So Lush has finally opened an outlet in Singapore (Wisma Atria) and I went to take a look. Since I'd never been to Lush before, it wasn't long before I got completely lost. There are way too many different types of bath bombs and soaps to look and smell especially when it's your first time! But the salesgirl caught my eye and helpfully introduced all of their products. Most of the salesgirls are more than willing to help, so don't be nervous to approach them (try not to get caught up in their enthusiasm and end up spending more than you expected).
I ended up with the Lush cupcake mask, meant for oily teenage skin. I may not be a teenager anymore, but I certainly suffer from oily skin with the occasional breakouts. A fresh batch is made every week, so it is recommended to be used within 3 weeks to maintain it's freshness (I must admit, it's been a couple of months and I haven't finished it, but it still works fine). I read great reviews on the Cupcake mask and thought it'd be great for a chocoholic like me.
The great thing is that there's a fair bit of this product, so even if I apply thick layers, there's still plenty left over. I felt that it really smoothened my skin, and my face was less oily after that. My skin also had a glow, but unfortunately it disappeared the next day. If it's possible, you would do best to put on the mask in the morning if you have time, so you can enjoy oil-free skin for the rest of the day. I tend to put on my masks just before bedtime, so that's a little tricky.
What I disliked was that the smell of the dark cocoa is very strong, whether in the tub or slathered on your face. Smelling it in the tub is fine, but having to deal with it sitting on my face for at least 10 minutes? I found it too strong and overpowering for my liking, although I just bore through it. Also, I was unimpressed with the fact that the results were not long-lasting. My skin quickly became oily again, and the glowy look it gave right after the mask disappeared by the next day. For the insane price of S$24 in the official retail store, I didn't feel that it was worth the money. I prefer to get my favourite tea tree oil masks that do better with my acne.
*Lush is situated at Wisma Atria B1.
The cupcake mask is retailing at S$24.
The hilarious thing is that every time I put on this mask, I feel like Robert Downey Jr in Tropic Thunder.
The great thing is that there's a fair bit of this product, so even if I apply thick layers, there's still plenty left over. I felt that it really smoothened my skin, and my face was less oily after that. My skin also had a glow, but unfortunately it disappeared the next day. If it's possible, you would do best to put on the mask in the morning if you have time, so you can enjoy oil-free skin for the rest of the day. I tend to put on my masks just before bedtime, so that's a little tricky.
What I disliked was that the smell of the dark cocoa is very strong, whether in the tub or slathered on your face. Smelling it in the tub is fine, but having to deal with it sitting on my face for at least 10 minutes? I found it too strong and overpowering for my liking, although I just bore through it. Also, I was unimpressed with the fact that the results were not long-lasting. My skin quickly became oily again, and the glowy look it gave right after the mask disappeared by the next day. For the insane price of S$24 in the official retail store, I didn't feel that it was worth the money. I prefer to get my favourite tea tree oil masks that do better with my acne.
*Lush is situated at Wisma Atria B1.
The cupcake mask is retailing at S$24.
The hilarious thing is that every time I put on this mask, I feel like Robert Downey Jr in Tropic Thunder.
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