I don't really know what persuaded me to purchase this, it was probably a blog post or a Lush scent-induced crazy moment in store. It took me a while to come around to it, but now I couldn't be without it! Mint Julips is just one of the Lush lip scrub offerings, and in my opinion one of the best. Vanilla and peppermint flavours this, and combined with the sugar it makes for a great multitasker- scrub your lips and cure your sugar cravings, all at once!
I originally thought the price of this Lush lip scrub was steep at $9.95, but others on the market are much pricier. Essentially this is just sugar and oils, but the taste and scent as well as the pretty packaging makes this little one oh so worth it.
The first few applications of this left much to be desired, as the oils had obviously seeped to the bottom a little bit. Once you get into it it's much nicer, and easier to work with as opposed to rubbing loose sugar on your lips.
As someone who loves to wear lipstick, I find that I need to scrub my lips regularly to ensure a smooth application each day. This is rough enough to get the job done without hurting my lips. I find that it works well before bed or even in the morning, as it doesn't leave any residue that would affect the colour going on top of it.
The Lush lip scrubs couldn't be easier to use, you simply take a fingerfull and rub it around your lips well. The best bit is licking it all off, and being left with super smooth lips!
Most Lush products come with a specific expiry date and I've been using this a lot as mine is coming up. This pot has lasted me quite a long time, and I will definitely be repurchasing. I'll be checking out some other scents while in Lush, but will probably stick to Mint Julips.
How often do you scrub your lips?
Have you tried the Lush lip scrubs?
Would love to hear how the other ones taste!
This is much cheaper than the Fresh one, so perhaps I'll pick this one up the next time I'm in the market. Vanilla and peppermint sounds all right - the only options I saw last time were chocolate and a bubblegum, which aren't my kind of scents at all.
ReplyDelete@Larie I love that it's so affordable, especially as I've been using it for quite a while and still have so much left. I've heard some great reviews of the bubblegum and chocolate ones, but like you I don't like the scent of them, not enough to use them all the time anyway. x
DeleteI never walk into Lush mainly because scents give me a headache and Lush is like a headache waiting to happen. Everything is so overpowering!
ReplyDeleteBut I've also been on the hunt for a good lip scrub. So it looks like a trip into Lush might just have to be on the cards. *gulp*
@celeste I have quite a high tolerance to the scents in Lush so I don't mind going in, but my Mum is like you and I totally understand where you're coming from. I think an online order would be perfect, or get someone to run in and grab it for you :) I think it's worth it.
DeleteI don't have any lip scrubs but the next time I'm buying things from Lush I will definitely be picking one up.
ReplyDelete@Kimberley I never saw the need for one before I bought this, and now I appreciate all of my lipsticks so much more. x
DeleteI scrub my lips about 2 - 3 times a week depending on the lip scrub I use as I have many you see! I'm not keen on the Lush lip scrubs as they don't have enough oil in them for my liking and get everywhere. Obviously Sara Happ lip scrubs are on a different level but also on a different price range too!
ReplyDelete@SkinScrubs I don't find that this one gets everywhere, but I haven't tried an oilier scrub so that might be why I find this one the best :) I don't think I could bring myself to pay a large amount of money for a lip scrub, I'd rather buy a more affordable one and then a high end lippy lol
DeleteI use the bubblegum one and it tastes delicious! And the tub lasts me ages!
ReplyDelete@Rachel I think the bubblegum one may be too sweet for me, but I do think the colour is nice and summery :) I agree, the tubs do last a long time x
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