LUSH 'Angels on Bare Skin' Review

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Today I thought I'd finally get around to reviewing my 'Angels on Bare Skin' by LUSH Cosmetics. I have previously used the 'Dark Angels', which is a more hardcore exfoliating cleanser, but it sadly didn't work out as well for my skin, as you can see in my review for it here. So, ultimately that led me to trying the less abrasive, aimed at more sensitive skin types - the 'Angels on Bare Skin'.

This can be purchased at LUSH for £6.75, which I've only just realised now (due to looking back at my 'Dark Angels' review) they've increased the price of, (boo!). This is advertised as a more gentle version of the 'Dark Angels' cleanser and is mainly meant to calm and cleanse.

LUSH states:

This incredibly gentle cleanser is made from 100% natural ingredients. Inspired by a mediaeval recipe and topped off with lavender flowers, this contains kaolin to absorb grease and dirt, leaving skin clean and nourished. Lavender oil and rose absolute calm the skin. As you mix your solid cleanser with water to form a paste, the ground almonds create almond milk which helps to tone and brighten the skin. This can be used all over your body as well as your face. 

Review

Overall, I would recommend this to pretty much any skin type, especially sensitive and dry skin types, as it truly is super gentle on the skin. (Although super oily/acne prone skin types may find this doesn't de-slick their skin enough!). Out of the two cleansers I preferred this one a lot more! I found this cleanser didn't upset my sensitive skin, nor was it a massive mess. 

Although, I found because it was so gentle it barely did anything for my skin - leaving pretty much the same as it was beforehand. Also, for me personally I really did not get along with the smell of this - no matter how many times I used it. Even more so, it obviously couldn't compare to the results of me using my Clarisonic and Purity cleanser.

But, recently I discovered this works as an amazing body cleanser and I actually will repurchase this cleanser to use for this purpose! As, before to this I didn't really use cleansers for my body - just body washes, but this leaves my skin super soft and smooth!

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LUSH: Dark Angels Cleanser Review

Hey lovelies,

I thought I'd do a review on a cleanser I've been using religiously for a good three months now. I purchased the Lush 'Dark Angels' Cleanser for, £6.40. Now this is advertised as an exfoliating cleanser for people who need to get deep into pores and to assist with acne. 

Lush states:

with black sugar and charcoal to exfoliate, and rhassoul mud to deeply cleanse. We also use cold pressed avocado oil and vegetable glycerine to moisturise and soften your skin after all that scrubbing, leaving your skin feeling balanced and fresh. Sandalwood and rosewood oils give a rich, earthy fragrance and have a cooling and antiseptic effect on the skin. We buy our powdered charcoal locally in Dorset. It’s a great way to exfoliate and is deeply cleansing, whilst black sugar is in here to scrub away any dead skin cells, leaving you with bright, refreshed skin. 

Now, I wouldn't recommend this for any other skin types apart from extremely oily to acne prone - anyone with dry skin, steer clear. I purchased this in hopes to reduce the small collection of blackheads I have on my nose, as even though I have combination skin with dry areas on my cheeks I thought the end result would be worth it. 

Sadly it wasn't. I found it extremely rough - which I can't entirely complain about as it does state it's an exfoliating scrub/cleanser. But, ultimately left my skin pretty red which is not attractive. I also found it didn't do anything to reduce my blackheads or any other spots for that matter. Although, I do love how long the product lasts for due to needing such a small amount and that all the products are natural and not awful chemicals. 

I brightened up the image so you can see what the product looks like. It has a similar to feel to play-doh which is actually quite fun to use. I don't mind the smell, it smells quite fresh but does smell slightly similar to antiseptic - it grows on you. To use: You collect about a pea-sized amount in the palm of you hand and mix it together with warm water to form somewhat of a paste. I find, the less abrasive and harsh you want the more water you should add and mix in. Then finally delicately massage into the skin and then wash off. I must admit this is super messy! It gets everywhere and because it's black it screams stain danger, so I recommend keeping anything white or nice far, far away when using this product. I'd even say this is less messy than the Cupcake mask Lush do. I believe when this ultimately runs out I'm going to try the 'Angels on Bare Skin' being as it's similar but the softer, less abrasive version.




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