Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics totally rocks our world. If you’ve ever stepped foot in Lush…it’s like being a kid in a candy store! Chunky, handmade soaps, fresh face masks, delectable bath treats, fizzy bath bombs and delicate dusting powders are just some of the all-natural, “lush-ous” goodies you can scoop up.

So…What’s the Lush experience all about? What hot, new products are hitting the shelves? Check out our interview with Brandi from the fabulous handmade cosmetics company, find out which celebs like to smooth, slather, and scrub with the products and then enter to win your own set of goodies to play with.

What is the mission at Lush?

A self-appointed cosmetic-deli, LUSH makes effective products out of fresh organic fruits and vegetables, the finest essential oils and ingredients that are ethically and sustainably procured from around the world. Since LUSH came on the scene 13 years ago, its philosophy has always been based on ethics and having the least impact on the environment while still producing effective and innovative beauty products. In doing so, LUSH products are 100% vegetarian, 74% vegan, 65% preservative-free, and 60% free of wasteful packaging with absolutely no animal testing being done on LUSH products or ingredients. These ethics are at the heart of the brand and will remain there with every new shop that opens globally.

Tell us about the Lush experience. What will cosmetics lovers encounter when they walk through the door?

Walking through the door at LUSH truly is a unique shopping experience. Soaps are piled high on Provençal-style wooden tables like strange and exotic cheeses, a myriad of bath bombs are presented like perfectly round apples and fresh face masks are served up from ice-filled fridges. Designed to resemble a friendly neighborhood deli, customers are encouraged to touch, smell and sort through products to find just the right one. The LUSH experience is all about having fun – with over half of our products sold unpackaged or “naked” customers are invited to interact with the products while in store.

What are some of your top selling products right now?

Despite being more well known for our soap and bath range, our top 5 products are all from our phenomenal skin care range that we are incredibly proud of:
1. Ocean Salt Facial and Body Scrub
2. Dream Cream Body Moisturizer
3. Big Buffy Body Butter
4. Angels on Bare Skin Facial Cleanser
5. Lemony Flutter Cuticle Butter

Let’s talk about some of your new launches! So exciting! Tell us about the Sugar Scrubs.

The recent filming of BBC1’s ‘The Apprentice’ at the LUSH”s factory in Poole, Dorset inspired the creation of our own set of ‘sugar’ scrubs, for the ultimate bathroom battle against cellulite and those dreaded dimply bits! This summer we will be launching two Sugar Scrubs that both use the exfoliating nature of sugar to keep the skin stimulated to achieve that sought after toned look.

What is Hair Doctor all about?

Hair Doctor is a pre-shampoo treatment that degreases and invigorates oily, lifeless tresses while stimulating the follicles with menthol – making the roots stand up and increase volume too. Fullers earth clay cleans oil from hair and scalp, peppermint and rosemary revitalize hair and senses while chamomile soothes. The jojoba oil and natural henna extract work to increase hair’s strength shine and reduce split ends. And, yeast is the key ingredient that adds protein and strength to follicles. Since this precious product contains natural ingredients keep it in your refrigerator to keep it fresh for up to 3 months.

How about Grease Lightening? What is it and how does it work?

Grease Lightening is a small, portable spot zapper to magic away spots and blemishes at grease lightening speed. It’s an expert blend of everything you can thing of to help calm inflamed and aggravated skin. The thyme, rosemary and tea tree infusion creates a highly effective antiseptic to cleanse the skin and help clear spots and blemishes. Tea tree is the most antibacterial herb in use, while rosemary can help to ease any swelling caused by the spot. It can help to clear acne by fighting bacteria and regulating oil secretions. Both of which are the things that can cause spots. This fantastic antiseptic blend is blended with soothing aloe vera gel to calm inflammation and redness. There’s also lavender oil that can help to balance sebum production and calm sore skin.

Lush has a loyal following! Can you tell us about some of the celebs devoted to the brand?

Jude Law has been a longtime fan and recently stopped into one of our UK locations to stock up on some of his regulars. Britney Spears, Lindsay Lohan and Jessica Alba have all popped into our stores on several occasions. Jessica Alba even had fresh masks delivered to her and her crew on the set of Good Luck Chuck while filming in Vancouver. Jamie-Lynn Sigler and Halle Berry have both mentioned Dream Cream as one their favorite products.

Alright, CS readers. Aren’t you just loving Lush? Leave a comment below and you’ll be entered to win items from the yummy new vanilla fragrance line. Here’s what you’ll get. Click on each product to learn more:

(1) Vanilla Dee-Lite Hand and Body Lotion

(1) Vanilla Fountain Bath Bomb

(1) Vanilla Mountain Bath Bomb

(1) Heavanilli Massage Bar

(1) Vanillary Solid Perfume

Vanilla is the new chocolate! One comment per person. Must be a resident of the United States or Canada to enter. This giveaway ends on Monday, June 8th.