Excellent for all skin types, Ayesha is not just for perking your skin for a night out, but also for waking it up after a night of partying too
much and sleeping too little. After going on smooth and moving your mind to a far better place with its elegant floral and reviving fruit
aroma, within ten minutes it rinses away to reveal the brightest, most beautiful skin you've ever owned -- to the point where makeup
becomes optional. Don't believe me? Well, before you use it yourself (and good luck trying to prove me wrong, a waste of time, that!),
allow me to explain how it works what could otherwise be considered nothing short of magic. First, two types of natural clays (fullers
earth and kaolin) work alongside astringent asparagus and fresh kiwi to deeply cleanse, detoxify, tone, and freshen skin. Next, honey
arrives on the scene to add her antiseptic two cents to spots, ridding them of remaining bacteria, reducing inflammation, and replacing
essential moisture. Meanwhile, rose (which is excellent for dry or sensitive skin) is touching up her fellow employee's work while
contricting broken capillaries before hitting your circulatory system's "on" button so that it may impart a healthy, rosy (pun intended)
glow. As rose and honey continue to refurbish the epidermis, elderflower and limeflower step up to the plate to fill in fine lines, relieve
irritation and to deflate and relax swollen eyes while patchouli (whose controversial scent is undetectable here) simultaneously acts
as a gentle coolant. And as if your complexion (and mind) weren't yet awakened enough, witch hazel and rosemary then go beyond
the call of duty as pore-tightening toners that leave you feeling vibrantly alert through and through. Whew! That's a big job for one little
green mask, don't you think? Yet though Ayesha is packed with a hard working brigade of skin care recruits, the real beauty of this
miracle worker is that it's gentle enough to be used as often as wanted or needed. Thank goodness for that, because it's rather easy
to become addicted to this mask's effects. I strongly recommend keeping a 4-treatment pot in the fridge at all times, as you'll likely find
yourself pining for it every morning of every week and every night of every weekend, unable to resist the temptation of flawlessly well
rested skin that appears to be dressed to the nines in foundations and cover ups even when its not.
much and sleeping too little. After going on smooth and moving your mind to a far better place with its elegant floral and reviving fruit
aroma, within ten minutes it rinses away to reveal the brightest, most beautiful skin you've ever owned -- to the point where makeup
becomes optional. Don't believe me? Well, before you use it yourself (and good luck trying to prove me wrong, a waste of time, that!),
allow me to explain how it works what could otherwise be considered nothing short of magic. First, two types of natural clays (fullers
earth and kaolin) work alongside astringent asparagus and fresh kiwi to deeply cleanse, detoxify, tone, and freshen skin. Next, honey
arrives on the scene to add her antiseptic two cents to spots, ridding them of remaining bacteria, reducing inflammation, and replacing
essential moisture. Meanwhile, rose (which is excellent for dry or sensitive skin) is touching up her fellow employee's work while
contricting broken capillaries before hitting your circulatory system's "on" button so that it may impart a healthy, rosy (pun intended)
glow. As rose and honey continue to refurbish the epidermis, elderflower and limeflower step up to the plate to fill in fine lines, relieve
irritation and to deflate and relax swollen eyes while patchouli (whose controversial scent is undetectable here) simultaneously acts
as a gentle coolant. And as if your complexion (and mind) weren't yet awakened enough, witch hazel and rosemary then go beyond
the call of duty as pore-tightening toners that leave you feeling vibrantly alert through and through. Whew! That's a big job for one little
green mask, don't you think? Yet though Ayesha is packed with a hard working brigade of skin care recruits, the real beauty of this
miracle worker is that it's gentle enough to be used as often as wanted or needed. Thank goodness for that, because it's rather easy
to become addicted to this mask's effects. I strongly recommend keeping a 4-treatment pot in the fridge at all times, as you'll likely find
yourself pining for it every morning of every week and every night of every weekend, unable to resist the temptation of flawlessly well
rested skin that appears to be dressed to the nines in foundations and cover ups even when its not.
Despite its strange, fairly off-putting consistency what with big, slimy slabs of seaweed getting in the way during application only to
awkwardly cling to (and even hang off of) your face in rather unattractive clumps, this is actually quite a good mask. Lush tends to
downplay BB Seaweed’s effects, often referring to it as a mask you might use if you don’t really need a facial, but rather just want one.
However, I find that this seaside scented face mask deserves a bit more credit than that. It contains cleansing, cooling, sedative lime
flower as its primary ingredient, followed by antiseptic violet leaf, oil-absorbent china clay, soothing honey and aloe vera, exfoliating fine
ground almonds and millet flakes, nutritious seaweed and olive oil (rich in healing Vitamin E), and softening rose oil. The result of all
of the above is a deep-cleansing, exfoliating face mask that effectively removes dirt and oils before nourishing your skin and
“shrinking” your pores to boot. And yet, despite its being powerful enough for oily skin, it’s also delicate enough for sensitive skin
(especially considering how finely ground the gentle exfoliating ingredients are) while containing just enough moisture for dry skin that
still manages to get congested due to a build-up of city grime or too many naughty nights of going to sleep with makeup on. And
needless to say, those with combination skin get an extra special heads up for this particular mask, as it easily handles opposing skin
types simultaneously. (So kiss the strategic application of two separate masks goodbye!) Of all the Bio Fresh face masks, BB
Seaweed is truly the mask for all skin types; dry or sensitive skin might wish to use this as their weekly exfoliation and mask, while oily
or combination skin can use it as often as needed (or desired) to give it a satin-smooth, fresh, healthy glow.
awkwardly cling to (and even hang off of) your face in rather unattractive clumps, this is actually quite a good mask. Lush tends to
downplay BB Seaweed’s effects, often referring to it as a mask you might use if you don’t really need a facial, but rather just want one.
However, I find that this seaside scented face mask deserves a bit more credit than that. It contains cleansing, cooling, sedative lime
flower as its primary ingredient, followed by antiseptic violet leaf, oil-absorbent china clay, soothing honey and aloe vera, exfoliating fine
ground almonds and millet flakes, nutritious seaweed and olive oil (rich in healing Vitamin E), and softening rose oil. The result of all
of the above is a deep-cleansing, exfoliating face mask that effectively removes dirt and oils before nourishing your skin and
“shrinking” your pores to boot. And yet, despite its being powerful enough for oily skin, it’s also delicate enough for sensitive skin
(especially considering how finely ground the gentle exfoliating ingredients are) while containing just enough moisture for dry skin that
still manages to get congested due to a build-up of city grime or too many naughty nights of going to sleep with makeup on. And
needless to say, those with combination skin get an extra special heads up for this particular mask, as it easily handles opposing skin
types simultaneously. (So kiss the strategic application of two separate masks goodbye!) Of all the Bio Fresh face masks, BB
Seaweed is truly the mask for all skin types; dry or sensitive skin might wish to use this as their weekly exfoliation and mask, while oily
or combination skin can use it as often as needed (or desired) to give it a satin-smooth, fresh, healthy glow.
Lush says that Brazened Honey is the deep-cleansing, detoxifying mask that you should use "when you are thoroughly ashamed of
what you’ve done to your skin." Based on the fact that honey is a fabulous detoxifier that works well at fighting off acne and blemishes
in general, I can certainly see where they were coming from when they designed this oddly bright yellow (almost flourescent in a way),
deliciously scented sugar (honey) and spice (juniperberry, ginger, and clove bud) facial. (Summed up, it smells a lot like Honey Bee
Bath Ballistic with added spice.) However, I find that this mask sort of teeters on the edge -- in between skin types -- unable to decide
which way is best to go. For example, I would recommend this mask to those with shamefully treated normal to combination skin with
oil-related problems (ie: acne, blemishes, etc) before I'd recommend it to full-on oily skin as Lush occasionally does. Those of you
with combination skin that needs a deep clean but generally has more of a problem with dryness than with oiliness may wish to opt for
Love Lettuce, which is particularly good at simultaneously deep cleansing and rehydrating during winter months when natural oil
production is slowed a bit. And while oily skin can certainly still use and benefit from Brazened Honey, for a more effective emergency
cure, you should give Cupcake Face Mask a try for serious, "take no prisoners" deep-cleansing and exfoliation of neglected skin.)
**takes a deep breath** With my detailed recommendations out of the way, let's find out how Brazened Honey does what it does: the
front line of this skincare battle is fought by astringent lime, rosemary, and sage -- all combined in a deep-cleansing china clay base
with detoxifying honey, fennel, coriander, and juniperberry (a fruity, spicy precursor for gin). Once they've fought the good fight, fresh
free range eggs help to close the pores while ginger acts as a toner, glycerine and peanut oil moisturize and ground walnut shells
exfoliate as you rinse this mask away (in circular motions to get the best results). All in, you'll find that this will be deemed an excellent,
can't-live-without-it mask for some and an okay-but-it-smells-way-too-good-to-pass-up mask for others.
what you’ve done to your skin." Based on the fact that honey is a fabulous detoxifier that works well at fighting off acne and blemishes
in general, I can certainly see where they were coming from when they designed this oddly bright yellow (almost flourescent in a way),
deliciously scented sugar (honey) and spice (juniperberry, ginger, and clove bud) facial. (Summed up, it smells a lot like Honey Bee
Bath Ballistic with added spice.) However, I find that this mask sort of teeters on the edge -- in between skin types -- unable to decide
which way is best to go. For example, I would recommend this mask to those with shamefully treated normal to combination skin with
oil-related problems (ie: acne, blemishes, etc) before I'd recommend it to full-on oily skin as Lush occasionally does. Those of you
with combination skin that needs a deep clean but generally has more of a problem with dryness than with oiliness may wish to opt for
Love Lettuce, which is particularly good at simultaneously deep cleansing and rehydrating during winter months when natural oil
production is slowed a bit. And while oily skin can certainly still use and benefit from Brazened Honey, for a more effective emergency
cure, you should give Cupcake Face Mask a try for serious, "take no prisoners" deep-cleansing and exfoliation of neglected skin.)
**takes a deep breath** With my detailed recommendations out of the way, let's find out how Brazened Honey does what it does: the
front line of this skincare battle is fought by astringent lime, rosemary, and sage -- all combined in a deep-cleansing china clay base
with detoxifying honey, fennel, coriander, and juniperberry (a fruity, spicy precursor for gin). Once they've fought the good fight, fresh
free range eggs help to close the pores while ginger acts as a toner, glycerine and peanut oil moisturize and ground walnut shells
exfoliate as you rinse this mask away (in circular motions to get the best results). All in, you'll find that this will be deemed an excellent,
can't-live-without-it mask for some and an okay-but-it-smells-way-too-good-to-pass-up mask for others.
(Discontinued in 2004) – Coolie-O is essentially Mask Of Magnaminty's unpreserved, younger, less charismatic sister. While there are
certainly many differences between the two recipes, there are also a few similarities which result in equally similar effects, though
Mask Of Magnaminty consistently leads by a length in every possible way. Coolie-O's fragrance of peppermint and spearmint is more
vegetal, as occasionally, fresh cucumber ever-so-slightly distracts from the overall minty deliciousness in ways big sister Mask Of
Magnaminty's sweeter, vanilla infused fragrance does not. Additionally, while both cool the skin with refreshing, rejuvenating mint,
Coolie-O doesn't quite manage to offer the eye-opening, eye-watering chill that her sister provides. Both products use aduki beans to
exfoliate the skin, though Coolie-O does so in lesser quantities, and in a thinner, less substantial base. Yet while both masks are
excellent deep cleansing, exfoliating, softening, pick-me-up masks that work wonders for almost any skin type, with fragrances that are
equally appealing to both genders, well... If Mask Of Magnaminty was never invented by Lush, Coolie-O might have walked away from
this review with 5 on-the-house cocktails. But considering both products existed simultaneously, I can't help but see Coolie-O's
comparative weaknesses, leaving me to believe that one's money would be far better spent on the more effective, substantial and
longer lasting 5 star Mask Of Magnaminty.
certainly many differences between the two recipes, there are also a few similarities which result in equally similar effects, though
Mask Of Magnaminty consistently leads by a length in every possible way. Coolie-O's fragrance of peppermint and spearmint is more
vegetal, as occasionally, fresh cucumber ever-so-slightly distracts from the overall minty deliciousness in ways big sister Mask Of
Magnaminty's sweeter, vanilla infused fragrance does not. Additionally, while both cool the skin with refreshing, rejuvenating mint,
Coolie-O doesn't quite manage to offer the eye-opening, eye-watering chill that her sister provides. Both products use aduki beans to
exfoliate the skin, though Coolie-O does so in lesser quantities, and in a thinner, less substantial base. Yet while both masks are
excellent deep cleansing, exfoliating, softening, pick-me-up masks that work wonders for almost any skin type, with fragrances that are
equally appealing to both genders, well... If Mask Of Magnaminty was never invented by Lush, Coolie-O might have walked away from
this review with 5 on-the-house cocktails. But considering both products existed simultaneously, I can't help but see Coolie-O's
comparative weaknesses, leaving me to believe that one's money would be far better spent on the more effective, substantial and
longer lasting 5 star Mask Of Magnaminty.
If you suffer from acne, then Cosmetic Warrior might be your lance-bearing knight in shining armour. This mask leaves your
complexion bright, firm and squeaky clean, thanks to cleansing grapes, antibacterial garlic, astringent tea tree, and pore-closing eggs.
Potent combo, this, but you can probably guess that it wasn’t concocted with a beautiful fragrance in mind. Depending on the batch
your pot comes from, Cosmetic Warrior can be thick and reek of full-on garlic or it can be watery and reek of a cover-up job that takes
you on an imaginary journey through a damp cellar. Fortunately, as the mask dries, the scent fades to tolerable, leaving you able to
focus on the wonderful tightening effect it’s having on your skin. (You are warned, however, to expect that nasty odour to make a full
return come rinsing time.) During your first pot, you may notice an increase in superficial acne, but you should not become alarmed.
When it comes to gradually lifting deeply embedded oils to the surface, skin often has to get worse before it can get better. So for as
long as you can bear the smell, be patiently vigilant and move on to your next pot. Remember: no war has ever been fought and won
on a single battlefield!
complexion bright, firm and squeaky clean, thanks to cleansing grapes, antibacterial garlic, astringent tea tree, and pore-closing eggs.
Potent combo, this, but you can probably guess that it wasn’t concocted with a beautiful fragrance in mind. Depending on the batch
your pot comes from, Cosmetic Warrior can be thick and reek of full-on garlic or it can be watery and reek of a cover-up job that takes
you on an imaginary journey through a damp cellar. Fortunately, as the mask dries, the scent fades to tolerable, leaving you able to
focus on the wonderful tightening effect it’s having on your skin. (You are warned, however, to expect that nasty odour to make a full
return come rinsing time.) During your first pot, you may notice an increase in superficial acne, but you should not become alarmed.
When it comes to gradually lifting deeply embedded oils to the surface, skin often has to get worse before it can get better. So for as
long as you can bear the smell, be patiently vigilant and move on to your next pot. Remember: no war has ever been fought and won
on a single battlefield!
Lush designed this vegan purifying mask for oily skin (and not at all for sensitive and/or dry skin, so don't even think about it, folks!)
This is the most scrumptiously scented mask you'll ever encounter (smelling exactly like MarieBelle's Aztec Hot Chocolate, which is,
in my opinion, the best in the world.) In addition to Cupcake's deep cleansing Rhassoul mud and skin-softening cocoa and vanilla,
once you've allowed it to dry you can even rinse with circular motions to get the added benefit of exfoliation -- at which time, refreshing
spearmint and peppermint oils will take centre stage to tone the skin and rejuvenate the mind. There is, however, one small catch:
you must wash your face with a cleanser or light makeup remover after using this mask. Try this to find out why: post-Cupcake mask,
sweep a bit of toner onto your skin and then have a quick glance at your cotton ball. You will find that, to varying degrees, Cupcake has
left a yellow-ish brown residual film on your face, no matter how well you tried to rinse it off. This will occur in direct proportion to how
long you leave this mask on. And though Lush recommends that you leave Cupcake to work its magic for a mere ten minutes, I
challenge anyone to be so quick to bid Cupcake's delicious fragrance adieu.
This is the most scrumptiously scented mask you'll ever encounter (smelling exactly like MarieBelle's Aztec Hot Chocolate, which is,
in my opinion, the best in the world.) In addition to Cupcake's deep cleansing Rhassoul mud and skin-softening cocoa and vanilla,
once you've allowed it to dry you can even rinse with circular motions to get the added benefit of exfoliation -- at which time, refreshing
spearmint and peppermint oils will take centre stage to tone the skin and rejuvenate the mind. There is, however, one small catch:
you must wash your face with a cleanser or light makeup remover after using this mask. Try this to find out why: post-Cupcake mask,
sweep a bit of toner onto your skin and then have a quick glance at your cotton ball. You will find that, to varying degrees, Cupcake has
left a yellow-ish brown residual film on your face, no matter how well you tried to rinse it off. This will occur in direct proportion to how
long you leave this mask on. And though Lush recommends that you leave Cupcake to work its magic for a mere ten minutes, I
challenge anyone to be so quick to bid Cupcake's delicious fragrance adieu.
(Discontinued in 2004) – Indeed, just as its full name implies, this is one powerful face cleanser, one of the most powerful I’ve ever
encountered. Of course, when you first apply it, you don’t feel the deep-cleansing, enzymatic action of fresh papaya, pineapple, and
lime (though you certainly smell it!) So, you stubbornly disobey Lush’s recommendation, leaving it on for a few extra minutes just to
see what will happen, and as the gradually increasing sting of fruit acids gets your attention, your cynicism is immediately silenced! Do
NOT leave this cleanser on your skin for very long; have faith that it is indeed exfoliating and cleaning out your pores with amazing
depth, just before shrinking (or more accurately, “closing”) them to invisible. Once you rinse it away, you'll see that despite its intense
acidic mini-peel power, your skin isn't dehydrated or irritated in the least, what with softening glycerine and nourishing wheatgerm
replacing essential moisture to the epidermis. How Lush could discontinue this, I’ll never know. With every other day use, oily problem
skin looks like it’s been to see a high-priced esthetician twenty times over.
encountered. Of course, when you first apply it, you don’t feel the deep-cleansing, enzymatic action of fresh papaya, pineapple, and
lime (though you certainly smell it!) So, you stubbornly disobey Lush’s recommendation, leaving it on for a few extra minutes just to
see what will happen, and as the gradually increasing sting of fruit acids gets your attention, your cynicism is immediately silenced! Do
NOT leave this cleanser on your skin for very long; have faith that it is indeed exfoliating and cleaning out your pores with amazing
depth, just before shrinking (or more accurately, “closing”) them to invisible. Once you rinse it away, you'll see that despite its intense
acidic mini-peel power, your skin isn't dehydrated or irritated in the least, what with softening glycerine and nourishing wheatgerm
replacing essential moisture to the epidermis. How Lush could discontinue this, I’ll never know. With every other day use, oily problem
skin looks like it’s been to see a high-priced esthetician twenty times over.
Lush touts their lavender laced Love Lettuce as being excellent for “normal to oily” skin. Personally, I believe the best recommendation
would be strictly "normal" or “normal to combination” skin at best. Love Lettuce is a rich, intense exfoliator containing finely ground
almond shells and almonds, and a deep cleanser of china clay and fuller’s earth, topped off with a few drops of oil-controlling,
blemish-blasting lavender oil and chlorophyll. But with a combined base of intensely moisturizing agar agar seaweed decoction and
almond oil, it can be a little too moisture-rich for full-on oily skin, especially if you intend to follow it up with a moisturizer as opposed to
viewing this mask as an entire skin care regimen packed into one pot. Normal and combination skin seems to do best with Love
Lettuce, as it leaves the skin incredibly smooth while rebalancing oil production, especially where a mix of slightly oily/slightly dry areas
can otherwise be difficult to manage with a single product. Oily skin, on the other hand, would do best to turn to another Bio Fresh
mask, such as the delicious, Aztec chocolate scented Cupcake, where you can get an equally intense exfoliation plus even more
powerful deep-cleansing action, sans surplus hydration.
would be strictly "normal" or “normal to combination” skin at best. Love Lettuce is a rich, intense exfoliator containing finely ground
almond shells and almonds, and a deep cleanser of china clay and fuller’s earth, topped off with a few drops of oil-controlling,
blemish-blasting lavender oil and chlorophyll. But with a combined base of intensely moisturizing agar agar seaweed decoction and
almond oil, it can be a little too moisture-rich for full-on oily skin, especially if you intend to follow it up with a moisturizer as opposed to
viewing this mask as an entire skin care regimen packed into one pot. Normal and combination skin seems to do best with Love
Lettuce, as it leaves the skin incredibly smooth while rebalancing oil production, especially where a mix of slightly oily/slightly dry areas
can otherwise be difficult to manage with a single product. Oily skin, on the other hand, would do best to turn to another Bio Fresh
mask, such as the delicious, Aztec chocolate scented Cupcake, where you can get an equally intense exfoliation plus even more
powerful deep-cleansing action, sans surplus hydration.
(Discontinued in 2004) – More Than Mortal is one of the loveliest body scrubs Lush has ever made, and I promise that the day my
freezer runs out of it, I shall go quite mad (madder than I already am, that is.) It contains deep-cleansing kaolin clay, tonifying fresh
organic pineapples, refreshing star anise, ground almond shells to exfoliate, apricot oil to moisturize, and grapefruit oil to eliminate
toxins & do battle with cellulite -- all this combining the fruitful scent of the tropics with a subtle Mediterranean anisette twist. Back in
2001/2002, in addition to small pots of Bio Fresh product, Lush additionally sold Ultra Fresh, which was single portion scoops of their
various Bio Fresh products, served in fresh fruit or vegetable casings, to be used within 24-48 hours. (See the large photo at the top of
this page for a glimpse.) More Than Mortal was one of the loveliest of the lot: it looked like a gourmet dessert served over a bed of
sliced of pineapple, the juice of which you could squeeze over your body as an after-shower toner, topping off an already exquisite spa-
worthy body treatment. Yes, this body scrub was more than mortal indeed….that is, of course, until Lush killed it.
freezer runs out of it, I shall go quite mad (madder than I already am, that is.) It contains deep-cleansing kaolin clay, tonifying fresh
organic pineapples, refreshing star anise, ground almond shells to exfoliate, apricot oil to moisturize, and grapefruit oil to eliminate
toxins & do battle with cellulite -- all this combining the fruitful scent of the tropics with a subtle Mediterranean anisette twist. Back in
2001/2002, in addition to small pots of Bio Fresh product, Lush additionally sold Ultra Fresh, which was single portion scoops of their
various Bio Fresh products, served in fresh fruit or vegetable casings, to be used within 24-48 hours. (See the large photo at the top of
this page for a glimpse.) More Than Mortal was one of the loveliest of the lot: it looked like a gourmet dessert served over a bed of
sliced of pineapple, the juice of which you could squeeze over your body as an after-shower toner, topping off an already exquisite spa-
worthy body treatment. Yes, this body scrub was more than mortal indeed….that is, of course, until Lush killed it.
(Discontinued in 2004) – Lush used to say that Strawberry Boat smelled quite a bit like an icecream sundae, but while the scent is
certainly lovely, you get more of a whiff of geranium from the “secret” perfume (combined with a dash of ginger which is excellent for
improving circulation) than you do anything remotely reminiscent of dessert. (And if you like Strawberry Boat’s scent, you’ll also like Big
Strawberry Luxury Bath Melt and Strawberry Twin Tub Shower Jelly, both sharing quite a similar scent.) Sure, there’s almond oil and a
delicate whiff of fresh strawberries, but the most abundant ingredient here is ground rice, a gentle exfoliating ingredient which, in my
opinion, would otherwise have contributed a far more delicious fragrance had they instead used ground almonds and almond shells
as they do in other scrubs. That said, ground rice still acts as an excellent exfoliant as always, and even though Strawberry Boat isn’t
quite as toning or moisturizing as Lush's other scrubby concoctions, it still manages to get the job done while leaving a light almond-
touched spice and sweet floral fragrance on your skin.
certainly lovely, you get more of a whiff of geranium from the “secret” perfume (combined with a dash of ginger which is excellent for
improving circulation) than you do anything remotely reminiscent of dessert. (And if you like Strawberry Boat’s scent, you’ll also like Big
Strawberry Luxury Bath Melt and Strawberry Twin Tub Shower Jelly, both sharing quite a similar scent.) Sure, there’s almond oil and a
delicate whiff of fresh strawberries, but the most abundant ingredient here is ground rice, a gentle exfoliating ingredient which, in my
opinion, would otherwise have contributed a far more delicious fragrance had they instead used ground almonds and almond shells
as they do in other scrubs. That said, ground rice still acts as an excellent exfoliant as always, and even though Strawberry Boat isn’t
quite as toning or moisturizing as Lush's other scrubby concoctions, it still manages to get the job done while leaving a light almond-
touched spice and sweet floral fragrance on your skin.
(Discontinued and reformulated to become a "preserved" product, listed as a Close Up product under Foot Care) – Volcano can be a
bit of a nuisance to apply (unless you have someone else apply it while you sit waiting and ready with a sheet of cling film in your clean
hands to wrap your coated feet in. And you’ll want to have a pair of socks on hand as well, to keep the plastic in place as you walk
about, rather than allowing the mask to simply squish around, resulting in uneven coverage). But that’s just how foot masks are and
there’s really no way to get around it. Besides, in my opinion, not enough cosmetics companies offer foot masks, forcing us to go to
nail salons where we have to needlessly pay extra for their “spa” pedicure, as opposed to treating ourselves at home whenever we feel
like it. Me, I’m quite big on foot masks (despite the mess) ever since encountering a minty-fresh mask at my nearest urban spa back in
2001. Then I discovered Lush and hesitated to try Volcano for the longest time, as Lush marketed it as being for stinky feet and little
more. So, I went to Carnaby Street’s Lush and grabbed a pot of Bio Fresh After Tango Foot Mask instead. “Nononono,” said the Lush
sales associate. “Trust me on this one; you want to buy Volcano.” So, I trusted her (but not quite enough, so I bought both), and to this
day, I’m mighty glad I did. Volcano does tame wild, odoriferous beasts that otherwise need to be quarantined for fear that their toxic
vapours might eat through our entire ozone layer within seconds of being exposed to the atmosphere. BUT…it also gives you the
tingliest, most refreshing and cooling feeling in the world, reducing swelling, improving circulation, and waking up tired, worn out
tootsies. (Plus, it’s a must after long flights, in which case, you’ll want to apply Volcano not only to your swollen feet and ankles, but
also to your calves for instant relief and rejuvenation.) Even after you rinse it away, you can still feel the tingle for several hours to come.
So there you have it: china clay cleanses, tomato and papaya deoderize, and limeflower and cleavers sooth. But then as if that weren’t
enough, glycerine softens and pumice exfoliates (so be sure to rinse in a circular motion). For feet which are dry but not insanely so,
this will get your heels back to perfection in no time, even if After Tango foot mask does tend to be a more intensive overall skin
softener than Volcano. And while Buffy the Backside Slayer works far better when it comes to simultaneously sloughing and softening
unusually thick, calloused heels (acting as a full-on remedy with a single application), this foot mask will still provide you with some
useful assistance in this department. Yet the thing After Tango and Buffy won’t give you is that wonderful chill. Seriously, the lower
quarter of your body will never have felt better; this sensation is like an addictive drug, and if you’re like me, you could leave Volcano on
your feet all day long, as the cling wrap keeps the solution just moist enough for an exfoliating, circular rinse, no matter how long it
takes you to finally bid this mask “farewell”.
bit of a nuisance to apply (unless you have someone else apply it while you sit waiting and ready with a sheet of cling film in your clean
hands to wrap your coated feet in. And you’ll want to have a pair of socks on hand as well, to keep the plastic in place as you walk
about, rather than allowing the mask to simply squish around, resulting in uneven coverage). But that’s just how foot masks are and
there’s really no way to get around it. Besides, in my opinion, not enough cosmetics companies offer foot masks, forcing us to go to
nail salons where we have to needlessly pay extra for their “spa” pedicure, as opposed to treating ourselves at home whenever we feel
like it. Me, I’m quite big on foot masks (despite the mess) ever since encountering a minty-fresh mask at my nearest urban spa back in
2001. Then I discovered Lush and hesitated to try Volcano for the longest time, as Lush marketed it as being for stinky feet and little
more. So, I went to Carnaby Street’s Lush and grabbed a pot of Bio Fresh After Tango Foot Mask instead. “Nononono,” said the Lush
sales associate. “Trust me on this one; you want to buy Volcano.” So, I trusted her (but not quite enough, so I bought both), and to this
day, I’m mighty glad I did. Volcano does tame wild, odoriferous beasts that otherwise need to be quarantined for fear that their toxic
vapours might eat through our entire ozone layer within seconds of being exposed to the atmosphere. BUT…it also gives you the
tingliest, most refreshing and cooling feeling in the world, reducing swelling, improving circulation, and waking up tired, worn out
tootsies. (Plus, it’s a must after long flights, in which case, you’ll want to apply Volcano not only to your swollen feet and ankles, but
also to your calves for instant relief and rejuvenation.) Even after you rinse it away, you can still feel the tingle for several hours to come.
So there you have it: china clay cleanses, tomato and papaya deoderize, and limeflower and cleavers sooth. But then as if that weren’t
enough, glycerine softens and pumice exfoliates (so be sure to rinse in a circular motion). For feet which are dry but not insanely so,
this will get your heels back to perfection in no time, even if After Tango foot mask does tend to be a more intensive overall skin
softener than Volcano. And while Buffy the Backside Slayer works far better when it comes to simultaneously sloughing and softening
unusually thick, calloused heels (acting as a full-on remedy with a single application), this foot mask will still provide you with some
useful assistance in this department. Yet the thing After Tango and Buffy won’t give you is that wonderful chill. Seriously, the lower
quarter of your body will never have felt better; this sensation is like an addictive drug, and if you’re like me, you could leave Volcano on
your feet all day long, as the cling wrap keeps the solution just moist enough for an exfoliating, circular rinse, no matter how long it
takes you to finally bid this mask “farewell”.
(Discontinued in 2006) – This face mask is nothing short of miraculous on sensitive, dry skin, and my 50+ year old mother simply
refuses to live without it (which is unusual because she’s the type of lady who sees Lush as a rather expensive luxury and rarely feels
she “needs” ANY beauty product.) But the results she gets from Wow Wow are simply amazing. Last time she visited me here in New
York, I got to see those results for myself, in action. Her skin is super dry but prone to congestion none-the-less, and though she has
aged well (lots of exercise, no smoking or alcohol, and a healthy diet combined with excellent genes), she has noticeable wrinkles and
skin-slackening around her mouth, jaw, neck, and eyes and mentions her need for a facelift at least twice daily. After wearing Wow
Wow for 20 minutes, oatmeal and rose have nourished, detoxified, and relaxed her epidermis. Limeflower has eliminated puffiness
around her eyes; marigold and glycerine have added tone, moisture, and have given her skin a bright, “plump”, healthy glow,
minimizing fine lines while Shitake mushrooms minimized the appearance of thread veins. Kaolin has gently rid her pores of
congestion while honey and aloe vera simultaneously took care to instantly replace necessary moisture, altogether averting redness
or irritation. And once all of that good stuff happens, talk of needing a facelift turns to talk of my needing to overnight Wow Wow to her
on a regular basis, as she’s suddenly miffed that she doesn’t have a Lush shop in her city. I taught her to follow this mask with Eau
Roma Toner and Almond Kisses Moisturizer (which she raves about to no end), and she’s never been a happier lady. After knowing
this gal for 34 years, she FINALLY she has something nice to say about her skin!
refuses to live without it (which is unusual because she’s the type of lady who sees Lush as a rather expensive luxury and rarely feels
she “needs” ANY beauty product.) But the results she gets from Wow Wow are simply amazing. Last time she visited me here in New
York, I got to see those results for myself, in action. Her skin is super dry but prone to congestion none-the-less, and though she has
aged well (lots of exercise, no smoking or alcohol, and a healthy diet combined with excellent genes), she has noticeable wrinkles and
skin-slackening around her mouth, jaw, neck, and eyes and mentions her need for a facelift at least twice daily. After wearing Wow
Wow for 20 minutes, oatmeal and rose have nourished, detoxified, and relaxed her epidermis. Limeflower has eliminated puffiness
around her eyes; marigold and glycerine have added tone, moisture, and have given her skin a bright, “plump”, healthy glow,
minimizing fine lines while Shitake mushrooms minimized the appearance of thread veins. Kaolin has gently rid her pores of
congestion while honey and aloe vera simultaneously took care to instantly replace necessary moisture, altogether averting redness
or irritation. And once all of that good stuff happens, talk of needing a facelift turns to talk of my needing to overnight Wow Wow to her
on a regular basis, as she’s suddenly miffed that she doesn’t have a Lush shop in her city. I taught her to follow this mask with Eau
Roma Toner and Almond Kisses Moisturizer (which she raves about to no end), and she’s never been a happier lady. After knowing
this gal for 34 years, she FINALLY she has something nice to say about her skin!
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