How to make perfume last How long does perfume last? That depends on how you wear it! Knowing how to apply perfume can mean the difference between a fleeting affair with your favourite fragrance and...
Packaging free cosmetics By 2050 it’s estimated there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish, so there's never been a more pertinent time to pursue a plastic-free lifestyle. Here are just...
Spa showering: where convenience meets luxury We’re all guilty of viewing a shower as a means to an end; a quick and easy way to wash away sleep or sweat. But shower products have evolved, and...
5 minutes with a Product Perfumer Product perfumery at LUSH is a mixed bag of creativity, the obscure and often madness. If you were asked ‘make a perfume for this product, it’s purple’ how would you...
Makeup that matters So, you’re in the market for vegan, cruelty-free cosmetics that do wonders for your skin and won’t end up in landfill? Look no further...
What goes into our gifts? Our printed gift boxes offer eye-catching designs so you can regift them or keep them as a handy home for all manner of things. Here's how they go from idea...
Crazy about cork One way to cut out plastic packaging is to sell products without any. But how best to transport and store these 'naked' items? We believe cork could be the answer...
Tackling makeup packaging While many kerbside collections take food waste, cardboard and glass, the likes of makeup boxes, lipstick cases and foundation pots are thrown straight into the landfill bin. At Lush, we...
Our non-animal testing policy We have been fighting against animal testing since before we opened our first shop, and the fight continues today.
Sourcing essential oils and synthetics Sourcing ingredients is far more complex than it has ever been, and this is especially the case when it comes to essential oils...
The art and science of essential oils Once an essential oil has its hooks into you, you are often charmed for life. It’s no accident that plants mimic animal pheromones, they want to lure you in...
How to pull the plug on stress How easy do you find it to switch off? Science says it may depend on your age group.