed; I was sort of baffled. I did use some FUN the day before, but made sure to thoroughly clean the tub after... I contacted the LUSH Cosmetics' costumer service Twitter, and was informed that the cream of tartar was the culprit! Which is now completely obvious, since something similar has happened to me in the past.
   The lustre didn't stick to my skin nearly as much as it usually does, even with the amount released from this bath bomb... And although there was no residue left around the tub, when the water fully drained there was a ton of lustre stuck to the bottom of the tub. All it took was a bit of water washed over it to go down the drain, but keep that in mind when purchasing.

   Even with the color output not being as prominent as what I've seen in other reviews, I still give Yoga Bomb bath bomb a 4/5! It truly is a lovely and relaxing slow fizzer, and I've already got plans to order more now that they're available outside of LUSH Oxford Street.

Handmade With Fresh Ingredients: Sodium Bicarbonate, Citric Acid, Perfume, Cream of Tartar, Cassie Absolute, Olibanum Oil, Ho Wood Oil, Sandalwood Oil, Water (Aqua), Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Lauryl Betaine, Benzyl Benzoate, Eugenol, *Limonene, *Linalool, Snowflake Lustre, Frosty Holly Lustre, Gold Glimmer Lustre, Colour 45410, Colour 42090, Colour 15985.

*This review is in no way sponsored; all opinions are my own.*
xoxo Elle
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Wednesday, July 15, 2015

LOVE soap; #GayisOK

   In 76 countries it is illegal to be part of the LGBTQIA identity, so LUSH Cosmetics recently ran a campaign fueled by love, and the hashtag #GayisOK... Launched the day before marriage equality spread throughout the US, it seems LUSH creators magically knew the day was coming.
   This limited edition soap is fittingly titled LOVE soap, and scented like the FizzBanger bath bomb! (Which came as a surprise to many, it seems.) A scent that lights up a room, but I'm sure the mass amount of sparkles in this product help it shine as well.

"Snap a selfie with your LOVE soap and let the world know that #GayisOK!"

   When I woke up the morning of the release, I found the USA site was already sold out! (Restocked the next day, go figure!) I ordered my bar from the UK site, so mine arrived a bit later than usual... This product is SO much more than I was expecting, and I'm hoping to grab another bar before they're completely sold out.
   As expected, after washing up with this soap I was left shimmering! LOVE soap not only has gold dusting on the top (which can be easily washed off), but also throughout the product... Not only that, but I was blown away at how moisturizing this bar wound up being, and how fragrant my skin was left after rinsing off.
   If Fizzbanger is a frequent in your LUSH stash like it is in mine, you are no stranger to the beautiful notes of cinnamon leaf oil... But the moment I opened the package, I was hit with a burst of scent that is three times stronger than the bath bomb (in a good way)! The ylang ylang oil and oak moss extract compliment the cinnamon leaf oil beautifully, and you're left with an uplifting and almost zesty fragrance that lasts.
   The bar itself is silky and creamy to the touch, with a coconut oil base, so I'm not sure why I was SO surprised at how soft my skin felt afterwards. Not only was I left feeling like a goddess, thanks to the sparkling silky skin, but also completely clean! Which, if you know "fancy soaps" well enough, you also know that sometimes you aren't left feeling very clean at all (or like there is a dragging effect on your skin).
   I'm giving LOVE soap a 4.5/5! The scent is gorgeous, and so is the working power of the product; mixed with the other items in my lushie stash, it is a bit much for me on my migraine prone days... I'm thoroughly impressed with this wonderful product, and commend LUSH Cosmetics for this recent campaign. Head to the LUSH USA site to snag what is left of this limited edition soap!
Handmade With Fresh Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Glycerine, Rapeseed Oil (Brassica napus), Coconut Oil (Cocos nucifera), Sorbitol, Fragrance, Cinnamon Leaf Oil (Cinnamomum zeylanicum), Petitgrain Absolute (Citrus Aurantium amara), Ylang Ylang Oil (Cananga odorata), Oak Moss Extract (Evernia Prunastri), Mica, Sodium Chloride, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Sodium Hydroxide, EDTA, Tetrasodium Editronate, Silica, Tin Oxide, *Citral, *Cinnamal, Coumarin, *Geraniol, *Limonene, *Linalool

*This review is in no way sponsored; all opinions are my own.*
xoxo Elle
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Monday, July 6, 2015

Space Girl bath bomb

   Pop Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century into the VHS player, drop Space Girl bath bomb in the bath water, and prepare to remember the transition of 1999 to the 2000s!
   LUSH Cosmetics is soon to be discontinuing this bath bomb, so before it disappears back into space I wanted to do a review... You can still purchase it in your local store and online, but not for too much longer (if our sources are correct).

"Astronomy 101: Get Ready for a journey into bath time constellations."

   Space Girl wasn't a bath bomb I was every dying to try because of such mixed reviews online, but I picked a few up earlier this year because I am a fan of almost every noted ingredient in this otherworldly fizzer.
   Grapefruit and bergamot oils combine together to make a lovely citrus scent, and as the popping candies work their cosmic magic the heavy notes of blackcurrant are released into the atmosphere... The popping candies were visibly noticeable, but not as much as other bath bombs who share this unique ingredient.
   The initial colors of this Saturn shaped bath bomb are gorgeous, a lilac-purple and blood orange-red take turns being released as the bomb fizzes away. The red notes won, taking over the color of the water and leaving it completely see through and slightly tinted. I was not impressed with the final color results in the slightest; at least the process of the product dissolving was pleasing to watch.
   There wasn't as much glitter in the water as I expected from the way the entire bomb is coated, but as you all know I'm not too fond of glitter, so this was a positive to me... I would like to also note that this was the fasted dissolving LUSH bath bomb I had ever used. This does not bother me, but I know a lot of people take this into consideration before purchasing.
   To those that enjoy simple baths, or slight flare, this bath bomb is definitely for you! I know the scent is nice enough that I will definitely be stocking up on a few more before the discontinuation.
   There isn't too much I can say about this product, because it is a tad "basic" compared to others... I rate Space Girl bath bomb with a 3/5... There are definitely better LUSH bombs, but the scent and nostalgia of this product make up for some of its downfalls... Get down to your local shop, or grab a few from the website, before this Saturn sensation is gone for good!
Handmade With Fresh Ingredients: Sodium Bicarbonate, Citric Acid, Fragrance, Grapefruit Oil (Citrus paradisi), Bergamot Oil (Citrus Aurantium bergamia), Almond Essential Oil (Prunus Amygdalus amara), Popping Candy (Isomalt, Lycasin, Carbon Dioxide), Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Tin Oxide, DRF Alcohol, Titanium Dioxide, *Limonene, *Linalool, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Red 33, Green 3, Red 4, Mica.

*This review is in no way sponsored and all opinions are my own.*
xoxo Elle 
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Friday, May 22, 2015

Sandstone Soap

   Sand under your feet, sunshine beaming down, sunscreen on your skin, and a cold drink in your hand... Now if only we had a way to get a bit of these feelings during our day-to-day lives... Well, we sort of do, thanks to LUSH's Sandstone soap!
   How can I compare a beach day to a bar of soap? Its because this particular vegan soap is packed full of ingredients that send your mind straight to the shoreline... At least, that was my first impression when lathering up with this beautiful bar.
   Inspired by the beach-going babes of Brazil that combine sand with their tanning oil for silky smooth skin, this soap has a good amount of sand throughout it to scrub blemishes, dry skin, pealing skin, or to just get your blood circulating! I recently forgot to reapply sunscreen while tanning, and of course I drifted off... For the first time in ages, I was left with a bit of sunburn. I tested a patch on my stomach with sandstone, and it didn't seem to hurt much (of course I do not recommend using scrubby-things on actual, serious sunburn)... I used Sandstone every other day, and continued after I peeled a bit. I was left with silky smooth skin and easily skipped a handful of days being miserable.
   When I think of a cold drink and sunshine warming my skin, my mind tends to think of citrus... And this soap has plenty of it! Litsea Cubeba, a tree/shrub native to China, Indonesia, and Taiwan, is a super lemon-scented ingredient in Sandstone that also has natural antiseptic properties... To be honest, its scent is like Bohemian, but better.
   This bar may sound drying, but I've come to find the opposite thanks to the coconut oil (which is the same scent as my favorite sunblock). Plus, the coriander and gardenia oils help to tone and brighten the skin.
   Sandstone may be advertized for its exfoliating power, but it gets an amazing lather going as you wash up... I've even used it on lazy days for shaving my shins, although I know it dulls my razors faster... Also, when cutting this soap into halves for storage, the knife went through fairly easy! The only "downfall" to this soap is that you'll have a tiny bit of sand in your tub once you're all finished.
   In conclusion, I can't find anything I dislike about this soap, so I'm giving it a 5/5! If you're not sure if this sandy soap is for you, grab a sample of it from your local LUSH Cosmetics store and test it out.

Handmade With Fresh Ingredients: Water (Aqua) , Sand , Glycerine , Rapeseed Oil , Coconut Oil (Brassica napus; Cocos nucifera) , Sodium Hydroxide , Sodium Stearate , Fragrance , Litsea Cubeba Oil , Coriander Oil (Coriandrum sativum) , Sodium Chloride , Gardenia Extract (Gardenia jasminoides) , EDTA , Tetrasodium Etidronate , *Citral , *Geraniol , *Limonene , *Linalool , Hydroxycitronellal

*All body products I review are ones I have used for a week+...
This post is in no way sponsored and all opinions are my own.*
xoxo Elle
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9 to 5 Facial Cleanser

   It sure isn't the ideal way to make a living, Dolly, but this cleansing lotion definitely helps at the end of the day or on-the-go... And yep, you read it right! This is a soap-less cleanser to get all the makeup and gunk off your face at the end of a long work day.
   9 to 5 is a silky, liquid lotion to help wash away all your troubles... Whether its after a grueling work day, in a hurry to get out the door, or to clean up while traveling. With its main advertized ingredient being orchid, before even trying this product you know it is going to smell like heaven... And you're right! It is a light and creamy floral scent, with a hint of almond oil and ylang ylang, that lasts a few minutes after using this unique cleanser.
   This product is lovely on most skin types! Dove orchid is a known ingredient that adds a little magic when calming and smoothing out one's skin complexion... Using about a quarter sized amount, you can either apply it directly to your face with your fingers, or with a cotton round. When the lotion is massaged nicely over the skin, you can use warm water or dry cotton rounds to wipe away this gentle product (aka, this is the ultimate lazy item because you don't have to actually wash it off). Then, glance into the mirror to find your face feeling clean, fresh, and moisturized.
   9 to 5 is also a wonderful makeup remover! That means its safe for around the eyes. Personally, I use makeup removing wipes to get off the bulk of anything on my face, and let this lovely little product get rid of the rest... Which, if you are like me and live in smudge-proof eyeliner cat eye looks, you know how tough removing eye makeup can be on your skin. This product has never irritated my eyes, and always leaves my skin feeling completely clean before bed.
   There isn't much else to say... 9 to 5 cleansing lotion is a very simply yet effective cleanser, that I always keep stocked and on hand. I've heard some people, like me, started seeing skin irritations settle down as early as the night after the first use, to a week later...
   I give this product a 4.5/5, no doubt. It's a wonderfully lazy item, with a beautiful fragrance, and add in its working power? Pretty much can't be beat.


Handmade With Fresh Ingredients: Water (Aqua) , Almond Oil (Prunus dulcis) , Stearic Acid , Fresh Dove Orchid Extract (Dendrobium) , Everlasting Flower Absolute (Helichrysum Italicum) , Ylang Ylang Oil (Cananga odorata) , Triethanolamine , Cetearyl Alcohol , Fragrance , Methylparaben , Propylparaben. *Occurs naturally in essential oils

*All body products I review on this blog are ones that I have used for a week+.*
xoxo Elle
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Eau Roma Water

   On a cotton pad after the shower, or a mist to freshen up during the day... Eau Roma Water is a wonderful toner water for those with sensitive or mature skin!
    This toner is advertized towards those with dryer skin, but I'm here to say that as someone with oily, sensitive skin... This product changed the game for my morning face routine. It hydrates in a way that doesn't make you feel like you can skip your moisturizer, but you can definitely tell your face is softly primed.
   Rose Water is delicate and helps retain moisture in skin, which in-turn helps even skin tone. Lavender water is gentle, and has many soothing properties for the skin...Together they make a can't-be-beat product when you need some refreshing.
   I use toner water in the morning, and micellar water at night... Taking a cotton pad/cotton round (Target's brand holds up the best and are a good price! There are three types.), I spray a few spritzes of Eau Roma Water onto them and my face. A bit of product might be wasted with doing both ways, but the results are worth it (for me)... If you travel a good bit, by air, land, or even sea, you know the struggles of randomly irritated or dry skin. A quick mist of this toner water will not only leave you feeling refreshed, but also clean. I definitely recommend its smaller size in a carry-on.
   This product is vegan, and does spray clear; leaving the air around you with a wonderful scent that reminds me of taking walks in my neighborhood right at the beginning of spring, when there is still a bit of nip in the air... Its aroma is refreshing with its floral notes, and depending on if I use it at room temperature or straight out of the fridge, it either smells clean or like ocean air.
   Like many others who I have seen leave reviews of any LUSH toner waters, it did take me a bit of time to see actual "results" (skin tone) from Eau Roma Water... But, it does give instant cleansing, refreshment, and a cooling sensation to the skin.
   When it comes down to it, I truly stand by this product, and give it a 4/5! I highly recommend consulting with a LUSH employee, or employee in general of wherever you purchase your toning style waters, to help choose the best fit for you... I tried the Tea Tree toning water before consulting someone, and it irritated my skin to no end and left my face feeling horribly dry (even with my oily complication). If I would have consulted someone, I would have found out much sooner that my skin condition that pairs with my autoimmune condition is not a candidate for tea tree products (it is NOT the ultimate soother for all skin types like companies are currently advertising)... But, again, Eau Roma Water is a lovely product that I purchase again and again.

Handmade With Fresh Ingredients: Lavender Water (Lavandula Angustifolia) , Rose Water (Rosa centifolia) , *Citronellol , *Geraniol , *Limonene , *Linalool , Fragrance , Methylparaben

*All body products I review are ones that I have been using for a week+*
xoxo Elle
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Thursday, May 21, 2015

Cosmetic Lad Facial Moisturizer

   This past winter my face was DYING for moisture, as I'm sure many of yours were if you experienced an overly windy season like we did in Virginia... I turned to LUSH, as usual, for a product that would not just keep my face feeling wonderful throughout the day, but could also soothe the sensitive skin I was dealing with.
   That is where Cosmetic Lad came into play, and thank goodness for it!

"Loved by lads and ladies alike. Multi-purpose lavender, wheatgrass and marigold cream for shaving, moisturizing, and even hair styling. Is there anything this lad can't do?"

   The first time I used this product was Christmas Day, 2014, and my face was killing me from a skin flare up on my cheek and around my eyes... Fresh out of the shower, I toned my face and turned to this little, black pot... And I'll tell you, withing five minutes, my face felt calm, cooled off, and soft as ever.
    Its scent is an oddly nice mix of medicinal and slightly sweet lavender, nothing like "tangerine ice cream" as LUSH describes it. Maybe that's just me? But once massaged into the skin, it seems the scent doesn't stick around, even with how creamy this moisturizer is... Soothing aloe vera and softening cocoa butter make this multi-use product worth every penny, but the chamomile, merigold, and chickweed extracts that combat skin irritations are what definitly set this facial moisturizer a step or two ahead of most for those of us with sensitive skin.
   As the spring weather started to roll in, and the winter winds died down, I noticed my already oily skin was even more oily... It seemed far too "dewy" for what I felt was proper for my face... I realized after taking a break from a few different face products, one at a time, that Cosmetic Lad was the culprit. It was a saddening realization, but I suppose this product will have to be a cold-weather exclusive for me.
   I've not only tried Cosmetic Lad as a moisturizer, but also as a shaving cream when my skin is extra sensitive in the underarm area. I'm a die-hard D'Fluff girl, so to not waste the remaining of the pot now that its warm, I've been using it as a shaving cream while at Mister's! It works pretty well, and doesn't leave nearly as many shave bumps as regular shaving creams by drug store companies would... Maybe when there is a smidgen left, I'll try using it to style my bangs. Who knows.
   Ultimately, I give this product (as a moisturizer) a 4/5 for cold weather, but a 2/5 for warm weather. Again, these ratings are based off my experience and skin type! Don't forget if you're curious about certain body products by LUSH Cosmetics, your local staff will gladly provide demonstrations and samples.


Handmade With Fresh Ingredients: Lavender Honey Water (Lavandula Angustifolia) , Linseed Mucilage (Linum usitatissimum) , Organic Aloe Vera Gel (Aloe barbadensis) , Chickweed , Chamomile and Marigold Petal Extract (Stellaria Media; Matricaria Chamomilla and Calendula Officinalis) , Cold Pressed Organic Almond Oil (Prunus Dulcis) , Fair Trade Organic Cocoa Butter (Theobroma Cacao) , Fresh Wheatgrass Juice (Triticum Vulgare) , Stearic Acid , Glycerine , Cetearyl Alcohol , Shea Butter (Butyrospermum parkii) , African Marigold Oil (Tagetes erecta) , Tangerine Oil (Citrus reticulata) , Sandalwood Oil (Santalum austro-caledonicum vieill and Fusanus spicatus) , Triethanolamine , *Farnesol , *Limonene , *Linalool , Fragrance , Methylparaben , Propylparaben

*All body products that I review are ones that I have been using for a week+.*
xoxo Elle
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