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Power Up Mario-Style With a Mushroom Bath
Not to sound ancient, but what's with the kids today and their fancy newfangled World of Warcraft games? When I was a kid, we had 8-bit Nintendo and we liked it! OK, so maybe I'm a bit behind the times when it comes to gaming technology.
Three Cute, Festive Hanukkah Beauty Gifts
Hanukkah begins tonight, bringing us celebrations filled with latkes, menorahs, chocolate gelt, and . . .
Lush Gets Political With Its Endeavors
When you shop, you could be helping make a political statement without even knowing it. For example, the owners of Amway donate hundreds of thousands of dollars to Republican candidates, and in a new profile of Mark Constantine, the founder of Lush, we discover that in the past year alone, Lush has donated more than $1 million to environmental groups.
But these aren't just "hey, um, it would be nice if you would recycle" do-gooders; some are more progressive groups such as Sea Shepherd, a maritime conservation organization that favors direct-action protests.
Make Your Own Budget-Friendly Face Kit at Lush
Lush seems to have that cool factor down pat, with its cleverly-named products and all-shapes-and-sizes packaging. Walking into a Lush store is one part stimulating, one part relaxing, and another part indulgence. But, thanks to the "pick and mix" Lush Night in for Two Kit ($20), you don't have to sacrifice your bank account in the name of beauty.
This Valentine's Day, It's Business Time.
Some people may say it's too early to start thinking about Valentine's Day presents. Maybe, but I like to get an early start on choosing the gift you give your sweetheart. After all, it says a lot about the relationship.
Be a Lush With a Sparkling Bubble Bath
One of the simplest, most leisurely, and affordable luxuries is a bubble bath. Most of the time, I just squirt some shower gel into the bath, but sometimes I treat myself to more of a spa-like treatment by splurging on a bath fizzy.
Around this time of year, I head to Lush to stock up on its Holiday bubble bar ($6.95).
Beauty Mark It! A Shining Shampoo
I recently confessed that I haven't yet found a shampoo that delivers the shimmering shine that is ubiquitously displayed in every hair commercial on television. I did, however, find the next best thing: Shu Uemura's Satin Design styling lotion. I love it so much that it's now a part of my blow-drying routine.
Product Review: Lush Buffy Body Bar
Buffy Summers is arguably the smartest, strongest, most complex heroine in TV history, and I'm disappointed that we haven't seen anyone come close to her coolness since Buffy went off the air. (Maybe Dollhouse will change that.) But I remember Buffy every time I rub my bottom.
Let me explain.
Valentine's Day Beauty, Part IV: Sweet Nothings
Here are a couple of cute beauty-related sweet nothings to wrap up my series on Valentine's Day beauty products. These goodies make great heart-pounding gifts for your sweetie (or, if you prefer, just for yourself). And while you're thinking about love, don't forget to beauty mark your favorite Valentine's Day skin savers.
Get Carded With Lush
Ever ready with a cheeky pun, Lush has just come out with a new massage bar for Valentine's Day. It's called Play Your Cards Right ($8.95), and as you can see, it's designed just like a playing card. Cute, right?
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