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I've Been Shopping at Lush for More Than 10 Years and These Are the 7 Items I Buy On Repeat

And every one of them smells *so* good

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Here's the thing: As an assistant commerce editor here at PureWow, I have access to more than my fair share of beauty products to test, so it says a lot when I go out and spend my own money on a brand. That being said, I simply *cannot* stop purchasing these seven skin and haircare products from Lush—the cult-favorite beauty brand focused on fresh, cruelty-free formulas that leave you feeling (and smelling!) amazing. I could honestly gush over the brand forever, but since I know what you're really here for is the rundown on some must-have products—like this lip scrub ($13) that's never not in my cabinet—read on to find all of the ones I find myself buying on repeat.

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Admittedly, putting together this list made me realize it's been way too long since I've used this restorative mask—so obviously it's in my cart as we speak. The mask, which can be used for both your face and body (though I've only used it on my face and neck so far), is made with a mix of hydrating and soothing ingredients like lemon verbena and valerian root, fresh coconut, evening primrose and more. I love that along with its soothing effects, it's also slightly exfoliating, too, so I feel like my skin is getting a nice deep clean and, like the rest of the Lush sleepy collection, the scent is to die for.

If you ask me, a good-smelling shower gel can make all the difference when it comes to making the most of your daily self-care time, and Lush's scents simply can't be beat. While my *true* favorite is the limited-edition Yog Nog only available around Christmastime, this chocolate scented one just might come in second place. It really does smell totally chocolatey, but doesn't linger so much that you're left smelling like dessert. Not to mention, it's packed with cocoa powder and hazelnut milk—two ingredients that work to soften and moisturize your skin.

This lip scrub is one product I will *always* have stocked in my cabinet. You only only need to use a tiny bit of the sugar-based formula to get off any dry, flaky spots on your lips and, thanks to the jojoba oil and shea butter, they're left feeling super moisturized, even without a lip balm on top (though if you want to add one on for an extra burst of hydration, I can also vouch for the Lip Service balm). It comes in a bunch of other flavors, too, like cookie dough and mint julips, which also happen to be faves of mine.

This seaweed infused cleanser is by far my favorite to use in the mornings—so much so that, if I'm being honest, I couldn't even tell you how many jars of it I've bought over the years. It has a nourishing feel with some light exfoliation—just enough that I feel like I'm getting any dry, dead skin off, but not enough to cause any irritation. The brand notes that it's great for sensitive skin since it includes gentle and soothing ingredients like calamine powder and kaolin clay.

I started using this honey-based shampoo a few years ago while I was a former American in Paris looking for something that would hydrate my perpetually dry hair, and a Lush associate recommended both this and the conditioner below. I could tell such a big difference in the way my hair felt after just a few uses, and the light honey scent (which comes from Fair Trade organic honey harvested in Zambia, per the brand) only makes it that much better.

Packed with hydrators like Brazil nut milk, Macadamia nut milk and cashew cream, this conditioner is a must for anyone with dry hair like me. It also has coconut oil included in the formula that will soothe your scalp and—you probably sense a theme here—the candy-like smell is so good that I even find myself looking forward to hair wash days when I'm using it.

Out of this whole list, the Sleepy Face cleansing balm is probably my most-purchased item. I use it as a first cleanser at night to remove my makeup and buildup from the day, and it's not only incredibly gentle, but easily takes everything off. It also just feels so nice on my skin because it's super soft thanks to its cocoa butter base. TBH, I don't see myself ever *not* using this in my nightly skincare routine—and you may very well feel the same after trying it.


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Assistant Commerce Editor

  • Writes commerce stories and features that span multiple topics, including fashion, beauty, travel, home and sales/deals
  • Has contributed to reports on ethical fashion and continues to stay up-to-date on sustainablility developments
  • Completed a bachelor's degree in psychology at the University of Pittsburgh and a master's degree in fashion studies at Parsons The New School

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