Lush Review: Natural Skincare Alternative
My skin is also quite sensitive and spot-prone.
I’m a skincare junkie meaning I’ve tried most products out at some point. I’m a big fan of Clinique (review to follow) I use their anti-blemish solutions 3 step system a few times a year when my skin starts playing up. However, I do always revert back to using Lush products as my skincare staple.
About Lush
Lush is a company known for hand making their products using
“effective ingredients from fresh, organic fruit and vegetables, the finest essential oils and safe synthetics.”
I like using their products because I like giving my skin a break from chemicals found in other skincare brands and also their products are quite effective. They also list all the ingredients used in their products so you know exactly what you’re getting in the bottle.
Here’s a breakdown of recent Lush haul and some products I think may be handy for you too:
Morning Routine
♥CoalFace –Facial Soap
I use Coalface first thing in the morning as part of my morning routine. I like the fact that it’s a gentle soap that leaves the skin feeling smooth and clean.
Key Ingredients:
- Liquorice root – I’ve read somewhere online that this ingredient can be helpful towards removing old acne scars so I thought I’d give it a try.
- Rosewood oil – known for its antiseptic and soothing properties
♥Full of Grace – Moisturiser/Serum
I use this serum as a moisturiser after I’ve washed my face both in the morning and evening.
Now, I have oily skin so I was tempted to steer clear from this product but I thought to give it a try and I haven’t been disappointed. This facial serum moisturises enough to keep your skin looking healthy but without the heaviness which means no more greasiness during the day (yay). I can put my makeup on top of this serum and it stays on looking matte for the whole day.
Evening Routine
♥Angels on bare skin – cleanser/exfoliator
Angels on bare skin is advertised as a cleanser however, because of the ground almonds in the product it is slightly exfoliating as well. I’d recommend this product if you have particularly sensitive skin like me. It scrubs your makeup off and cleanses your skin whilst also being gentle and mild.
If I’ve got a lot of makeup on, I also use this alongside my Olay facial brush – review here.
Key ingredients:
- Lavender oil and rose – which help to calm and soothe the skin
♥Tea tree toner water
Tea tree is a treat for the skin as its antibacterial, anti-fungal and antimicrobial. I use this product in the evening to wipe off any remaining makeup and dirt that may still be left on the skin. It’s a really effective toner and leaves the skin feeling fresh.
♥Don’t look at me – Face Mask
This face mask works a treat and leaves the skin feeling brand new. Because of the fresh ingredients used the face mask has to be stored in the fridge. I use this twice a week in the evening and leave it on for about 10-15 minutes before removing with water. When you take the mask off your skin feels refreshed and rejuvenated. The masks works well as a scrub and doesn't leave the skin feeling too dry or stripped of its natural oils – which is why I love this product so much.
Key ingredients:
- Lemon – lemon is known to even out complexion and brighten the skin
- Ground rice - this gives the product a nice scrubby texture which I like.
If you’ve used any particularly good Lush products share your skin secrets and leave a comment below to let me know!
For more information on how to use the products or buy your own take a look at Lush's website here
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