Stepping Into A New Store Full Of Imagination | Lush Cosmetics York Store Reopening Preview Event

 Hey everyone! 

Welcome to a brand new blog post! I was recently invited to the preview event of the new Lush York store and I thought that today I would talk to you all about it. 

Myself and Luke arrived in York after a quite lengthy train delay and we ventured from the train station to the city centre. Once we had made it onto Coney Street, we made our way down to the brand new store which was glowing in an array of lit Christmas decorations along the street. 

We made our way into the store and was greeted by the lovely Sarah who told us about the night and offered us some Lush York themed cupcakes which not only tasted amazing but looked amazing too! 

After this, we were guided around the brand new store by the lovely Emily as I was unsure on where certain things were such as the new Bath Bomb Wall and the new Archive Wall. During the tour, my friend Michelle turned up and joined us in store. After a quick chat we rejoined Emily and Luke and discussed the gourmand products from Lush that have been getting a lot of love at the moment and the brand new The Lush Version products. 

These are products based on old formulas that Mark Constantine made for The Body Shop before Mark went on his own beauty adventure and created Lush. These products are in stores but Lush York had gotten a few goodies from the range early for us to smell and enjoy. 

The brand new store is full of sections for customers to explore and experience in their own way such as a gourmand section for those who want to delve deep into the gourmand scents that the Lush Community have been loving at the moment, a Super Milk section for those who have seen the love of Super Milk but haven’t enjoyed it themselves yet and a Snow Fairy section full of the festive goodies that make up the Snow Fairy Range such as the brand new Snow Fairy Milkshake Shower Gel and Snow Fairy Glitter Spray! 

After a wander around the brand new and beautiful store, we headed towards the front of the store which contains a wall of previously loved goodies from Lush that were once discontinued but now stand tall and proud on the wall for new and old Lushies to fall in love with once again. 

Alongside these retro goodies, at the Lush York store there lays the Fireworks Makeup Range. These products are exclusive to certain stores in the UK and now are available online. The fireworks makeup range includes a plethora of products including lip products, body lustre and glitter mists! The lovely staff took me through a lot of the products such as the Pink Grapefruit Lip Jelly. Now I do own the Cola Lip Jelly from Lush but I have been a bit intimidated to use it. The lovely staff at Lush York guided me through how to use it so when I’m next out I’m going to grab it from my shelf and wear it out even if I am only running errands around town. The lovely staff at Lush York also demonstrated the Glitter Sprays that are a part of the Fireworks Makeup Range at Lush. These glitter mists come in three different scents. Golden Egg, Intergalactic and Snow Fairy. The formula of the Glitter Sprays contain Glycerine which help to suspend the glitter in the mist and also help to moisturise the skin. The lovely staff also showed me the Cocktail Body Lustre which contains the much loved Cocktail Perfume scent from Lush. I love anything that’s moisturising and contains glitter so this was an instant love for me. Michelle also had this demonstrated on her over a tattoo and the Cocktail Body lustre made it shimmer and shine so if you have any tattoos then this product would also be perfect for you! 

After a look into the fireworks makeup range, I went over to the hand and arm massage area where we all had a chatter about all things Lush and an amazing pamper! The wonderful Emily started off by scrubbing my hand and arm with the much beloved Sticky Dates Body Scrub. After this, Emily asked for me to pick one of the massage bars on offer to be massaged with. Now, if you know me then you will know that I am a massive lover of Turmeric Latte so when I saw Turmeric Latte I knew that I had to be coated from elbow to fingers in it! Some of the other massageh bars that were on offer to choose between included Coconut Drench and honestly I think that Coconut Drench is a bit of an underrated Massage Bar at Lush! Coconut Drench is truly a scent made for anyone who loves Coconut and holidays. This Massage Bar contains Babassu Oil, Tonka Absolute, Vetivert Oil and Vanilla Absolute alongside some other goodies that helps to nourish the skin and help you to smell like you’ve been drenched in hydrating Coconut Water. After Emily gave me an amazing massage. I compared the well pampered arm and hand to the other one that had not been touched and I noticed a massive difference! As my skin is on the dry side, my skin loves the Massage Bars from Lush due to the moisturising oils and butters that are in every one of their Massage Bars. I was asked if I wanted some Silky Underwear on top of the massaged arm and I can’t remember the last time I used Silky Underwear so I thought why not?! I instantly fell in love with the scent as soon as it was applied to my skin! Once Silky Underwear had sank into my skin, the lovely Emily spritzed Let The Good Times Roll Body Spray onto my skin. If you haven’t smelt Let The Good Times Roll before then imagine that smell of walking into a cinema and instantly smelling the scent of freshly made popcorn bottled into a Body Spray that will have people asking you what you smell of because you smell so good! 

Once we were done with the hand and arm massage, I had another quick look around the store and then headed to the bath bomb making station where we were greeted by the wonderful Joe. After chatting for a couple of minutes, Joe told me that we were going to make the Magical Santa Bath Bomb. Not only does this bath bomb look amazing due to its layers of different colours but it also smells amazing due to the inclusion of Sicilian Lemon Oil, Rosewood Oil and Lemon Myrtle Oil which creates a very uplifting and zingy scent! I mixed up the different colours, added Citric Acid to one of them and got to making my own Magical Santa. After having a chat, layering up the bath bomb mixture and having a great time, it was time to bag this Santa up and leave him to set up for 24 hours. Honestly I don’t think I’ll be hired to make bath bombs at the Lush factory anytime soon but I had an absolute blast making my own Magical Santa at Lush York. If you ever get to go to a Bath Bomb Workshop then remember that once you’ve used your bath bomb you can take your mould back to the store for a discount on your order. 

Sadly after the bath bomb workshop it was time to say goodbye to the staff. 

Before we left, I was handed a gorgeous goodie bag full of Lush goodies. The goodie bag contained a bottle of the iconic Super Milk, a wonderful Scrubee, a pot of Ultrabland Facial Cleanser, a bottle of the Sticky Dates Body Spray that is now available all year round at Lush and a Little Snow Fairy Gift Set that contains a Snow Fairy Bath Bomb and a Snow Fairy Shower Gel (100g). Alongside all of these goodies that came in a beautiful Fighting Animal Testing Tote Bag, the wonderful staff at Lush York gave me a random act of kindness product out of the kindness of their hearts. This product that was gifted to me is the brand new Ginger Shampoo that is a part of The Lush Version range. This shampoo helps to fight off dandruff and includes Fresh Ginger Infusion, Mimosa Absolute, Bergamot Oil, Sicilian Red Mandarin Oil, Kenyan Geranium Oil and Sandalwood Oil alongside Salicylic Acid. This Ginger Shampoo is scented with the Ginger Perfume scent from Lush so if you love the perfume then you will love this Shampoo. 

Thanks again to the lovely staff at Lush York and Lush themselves for inviting me to the launch of the brand new Lush York Store. i can’t wait to go back to it when i next visit York which with the York Christmas Markets on at the moment will be very soon! if you are local to York or in the Yorkshire area or even if you want a beautiful day out do go visit the brand new Lush York store and see how beautiful it is for yourself! 

Thanks for reading! 

Jamie x

Some photos in this blog post are from Lush themselves. 

Let's Get This Party Started Right Now! | Lush Parties 2024

Hey everyone! 

Welcome to a brand new blog post! Lush have recently revamped their Partiies so I thought that today I would talk to you all about them. 

If you are unaware, you can book parties at Lush for whatever reason you want. Whether this be a birthday, an engagement, an anniversary, to celebrate a graduation or just because really. Lush have recently decided to mix up some things and make the party interesting as always. 

Now I know what you’re thinking…. What does a Lush Party entail? Well a Lush Party can entail anything that you would like it to entail. At £25 per person, Lush Parties can be personalised for whomever is wanting one. 

Create your own outfits and fashion show like the pros using Lush’s own Knot Wraps which are not only recycled from existing materials but also are an amazing ethical alternative to wrapping paper. In my opinion, most of Lush’s Knot Wraps are covered in quirky and amazing patterns so if I was to do this then I would be bold and pair some wonderful patterns together to create an avant grade look. 

Use Lush’s iconic FUN to create portraits of everyone at the party which then can be used to wash the body, hair and as bubble bath. 

Have a good old fashioned pamper session! Create bespoke Face Masks and apply them to someone at the party with your eyes closed. Experiment with some of Lush’s makeup which includes ethical naked makeup such as their Naked Mascara to makeover someone at the party and use Lush’s iconic Massage Bars to learn the art of massage on yourself and others for when you and your loved ones really need some relaxation and recharge. 

Make a Lush Product. Now this one is integral to every Lush Party. The VIP gets to choose what you all get to make and you all get to take it home to use. Isn’t that amazing. I have made a couple of products at Lush in my time and whether they turn out as a masterpiece or as something from my nightmares I have always had a blast making them. 

Now Lush have decided to change the party game up a bit and have changed the products that you can make and take home. The products that you can make are Rosy Cheeks which contains Rose Petal Infusion, Rose Clay and Rose Oil which are all known for their calming and soothing properties so if you suffer from redness or irritation then this face mask would be perfect for you to make at the party and use, the beloveds and interstellar Intergalactic Bath Bomb that is full of Popping Candy, Peppermint, Grapefruit, Cedarwood and Vetivert Oils (I’ve made this in store before and it is a blast to make), Sleepy Bubble Bar which contains Lavender and Tonka to help you relax and indrift off to sleep, The Comforter Bubble Bar which smells like delicious fruity Blackcurrant, Tony’s Magic Cow Bath Bomb which is made for anyone who wants a beautiful softening bath and a surprise seasonal kit for those who are having a surprise party! 

The brand new products that can be gifted into everyone’s goody bag included Brother Bear, a shower gel inspired by Discos, a shower jelly shaped like a Bouncy Castle and much more! 

Birthday Bear Bath Bomb

This bath bomb is a brand new addition to the Party Range and oh boy are they adorable?! 

This bath bomb contains Bergamot Oil, Lavender Oil and Lemongrass Oil. This combination of Oils create a truly beautiful scent that reminds me slightly of Spiced Apple which is weird to explain but if you ever get to smell it then you will know what I mean. Spiced Apples with a sort of Lemongrass undertone that ensures that the scent doesnt become too sickly sweet. If you have shopped at Lush for a while then you may know the scent of this beautiful Bear more commonly as Love or even Fizzbanger. I recently got to make one of these beautiful bears in store and I shouldn’t say this but I was looking quite forward to dropping them into the tub and watching them drown/dissolve… Is that bad of me? Anyways, this bath bomb created a truly amazing bathing experience and weirdly I got to make this the weekend before my actual Birthday so I used this Bath Bomb at the end of my Birthday. 

Bouncy Castle Shower Jelly 

Who doesn’t remember a Bouncy Castle being the epitome of fun at someones birthday party? Well now you can take that fun into the tub with you. 

This Shower Jelly contains Glycerine, Freeh Strawberry Infusion, Carrageenan Extract, Jasmine Absolute, Benzoin Resinoid, Geranium Oil and Cold Pressed Strawberry Seed Oil. This Shower Jelly shares its scent with a retro Lush product known as Strawberry Twin Tubs. To me, the scent of this shower jelly honestly reminds me of British summers. The strawberry mixed with the Benzoin and Jasmine reminds me of enjoying Strawberries and scream at a picnic in a garden on a warm day. The Geranium is mainly in the background of the Shower Jelly to my nose which I like as sometimes Geranium can overpower other ingredients sometimes. This Shower Jelly also contains Glycerine and Carageenan whilst the Strawberry Seed also helps to nourish skin so you know that your skin will be left super soft and supple after using this shower jelly! 

Shower In The Disco Shower Gel 

Time to make shower time as fun as a good old fashioned disco! 

This Shower Gel contains Glycerine, Fine Sea Salt, Lactic Acid, Bergamot Oil, Davana Oil, Almond Essential Oil and Vanilla Absolute. For those that have been shopping at Lush for a while may know the scent profile of this Shower Gel via the Conga Shower Jelly or the Krang Shower Jelly that is a part of the current TMNT X Lush range. To me, the ingredients combine to create a quite creamy but fruity scent. The best way to describe the scent of this Shower Gel is to imagine a fresh smoothie that’s been made mainly with Raspberries and Vanilla Yoghurt or the Raspberry flavour of the Drumstick Squashie sweets. 

There are also some returning favourites that are still a part of the Lush Party Range 

Confetti Cake Lip Scrub 

Is it really a Party if there’s no Cake?!

 This Lip Scrub contains Caster Sugar, Multicoloured Sprinkles, Organic Jojoba Oil, Peach Kernel Oil, Icing Sugar, Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, Sicilian Lemon Oil, Vanilla Absolute and Fine Sea Salt. To me, the Vanilla is the main star of this Lip Scrub whilst the citrus ingredients help to make it multidimensional and not one noted. I guess the best way to describe it is a very rich vanilla cake that has been kissed with citrus. I am very iffy with Vanilla but I really like the scent and taste of this Lip Scrub! I also adore the addition of sprinkles. Sprinkles evoke parties and having a blast to me and make for a great textural component when it comes to lip scrubs. Definitely one for anyone who loves Vanilla or needs some TLC for their lips on the go. 

Gold Party Balloon Reusable Bubble Bar

Who doesn’t love a balloon on their birthday? Well now you can have one in bubble bar form! 

This bubble bar contains Buchu, Litsea Cubeba and Sweet Wild Orange Oils to create a truly zesty scent that evokes the vibe of Summer Parties! If you have shopped at Lush for a while then you may know the scent of this golden balloon via the Passion scent. I adore the scent as it truly reminds me of drinking cocktails that are garnished with half a Passionfruit whilst sat outside enjoying the gorgeous yet rare summery weather in England. This bubble bar is a reusable bubble bar which work a little bit differently than Lush’s iconic bubble bars. To use this reusable bubble bar just hold the Balloon via the stick under running water and let the bubbles form. Once you have reached the amount of desired bubbles in the tub just turn the tap off and put somewhere safe to dry such as a soap dish. 

Calm A Llama Party Piñata Bath Bomb

Time to smash this piñata into the tub and see what comes out! 

This bath bomb contains Popping Candy, Lime Oil, Nwroli Oil and Olibanum Resinoid.  If you have been a Lushie for a while then you may know the scent of this Bath Bomb via the Zesty scent family at Lush. I love the concept of this bath bomb. A piñata that reveals a multidimensional sensory experience. I think that everyone would love to receive this. Not only does it look cute but it creates a hell of a bath fit for anyone celebrating something. 

If you can’t get to book a party anytime soon then don’t be alarmed. Lush hosts Parties all year round to suit you. There is also the revamped Happy Bath Day Gift Set which contains some of the Party exclusives for you to use at home. (I mean no ones going to know if you buy the gift for some self care rather than as a gift for someone’s birthday… it’s not what I’m planning on doing at all…)

If you are looking to book a party then contact your local Lush or desired Lush store to discuss the details of your bespoke party!

Have you experienced a Party at Lush? Have you tried any of the products in this post? What’s the ultimate product from Lush that you’d love to be gifted for your birthday? Let me know down below and on social media. 

Thanks for reading! 

Jamie c