LUSH!

No, I am not referring to myself or anything to do with wine. I know...shocking! I'm talking about the hand-made cosmetics store that's been around forever that everyone takes for granted.

I used to walk by Lush at Metrotown at least twice a week about 100 years ago and despised it. It took up so much room, it smelled gross and I was just over it. I have NO idea where I ever developed this attitude. Did I ever go in there? Did I ever use their products? Did I know anything about what they were selling? No, no and no. Ignorance.

So, out of NOWHERE last week, I decided I was going to Lush, buying a bath bomb and face mask, and was going to have a glorious bath. I used to take baths all the time. When I moved out over three years ago, I stopped. I think it has something to do with the fact that no one can clean a tub like my mom but, I got over it. My face was looking a little rough. I don't know what was going on with it but I believed this mask was going to solve all my problems.

So, I had this random epiphany and walk into the one on 4th (unbeknownst to me, there is one a few blocks away from where I work) and I was instantly greeted ever so warmly. Before I even had a chance to be confused or overwhelmed, this very nice lady offered to help me. I explained to her that I wanted a mask and she asked me a bunch of questions, and introduced me to their Fresh Face Masks. I chose Brazened Honey (secretly because it looks like guacamole). It is amazing. My skin felt great after and it honestly looked bright, fresh, and glowing. This is exactly what I was looking to achieve. Best part is, a little tub is $5.95 and you get about 5 masks out of it. All natural ingredients, cheap.

So, onto the bath bombs. Smell was most important so I picked them all up and gave them a sniff. She also helped sell me a bit on this particular one. It's called Avobath. Fresh avocado and a lemongrass scent was not only moisturizing but the smell was very invigorating. My skin being so dry right now soaked it all up and felt silky smooth. A steal at $6.

Then, I decided I needed a hair mask. Hey, I was having a bath and was going all out! She instantly sold me on the H'Suan Wen Hua hair treatment. It means something clever in Chinese - what, I can't remember. It contains eggs, banana, watercress, bayleaf,avocado, balsamic vinegar, rosemary and cinnamon and is SO nourishing for the hair. I have very long hair and had to use 1/2 of the tub. It's $18.95 so at about $10 a treatment, it's well worth it. My hair was shiny, soft, and generally felt so healthy. I'll definitely do this once a month. That's all you need (in my opinion).

Then, I decided to pay and get out before I ended up with every product they sold. One step at a time. Then, I was at the till paying and saw it. Lip scrub. I'm so sheltered I didn't even know such a thing existed. She casually said "they are pretty awesome" as I was smelling them. I really had no intention of buying it. Lip scrub! Are you serious? What will they think of next? Shameless marketing ploys...
Then, I opened the Bubble Gum Lip Scrub. It smelled like candy. I didn't even care how much it was, what it promised to do, or the fact that this was really the last thing I needed. I got home, tried it and was in awe. It felt so strange rubbing what is basically sugar on my lips but considering it is perfectly safe to lick off, I enjoyed every minute. It tastes good but let's not lose sight of it's purpose.  My lips felt like soft little pillows. I knew my lips were dry considering the weather but I had no idea how bad until I experienced the alternative - smooth, soft lips. Worth every bit of the $8.95 (for probably 20 uses) and it is something I will never go without.

So, that was my first trip to Lush. For those of you who go there often and are laughing at my Lush virginity, damn you for not telling me about it before now! For those of you reading this who have never been, run, don't walk to your nearest Lush location.