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| - I always swore to myself that I'd never step foot into Lush for fear of inciting a dangerous obsession to all of their products.
And who hasn't heard of Lush? From their iconic bath bombs to their fun and playful shower jellies, it's home to many beauty and skincare products that showcase their own sense of originality and flair.
Well an upcoming eurotrip finally got me to step inside this overly fragrant shop in search of shampoo and conditioner bars. Upon walking in, I'll admit that a huge part of me was intimidated by all of the different products. Having gone from a VIB Rouge at Sephora (aka I spent way too much money on makeup products) many years ago to a minimalist drug store advocate, it was very hard for me to really treat myself because I had gotten so used to buying just the things I needed.
But NO, alas, I'm sure Lush employees and fanatics from around the world will gladly argue with me that their products are very much NEEDS and not so much DESIRES. And it's true. After I came and experienced Lush firsthand I was completely floored. Yes, I truly did need this high level of customer service and attention!
Alright, so shopping with the boyfriend is always an "in and out" type of deal. I never stay too long inside a shop for fear of getting the good ol' "are you done yet?" or "how much longer is this gonna take?" But I know that girlfriends (and boyfriends) can breathe a sigh of relief at the fact that they have CHAIRS FOR YOU TO SIT DOWN!!! CHAIRS. Just simply open one up and have the other half take a seat while you willingly give your soul to the Lush employee so that they can find the best products for you.
I typically like to shop by myself because I don't like the typical sales route where the employees recommend great products but they're of course the most expensive ones. There were two employees on the floor and both were eager to help me but were sadly swooped by other customers so I spent my time browsing the products while waiting for help because, boy, did I need it.
Finally, Taylor came around to explain some of their shampoo bar products to me and asked me some questions about what I was looking for and what type of hair I had. I needed something that would strip the oils away from my hair as I have very oily hair and I also needed a conditioner that would leave my hair silky smooth but not rendering it back to an overly oily state.
Given my answers, she suggested the Jumping Juniper shampoo bar ($10.95) and The Pumps conditioner bar ($17.95). I know. THAT MUCH FOR SHAMPOO AND CONDITIONER?! I was pretty skeptical at first but I was willing to give it a try. Taylor reassured me that their return policy was actually really customer friendly. If I try out a product and don't like it I can return it within 31 days of original purchase even if I've used it. If I lose the receipt, I can still return it and get store credit. Now just the thought of that made me very happy to put my money into this company!
I also decided to purchase Fresh Farmacy face cleanser because since I was already here I figured I might as well get a solid cleansing product as well. I love that they sell this one by the pound, which happened to be $54 per pound but since I only needed it for about 2 weeks I bought a $5 chunk which is well over 30+ uses. I swear, I've used it 5 times already and I don't even think I've made a dent.
Jumping Juniper: THIS SERIOUSLY REMOVES OIL. Like I couldn't believe how much oil it removed from my air but wow was I impressed. It's surprisingly very soapy and has a rich lather and smells absolutely delightful. I highly recommend this for travelers!
The Plumps: I absolute love this. I wanted this because it not only provided silky smooth hair but was also anti frizz and anti tangle, two necessary things especially during the cold October month in Europe. I'm still skeptical on the price though, so I may try out Big for ($12.95) and update on which I prefer more, but so far I love this one.
Fresh Farmacy: absolutely lovely. It smells divine and it truly cleans my face. I especially love that my face doesn't get immediately only after five to ten minutes like my face usually does when I use Bioré or Neutrogena face washes. This is definitely a must have!
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Overall, I am a converted Lush fanatic. I highly recommend coming here to purchase their solid shampoo, soap, conditioner, and face cleansers for travelers who want to take advantage of the limited liquid allowance for carry-ons (because who wants to go through the hassle of checked baggage?!). While it is a bit expensive, the natural and organic ingredients definitely render the Alizen Seal of Approval!
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