Monday 24 December 2012

Christmas Lush Favourites


Merry Christmas Darlings!

It's the first of those 3 magical days of the year, and early this afternoon I'm headed to my parents home for Christmas. It's always been a big deal in my family, much more so than birthdays and I'm so looking forward to it. I'm planning on roping a few members of my family in on the blog this year - if you want a peek into that then keep your eyes peeled!

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Lush hauls are one of my guilty pleasures, I don't know why but it's something I'm always drawn to on here. So with that in mind I thought I'd share with you a few of my Lush Christmas favourites that I've purchased this holiday season.


I'm automatically drawn to spicy and woodsy scents, so something like Cinders is perfect for me, and is most definitely my favourite. However one thing I have to say is that Lush doesn't tend to do woodsy, spicy scents too well - have you smelt some of their perfumes? The supposedly 'woodsy' one smelt of stale tobacco - not so nice! With this in mind I have to deviate from my preferred scent family into something a little sweeter. 

I can't make my mind up about Snow Fairy - I bought the smallest bottle just to try since everyone raves about it, but if I'm honest, it's not very me. I'm more drawn to seductive kinds of scents like Estee Lauder's Sensuous Noir, or YSL Opium - so this really is something I'm not used to! However, I haven't used it in the shower yet, so I'm open to conversion!    

As for the rest, they're pretty much in the sweet/citrus category. I won't go into it because lets be honest,  describing scents is the most pointless thing in the world. We all smell things differently! All I can say is that none of them are floral - floral is just not for me. They all range in their price point, but each is under £5. 

I think my best recommendation is that you should head to a Lush store during the sales if you get the opportunity; they start to sell off all of their Christmas stock and you can get some great bargains, particularly the gift sets. 

Have a wonderful day everyone, I hope you have an amazing evening with your family tonight, and a magical day tomorrow!

Merry Christmas!

Lea
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46 comments:

  1. My favourite is melting snowman and I just won another one in a give away, yay! Have a nice xmas x

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  2. The melting snowman is my total favourite, I love the smell this year, a lot more spicy. Have you tried the phoenix rising bath bomb? That one is another spicy one that stays all year round :)
    Not sure whether it was just a little mistake on the photo but incase you didn't know, santa's sack is actually a bubble bar, not a melt. Dont want you to miss out on all the bubbles by just plopping it into the bath :) Merry Christmas! xxx

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    1. Thanks for letting me know! I didn't realise :) I have tried phoenix rising and it's probably my favourite bath bomb alongside dragons egg! :) x

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  3. We don't have lush in Denmark, but I remember when I lived in Scotland I so wanted to like lush but walking in to a lush store is just too overwhelming, no store should smell like that. :) x

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    1. Haha I think it's a marmite thing! You either love it or hate it! x

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  4. I love Lush.. the scents are to die for!
    Marry Christmas enjoy your holidays :)

    -Rosy
    www.ajoyfulkindoflife.blogspot.com

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    1. I really enjoy them too, although it can be a little overwhelming! x

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  5. I love Lush too! Merry Christmas! I am your newest follower, hope you will check out my fashion & beauty blog.

    xoxo Keke (Pakize)

    http://madamekeke.blogspot.com

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  6. I love cinders and Golden wonder, I love citrusy/spicy smells too. I'm not the biggest fan of snow fairy though, It's the one hings from lush I genuinly hate but I know my siter loves it so I's probably one of those things you either love or hate :)
    Hope you had a lovely Christmas :)
    Rosalie x

    rosaliejayne.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. I still can't make my mind up! I just think it's too far out of my comfort zone for me... x

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  7. I LOVE the way you write and I LOVE that you call everyone Darlings. It's so so cute.

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  8. Lush products are heaven! So jealous of your purchases x

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    1. I love having a stock of them, there's nothing better than going to choose one for your bath on cold nights like these :) x

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  9. I do love a good lush haul :) I can't wait to get to the lush sale to hopefully pick up some exciting things! I got snow fairy for Christmas and I really love sweet scents so it has been perfect for me! Hope you had a lovely Christmas and a good holiday too! xx

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    1. I went to the Lush sale and was really disappointed! They really didn't have much at all! x

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  10. hi dear I like your blog and I m your new follower=)
    pls follow my blog too
    Kisses

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  11. I didn't manage to make it to lush this year! Can't believe it! And then I missed the sale! Your goodies look lovely!

    gigglesandmakeup.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. I didn't make it last year, so I totally feel your pain hehe! :) x

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  12. I have been so busy I haven't had a chance to go into LUSH and try out their Christmassy bits!:-(
    I just came across your blog and I love it, I've followed! I would be so happy if you checked out my blog and followed if you wish. Happy New Years! OX

    http://electricdaisies.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. Thankyou so much! I really appreciate it :) x

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  13. happy new year!
    http://iamaleena.blogspot.com.au/

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  14. I love Lush! Their products are absolutely heavenly! Hope you had a wonderful Christmas, and a Happy New Year! :) XOXO

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    1. Thankyou very much, I hope you did too lovely :) x

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  15. I like your blog, is beautiful!!! check out my blog: http://thatsloverobyblog.blogspot.it/
    I follow you, you follow me too????? xoxo

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  16. I'm not much of a lush girl, I've never really tried very much from the range but that little melting snowman looks SO cute! <3

    I hope you're doing well lovely & had a great Christmas & new year!

    Jennie xo | sailorjennie.com

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    1. I think I just get sucked in by the bath products. There's not so much else in there that I gravitate towards so I kind of know what you mean. Thanks hun, and you too! :) x

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  17. loooove snow fairy and the melted snowman! x

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    1. I love the melted snowman for definite :) x

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  18. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! :)
    xoxo

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    1. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and New Year too darling x

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  19. Those looks amazing! Have fun using them :) I'm jealous! Lush is wonderful!
    <3
    katsfashionfix.blogspot.com

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  20. I've never tried anything from Lush but these look great! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas & New Year :)

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  21. I like this post so much: these pictures are wonderful!
    What about following each other? Cosa mi metto???

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  22. More posts, girl! What's up? :P

    http://therealfoodrunner.blogspot.com/

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    1. Sorry hun, I've just put a post up explaining why I disappeared. I'm back and fighting now though! x

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  23. Lush products are really great
    Would love to follow each other via GFC or BLOGLOVIN?
    http://loving-evekyn.blogspot.ro

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  24. Lovely blog dear ❤
    Great post :)
    Check out my blog sometime if you want ❤

    xoxo Gabriƫlle

    http://thelastbrokenroad.blogspot.nl

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  25. Your photos are great -so artistic! Very informative and clear I really enjoyed browsing through your blog :) Would you like to follow each other? I always follow back :) I just followed you on GFC, hope you will too :) Looking forward to more posts from you! More power!

    XOXO
    www.MusingsofaMakeupMaven.com

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  26. Hey!

    I'm a new follower! I love LUSH and recently posted a huge haul! also Snowfairy is a favourite of mine and I stocked up at christmas :D

    I would love you to check my blog out if you get a chance! - I have a new beauty haul

    India xox The Jewel Beauty Blog |Beauty,Lifestyle & Fashion! - Latest Post - Beauty Haul!

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