LUSH collection

This will be a long post because I love Lush!!

I'll be the first to admit that I have a relatively modest Lush collection. I have never been into bath bombs, bath melts, etc., instead always leaning toward the much more expensive creams, hair care products, and fragrances. I do love their soaps and massage bars, but I find that no matter how I store them (plastic bags, cling wrap) they go bad so quickly! So basically, I only buy products that I know I will use right away.

Ultrabland is something I was disappointed in. It was made out to be a magical product, but really it's just mediocre to me. It doesn't leave my skin with a "clean feeling" at all.

Celestial moisturizer I completely loved at first, thought it was the greatest thing since sliced bread. But now I'm noticing no real lasting benefits from it. I added a tablespoon of olive oil to it and mixed it in, since I use olive oil all over my skin.

Coconut deodorant powder I've been trying to get away from aluminum for quite some time, and this did it for me. I cannot believe that this powder works better (although doesn't last as long) than regular deodorants! And now that I've been using it for a few months, I can't stand the smell of aluminum deodorants any more - so artificial and nauseating. Definitely a repurchase.

Cynthia Sylvia Stout I'm liking this for my hair, but I'm still trying to determine if it's something to buy again. The smell isn't strong, but it's definitely not pleasant.

Charlotte Island is AMAZING, you must try this is you're a self-tanner!

Black Stockings too, since it's also completely natural looking and long-lasting.

I am loving the newest It's Raining Men shower gel. The first ingredient is honey... so that should tell you something right there! I actually don't need a moisturizer after my showers with this! Smells exactly like Honey I Washed The Kids, but moisturizes much better. Plus, I prefer shower gels anyway! If it truly is limited edition (I heard someone say Lush had just made it part of their permanent line, but I don't know how accurate that is), then I'm going to have to pick me up a bigger bottle ;)

...And this is my cute little current collection of solid soaps! Like I said, I find them too hard to store, and never use them up in time, so I buy them sparingly. From top to bottom, it's Bohemian, Ring of Roses, and Sexy Peel. I adore their lemon scented soaps because I'm all for really strong flavors, and the citrus clears and tones your skin.

Lush Gorilla fragrances

A few months ago I was introduced to the Gorilla perfumes at Lush, and I've never gone back. Because they're all made with essential oils, they're much higher quality than most others. Depending on what size you choose, they contain 10%, 15%, and 20% essential oils... whereas traditional perfume is 4-14%. Like so many other products from Lush, I've become spoiled by these fragrances, and now every other brand just smells blah.

Breath of God perfume. Oh, deliciousness. I decided this is my new signature scent. It's overthrown my former favorite, Benefit's Something About Sofia. This scent changes throughout the day, is very mature and SFW, but it's probably a love it or hate it type of deal. If you lean toward more masculine scents, then you'll love this.

Dirty body spray is my new love. I wanted to try this as soon as it came out, but was put off by the fact that it was marketed toward men. I took a whif, though, and realized that's crazy! Women can totally wear this - it's a clean, bright, unisex fragrance that smells like you just stepped out of the shower. I've gotten so many compliments while wearing it. ("Mmm, you smell like soap, yum!")

Perfume sample set (limited edition) For only $20, I think this a great deal, especially since there are lots of amazing scents in here. My favorites are Lust, Breath of God, Karma, and Tuca Tuca. There's something for everyone in this set.

I have Tuca Tuca on order already. What is your favorite Lush fragrance?

If you want me to do a more in-depth review of any product, leave a comment and let me know!