Lush has been my favorite soap indulgence store for a very long time. I got hooked on it when I spent a lot of time in Toronto, and my at the time boyfriend would get me bath bombs and melts and shampoos and smelly nice things. I can understand that some people get totally overwhelmed by the scent and the products when they go in there, but I adore the products. The only thing I haven't loved that I've used from there are the face lotions. Try the salt scrub if you need some facial exfoliation, and it's great on the rest of the body as well. My favorite soaps are Big Blue, Demon in the Dark, and Figs and Leaves. I am a Lush whore.
I'm such a Lush addict. I came by to stock up on Happy Hippy (a grapefruit shower gel that can also be used as shampoo, and one of the few scented products that doesn't give my sensitive bf a headache). I went all out and bought the biggest bottle they have, because it's so groovy, man. While I was there, the cheery sales clerk asked me if I wanted to try a free hand treatment -- rub Lemony Flutter cuticle butter on rough patches, then exfoliate with sea salt scrub, and moisturize with Dream Cream. Oh my god, my hands felt SO GOOD afterward. And then she told me about a hand cream they make especially for doctors and nurses (and other people who do frequent handwashing) called "Helping Hands" which is designed to keep moisturizing after several washes. I work in a biology lab so I also do lots of handwashing and wear gloves, which makes my hands feel icky. I have about 4358072 kinds of hand lotion now, but once I use some up I'll be back to try Lush's version, because the sample I tried at the store was great.
For quality products, helpful service, and fab little "parties" where you get free gifts and stuff, you gotta try Lush. The service and size of this store seem a step up from the Harvard Square location
Yes, the smell is overpowering, but they get five stars from me for sticking to their principles and offering homemade products that are not tested on animals. They even advertise this fact on their bags and gave me a postcard stating that for 30 years their founders have been "creating cruelty-free products and actively fighting animal testing." They also make sure that none of their raw materials are tested on animals either. I bought some face cleanser made by Sarah, and a birthday gift for a friend. The sales people were very helpful and seemed to really love the products. Their website is
The name says it all...Lush is decadent and fabulous. This store is truly original. They carry hand made soaps, hair products, lotions, and more. When you walk in, you are hit with a mix of intoxifying aromas. One of my favorite products is the shampoo bar which looks like a soap bar, but lathers into a shampoo that lasts for 20+ washes! It also has a cute little metal case, which makes it perfect for travel. All the products are very rich and use lots of natural extracts and fragrances. The personal toch is also a plus. Each product is marked with the name of the person that made it and gives you a "use by" date. This place is great for gifts or a little self-pampering!
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