Pro-Tip
I know most people associate LUSH Cosmetics with white girls and bath bombs but products from this beautiful company have faded my scars and stretch marks, completely gotten rid of my acne, fixed my dry skin problems, thickened my eyelashes, laid my edges, made my hair grow like crazyā¦ I can go on and on. Iāve actually never tried the bath bombs, but their skincare and haircare products work magic.
Fading Scars / Stretch MarksĀ Organic Therapy Massage Bar
Extra Dry SkinĀ King of Skin In-Shower Body Conditioner, Skin Drink Facial Moisturizer, Sultana of Soap Bar, Tender is the Night Massage Bar, Eachās a Peach Massage Bar
AcneĀ Fresh Farmacy Solid Cleanser, Eau Roma Toning Water, Full of Grace Serum Bar
Thickening LashesĀ Eyes Right Mascara / Lash Milk
EdgesĀ R&B Hair Moisturizer (if you put this on your edges before wrapping your hair, theyāll be relaxer-straight when you wake up, lasts about 12 hours), Dirty Styling Cream (cream-based edge control with a matte finish, no more shiny or crunchy edges)Ā
Hair GrowthĀ NEW! Shampoo Bar, Retread Hair Conditioner
I was asked to list the rest of the products I currently have in my possession, so here yāall go!
FACE / HAIR STUFF
Magical Moringa Facial MoisturizerĀ Oh my lordy. Let me tell y'all about this stuff. Itās marketed as a moisturizer but I use it as a primer because when you put this on your face, itās completely matte. Like completely. All day. And it will lock your makeup in place like no other. You can sweat in it, swim in it, whatever. Shit wonāt budge. Ever.
Jason & the Argan Oil Shampoo BarĀ Amazing for volumizing. It made the three bundles in my head look more like five when I used this thing the first time, I kid you not. Also gives your hair a really natural shine. I only use it when I really need a volume boost, otherwise itās just too much.
No Drought Dry ShampooĀ If you have a weave, you need this stuff. Period. A lot of times, the natural oils in our scalps (referring to my fellow black women here) are too heavy for Brazilian, Peruvian, etc hair, and so itās easy for weave to get weighed down between washes. Shake this stuff in your hair, brush it out - bam, flow city.
Honey Trap Lip BalmĀ My favorite lip balm, ever. Really improves the texture of your lips and seals in moisture. However, this is not for fixing chapped lips - use Ultrabalm for that first, and then this to prevent them from chapping again. Also, pro-tip, if you apply it before liquid lipstick, your lipstick wonāt crease or dry out all day.
MASSAGE BARS
Strawberry Feels ForeverĀ Smells like fresh strawberries! Has a much thinner consistency than the other massage bars, so it can be used every day, like a solid lotion.
Soft CoeurĀ Smells like chocolate and honey, and is ridiculously moisturizing. More heavy-duty than the other bars, so I like to only use this one on spots like my knees, heels, and elbows.
From Dusk til DawnĀ The shape of this one is amazing. Itās shaped like a cone, so it gives a deep massage when youāre using it. Definitely recommend if you have any sort of muscle pain.
SCRUBS
The Rough with the SmoothĀ This stuff smells soooo good. Like cotton candy. I use it before I shave because it really does an amazing job at removing any dead skin and it doesnāt leave a residue, so it wonāt clog your razor. However, itās a sugar scrub, so it melts super quickly.
Ocean SaltĀ This is a heavy-duty scrub. Really amazing if you have dry, flaky skin, and the healing properties of the salt are really great if you have acne. Itāll dry it up and heal it super quick.
Cup oā Coffee Face & Body MaskĀ Iām on my fourth jar of this already. The coffee beans are ground up just enough to give a deep, yet gentle scrub and the caffeine in the bar really does wake up your skin and make it look brighter. Great for the morning.
BuffyĀ It smells like a vacation, thatās really the only way to describe it. Itās an exfoliant bar and body butter mixed together, so you rub it all over while youāre still in the shower, and then rinse the sand off. After, rub the oils in and pat dry. No need for lotion after because it seals in the moisture from your shower.
SHOWER GELS / JELLIES
Rose Jam Shower GelĀ Smells like roses and has a really bubbly lather. More cleansing than moisturizing. I like to use it before a more moisturizing soap because itās great for removing dirt and oil from the skin.
The Olive Branch Shower GelĀ A long-time favorite of mine. Great for dry skin, as it has a really creamy lather versus a bubbly one. Also, the smell is very calming and lingers for a long time.
Needles & Pines Shower JellyĀ Itās a solid shower gel (consistency of jello), and it smells like Christmas trees! I like to store it in the fridge and use it when itās hot outside, super cleansing and refreshing.
SOAPS:
Roses All the WayĀ Personal favorite! Smells like roses & vanilla ice cream. Super moisturizing and so, so creamy. Definitely buy if you suffer from dry skin.
Yog NogĀ Very moisturizing and the scent lingers for a really long time. Smells like snickerdoodles and eggnog.
BohemianĀ Not at all creamy, as itās an exfoliating soap. Itās great to use on dark spots like knees and armpits because the exfoliants soften the skin and the lemon juice evens out your skintone. Smells like lemons.
KarmaĀ Another favorite. It has a super thin consistency but is still very moisturizing, so itās a good shaving soap because it wonāt gunk up your razor. Smells like incense and patchouli.
Figs & LeavesĀ Smells like dirt and grass, in a good way. Super cleansing. As in your skin will literally squeak after using it, so I recommend using an in-shower moisturizer like King of Skin after using it.
OTHER:
Atomic Toothy TabsĀ Solid toothpaste that you crush up in your mouth. It sounds weird but these things are phenomenal. They really leave your teeth squeaky clean, and are the sole reason my teeth are so white - I donāt use any whitening products. This particular kind smells like cloves and cinnamon.
Ultrabalm All Purpose BalmĀ This stuff is amazing. Itās an all-over balm for rough spots. I use it in the winter time on my hands and lips, because they get dry. I also use it year round on my face where I get dry spots, as it doesnāt clog pores.
Silky Underwear Dusting PowderĀ Another holy grail. If you could turn cocoa butter into a powder, this would be it. Itās not drying like baby powder, itās more silky (itās also talc-free). I use it between my legs to prevent chafing and under my boobs when itās hot outside to prevent sweating.
This is actually so helpful because a lot of times I go into lush and I just end up getting pink things and things that smell good because I donāt know what other products are worth purchasing!
