Saturday 16 October 2010

Lush Ultrabland Cleanser



I must admit I have tended to stay away from Lush stores, I found the smell emitted from them slightly overpowering. However, I like the whole concept so I braved the smell and found that once inside it was an appealing market place style shop full of enticing fresh products. I soon found myself wanting to purchase a whole lot more than I intended to and had to literally be dragged out of the store by my husband.

Whilst I was there I picked up a sample of their famous Ultrabland Cleanser.

I have been using this now for over a week (the sample has gone a long way) and the results are favourable. It is described as bland but effective. The Lush website says - "With a new almond oil base, this cream cleanser takes off make-up and cares for your face. It's gentle, but the deeply-cleansing oils reach down and remove stubborn dirt".

It is thick,yellow and gloopy. I also found it to be unscented. I put a little between my fingers to soften it a little and then massaged it into my face, it left it looking like I had smeared margarine all over it, greasy and oily looking. Then I used a warm muslin cloth to remove the cleanser from my face. It is a very effective cleanser,  removing some heavy make up! My skin was bright, felt very clean and soft. It leaves a waxy residue on the face (much like Pond's Cold Cream Cleanser) but if you use a toner then that residue disappears.

Ingredients -

Almond Oil (Prunus dulcis), Rose Water (Rosa damascena), Beeswax (Cera alba), Honey, Fresh Iris Extract (Iris florentina), Glycerine, Rose Absolute (Rosa damascena), Tincture of Benzoin (Styrax benzoin), Methylparaben, Propylparaben

I would definitely purchase this cleanser.

Ultrabland costs £5.75 for 45g or £9.25 for 100g from Lush stores or online at www.lush.co.uk

6 comments:

  1. Ooo this looks good. I have NEVER been in a Lush store because of the smell, but once inside its so nice, much less overpowering and I was like a kid in a sweet shop! x

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  2. I love LUSH but have for some reason not tried their cleansers - I may just give it a go now.

    Have you tried their Gorilla Perfumes? I think you'd like Imogen Rose ;-)

    Their Sympathy for Skin Body lotion is something that I don't think I could live without.

    Their solid shampoos are great in principle and fab for travelling, but I haven't found one to suit me. I also find the bars of soap drying.

    The bath ballistics though ....................................................... LOVE THEM

    x

    x

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  3. I'm so glad you reviewed this I will definitely give it a go now! I'm all for trying something more natural. Will you be trying a Lush moisturiser too?

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  4. I love lush stuff but usually stick to the bath & shower products so it's good to read this review, will give it a go. Like that it's unscented. :)

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  5. I too hate the lush smell. I love the ballistics though!
    My favourite cleanser of theirs is Baby Face. My skin is always lovely and smooth and it's cured my harsh face scrub addiction!

    http://www.lush.co.uk/products/skincare/cleansers/baby-face_201.html

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  6. So many things to try at Lush, thanks for all the recs!

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