LUSH Wishlist

        As mentioned in my (very) recent previous post, it's raining here, pouring in fact, and has been overcast for the past few days now.  Stuck-in-the-house blues have me compiling a wishlist of things I'm going to get the next time I splurge at LUSH and boredom is making me archive that here.
        I'm a huge fan of LUSH products, mostly because I'm enamored with all the different scents each product has and it always feels so luxe to treat myself with their stuff. And, while it's summer now, I'm looking ahead to another cold and drying winter here on the Rock and in anticipation of a whole different type of blues, I think having an extravagant beauty/shower/bath routine will do a lot to combat that.

1. Jungle Conditioner - My hair has a lot of difficulties with conditioners, they're usually too heavy and leave my hair really weighed down and sort of greasy looking. Which is an issue for someone who styles their hair pretty much everyday, too just try and pile more product on top of that. But, the last time I made a LUSH order, they sent me a Jungle sample and I loved it for the fact that it is so light weight and I love the smell. 

2. Karma Solid Perfume - I might as well admit it here that I'm a huge granola, with a hidden affection for all things bohemian-esque. I've been looking to invest in a new scent and Karma is admittedly drawing me in with a description boasting, patchouli, sweet orange, and lemongrass oils. I'm a sucker for heavier, warm perfumes and something heady like this seems perfect for fall and winter. 

3. Seanik Solid Shampoo - A few things have gotten me really snagged on wanting to try this. One, the bright blue colour. Two, the idea of a solid shampoo in general (apparently they are more economical, plus excellent for traveling) and the scent, yes, the scent, again. One reveiwer describes it has having a distinct 'ocean' smell which I am so here for, and LUSH itself is more specific with lemon oils, mimosa, and jasmine. Plus, winter-fighting ingredients again, with Irish moss and nori seaweed, both which are volumizing as well as moisturizing. 

4. Herbalism Cleanser - I've actually used Herbalism before, in an attempt to control my acne when it was really bad and was hooked on the earthy, herb-y, tangy smell of it. I think my first go with it I was using it too frequently but my intention for it this time would be as a mask and weekly exfoliator.

5. Sultana of Soap - Those harsh Newfoundland winters I mentioned before? Yeah, they get exacerbated by the lack of moisturizing shower products on the market. Yeesh. The goats milk soap I use through the rest of the year is fine for exactly that, seasons where I'm not whizening up. So I specifically went looking through Lush's stocks for a soap that was moisturizing. Sultana boasts coconut oil (which I already have a love affair with), dried currants and apricots, rapeseed oil and the loverly' scent of Bergamot and Olibanum. I'm honestly pretty sold. 

6. Flying Fox Shower Gel - I'm admittedly just a sucker for trying out different shower gels to suit whatever mood I'm in and Flying Fox had jasmine, ylang ylang, and palmorosa oils, cypress oil too and honey to moisturize. Sounds sexy to me. 

7. Silky Underwear Dusting Powder - I already have another one of Lush's dusting powders, Vanilla Puff and love it for it's myriad of uses. I've found it especially useful in these warmer seasons to brush on your skin to absorb any sweat and stop chafing. Between your things, across your back, that irritating under-boob area, anywhere really for general skin silkiness. The only reason I want a different one is that I wasn't sold on this particular version of vanilla scent. There's a note to it that I can't quite put my finger on that I find sickly, but Silky is jasmine, vetivert and shea which is much more up my scent-alley.  

8. Tiny Hands - Another tool in the fight against hard n' cold winters here. I admittedly also have a problem with consistently wearing gloves. I have a weird 'thing' with mittens because they make my hands feel constricted and running to and fro around town and to campus means I'm usually fumbling with my bus card, earphones, day planner, etc. So, I often forgo gloves and end up with dry hands and cracked skin around my fingers. I tried a number of moisturizers that claimed to be heavy-duty but they were pretty ineffective, but the reviews on Tiny Hands have me hopeful. This wee bar contains shea and coca butter, argan oil and aloe vera and a vanilla plus. marigold scent.

Thanks for indulging in some mindless consumerism with me here tonight, kids.  Here's hoping I can find room in the next couple pay checks to order at least a  few of these beauties. Off to drink tea and watch Harry Potter, and work on textile project (which I'll be posting about soon)

xx.

r.