LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics

Lush is definitely a must during any visit to International Plaza.
Love their everything~
(all they’re missing is the spa!)

For years, I’ve heard of this brand but never got around to trying it, figuring it was another pricey Sephora-​like brand. Was I wrong. This store has the best personalized service. I walked out with a ton of stuff. Got 2 bath bombs (rose & dragon), the charity pot, their serum (surprised me that it was a smallish bar, but you swipe it on your face), the sea & salt scrub, and the Godiva hair bar, which I used this morning & made my hair smell like a midnight garden.
The gold here is the service. I absolutely adored the woman who served me (and its killing me that I can’t remember her name), but she was so knowledgeable about all of the products that it spurred me to enthusiastically buy. I remember her saying she was from Largo.

Today was my first time at Lush and Joe made sure I was informed of everything & was open to any questions I had. He was extremely helpful and kind. I ended up buying a face scrub, moisturizer serum, and many different samples. Thanks joe for everything!

I like Lush. They make cruelty free bath bombs and bath wash, and everyone who works there is super enthusiastic about their product. This is a great place to buy a nice gift for someone, and usually the salesperson will give you a free sample of something to take home for yourself too.
I have heard that people with sensitive skin sometimes react badly to their products, but I haven’t had a problem.

My friend said these bath bomb will «change your life» and she was overselling it, but I bought an expensive bath bomb and I can see that it’s kind of cool to do once in a while. It turned the water blue and sparkly, and I was relieved when it didn’t also turn my skin that.
There were a few employees there and they all seemed very welcoming and able to answer questions. They even offered to give a sample of something if I saw something that captured my eye (I was distracted because I couldn’t find my credit card, but now kicking myself I didn’t try something). I love good customer service and interesting products. They are on the expensive side but they seem like they have better quality items than you can get a drug store if you are seeking that. It’s not a place I would shop a lot, but I really enjoyed it as a shopping experience.

This Lush is lame. It is too small. Service is not good. What’s the point of saying good bye to me when I leave the store when you didn’t even help me when I needed help. The display of facial masks looked messy and nasty. I know they are pre-​packaged and in the fridge, but they should look inviting, and refreshing, and not all gross like it’s been sitting there forever.
I wanted to buy them at Mall of Millenia when I was there last week, but I wasn’t going straight home. They looked way better there, and the store is bigger and neater, and service was nicer.
Maybe I will go to Brandon Mall one of these days and get it there. Thats the closest Lush other than International.

I had been introduced to Lush by a friend who loved it and I was excited to try some fun new products. One of the wonderful sales associates suggested a few products that I did end up buying. One I was looking forward to was a powder-​like bar of dry deodorant. I had been curious about natural deodorants and gave it a shot. After a few days of use a friend points out my armpits looked weird. The white deodorant had discolored my skin, giving it a red discoloration that lasted for months. I had to wear long sleeved shirts and sweaters so people didn’t think I had a rash. So unfortunate, if the products were a little bit better quality and didn’t discolor my skin it would be worth the price tag.

LUSH is the epitome of at-​home pampering.
I was turned on to LUSH by a friend and have never looked back. They have the best, most helpful staff! I have never walked in to any of their locations without being immediately greeted and offered assistance. The best part is that you can try anything out in store! There are basins filled with water and the staff will give you a preview of the product as they massage it into your skin. You can usually convince them to give you a sample as well if you aren’t ready to commit to buying yet.
Some of my favorite LUSH treatments so far have been:
— Jazmine & Henna Fluff Ease: I’m not the biggest fan of florals, but it left my hair feeling extra soft! The scent lasts forever, too!
— Honey I Washed the Kids Soap: My first ever LUSH purchase! Smells like caramel and honey. mmmm.
— R&B Hair Moisturizer: Smells great and calms flyaways perfectly. A small dab goes a long way.
— Sexy Peel Soap: Hands down the best smelling soap I’ve ever used!!! Citrus heaven.
— Herbalism Cleanser: Doesn’t smell very good but really helped my oily skin.
— Dark Angels Cleanser: Also great for oily skin & smells like licorice.
Having recently moved to a house with a tub, I’m looking forward to finally being able to try out the infamous bath bombs! From dry shampoo to shower gellies, LUSH will forever be one of my favorite indulgences.

I bought one bath bomb months ago, and now I’m hooked. I’ve been buying gifts for others just to share the love. The staff is always super nice and willing to help you find/​try new things.

I love this Lush location. Once or twice a year I’ll go in and treat myself to a bunch of goodies, they’re expensive but worth it.
Everyone who works here seems to love their job, it’s the only retail store I can honestly say I’ve never had one bad experience at (regardless of location). Not sure what they’re doing, but they must be doing something right to have such happy employees.
I have issues using bath stuff you might find at Sephora or Ulta, either my skin goes crazy or the smell overwhelms me and gives me a headache. The girls and guys at Lush are always willing to let me try anything out in the little basins they have set up in the store, and have never steered me wrong with their recommendations. They even give out free samples or will cut you a small piece of the bar products so you can try them out cheaply.
If you love pampering yourself now and then you really can’t go wrong with lush. The only drawback is when you’re walking through the mall to get there and the people who work in the various booths/​stalls attack you. I had one guy actually put a skincare product all over my hand as I was walking by! Washed it off as soon as I walked into Lush, crisis averted.

LUSH!
This is by far my personal splurge! I love their bath stuff. Their bombs and fizzies and everything in between. Anything and everything that can go in water to make it smell nice and make my skin soft that’s hand made and not tested on animals? Yep, that’s Lush and I buy it.
I just picked up 3 of the new, but limited ones for the spring season, and I’ll be sad when their gone. *sad face* but I’ll have fun using them.
So if you’re a bath fanatic, come try Lush.

I had been to a LUSH store before (in WA) but quickly ran off due to pushy sales ladies and pricey items. I was still really interested in the products though, so I decided to try again at this store.
The store set-​up is very appealing. The items are arranged by section– shampoos in one area, bath bombs in another, you get the idea. For each item there is a tester and a little description of what each procuct is good for.
The sales lady I spoke with was very informative and helpful. She was more than willing to let me test several items. She massaged my hand with the massage bar, tried some facial cleanse on the top of my hand over a little bowl of warm water, let me try some lip scrub-​etc. Unlike many other sales ladies at other LUSH stores I’ve been to, she suggested items to me based upon my interests but did not make me feel under overwhelming pressure. The help is great, but at some point I like to be left alone to just browse in peace. As other customers came in she worked her way over to them and I had the opportunity to browse. I call that the best of both worlds.

Do you like things that smell delicious?
Do you like things that can make YOU smell delicious?
Would you love it if these products were all handmade and not tested on animals?
Then it’s settled. You’ll love it at LUSH.
Hair care, shower gels, bath bombs, perfumes, a full skin care line… They’ve got it all. And the people here are fabulous! They are so nice and knowledgeable that I NEVER get nervous about asking for help. Most times I don’t even have to ask. They come right to me, and make sure to help me find everything I need (and things I didn’t know I needed).
Try LUSH the next time you want to treat yourself.

I’ve had been a long time fan of LUSH and my Mom used to bring me their bath fizzies and bath bombs home from trips to the UK long before we had many stores here in the States. I still love their bath products and they have a fabulous range of scents with all sorts of cool inclusions like rose petals. Unlike some other bath and beauty product stores, LUSH always smells good to me — not overwhelming with scent and not headache-​inducing because of the strong, fake scents.
I had seen LUSH’s unique face and body products — whipped up in store and some refrigerated for freshness — at stores overseas and in other cities, but I’d never had a chance to try them until I discovered this hometown location. I was on the hunt for an oil-​based cleanser for winter, as my combination skin manages to be oily in spots and flaky in spots during the cold, dry months. A very helpful staff member pointed me towards Ultrabland, did a demo on my hand, and provided some great usage tips. Oil-​based cleansers can be counter-​intuitive as they work best massaged in dry and then wiped away with a warm, wet cloth. Wet your face first and you can have a lot of trouble getting them to work into your skin. While $ 30 for a small pot seemed like a lot, it lasted me over 6 months of occasional use since I rotate between a few cleansers. Also did wonders for my occasional winter dryness. I totally love this product.
While I was there I also checked out their shampoo bars. I ended up going home with Trichomania and I loved the fact this bar is cut off a huge block. Most of the pre-​cut product was in much larger sizes than I wanted and again, great help from the staff, as my helper happily cut a smaller sample wedge for me that lasted about 10 – 12 shampoos. It was great to get to try this product, even if I don’t think solid shampoo is a great choice for me as my hair demands the extra moisture of major conditioning too. Overall, great location with an easy-​to-​browse layout and super helpful staff.

I LOVE THIS PLACE!!! I have been in the store several times and purchased an item here and there, and I always love the products. I cant commit full-​time though because while amazing, they are a tad pricey. The sales girls are wonderful and will glady demonstrate any product on you, which is usually accompanied with a hand/​arm massage. They make it so hard to not buy something… good sales tactics :) some of my favorite products are 1) Bath melts… a little different than a bath (fizzing) bomb. It literally melts in the bathtub and the water becomes fragrant and super moisturizing for your skin. I also got a couple goodies for christmas which I love-​an avocado bath bomb, a garlic and witch hazel face mask, and a wonderful lemon-​y body exfoliating bar. All products are natural, no added crap and smell amazing. SO, so highly recommend!

This is a delightful store to walk into if you enjoy smells that are relaxing and tantalizing. I did not find it over powering but honestly drawing me in. The store is small and quaint with combinations of items for the shower and bath that benefit your skin as well as your mood. I was warmly greeted being welcomed to the store with inquiries about what I was looking for and what could they show me. I was not disappointed.
From the moment I entered the store I started to relax and that is what I explained to the lady that greeted me; that I was looking for something earthy and very relaxing like a bath salts, with scents similar to a patchouli or sandalwood. She prepared a demonstration a small pale of water to possibly assist in the choosing processes. Taking in the different aromas up close was unique, satisfying, and made it difficult to choose. The first one she showed me was the Honey Bee Bath Bomb that had a delightful earth smell that I really could not part with. A couple of others were nice but not what I was looking for: one was very citrusy and another smelled like clean linen. Both would have been delightful given a compatible mood. We ended the sale with a brief discussion about soap making and the different processes; it was pleasant to end a purchase with a discussion embedded with knowledge.
I really appreciated my visit.

I absolutely love the bath soaps at LUSH!
Located on the lower level of International Plaza, near Neiman Marcus (aka: Needless Markup), LUSH offers a variety of handmade, cruelty-​free bath and beauty products. All of the soaps and bath bombs at LUSH come in bright, fun colors and cute shapes and smell absolutely heavenly!
My favorite item at LUSH is their bubble bar because it creates big, frothy bubbles and they come in such unique scents. If bubbles aren’t your thing they also sell bath bombs that contain fragrant oils. Besides bath products LUSH carries a variety of skin products such as lotions, lip balm, face scrubs and masks, perfumes, and makeup.
The products are a little on the expensive side (the soaps and bath bombs range from $ 5-​$ 10) so I don’t indulge often. Usually I just buy the shower gels since they last longer, but I do love it when my husband spoils me with bath soaps from this store!