Congratulations Lush Singapore on the 3rd store launch
When I received the invitation from my favorite brand Lush to come over to Singapore to visit the launch of their latest store in Orchard Getaway, I went *ba-bomb* just like their bath ballistics when you drop them into the bath. I asked my friends immediately asking if I should take the long road down south to Singapore? and they said "GO!" and thus my journey begins down south from Malaysia to be in my very first Lush store in Singapore. Of course I brought my friend Caroline with me because I don't want to journey down Singapore alone! P.S all pictures you see here is taken with my iPhone 5s (too heavy to carry my DSLR to Singapore with my knee injury).
It's no secret that I'm a big Lush fan, my favorites has got to be their bath ballistics, bubble bars, soaps and fresh face mask. Everything about Lush is handmade from real vegetables and fruits. They're 100% Vegetarian, 83% Vegan, 60% Unpreserved, 38% Naked (no packaging) and most importantly animal cruelty free!.
From Malaysia to Singapore with love! My first step into Lush Singapore's latest store at Orchard Gateway. All this while I've been shopping on lushsg.com and now my dreams to shop in the store has come true!
It's no secret that I'm a big Lush fan, my favorites has got to be their bath ballistics, bubble bars, soaps and fresh face mask. Everything about Lush is handmade from real vegetables and fruits. They're 100% Vegetarian, 83% Vegan, 60% Unpreserved, 38% Naked (no packaging) and most importantly animal cruelty free!.
Lush Orchard Gateway #01-07
I arranged for the trip down Singapore using Aeroline (bus) which costs RM180++ for a return ticket per pax. We stayed at Link Hotel, the best deal so far as everywhere seems to be fully booked. We took a taxi from the hotel to Orchard Gateway which costs less than SGD10. Inside Orchard Gateway we got lost a bit trying to find Lush's latest store. Fortunately the strong Lush scent was emitting nearby and my nose led us to the store! HOORRAAAY!!!. The new store was beautiful (I've not been to any of the Lush Singapore stores yet to compare) and their interior is made of reclaim wood. It gives a homely kind of feel, very cosy. A giant banana and apple was walking around and we decided to take a selfie with them.
the Lush Singapore team - funny, friendly, bubbly!
media & bloggers introduction to Lush & store tour
here's where all the handmade soaps are kept
(big blocks of soaps, cut according to weight just like buying fruits)
here's where all the lip smacking products are kept
in every corner, space is utilized to display all Lush products
I wanted to try the solid shampoo for a long time!
(solid shampoos can be used up to 80 times)
Lush also has a fragrance corner - Gorilla perfume
(I didn't get to sniff it, maybe next time!)
Lush own line of cosmetics called Emotional Brilliance
(eyes, skin, lipstick)
my favorite section - the bath ballistics & bubble bars!
gosh I just want to buy them all, look at the lovely colors!
using bath ballistics & bubble bar to create the ultimate Lush bath
After the shop tour, Lush demonstrated how we can fully enjoy a Lush bath using bath ballistics and bubble bars. It was something new to me, I didn't know we can do this!. Lush brought up a huge water bowl and drop a bath ballistic in. It immediately fizzle and zizzle it's way, turning the clear water into a magical pink wonderland. Lush then use two water jugs, broke a bubble bar into bits and began making "teh tarik"!. My eyes was just staring at the the water turning into jugs of bubbles. It was then pour on top of the bowl with pink bath ballistic, turning the whole bowl into a miniature bath tub calling our names to come have a sensual dip together. Gosh the scent just envelopes us and I couldn't resist not touching the bubbles.
Using two Lush bath products to create something magical like this ain't cheap but we can break them into pieces to use. I know how potent one bath ballistic is, so it can definitely be broken into at least 2 parts to be used in a normal bath tub. Will try this when I stay at my next staycation with bath tub! (current new home don't have).
Using two Lush bath products to create something magical like this ain't cheap but we can break them into pieces to use. I know how potent one bath ballistic is, so it can definitely be broken into at least 2 parts to be used in a normal bath tub. Will try this when I stay at my next staycation with bath tub! (current new home don't have).
did you know? bring back 5 Lush tubs to be recycle
& you get to pick a fresh face mask free!(I brought mine all the way from Malaysia)
MY TOP 3 LUSH RECOMMENDATIONS
what must you get when you stepped into a Lush store
Oatfix & Ayesha (just got them)
The first thing I would recommend for anyone going to Lush stores is to get your hands on their popular Fresh Face Masks SGD26.50 / 75g first which is only available in store and not for online purchase. Why? because these deliciously goey messy masks are handmade with the finest essential oils, fresh fruits and veggies, deep cleansing clays and nutrient rich herbs. Lush uses active ingredients to address a host of skin needs, from dryness to breakouts to fine lines, and everything in between. They also use freshly squeezed juices, extracts, or whole fruits and vegetables in our face masks, so they need to be refrigerated at all times to prevent spoilage. My favorite is cupcake, it's so chocolate goey I can almost eat it (no don't eat!). Right now I'm using Brazened Honey (a gift from a friend), Oatfix and Ayesha. I love them all and each serves its own purpose. Read below:
Brazened Honey was inspired by traditional Indian ayurvedic principles, which put emphasis on balance as the foundation to health. We combined fresh free-range eggs and honey to soften, with astringent lime oil, antiseptic rosemary and exfoliating ground almonds. Kaolin reaches deep down into pores to pull out dirt and impurities, leaving your skin noticeably brighter and fresher. Our deepest cleansing mask, Brazened Honey is the perfect way to revive sluggish or congested skin.
- Banish dirt and excess oil: Ideal for those with combination to oily skin, or those who want a deep cleansing mask.
- Can you handle it? Brazened Honey is very stimulating, so if you’re quite sensitive, we recommend navigating towards Catastrophe Cosmetic or Oatifix instead!
- Deep clean for your skin: We use ginger root extract in Brazened Honey to help the body eliminate toxins from the skin.
Cupcake is our one Fresh Face Mask that was created for a bit of fun. At the time, our inventor’s daughter was a young girl having slumber parties with her girlfriends every weekend, so he whipped up a chocolate mint mask for young, oily skin (officially solidifying him as the coolest dad ever). If you suffer from oily or spotty skin, slather it in this cocoa concoction. With spearmint oil to cool, vanilla absolute to calm redness and Rhassoul mud to deeply cleanse- Cupcake is a sweet savior for young faces. Smothering yourself in chocolate for clearer skin? Every teenage girl’s dream.
- Sleepover staple: Cupcake is definitely a fixture at slumber parties for it’s wonderful effect on teenage skin.
- It looks good enough to eat: But no, it doesn’t taste like chocolate pudding. Trust us.
- Refreshing minty tingle: We combine spearmint, fresh mint and peppermint oils in Cupcake.
Few things are more soothing than a big bowl of banana porridge, all sweet and squishy. Did you know the same is true for your skin? Sensitive, dry or irritated faces love Oatifix for its calming oats, softening mashed banana and ground almonds to slough away flaky skin. Keep in mind that dry skin doesn’t just occur in the winter! The sun can be equally harsh, as UV rays penetrate the dermis and heat can leave you feeling tight and dry. Treat your face to our most moisturizing mask all year round, and follow up with a spritz of Breath of Fresh Air toner for seriously soothed skin.
- On a Goldilocks quest? Oatifix is just right for super sensitive, dry or irritated faces.
- Calm skincare catastrophes: Oats are naturally anti-histemic, meaning they calm and soothe reactions or redness.
- We’ve gone bananas! We use freshly mashed bananas in Oatifix to soften and moisturize dry skin.
Named after the fictional priestess who bathed in the flame of immortality, Ayesha is a blend of tightening and toning ingredients to refresh tired looking skin. We use elderflowers and vitamin C-rich kiwi fruit to brighten dull spots, asparagus to mop up excess oils and honey for soothing sore or red areas. Ten minutes with this witch hazel and kiwi fruit mask and you’ll see why-sallow looking areas are transformed into bright, glowing skin.
- Perfect for mature skin: Ayesha (temporarily) tightens things up and gives you that gorgeous, youthful glow.
- When the clock strikes twelve: Ayesha’s effects last long enough for a night out on the town!
- A magical brew: We use witch hazel in Ayesha for its potent antibacterial and soothing action.
other fresh face masks check out lushsg.com
recommendations #2 Mask of Magnaminty
Another mask I would recommend is theMask of Magnaminty. I first bought it from Lush Hong Kong and fell in love with this minty muddy clay that makes my skin refreshingly tingling. Now this mask is different from the fresh face masks (no refrigeration needed, cheaper than fresh face mask & more in quantity). It's a deep cleansing face and back mask using China clay and fresh peppermint to pull yucky dirts and oils out of your pores. Aduki beans is added for exfoliation, vanilla absolute to calm redness and honey to soothe. It can be used weekly. Available for SGD26 125grm / SGD45 315grm.
- No need to refrigerate: Mask of Magnaminty contains an effective blend of deep cleansing oils instead of perishable ingredients.
- Suitable to most skin types: Except for those sensitive to peppermint.
- Deep cleansing minty mask: We blend bentonite gel into our recipe to clean the pores deeply and tighten at the same time.
recommendations #3 Angels on Bare Skin
My final recommendations to complete this top 3 must get products from Lush is the famed Angels on Bare Skin. With such a name concocted, you just can't help knowing what magical thing this pot of love does. This was my first Lush product in my life, a friend helped to buy it from Taiwan back and I just adored it. Beauty bloggers raved about this all the time. Angels on Bare Skin is actually a cleanser for heavenly soft and balance skin. Pinch a bit of Angels on Bare Skin, mix it with water and massage your face with it. It has kaolin clay to deep cleanse while ground almonds bits gently exfoliates the dead skin away. Rose and lavender are added to soothe and help balance out combination skin. When I use this, it's like having an orgasmic mess on my face. Just love the bits and pieces all over. This is Lush best selling preservative free and packaging free daily cleanser for all skin types. Sold for SGD25 / 100grm.
- Not sure which cleanser to use? Angels on Bare Skin is suitable (and beneficial) for all skin types.
- A worldwide best-seller: Why? Because it makes your skin look and feel incredibly soft.
- Nutty scrub: Ground almonds gently scrub away dirt, oil, and built up debris in your pores.
Lush Singapore also encourages sampling
look at the cute miniature signature black Lush tubs!
(because lotions & cream testers are exposed)
my Lush Singapore haul SGD120++
(bought lots of soaps, a solid shampoo & toothy tabs)
Spoiled rotten by Lush Singapore, thank you for all the goodies!
I hope you enjoyed reading my Lush Singapore trip experience to their latest store in Orchard Gateway. If you're curious about Lush and the prices of each product you see here, fear not just go to their website at www.lushsg.com to check out. Everything is transparent there and you can even shop online and Lush Singapore will delivery to you within 3 - 5 business days. It's free shipping for Malaysians if you purchase SGD200 above. Otherwise it's also cheap, like SGD10 but depending on parcel weight. Stay tune for my reviews on Lush when I get better (currently on a long medical leave). There's no Lush Malaysia yet (I'm waiting patiently).
Thanks to Lush Singapore for the wonderful shopping experience and invitation to your latest store in Orchard Gateway. I'm truly a happy happy girl back home in Malaysia!.
Lush Singapore Orchard Gateway
Thanks to Lush Singapore for the wonderful shopping experience and invitation to your latest store in Orchard Gateway. I'm truly a happy happy girl back home in Malaysia!.
Lush Singapore Orchard Gateway
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