Thursday, May 17, 2012

Lush Cosmetics Obsession & Luis Turned Beauty Blogger?

As you guys know I'm a huge fanatic of Lush Cosmetics. I mean I'm such a die hard fan that I've been working for Lush for about a year. I've been using the products for about 4 1/2 years and I'm obsessed with everything. Okay maybe not everything, but close to it. Never heard of Lush Cosmetics? Be prepared to be addicted. 
If you've never heard of Lush Cosmetics that fine because since they don't advertise, most of the users find out through word of mouth. Neat uh?

Lush Cosmetics is not a makeup store, but more so you're one stop for everything fresh handmade bath, skincare, shower, and much more. 100% of their products are vegetarian and 89% of their products are vegan = amazing.  What I love most about their products is that all the ingredients are listed on the product and each product has a picture of the person who created the product, their name, the date they created product, and the expiration date. It's like a fresh food market, well almost!
I found out about Lush through looking up "Best Natural Skincare" on Google and I found so many videos & posts about how amazing Lush is. I started out with the fresh face mask 'Cosmetic Warrior' and ever since then I'm an addict.
It seems that everyone always ask what skincare products do I use daily. So here you go! 
For my cleanser I use Ultrabland as my daily cleanser, which removes ALL residue in its path. The cleanser has tons of almond oil for moisture, honey to nourish the skin, and rose water to help with redness. I think this has to be one of my favorite products, because its quick & easy and before I go to bed I don't even need to apply moisture. 
In addition to Ultrabland, I also use Lush's #1 product in the country... Ocean Salt! It's a deep exfoliation cleanser that can be used all over the body. I use this product about once or twice a week depending on how often I shave, because Ocean Salt is the amazing before shaving. It gives you a nice smooth palette to shave with. Ocean Salt contains two types of sea salt (coarse & fine), limes soaked in VODKA, and avocado butter. This is seriously a product that once you try it once, you'll be super addicted. I know I was.
The next step to my skincare routine is Eau Roma Water toner. I've tried tons of toners from Neutrogena to Proactive and all of them would burn my skin. I was scared to use a toner from Lush until I found out that they only use waters in their toners and no alcohol. Eau Roma Water is perfect for soothing the skin, balancing out the PH, and making prepping the skin for the moisturizer. There's two lovely ingredients - Rose & Lavender water. I found out that the toner will makes the moisturizer last twice as long, because when your skin is hydrated your skin accepts the essentials better from the moisturizer. 
The last to my daily skincare regime is my moisturizers, which I can't live without. I currently use Enzymion moisturizer for my t-zone area and Skin Shangri La for the rest of my face. I know its kind of weird to apply two moisturizers at the same time, but it does wonders for me since I have combination skin. 
Enzymion is Lush's mattifying moisturizer that has tons of lemon juice, papaya, and avocado oil to really supply the skin with moisture without making it oily. While Skin Shangri La is one of Lush's anti-aging moisturizers that helps with acne scaring and really nourishing the skin with tons of moisture without making the skin feel greasy. The #1 ingredient in Skin Shangri La is Queens of Hungary Water, which is a blend of Rosemary infused Vodka to help brighten up the face and tighten the face without feeling tight. Obsessed. 
Something I do probably once or twice a week is a face mask. I am currently addicted to Lush's Mask of Magnaminty because not only does it help with black heads and acne, but it also helps with migraines. This mask is filled with tons of rejuvenating ingredients such as Peppermint oil, Honey, Ground Aduki Beans, and Evening Primrose seeds. Whenever I put this mask on, I feel like I'm putting a heating pad on my face. It's probably one of the most relaxing things ever. I usually keep this mask on for about 8-10 minutes.
So I hope you guys definitely stop by your local Lush Cosmetics or check out their online website, because their products are incredible. Oh by the way... don't think I was endorsed or sponsored to do this posts, because I surely wasn't. I'm just extremely obsessed with the products!

19 comments:

Andrés Corella said...

Great review of your products..you made me want to buy them and we have a Lush over here! Gotta save some money for my new skin care regime :)

hugs
Andy
The Black Label

theM.A.D.creationist said...

Nice photos! :)

http://themadcreationist.blogspot.it/

Giuseppe

SACRAMENTO said...

I know very well Lush. I have been using their poducts for years, including that green mask, lol
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LC said...

your skin looks so great! especially in that last picture, you`re glowing! i loooove lush`s bath bombs! they`re so relaxing and fun. i`ve tried a few of their skincare products, but broke out (only because my skin is super sensitive!). i wanna go back and try that spray you mentioned because i do have a lot of redness, wish me luck!

BackOfTheOne said...

thanks man!
totally love the video for anna for h&m
I going to post on mine blog that video too!

BackOfTheOne said...

btw i enjoyed so much your street style photos
some of them are really nice
adios

Maiken said...

Mask of Magnaminty is pretty popular here in Estonia though I haven't tried it. I have tried several of Lush's shampoos and conditioners but unfortunately nothing worked for my hair. I was pretty sad.
btw, thanks for the comment in my blog!

Maiken,
Maikeni blogi - part of me

Borjana said...

I looove their products,but never tried the mask!I have to,I have to!;)
xx
B.
http://www.beeswonderland.com/

Stephilà Creations said...

Beautiful blog!! We can follow each other on GFC and Bloglovin if you want ;)
Stephilà Creations-Myfashionblog

Mélanie said...

Ahah ! Thanks so much ! :)

TES said...

Hi Luis, how you doing?!

Many thanks for visit my blog and say you have one of the best blogs i ever seen, fresh and funny and...I want some of LUSH COSMETICS!!!! jaja!

Well invite you to follow each other in:

www.theemiliostuff.blogspot.com
https://www.facebook.com/pages/TheEmilioStuff/168760336545261

XX

lola said...

I love LUSH, not only cosmetics...I have recently bought a shopper bag in there and take it everywhere with me.I'm lucky that there is one LUSH shop in my town.
P.S
Thanks for visiting my blog, x

Patrik Petersson said...

Thank you so much! I'm glad to hear that =D

Iza said...

These photos are great! You have a really nice blog! Congrats :)))
Have a nice weekend <3
xx Iza

DELETEPHILOSOPHY said...

Hi Luis !
Great mask on face ;))
xoxo

http://deletephilosophy.blogspot.com/

samecookiesdifferent said...

In <3 with those whole LUSH stuff!
NICEEEE
x the cookies
samecookiesdifferent.blogspot.com

indie by heart said...

Hehe cute ! ^^

Satu
Indie by heart

Ginger Snap ♥ said...

Great photos! I love lush products! great blog, im now following. Thank you for my comment xx

http://www.gingerrsnap.blogspot.co.uk/

Bows and Sequins said...

Soooo I've never used Lush before, but I always walk past the store on Armitage. You've got me wanting to try them out now....

 
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