Lush Arndale Beauty School Event

Hiya Guys!

A couple of weeks ago I received an invitation to the Lush Arndale Beauty School Event for Bloggers, I applied a while back thinking I wouldn't hear anything but thought I would give it a try. I was chuffed when I received the invite as I'm sure you can tell if you follow me on Twitter or Instagram that I am a massive Lush fan and have been for years!

When we arrived at the Lush Arndale store we was advised by the lovely Colin that there were three different groups where we would be doing three different activities throughout the evening.

Henna Hair Dye Demo and Knot Wrap Tutorials

Our group started on the hair care section where there was a Henna Hair Dye demonstration going on, Henna is a natural alternative to the usual hair dye. To find out more information click here.

We also had a live tutorial on how to use the Lush Knot Wraps, we kindly received one of the Knot Wraps in our goodie bag and we was shown lots of different ways to use this from

styling your hair with Victory Rolls and adding a Knot Wrap rose to making a bag to store your Lush products in - which makes an amazing gift idea! I was so glad to be shown the Knot Wrap rose style with the Victory Curls as I am going to a wedding just before Christmas and was looking for a vintage hair style so I will be 100% be using this style.

Emotional Brilliance Live Tutorial  

Once we had finished creating Knot Wraps styles and watching the Henna demo we went to the Emotional Brilliance section of the store where we were being shown a live tutorial using all Lush make up.

The look in which we were being shown was a flawless skin look where the make up artist concentrated on a flawless base and then added a copper colour to the eyes using the Eye Jewels. I have never seen anything like these before, they are essentially cream solid eyeshadows and come in the most gorgeous colours. Another product which caught my eye was the Feeling Younger Skin Tint - the MUA used this as a highlighter on the model and it was SO beautiful, as soon as I saw it I knew I had to have it! I purchased it once the event was over and can't wait to start using it. It's a liquid based product and can be used all over your face under your foundation for a dewy look or on top of your make up to create a gorgeous highlight!

Product Making

The final activity of the evening was product making and I was VERY excited about this. We all huddled into the Lush Arndale Green House with the lovely Alex who was talking us through the products which we would be making. He was very informative and I learnt a lot of information about how Lush source their ingredients such as their Fair Trade Cocoa Butter, the stories were really touching.

The first product which we were making was Butterbear Bath Bomb which I was really happy about as I love this product, only a week before the event I had bought two of these as I remember how lovely they were last year. They aren't anything super fancy and exciting but they're a soothing and relaxing Bath Bomb.

We did everything from adding the Fair Trade Cocoa Butter to mixing the product together to put into the little Butterbear moulds.

The next product we made was Cupcake Face Mask, I didn't expect to be making anything other than bath products so this was something very exciting. Alex talked us through everything from how the products benefit your skin to how to apply and store the product. Due to it being a very hands on session I didn't manage to get any pictures of this as we were all involved from the start, even ripping up the mint to add to the mask but I did manage to get a picture of these yummy Cupcake inspired Vegan cupcakes made by one of the staff members at Lush, Colin!

I thoroughly enjoyed my evening at Lush Arndale and am very thankful to all the lovely staff members there who made it a night I won't forget! There are lots more pictures and videos over on my Instagram which you can check out!

As always, I hope you enjoyed the read and speak soon!

Amber xxx

Lush Cosmetics Haul

Hiya Guys!

Long time no blog....

But I'm back and I'm ready to take this shit seriously. I've gone through a bit of a rough patch lately and after lots and LOTS of overthinking I decided to give this blogging mallarky another go as I am forever shopping and don't feel that my little Twitter and Instragram haul's are doing it for me. I love sharing what I've bought and letting people know about exciting things in stores at the moment. So let's get to it....

On Bank Holiday Monday I took myself to Leeds to buy a few things and to be honest, it was extremely unsuccessful. I wanted to purchase most of Gabriella's Primark Collection and there was only one thing in store and then I had a HUGE list for Lush but only managed to get two things because they'd all sold out. So this is a mixture from in store and online.

The Comforter - Shower Cream

Yes that's right, they have made The Comforter into a Shower Cream - WHAT THE HECK. If we go back in time to my first blog post in October 2014 I mentioned then that The Comforter will always be one of my favourite Lush products and now they've made it into a Shower Cream and I couldn't be happier.

So not only can I use my favourite scented Lush product when I'm having a bubble bath but now I can use it in the shower as well - woop! For those who aren't familiar with the product the Lush website advises that it has 'Cassis Absolute' which is 'Comforting and Fruity', 'Bergamot Oil' which is 'Uplifting and Cleansing' and 'Almond Oil' which is 'Hydration for skin and hair'.

£4.75 The Comforter - Shower Cream

The Experimenter - Bath Bomb

If you use Instagram I'm 99% sure you will have seen this product featured on someone's profile. A lovely picture of it fizzing away in their bath (PS I will be doing one of these generic pictures). So you will know that it looks AMAZING...

That was my reason for buying this and it seemed to be very popular as one of the lovely ladies in store told me that it sold out within days of the delivery coming in. So as soon as I got home that evening I went straight online to place an order to make sure I didn't miss out it! I haven't used the product yet but like I say make sure you're following me on Instagram to see what it looks like. It smells very Autumn and Christmassy which I love - perfect for the upcoming months. The ingredients include 'Tonka Absolute' which is 'Sweetly Scented', 'Fair Trade Vanilla Absolute' which is 'Sweet and comforting scent' and 'Vetivert Oil' which is 'Restorative and Relaxing'.

£3.95 The Experimenter - Bath Bomb

Milky Bath - Bubble Bar

I believe this is a fairly new product and it was one on my list to buy. As well as the crazy sweet candyfloss scents I also wanted to buy some products to calm and relax me and I was drawn to buying this for that reason (and also because it's extra cute).

This is a bubble bar so will last you a few baths. If you haven't used a bubble bar before all you do is break a piece off and crumble it under the water and TADA - you have bubbles! The ingredients were another reason I bought this because it contains extra moisturising ingredients which is amazing for the colder months. Some of these include 'Skimmed Milk' which is 'Softening and Soothing', 'Fair Trade Organic Cocoa Butter' which is 'Softening and  Conditioning' and 'Patchouli Oil' which is 'Exotic, earthy aroma'.

£3.75 Milky Bath - Bubble Bar 

Butterball Bath Bomb

This was another one along side Milky Bath which I wanted to buy as more of a relaxing bath product. This one is a Bath Bomb so you just need to drop it into your bath and let it fizz away and create a beautiful scent and silky feeling water. When this fizzes it releases tiny pieces of cocoa butter which will melt in the water and make your skin feel SOO smooth and moisturised. I would 100% recommend this product if you have dry or sensitive skin.

The key ingredients are 'Cocoa Butter' which 'Soothes and Softens' and 'Ylang Ylang Oil' which is 'Sweet, heady and floral'.

£2.65 Butterball - Bath Bomb

Bubblegum - Lip Scrub

This Bubblegum Lip Scrub is a re-purchase for me because it is SO yummy, it also does a really good job at exfoliating your lips (but the number one reason it's because it's yummy).

These are extremely good products for people with chapped lips or for those who just want to make your pout more 'poutier'. All you need to do is apply it to your lips and scrub it in and because it's made from all natural ingredients you can lick it off when you've done! MMM. It's also a well know fact that regularly exfoliating your lips can make them more plump. The two main ingredients are 'Caster Sugar' and 'Organic Jojoba Oil'.

£5.50 Bubblegum - Lip Scrub

Pink Flamingo - Reusable Bubble Bar

The reusable Bubble Bar's on sticks are such a good idea. I find that they last much longer than a normal Bubble Bar because all you have to do is swirl it around in your water and you can see the bubbles forming. And it's a Flamingo... Why else wouldn't you want a Pink Flamingo that can make amazing bubbles in your bath?

This is one of the more sweet 'candy' scents and I absolutely ADORE it. Literally whilst writing this blog post I have picked up the stick and smelt it around 2401 times, I'm obsessed. There is nothing more satisfying than when you want to have a pamper and having a bright pink girly bubble bath that smells sweet and fruity! The Lush site says that the main ingredients are 'Ylang Ylang Oil' which is 'Sweet, heady and floral', 'Fair Trade Organic Cocoa Butter' which is 'Softening and Conditioning' and 'Rosewood Oil' which is 'Antiseptic and Uplifting'.

£5.95 Pink Flamingo Reusable Bubble Bar

Intergalactic - Bath Bomb  

This was one of the main reasons for my visit to Lush along side The Experimenter, as this was another that kept appearing on my Instagram feed.

This is a peppermint smelling product and from what I've seen makes your bath look like outer space when you drop it in. I am so excited to try it out (and take another Instagram picture) and see what it looks like for me. It also seems to have glitters and shimmers inside from what I've seen that make the water glisten. The main ingredients are 'Peppermint Oil' which is 'Cooling and Invigorating', 'Grapefruit Oil' which is 'Uplifting and Refreshing' and 'Cedarwood Oil' which is 'Toning and Balancing'.

£3.95 Intergalactic - Bath Bomb 

 Charity Pot - Hand and Body Lotion

And finally I just wanted to write a little bit about this product. Each time when you take a trip to a Lush store they always ask whether you would like to donate £1 to charity for a little sample size of Charity Pot. I always do this and I probably have about 10 of these lying around my bedroom and in my handbag.

This Hand and Body Lotion really is incredible. I completely forgot about it until my recently visit in store and used it one night after doing my nails and fell back in love. I've found recently that my cuticles have been getting very dry and hand cream doesn't usually solve the problem but this did the trick. Not only does it make your skin feel beautiful but it smells incredible too. You can find out more of what happens with the donations HERE.

£1 - Charity Pot - Hand and Body Lotion

So this weeks post has come to an end. I am aiming to do a new blog post each week so look out for them. As always I hope you enjoyed the read and please let me know what you think - it really is appreciated.

Amber xxx



Lush Cosmetics Haul

Hiya Guys!

On a recent shopping trip to Leeds I thought I'd pop into the new Lush store to have a nosey around and I was also running extremely low on bath products which obviously gave me an excuse to splurge.

After spending a considerable amount of time looking around the store and chatting with the lovely sales assistants I finally picked my items to purchase. I thought I'd share them with you guys so you can see which are my favourites and what is currently in the stores!

The Comforter - Bubble Bar

The Comforter Bubble Bar will hands down always be one of my favourite products from Lush! I'm sure many of you know how the Bubble Bars work, you break a piece off and crumble it under the running water and it creates the most gorgeous smelling bubbles and for The Comforter the most gorgeous coloured bubbles as well.

This product will last you at least 5 baths and once you get out of bath the scent remains on your skin smelling amazing! The Lush website advises that it has 'Cassis Absolute' which is 'Comforting and Fruity', 'Bergamot Oil' which is 'Uplifting and Cleansing' and finally 'Cypress Oil' which is 'Calming and Toning', I can definitely agree with them statements, although saying that I would say all Lush products make me feel like this! £4.75

Honey Bee - Bath Bomb  

Another favourite of mine which I will religiously pick up every time I visit Lush is the Honey Bee Bath Bomb. The smell isn't too overpowering it's just lovely if you want a nice relaxing soak and it leaves the skin feeling super silky!

According to the Lush website the reasoning for this is due to the ingredients. This product has the following ingredients - 'Honey', 'Rhassoul Mud' and 'Fair Trade Organic Aloe Vera Gel' which all help with moisturising and softening the skin. £3.35

Sakura - Bath Bomb

This Bath Bomb is one I haven't used before but couldn't help but buy it as it looked and smelt amazing!

The Lush website says that calming 'Mimosa' and 'Jasmine' oils have been used in this product, complemented by 'Lemon Oil' and 'Orange Flower' which would explain the amazing smell. I can't really say much more on this product as of yet, but I will update on Twitter with my thoughts when I use it. £3.35

Mmmelting Marshmallow Moment - Bath Melt

If only you could smell products through a screen! I absolutely LOVE the scent of this bath melt, it has to be one of my favourite scents. The sweet/candy smell is to die for, any product that has that scent I will always be suckered into buying.

The fact that this makes your skin feel super soft and silky as well is another winning point! Your bath will be a lovely pink colour filling the bathroom with a scent like you're in a sweet shop and it will leave your skin gorgeous and soft! Lush use the following ingredients in this product - 'Fair Trade Colombian Cocoa Butter' (which would explain the silky feeling), 'Marshmallow Powder', 'Almond Oil' and 'Chamomile Powder'. I would definitely recommend this product if you are new to Lush as it's an all time classic in my opinion. £3.95

Butterbear - Bath Bomb

Another product that I haven't tried before but look how cute it looks! Who wouldn't want to buy this? Again I can't really give my personal opinion yet as I haven't tried it but I will pop some info down which is on the Lush website.

According to Lush the main ingredients in this product is 'Cocoa Butter' so this will create a gorgeous creamy soft bath which is great for nourishing the skin. £1.95

Creamy Candy - Bubble Bar

You will see a pattern starting here, again another product that has the candy floss/sweetie scent this time in the form of a bubble bar. So when crumbling this product under running water to create bubbles they will all have the gorgeous scent which will be long lasting on your skin.

Just like the Butterbear this product has 'Cocoa Butter' as a main ingredient as well as 'Almond Oil' so leaves you feeling extra moisturised! The Lush website also advises that it has 'butter chunks that melt to the surface of the water' so if you're wanting to come out of the bath feeling velvety soft, this is the Bubble Bar for you! £2.75

Dragon's Egg - Bath Bomb

The Dragon's Egg Bath Bomb will create the PRETTIEST and most spectacular bath you have ever seen! That is why it's a product I will 100% purchase every time I visit Lush. It looks like a regular plain white bath bomb but once in the water has different colours inside which all fizzle out. When I say fizzle out you can actually hear it, crackling and fizzing away. Such a fun bath bomb!

The ingredients included as per the Lush website are - 'Lemon Oil', 'Bermagont Oil' and 'Jasmine Absolute' which all give it the gorgeous citrusy smell and then a touch of Popping Candy to add to the amazing-ness. £3.35

Candy Mountain - Bubble Bar

The Candy Mountain Bubble Bar was a product that was being demonstrated at the store I went to in Leeds which was the reason I picked it up. Again by the name you can probably tell why I fell in love with it, it has a gorgeous sweet candy smelling scent and turns your bath very bubbly and very pink which is obviously why it was straight in my basket.

Again I haven't tried this product in the bath yet myself but I will keep you posted on Twitter with what I think. £2.75

Tea Tree - Toner Tabs

And last but not least I bought two of the Tea Tree Toner Tabs. Whenever I'm having a 'bad skin day' or just want to pamper myself I always use one of these. I usually just pop them in a bowl of boiling water whilst resting my head above it and it releases the steam to open up my pores and make my skin in general feel a lot better. £1.00

Well that's the end of my first blog post, after years of contemplating and wanting to make a blog/YouTube channel I have finally done it. I may start with the YouTube videos but I'm going one step at a time for now.

I hope you guys enjoyed reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it. Let me know what you think please, I would love to hear your opinions and there will be a lot more to come in the future.

PS - Upcoming blog posts include - Zoella Beauty Review, Small Clothes Haul and a Boots Haul...

Amber xxx