Official Lush Thread!

[kaitlin1209]

Question:  I just received my Good Tidings gift tin and it has a small Skin's Shangri La in it, but the Fresh By date is Jan 3rd.  Do you think it's still ok to use for awhile?  It's only 3 days out right now so I think it's ok, but I have no idea how it's supposed to smell - the smell is not the best.  The texture seems fine though.  I just don't want to smear anything on my face a week from now that may or may not be rancid.

Call their customer service line! I know I have used the fresh face masks a few weeks beyond their "fresh by" date with no adverse effects. But I would still call. 

 

[tweakabell]

Double check the year mine is Jan 3rd 2016

 

[SaraP]

2016 sounds more like it, considering Christmas items should have been born around August of this year.

Also extremely excited that the soap is a good size /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I purchased 2 sets.

 

[Kimb3rly]

I think this was a labeling mistake.  It was just made in November, but I double checked it and it reads Jan-3-2015.  I think it's meant to say 2016.  All of my other items that were recently made including the Buche de Noel which has a shorter shelf life have much later dates on them.

 

[Elizabeth Mac]

I think this was a labeling mistake.  It was just made in November, but I double checked it and it reads Jan-3-2015.  I think it's meant to say 2016.  All of my other items that were recently made including the Buche de Noel which has a shorter shelf life have much later dates on them.

Also, does it say "Jan" or does it read "01/03/15" ?? If its the latter, and if you ordered from the UK site, it could mean it's best by March 1st. In Europe, the month & date is switched which is sometimes confusing. 

 

[Elizabeth Mac]

I like both of those equally, but for very different reasons.  Aqua Mirabilis (to me) is by far more moisturizing that YSTW, but I love the scent of YSTW more.  I initially feel moisturized when I get out of the shower, but about 2 hours later it feels like I've applied nothing.  When I use Aqua Mirabilis though, my skin feels much more hydrated and softer for most of the day.

Thank you for your thoughts on both!

I tried Aqua Mirabilis last night, and it is SO different from Schnuggle. Now I understand why people say the product gets used up quickly! Much easier to use, but I have to admit that I miss my Schnuggle. It was a little greasier and kept my skin from feeling itchy, whereas Aqua just doesn't seem to help. 

 

[Kimb3rly]

Thank you for your thoughts on both!

I tried Aqua Mirabilis last night, and it is SO different from Schnuggle. Now I understand why people say the product gets used up quickly! Much easier to use, but I have to admit that I miss my Schnuggle. It was a little greasier and kept my skin from feeling itchy, whereas Aqua just doesn't seem to help. 

I totally agree with you about Schnuggle.  I bought 2 from the Kitchen and I'm already thinking about how I can conserve as much of it as possible.  lol

 

[Kookymama]

I got my order today.  I was glad the hubby had stepped out.  I didn't want to explain LUSH to him. 

I already cut a slice of soap for tomorrows shower.  Any advice on prolonging the life of the soap bars besides using chunks?  They seem super soft and at risk for dissolving fast. 

 

[Kimb3rly]

I got my order today.  I was glad the hubby had stepped out.  I didn't want to explain LUSH to him. 

I already cut a slice of soap for tomorrows shower.  Any advice on prolonging the life of the soap bars besides using chunks?  They seem super soft and at risk for dissolving fast. 

When in use I put them on a wooden soap dish to dry off and then I remove them from the shower once dry.  If I'm storing them for future use, I wrap them in Saran wrap and then I put them in a Ziploc bag.  It might be overkill and I know it goes against the whole Lush ethos, but if I'm forking out $6+ for a bar of soap I'm going to do whatever I can to preserve it.  /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Kimb3rly]

Also, I keep seeing all these people get "Lush It Forward" gifts with their orders.  Like a full size African Paradise.  I mean.....I too would like a full size African Paradise, but no such luck in any of my Boxing Day shipments.  /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Have any of you received a freebie?

 

[SaraP]

I received a sample of dirty soap, but it was just a sliver.

 

[tweakabell]

Sliver of Apple Grunt? I think

 

[Laura Etchison]

Chunk of Miranda (that sounds..  odd, lol.)

Tomorrow I'm getting my second delivery of sale stuff.  I can't wait to see if I get a goodie!

 

[Kookymama]

I got the African Soap.  

Is the goodie typical? Seems like an incentive to order online.  I am the type that won't ask for anything in a store.  I wouldn't know what to ask for.  So, I am ok with Lush deciding.

 

[tweakabell]

2 0f 2 lush orders have contained soap slivers not a huge test group though /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Kookymama]

When in use I put them on a wooden soap dish to dry off and then I remove them from the shower once dry. If I'm storing them for future use, I wrap them in Saran wrap and then I put them in a Ziploc bag. It might be overkill and I know it goes against the whole Lush ethos, but if I'm forking out $6+ for a bar of soap I'm going to do whatever I can to preserve it.

Thank you for the wooden soap dish suggestion. I didn't have one on hand but, had a thin wood cutting board that got split in half by the dishwasher. Its a piece that fits nicely on the side of the tub looking all spa like. I put a few things (including my snowcake chunk) on it to show "the others" not to touch. The soap was not all gunky and dried nice.

 

[Laura Etchison]

Add another goodie to the goodie list.  I rec'd a Coal Face cleanser.  HOW DID THEY KNOW??  This was item #1 on my MUST TRY list from Lush.

Happy girl!

 

[Kimb3rly]

So they DO hate me!  lol  I usually get a a small slice (read: sliver) of soap from NA, but these are actually full size products that people are receiving.  /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />   My final Boxing Day order is scheduled to deliver today.  It's the last of the gift boxes and it's arriving in 2 shipments.  Fingers crossed I get a gift!  Not that I need it, but, but....free things.

By far Lush UK gives the better samples when you order.  I always get a baggie full of little pots.

 

[Kookymama]

LUSH Valentine stuff is up.  I think I am going to get something for my daughter.  She knew about Lush when I asked her and said the "bath bombs" are what people like.  How does she know this stuff?  Not from me.  I am new to LUSH.

 

[productjunkie14]

 not to rub it in...  not sure how but i got lucky this time.  I got a full size of the African body conditioner!!