LUSH #signoflove

I know I have been blowing up my social media feeds with this picture, but it really is so important. LUSH Cosmetics is doing a #signoflove campaign partnered with All Out to support LGBTQ rights in Russia and stop anti-gay violence there. 

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I found out about this trend from the amazing Tracy at BeautyReflections and I encourage all of you to snap your selfie and share the love as well!

All you have to do is draw a pink triangle somewhere on your body, snap a selfie and share to Twitter, Facebook, Instagram etc. with the hashtag #signoflove! More info HERE Let's rock this pandas!

LUSH Cupcake Fresh Face Mask Review

I love Lush cosmetics, but there isn't a store close by to me so that I can indulge on a regular basis. However, when I was in the area of one, I picked up one of their fresh face masks. I had never tried them before and I really wanted to pamper my skin.

 

Side note, sorry I haven't been posting as much lately, it has been a crazy week. I had a birthday! And lots of other things have been going on, but I do have a lot of great products waiting in the wings!

 

 

 

This is the Lush Cupcake Fresh Face Mask. It retails for $6.99 and you need to keep it in the fridge. They last about 3 weeks (the expiration date is on the back) and you get about 6/7 masks out of it. The cupcake mask is for oily skin, which is perfect for me!

 

This has cocoa powder to calm skin and soften it. Spearmint gives a wonderful tingle and acts as a mild astringent and it also has sandalwood. They are the freshest things in the store and are really great for your skin.

 

 

 

Take a nice sized glob of the mask and spread it on your face. Leave on for ten minutes and rinse with warm water. Pretty simple, just like any other mask. I like that since it has just been in the fridge, it is really cooling. Cupcake smells LOVELY and looks like brownie batter (it also has that consistency, so it feels like you are rubbing batter onto your face). It does a great job of calming down acne flare ups, softening, and taking away excess oil

 

Overall, I am really happy with this mask. It isn't cheap, but doesn't break the bank for a special treat for your face. You get a lot of uses out of it, it smells amazing, and actually improved my skin. Even if you do not have oily skin, this is a good mask for cooling down in the summer and calming redness.

 

Price: 8/10

Performance: 10/10

Color/Wearability: N/A

Packaging: 10/10 Recyclable!! And you can bring back 5 tubs to get a free mask!

Overall Quality: 10/10

Total: 38/40 = A+ = PANDAMONIUM

 

I am really happy with this mask. Have you tried a Lush fresh face mask? Thoughts?

 

 

LUSH Cupcake Fresh Face Mask Review

I love Lush cosmetics, but there isn't a store close by to me so that I can indulge on a regular basis. However, when I was in the area of one, I picked up one of their fresh face masks. I had never tried them before and I really wanted to pamper my skin.

 

Side note, sorry I haven't been posting as much lately, it has been a crazy week. I had a birthday! And lots of other things have been going on, but I do have a lot of great products waiting in the wings!

 

 

 

This is the Lush Cupcake Fresh Face Mask. It retails for $6.99 and you need to keep it in the fridge. They last about 3 weeks (the expiration date is on the back) and you get about 6/7 masks out of it. The cupcake mask is for oily skin, which is perfect for me!

 

This has cocoa powder to calm skin and soften it. Spearmint gives a wonderful tingle and acts as a mild astringent and it also has sandalwood. They are the freshest things in the store and are really great for your skin.

 

 

 

Take a nice sized glob of the mask and spread it on your face. Leave on for ten minutes and rinse with warm water. Pretty simple, just like any other mask. I like that since it has just been in the fridge, it is really cooling. Cupcake smells LOVELY and looks like brownie batter (it also has that consistency, so it feels like you are rubbing batter onto your face). It does a great job of calming down acne flare ups, softening, and taking away excess oil

 

Overall, I am really happy with this mask. It isn't cheap, but doesn't break the bank for a special treat for your face. You get a lot of uses out of it, it smells amazing, and actually improved my skin. Even if you do not have oily skin, this is a good mask for cooling down in the summer and calming redness.

 

Price: 8/10

Performance: 10/10

Color/Wearability: N/A

Packaging: 10/10 Recyclable!! And you can bring back 5 tubs to get a free mask!

Overall Quality: 10/10

Total: 38/40 = A+ = PANDAMONIUM

 

I am really happy with this mask. Have you tried a Lush fresh face mask? Thoughts?

 

 

Burt's Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream: Quick Review

Okay so you know how I am obsessed with cuticle stuff right?

Well, here is another product to add to my insane arsenal of cuticle care including Sally Hansen Quick Care Pen and Avojuice lotions! Burt's Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream.

Burt's Bees Lemon Butter cuticle cream retails for about $5 depending on if you order from their website or get it at Target, Ulta, or Walmart. It is 100% natural and not tested on animals. It has sweet almond, lemon, sunflower, and soybean oils as well as rosemary and cocoa butter to moisten and heal. It does contain beeswax, so it is not vegan. It is a thick paste in a small tin that has a dry consistency so it is quick to absorb.

Anyone looking for a way to heal their damaged, dry, or out-of-shape cuticles in these winter months. Cuticle care is far better than cuticle clipping, so invest in the right products. I recommend my above staples but this is a great substitute for the pricier Lemony Flutter by LUSH. This is a great product for on the go, works well, and smells so good!

I am already in love. It took my rough cuticles from a day out in cold weather and made them pretty and polished for manicure pictures forthcoming. Non-greasy, which I love! Wish the packaging came wrapped though so people can't dig into these in the store.

Price: 9/10
Performance: 9/10
Color/Wearability: N/A
Packaging: 7/10
Overall Quality: 9/10

Total: 34/40 = B+ = Happy Panda! 

Are you a fan of the Burt's Bees line? I love that they are all natural and that this smells like fresh lemons!

 

Burt's Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream: Quick Review

Okay so you know how I am obsessed with cuticle stuff right?

Well, here is another product to add to my insane arsenal of cuticle care including Sally Hansen Quick Care Pen and Avojuice lotions! Burt's Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream.

Burt's Bees Lemon Butter cuticle cream retails for about $5 depending on if you order from their website or get it at Target, Ulta, or Walmart. It is 100% natural and not tested on animals. It has sweet almond, lemon, sunflower, and soybean oils as well as rosemary and cocoa butter to moisten and heal. It does contain beeswax, so it is not vegan. It is a thick paste in a small tin that has a dry consistency so it is quick to absorb.

Anyone looking for a way to heal their damaged, dry, or out-of-shape cuticles in these winter months. Cuticle care is far better than cuticle clipping, so invest in the right products. I recommend my above staples but this is a great substitute for the pricier Lemony Flutter by LUSH. This is a great product for on the go, works well, and smells so good!

I am already in love. It took my rough cuticles from a day out in cold weather and made them pretty and polished for manicure pictures forthcoming. Non-greasy, which I love! Wish the packaging came wrapped though so people can't dig into these in the store.

Price: 9/10
Performance: 9/10
Color/Wearability: N/A
Packaging: 7/10
Overall Quality: 9/10

Total: 34/40 = B+ = Happy Panda! 

Are you a fan of the Burt's Bees line? I love that they are all natural and that this smells like fresh lemons!

 

My Charity Pot

I am excited to show you guys my little baby 'Charity Pot'. If you know Lush cosmetics, you will know what I am talking about. If you don't... read on!

They make this bad boy in a much larger size, but this little guy is 1.6 oz and costs $5. One hundred percent of the proceeds for ths lotion go to 350.org and the Dogwood initiative to stop the expansion of a pipeline through North America. The SA was super knowledgable and told me all about how this would be so bad for our environment, and only create about 20 jobs in the long run. So not worth it!

If you want to read more about it, click here

It is limited edition so snatch it up while you can! It is currently out of stock online, but you can still get it in store. Above is all of the ingredients.

This really does a great job as a moisturizer. Am I a fan of the smell? No. It isn't my cup of tea. It is very heavy, floral, and slightly musky. I will still use it because it doesn't make me sneeze too badly and I believe in the charity it goes to. Plus, it is a great lotion in general.

Final Thoughts:

Price: 10/10
Staying Power: N/A
Packaging: 10/10
Color/Wearbility: N/A
Quality/Branding: 10/10

Total: 30/30 = A+ = Pandamonium!

If you can live with the smell get your hands on this asap! Also, don't forget that if you bring back 5 black pots to Lush you get a free face mask! And what are you thinking about the larger pics? Like or dislike?

xoxo PrettyPanda

My Charity Pot

I am excited to show you guys my little baby 'Charity Pot'. If you know Lush cosmetics, you will know what I am talking about. If you don't... read on!

They make this bad boy in a much larger size, but this little guy is 1.6 oz and costs $5. One hundred percent of the proceeds for ths lotion go to 350.org and the Dogwood initiative to stop the expansion of a pipeline through North America. The SA was super knowledgable and told me all about how this would be so bad for our environment, and only create about 20 jobs in the long run. So not worth it!

If you want to read more about it, click here

It is limited edition so snatch it up while you can! It is currently out of stock online, but you can still get it in store. Above is all of the ingredients.

This really does a great job as a moisturizer. Am I a fan of the smell? No. It isn't my cup of tea. It is very heavy, floral, and slightly musky. I will still use it because it doesn't make me sneeze too badly and I believe in the charity it goes to. Plus, it is a great lotion in general.

Final Thoughts:

Price: 10/10
Staying Power: N/A
Packaging: 10/10
Color/Wearbility: N/A
Quality/Branding: 10/10

Total: 30/30 = A+ = Pandamonium!

If you can live with the smell get your hands on this asap! Also, don't forget that if you bring back 5 black pots to Lush you get a free face mask! And what are you thinking about the larger pics? Like or dislike?

xoxo PrettyPanda