Maxine Reviews: LUSH Pow Wow Lip Scrub

If you've been reading for a while, you'll know I love lipsticks, especially matte. 

Matte lipsticks have full-on colour and a give a unique finish, what's not to love? 

Well, erm, quite a lot actually, Matte lipsticks show any dry skin,

 or flaws on lips, not only that, but they can also be very drying on your lips. 

Winter Weather wreaks havoc with my lips, and I wasn't about to give up my favourite lipsticks, 

so I bought LUSH Pow Wow Lip Scrub for £4.75 from LUSH.

The Lip Scrub was a complete impulse buy, I'd been trying to just lay on the lip balm, and although it was moisturising, 

the damage from the wind and cold had already left my lips chapped and cracked. 

Nice.

LUSH Pow Wow Lip Scrub has seriously sorted out my lips. 

I've never had softer lips, especially in winter!

How do you use it? 

- Well as the picture above shows, you just dip or press your finger into the Lip Scrub. 

- Then take your finger and rub your lips in a circular motion.

- How lightly or for how long you scrub will depend on how damaged your lips are.

- Once you've gave your lips a good scrub, lick the scrub off. Yes, lick! 

- LUSH Pow Wow Lip Scrub is a Zesty Lime flavour with Popping Candy! So it snaps, crackles and pops as you lick it off. Willy Wonka Fabulous or what?

- The Lip Scrub also has Organic Rose-Hip, Jojoba and Argan Oil which softens the lips, though I do like to follow it up with a lip balm.

Pros: 
- Leaves lips feeling super soft.
- An instant fix for chapped or dry lips.
- Gentle enough to use daily.
- As with all LUSH products, Pow Wow Lip Scrub is hand-made and organic.
- Unlike other LUSH products, the Lip Scrub does not have a short expiry, and does not need to be refrigerated.


Cons:
- At £4.75 for 20g, it may seem expense, but considering you are literally using a dab every time, this will last for ages. I've been using it every day (sometimes twice a day) and I've not even made a dent.
- Only available from LUSH or LUSH online.

LUSH say: 

Our festive lip scrub to make sure that you are ready for any mistletoe action.

As you start to rub this on your lips the popping candy in this scrub makes using this an event.  You’ll get the snap, crackle and pop effect as soon as you get going.  

Then, whilst you’re enjoying the sound effects, you can feel the organic jojoba oil, rose hip oil and argan oil smooth and soften the lips. There is goji berry powder in here too, because it is so nutritious. But because this is our party season scrub, we've put ginseng 

root powder and caffeine powder in here to keep you going all night.

Even when the rest of you is tired – your lips could keep going ‘til dawn!

I say: 
I've never had softer lips, and now I can wear as many Matte Lipsticks as I like! 
Dry Winter Lips are no match for the Christmas Party Season, they don't look too attractive and they can be painful.

Chapped lips are not something you just need to put up with, this Lip Scrub really is a lifesaver, it works! 
Christmas Kissing planned? I highly recommend LUSH Pow Wow Lip Scrub.

LUSH Pow Wow Lip Scrub 20g is available from LUSH for £4.75, and can be bought here, 

but be quick as this lip scrub is limited edition, and only available this winter!

Do you Love LUSH? How do you treat chapped lips?

M x

Also, Don't forget to enter my Christmas Giveaway, bundle of prizes include Bourgois, Eyeko, MUA and Forever 21.

This post is not sponsored or affiliated with LUSH in any way. The product was bought with my own money and opinions are my honest own.

FaceMask Friday: LUSH Love Lettuce FaceMask, £5.50

 I've been very bad to my skin this week, Alcohol, Chocolate and Late Nights, (you know, all the fun stuff), and my skin is not ready to forgive me in a hurry. 

What better way to get back in my skin's good books than a LUSH FaceMask? Made by hand using little or no preservatives and fresh, if my skin doesn't love me after this then I give up! 

The facemask I'm using this week is Love Lettuce, the mask retails for £5.50, and can be bought from most LUSH stores. 

You may have seen this mask in my recent LUST LIST and I finally managed to pick it up in my Glasgow Haul.

First Impressions:

The mask comes in a little, black matte and plastic screw-top pot, and contains 75g worth of product.

Considering most sachets of facemask only have 10ml of product, 75g is a lot. I would say from using the mask before, that if used frugally, this mask could hold around around 10 thin masks. So, although Love Lettuce seems expensive at £5.50, in reality it's only 55p per facemask application. 

The mask itself is a light pea green colour, and smells of soothing lavender. Love Lettuce is made from Seaweed Gel, and is a smooth, cool paste with both small and chunky grains running throughout. 

I applied the mask in circular motions, using my the tip of my fingers to really work the exfoliation. It applied very smoothly, and felt cooling instantly. The exfoliating granules did not drag across my skin, and it was very easily to build up a good layer. This mask was not as tingly as the Superdrug Tea Tree Mud Mask, it was more a cooling treat for tired skin, rather than a refreshing wake-up call. 

After:
I left the mask as directed for 10 minutes, (although there would be no harm in leaving it on for a little longer). Love Lettuce does dry quite stiff, and because of the grainy texture, any large face movements will cause the mask to crack a little, and there may be some grain fallout. 
I washed the facemask off, over the sink, first by massaging it, again in circular movements, to give it a last exfoliation. I then used a muslin cloth to take the excess off. 
My face was left feeling soft, thoroughly cleaned and oil free. The mask had not stripped my face, and although there was some residue, it was light and moisturising, and did not leave my skin feeling unclean or greasy. 
My skin had a glow afterwards, and instantly looked a million times better. 

LUSH Love Lettuce FaceMask say:
- An effective, exfoliating FaceMask which gives normal to oily skin a softened, smoothed and radiant glow. 

I say:
- This mask is a joy to use. 
- My skin was left oil free, yet soft and moistured, I couldn't stop stroking it.
- My skin definitely approved of this mask, having combination skin in the winter, (both dry and oily), its hard to find a balance between moisturising/greasy and refreshing/stripping. Love Lettuce is the perfect solution.
- Don't be put off by the £5.50 price tag, you're paying for at least 8 facemasks, more if used thinly. 
- This mask really is a skin saver, and it's great for when you're bunged up with the flu. 
- On a side note, in my experience, the LUSH staff are incredibly friendly, knowledgeable and helpful, and I would thoroughly recommend popping into your local store.

Top Tip:

Please remember that as LUSH facemasks are fresh, therefore, they need to be kept refrigerated and used within 2-3 weeks. 

I keep my Love Lettuce in the freezer, this way I can extend the life, and it's even more cooling, 

(just take it out of the freezer 10 minutes before you want to use it).

Have you used this FaceMask?

Are you a LUSH Lover?

M x 

Also, Don't forget to enter my Christmas Giveaway, bundle of prizes include Bourgois, Eyeko, MUA and Forever 21.

This post is not sponsored or affiliated with LUSH in any way. The product was bought with my own money and opinions are my honest own.

Glasgow Haul: Boots, No7, John Frieda, Soap and Glory Cosmetics, 17, Estee Lauder, LUSH and Primark

(I know the pictures on a slant, but I didn't have the heart to crop out my cat, Cookie).

Okay, I seriously need to stop spending, but what fun would that be to read?

I was visiting my lovely friend John (or J-Lo as he is most affectionately known) at his Uni Halls in Glasgow the other day and thought I might treat myself to a little Haul (any excuse eh?). 

Total Amount Spent:

£58.72

Total Amount Saved:

£76.76

Here's a more in depth look at what I've blown spent this month's Student Loan on:

 My Boot's Haul, I must have spent over an hour in the store, here's what I got while I was there:

 No7:
- No7 Illuminated Make-Up Mirror, Was £49.99, On Offer Right Now For £19.99, 
- No7 Concealer Brush, £8
- Free No7 Gift Set and Make-Up Pouch/Purse/Handbag, Worth £31, Free When You Spend Over £22
  Included in the Gift:
  - No7 Stay Perfect Eyeshadow in Starry Lights (Mini, A Light Golden Beige, Perfect all over Eyelid, or as a Highlighter)
  - No7 High Shine Lipgloss in Whisper (A Soft Light Pink with an Intense Gold Shimmer throughout)
  - No7 Exception Definition Mascara Black (Mini)
  - No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Day Hand Cream (Mini)
  - No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Beauty Serum (Mini)
  - No7 Glitter Eye Liner in Mojito (Mini, A Golden Ivy Green) 

Unlike other times I've been in Boots, I wasn't actually in spending just to get the free gift. This time, I happened to see the mirror on special offer, and as soon as I seen it I knew it would be perfect for me. 

Do you ever do your make-up, only to find as soon as you leave the house your foundation is actually 3 shades darker than your skin tone? Forgot to conceal a spot? Or feel like you've sprouted a monobrow, even after tweezing? 

I currently apply my make-up in my full length bedroom mirror, but unless I practically smoosh my face against it, I don't get a good enough close view of face. 

This mirror is double-sided, with one side magnifying, one normal and both sides with an illuminating mirror. 

Although I love it, and it really is a must-have, it shows every flaw, and some I didn't even know I had. I know this is what it's supposed to do, but Jebus, why didn't anyone tell me I was growing a rather fetching Unibrow?

The mirror is on offer at the moment, reduced from £49.99, to a more than reasonable £19.99, (and it plugs into a socket, so you don't need to fork out extra for batteries).

I also picked up a No7 Concealer Brush to apply my new Soap and Glory Kick Ass Concealer (see below), for £8. It is literally the softest brush I own, forget the cats, I think I could stroke this brush all day! 

And, as I had spent £27.99 I also qualified for the No7 Free Gift. The Gift comes in a scalloped 1920's style Prussian Blue Pouch, and the contents are as above. The Hand Cream has been great with the cold weather, as I'm ashamed to admit I didn't even own a Hand Cream, and the make-up will of course be put to good use. There was also a cheeky £5 off No7 Mascara Voucher inside, which will be perfect for when my treasured No7 Lash Adapt Mascara dries up.

The lovely lady at the counter also informed me that although Boots aren't running the £5 No7 Vouchers at the moment, they are giving out a randomized £5 Vouchers for Boots when you purchase anything, including £5 off Electricals. 

So she kindly advised me to pay for my non No7 products first, and I was lucky enough to recieve a £5 off Electrical Voucher, meaning I got a fiver off my No7 Illuminating Make-Up Mirror, making it only £14.99!

Amount Spent:

£22.99

Amount Saved:

£66

 17:
- 17 Magnetized Nail Polish in Blue, £5.99
- 17 Wild Metallic Cream Eyeshadow in Bronze, £3.99
- 17 Wild Metallic Cream Eyeshadow in Midnight Blue, £3.99 (Free on 3 for 2 offer)

You will have had to be living in an Amazonian Rainforest for the past year not to have heard of Magnetic Nail Polish, and even then I wouldn't be surprised if you passed a tribe painting their nails with this stuff! So, I finally caved in and bought 17's version, at £5.99 it's the cheapest version I've seen. 

Superdrug Brand Fashionista have a similar version called "The Saturday's Magnetism Nail Laquer", (funnily enough, fronted by The Saturday's), it's priced at £6, but you have to buy the Magnet separately for an extra £3!

As 17 currently is on 3 for 2 in Boots, I picked up two Wild Metallic Cream Eyeshadow's (Well, it would have been rude not to). 

I tried to pick two versatile colours, a neutral day colour (Wild Nude) and a dark night colour (Midnight Blue). As you can see from photo I had a little swatch and they are very blendable and quite pigmented, but I'd obviously need to wear them all day to give a better test. 

Amount Spent:

£9.98

Amount Saved:

£3.99

 Face:
- Soap & Glory Kick Ass Concealer in Light, £10
- Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation 10-Day Sample in Ecro, Free

You might have seen the Soap & Glory Kick Ass Concealer on my recent LUST LIST. Soap & Glory Cosmetics have only recently launched, and this type of product seemed unique to them. A Compact Concealer Kit with a Salmon skin tone colour for under-eye concealing and a more yellow tone to cover blemishes. Add to the kit a translucent setting powder, a puff applicater and a handy mirror and you've got everything you would ever need for hiding anything you really don't need.

While I was in Boots I also picked up a 10-Day Sample of Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation in Ecro. This foundation is much hyped in the Bloggisphere, who doesn't want their foundation to last that little bit longer? We'll see if this sample manages to tempt me into buying the full bottle. 

I was also Uhming and Ahing over the Estee Lauder Make-Up Artist Professional Colour Collection, worth £310, but can be purchased for £50 when buying an Estee Lauder Fragrance. 

I had my heart set on buying before I went in, but for some reason maybe hungover, I just wasn't too fussed for it when I saw it instore. I think it was because none of the fragrances appealed to me. You can't deny it's a great deal, but something just didn't click. If you have purchased the set, or have seen a review please let me know.

Amount Spent:

£10

John Frieda: 
All 3 for £10:
- John Frieda Radiant Red Colour Magnifying Shampoo, £5.39
- John Frieda Radiant Red Colour Magnifying Conditioner, £5.39
- John Frieda Frizz-Ease Hair Serum Extra Strength, £5.99

John Frieda Radiant Red is the only range I know specifically made for Red Hair, that is readily available on the High Street, for a reasonable price. It smells like Caramel, and I've used it religiously ever for the 2 years I've been Red. 

The 3 for £10 offer on the John Frieda range came at the perfect time as I was running low and at £5.39 each, you're also making a hefty saving. 

I picked up the Frizz-Ease Hair Serum Extra Strength to complete the deal, I wasn't sure what to choose as my third product, but I thought, why go for Normal Frizz-Ease Serum when you can have Extra Strength?

Amount Spent:

£10

Amount Saved:

£6.77

Now on to what I purchased in other Stores:

 LUSH: 
- Love Lettuce Face Mask, £5.50
- Pow Wow Lip Scrub, £4.75
- Cosmetic Warrior Face Mask, Generous Sample, Free

The Love Lettuce Mask was also on this week's LUST LIST, and I'm glad I managed to get it. While I was visiting my friend in Glasgow, we all went out for more than the human body can physically handle a few drinks, and because my skin is sadomasochistic it's deciding to punish me with bad skin for a whole week after. Hopefully this will reduce any spots that are itching to appear at the moment, and remove any dead skin. 

Love Lettuce (which actually doesn't contain any lettuce, not a trace!) is described as "an effective exfoliating face mask which gives normal to oily skin a softened, smooth and radiant glow". It will definitely be featured in FaceMask Friday, so you can expect a review soon.

While I was in Lush, my eye was caught by the Christmas limited edition Lip Scrub; Pow Wow. Pow Wow smells incredibly zesty and fresh and is made with popping candy, yes POPPING CANDY! 

It would have been a crime to leave this on the shelf, not only because it's Willy Wonka Wonderful, but because Winter is playing Havoc with my once soft lips. Not only does Pow Wow leave your lips smooth, it tastes amazing. You only need to dab your finger on the product and you have enough for your lips, meaning it will take years to hit the pan.

This was only my second ever trip to LUSH, and I've really been missing out. 

The staff are genuinely friendly, not at all in an overpowering way, and were even kind enough to give me a (very generous) sample of Cosmetic Warrior FaceMask. 

This sized sample, when used frugally, has enough product for at least four uses. 

And, unlike other stores which shall remain unnamed, are very happy to give you samples, and most of the time, will offer you them without even having to ask.

LUSH is fast becoming my favourite store, and I'm sure you can see why.

Amount Spent:

£10.25

Primark:
- 2 Pack of Hair Scarves, £2
- Silk Vintage Pattern Scarf, £2
- Leopard Wire Hair Tie, £1.50

A trip to Glasgow really wouldn't be complete without a trip to Primark (Edinburgh doesn't have a Primark yet, though hopefully by the end of the year, it will). 

I won't bore you with my other purchases (PJ's and the fluffiest dressing gown ever), but I thought you may like to see my new Hair Accessories. 

You know I love my vintage styles, these accessories are definitely not for the shy and retiring, hopefully they'll jazz up my dull winter layers.

Amount Spent:

£5.50

I hope you've enjoyed my bargainess haul, if you'd like to see a review/tutorial/FOTD with any of the products then just leave a comment below.

I managed to get two products from my LUST LIST and as Meatloaf says, 2 of out 3 4 ain't bad.

Have you tried anything I've bought? What have you been buying this week?

M x

Also, Don't forget to enter my Christmas Giveaway, bundle of prizes include Bourgois, Eyeko, MUA and Forever 21.

This post is not sponsored or affiliated with any company. All products were purchased with my own money, and opinions are honest as always.

LUST LIST No1

Just a mini wishlist this week as I was rather naughty with my bargainess yet hefty Superdrug Haul. 

Here's what I've been lusting after this week.

Mac Russian Red Lipstick £13.50

Just look at it.

Ah. Daddy Likey. 

I've been on the hunt for a blue-toned matte red lipstick for months and this lipstick ticks all the boxes. Even the name reminds me of a fur covered 1950's movie star sipping on a White Russian in between takes on set.

Perfect for retro looks and my favourite texture, but can I really justify £13.50 for a lipstick? 

No. 

Will I buy it anyway? 

Yes. Yes, I will.

Soap and Glory Kick Ass Concealer £10

I've not had a chance to try Soap & Glory Cosmetics yet, and they have been hyped all over the bloggisphere. 

What better way to dip my feet into the Soap & Glory Ocean than their Kick Ass Concealer? 

A brightening under-eye concealer, a blemish concealer, a transparent setting powder with puff applicator and a mirror, for £10! 

I need this in my make-up bag.

Topshop Pillow Talk £9

A soft baby pink that has already been compared to MAC's Cream Cup. 

I can't wait to pair this with Smokey smudgey eyes. 

I've never tried Topshop make-up, obviously I've been living under a rock for three years as these products are constantly raved about. 

Let's see if they're worth the hype.

Lush Love Lettuce  Face Mask £5.50

I love this facemask. 

I was really ill with a fluey chest infection a couple of weeks ago and this was an absolute lifesaver, I treated my skin to it every other day. 

Love Lettuce is a green exfoliating facemask with chamomile to sooth redness and banish blemishes. 

It might not be the prettiest or cutest Lush FaceMask, but unlike Cupcake which smells unsurprisingly like Cupcakes, Love Lettuce works. 

And after all, isn't it what's on the inside the really counts?

Have you tried any of these products?
What are you lusting for this week?

Don't forget to enter my Christmas Giveaway, bundle of prizes include Bourgois, Eyeko, MUA and Forever 21.

M x