Lush Reviews
Reviews by Thom Watson, qualified beauty therapist, testing men’s grooming since 2011. About Thom
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AkroAmberAtkinsonsByredoChypreFloralFrederic MalleLushMen's FragranceNiche & Luxury FragrancePerfumer HSide StoryVan Cleef & ArpelsWarm & SpicyWoodyThe 8 Best Rose Fragrances for Men
Rose is not a women’s only note, and it never was. It only became one because the industry decided so somewhere around the 1980s, and men’s fragrance has spent the years since sneaking it back in disguise — under oud, under leather, under a name with “noir” in it. So I wanted to create a…
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Lush Let’s Get Ready To Crumble Gift Review
Birthdays are special, and what better way to celebrate than with a delightful, indulgent bath experience? Thanks to my husband, I spent my birthday unwinding with the ‘Let’s Get Ready to Crumble’ gift set from Lush. This set is a collection of four generously sized bubble bars, each offering a unique bathing experience. Contents of…
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LUSH X Super Mario Bros. Movie Review
In Cinemas Wednesday 5th April, the Super Mario Bros. Movie is going to be huge. From the same animation company behind Minions and a great cast, it’s likely going to become the top-grossing animation of all time and allow Nintendo to forget their 1993 abomination starring the fabulous Bob Hoskins. With that being said, LUSH…
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Hand Saviour: Lush Sweet Wild Orange Hand Balm
Lush Sweet Wild Orange Hand Balm is the second new launch I picked up from Lush last week alongside the Posh Chocolate Body Wash (reviewed). It was recommended by a consultant in the Leeds shop after I was talking to her about my hands; I wish I got her name to give her a shout…
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Lush Posh Chocolate Body Wash Review: Birth of an Icon
Lush and I go way back, from using their products as a 15 year old in 2006; interviewing Jack Constantine in 2012; interviewing Simon Constantine in 2013; creating the first ever batch of Cup O’ Coffee at Lush Kitchen and interviewing Mark Constantine in 2014 and attending the launch of the brand’s flagship Oxford Street…
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LUSH Ltd Plum Rain Shower Gel
I love LUSH Ltd shower gels, however over the last few years, too much glitter has gone into them. However, launching last summer, Plum Rain is a great addition to their range and is 100% glitter free! With plum juice, osmanthus, petitgrain and mandarin; it’s fruity and refreshing. Plum Rain is a very thick and…
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The Best Shampoo for Men, by Hair Concern
The world of shampoos and conditioners is a minefield. Sadly advertising rules are easily skirted around with hundreds of brands implying fake claims they cannot support. We’ve all heard phrases like “hair looks healthier” and “hair feels smoother” – just because your hair looks healthier and feels smoother, doesn’t mean it actually is! So after years in the industry,…
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The Ultimate Hand Softening Routine
Over the last 5 years or so, I’ve dealt with highly annoying dermatitis on my hands; linked to my recently diagnosed Asthma (seriously, falling to bits here) and also due to a life of dealing with cosmetics on a daily basis. Whilst it’s important to moisturise well and regularly; removing the layer of surface dead…
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LUSH Ltd and the WORST hair product I have ever used
I’ve not had the best week so far with products. After my easy-read review of Diesel Bad, I was hoping that would be the only blip. However, this ‘hot oil treatment’ from LUSH Ltd deserves a very special mention for being spectacularly awful. The principle behind it is cool, very cool (or hot). Sporting longer…
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LUSH Ltd Dear John & Dad’s Garden
It’s always a treat to play with LUSH Ltd fragrances and embarrassingly I’ve been sat on these for quite a while! The three fragrances are part of Volume 3 of Gorilla Fragrances which if you’ve yet to experience, firstly you really have to and secondly I reviewed some of the earlier editions here when they launched…