For a long time now, I've been lusting after Lush's 'Gorgeous' moisturiser. Compared to others in their range, most being around the £10-£13 mark, this is steep in comparison at £37.50 for the full 45g size.
But I received the 'Hello Gorgeous' gift set for Christmas, clue should of been in the name really but I was surprised to find a trial size of this in it.
What www.lush.com says:
This is our ultimate face cream. The one where we didn’t hold back and used the very best, most effective ingredients in nature’s store cupboard, with no expense spared.
We make a light, loose emulsion from six beautiful plant oils. We then blitz fresh pineapples and filter their juice, squeeze fresh organic lemons and oranges, add orange blossom honey water, neroli essential oil, orange flower absolute and myrrh – then blend the whole lot gently through the cream. For a light touch, you want Gorgeous. Its magical ability to melt into your skin is unmatched, bringing with it six gorgeous organic oils and butters, the finest we can get our hands on.
No matter how your skin behaves; Gorgeous is suited to everyone. The emollient oils are combined with fresh fruit to give you a soft, matte feeling, perfect for daytime.
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It's a super rich cream and a little bit goes a long way. The first time I popped it on, I did so without a mirror and I was half expecting to look like a grease ball when I ventured into the bathroom. You know how rich moisturisers can often leave you looking super shiny? This doesn't, I actually couldn't believe how matte it made my skin and I've managed to skip Illamasqua's Matte Primer because of this.
It also smells amazing! I cannot stand to put anything I don't like the smell of on my skin, especially my face. I bought Skin Drink back along without going in store and sniffing it first and I mighty regret it because it smells absolutely vile.
I really do the love this and like I said, a little goes a long way. It's not expensive as some facial creams on the market. Creme De La Mer, anyone?
But do you think it's honestly worth shelling out for good skin care products if you know they are going to work for you?
I vote yes, because after all - you only have one lot of skin and you really should look after it.
What's the most you've spent on a single product?
I was tempted by one of Lush's moisturisers, but £16 was more than I was prepared to spend at the time. I'm glad I didn't impulse purchase because I waited for a while til I could justify £10- £15 for moisturiser and went for some Vichy day and night cream that's really doing my face good. So I agree- as long as you do your research a little bit ;)
ReplyDeletei bought the hello gorgeous gift set in the sale and i agree this cream is lovely and smells delicious but is expensive at full price so i dont think i would buy the full size :)
ReplyDeleteI have considered this question once before and have decided YES YES YES! As someone that has problematic skin- spot prone :(! I am all for- 'if it works then its worth it'. This year i bought the clinique 3 step programme which i had put off before cos its more expensive than what i usually had spent, but ive seen a great improvememnt in my skin so now i dont even question the price tag when i go back to restock my emtpies. Hope this moisturiser keeps working for you, the one thing that put me of Lush moisturisers is the fact they come in the tubs! God this was a long one haha x
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ReplyDeletewow £33! That seems rather a lot for a moisturiser i'm not sure that i would spend that much on a mosturiser... although I do love the Lush facial scrubs and exfoliators.. i would possibly give it a go if like you had a trial sized one for christmas or something. x
I say if you can afford it and it makes your skin change for the better then yes. I would rather put other purchases on hold to save for an expensive product if I knew it worked for me.
ReplyDeleteI think the most expensive facial product I bought is the Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair serum. I literally use about three drops at night before bed and it has lasted so so long. Infact I still have just under half a bottle left.
@RaeRae I've heard lots of compliments about Vichy but never tried!
ReplyDelete@Mixnmatch I suppose it's all down to how much you earn to how much you feel you could spend and justify it.
@Gemma I'd rather have a pump so it doesn't get under my nails but then with a tub you can use every last bit. And get free face masks when you take back 5 empties! Swings and roundabouts eh?
@Laura I suppose it's better than say The Body Shop for example - all their things are at a set price no matter what the ingredients are. I like how Lush has everything at a different price point depending on what goes into it. I guess the oils that are in this are more than others!
@Nic Hair serum lasts me for over a year + ! So I know exactly what you mean. :)
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theres no way id spend that much on a moisteriser. theres only so much a moisteriser can do for your skin i think its all a bit of a con good skin comes from within not a 40 pound moisteriser :)
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Its not just the price,its that i have tried LOTS of moisturisers and i think there are some really great and cheaper alternatives that i have tried.
ReplyDeleteI would definatly justify the price if it worked for me but unfortunatly this one didnt do anything special, as much as i love lush i wont be buying this moisturiser :)
@Beauty Fiend I tend to disagree I've been fighting with my skin since as long as I can remember and nothing helps but this seems to! :)
ReplyDelete@Mixnmatch Not everything works for everyone. :)
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