Believes it or not, childrens, The Mad Hattrix grew up a tomboy: tangled, wind-blown hair, dirty nails, warts, scabby knees, scuffed elbows, and windburned cheeks. Mom had to threaten me by using my first AND middle name (because that's when you know you're in trouble, right?) and bribe me with ice cream in order to tame my tresses for family portraits or high holidaze. During my H.S. and College years, I didn't wear make up - unless I had to for a pep rally, dance concert, play or musical. My off-duty outfit was more often than not a pair of mens pajamas, Birkenstocks, and a secretarial bun stuck full of pens and pencils, for easy access. I suppose that the Ghost of Girlie Years Past has been haunting me in spades, because clearly I have been overcompensating for all those un-ladylike years. Dearest friend and consummate gentleman about town, Wanugee N. has raved about Lush for as long as he's been lamenting it! Total double-edged sword situation. An unavoidable melange of of Willy-Wonka-esque olfactory sweetness wafts from the petite shoppe and mesmerizes you with hybridized curiosity and WTF is that smell??? The merch ain't cheap and if the Cadet had been born a daughter, I'd be broke indulging my child with bath bombs at $6.25 a pop. The merchANDIZING is brilliant and targets the young, the girly, the huggers of trees, and those who are comforted by knowing they can apply product and make a snack out of it as well. I did a test run out of curiosity and some obligatory Festivus giftage... The Avobath Bath Bomb is my favorite so far; the water feels soft, silky, and the fragrance dissipates to an herbal-lemongrass level that is very relaxing. I followed that with a Big Buffy, which smells odd at first, but believe the cheery staffer told me contained white chocolate and was very moisturizing. I do smell like an Asian Confection of sorts; my skin is milky soft and will absolutely defeat the winter weather. Note to self and others: Don't use these products before you go out to eat - it will destroy your palate and olfactory abilities, entirely. Save the aromasplosion for later! read more

Lush - Scented balls - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - Emeryville, California

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I'm a huge lush-head! When I was little I used to pass by the lush In down town sf and thought it was a weird smelling store. But finally one day I ventured in and bought a aquamarine cleanser and I've been hooked ever since. This review is for this specific lush location. On Sunday I was rushing home from Davis and decided to stop by this lush store to pick up some goodies before heading home. Not realizing it's Sunday and bay street will probably be super packed, I was stuck in traffic for a good 20 minutes before I found parking. After throwing 2 quarters into the meter and sprinting over to the lush a block away. I arrive at the store to find it closed. I was 8 minutes late!!! Noo!! Thankfully! The workers there saw me outside and offered to let pick up the stuff I needed even though they were already closed. Thank god! And they were super friendly when I asked them to cut me a smaller piece of angels on bare skin. The workers here are super friendly and nice! Even though they were already closed, they never rushed me out and even offered different products which I might like better. After I paid, the cashier hooked it up with a sample of the mask of magnaminty. I'll be sure to come visit this lush store more often from now on! read more

Lush - Angela on bare skin, dark angel, aquamarine and a sample of mask of magnaminty - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - Emeryville, California

This Lush location in Emeryville is rather small, but they have genuinely nice workers who were helpful about products and gave us samples of products to try. The Lush here was much better than the one in SF, but not quite as good as the one in Sacramento. The workers greeted us warmly and they demonstrated some products like the Rose Argan Body condition to entice us to buy more products. I have say, I enjoyed the demos, but I ended up buying the face washes such as the charcoal one and the Phresh Pharmacy one. They are both great for people with oily skin, but the charcoal one is a little more "harsh", but they are both great. My favorite products from here are the rose argan shampoo bar, the Flying Fox body wash, the rose pearl body bar, and the rose perfume (you get my obvious obsession here?). Anyways, although this location is small, the people here are nice and there are still plenty of products to choose from. read more

I love all of their bath products because the bathtub is my sanctuary. It took awhile to acclimate to spending $6-12 per bath product but I realized...I don't have children to put through college and each night my hot, bubbly, sweet-smelling bath experience is perhaps more joy than a child could bring. Please accept my apologies all of you dear parents out there; we appreciate your sacrifice. Thankfully many of the bath balls, melts, and other Lush-ables last more than one tub ride. One can really milk the experience if you keep an eye on it. Actually I often wait till I immerse myself and hold the effervescing bath ball...it enriches the experience. My only regret is that Lush doesn't really show their appreciation to loyal customers. I want a frequent buyer card. I want some freebies after I lay out $100 for...soap. read more

I found this store to be very cute and inviting, but I wanted to review more than the adorable space and the friendly staff. I bought the trial kit 2 weeks ago, so I can now review the products as well. I have very oily skin which means later I will probably be an old lady with no wrinkles, but for now it means I am a grown azz woman with occasional zits. Not sexy. The trial kit included the Ultra Bland Cleanser; it is both a makeup remover and cleanser. At first it seemed quite oily, but it took all of the makeup off without leaving an oily residue. The Nourishing Cream Moisturizer dried with a nice matte finish and had a wonderful scent. My favorite item in the kit was the Facial Mask. The ingredients are so fresh that it has to be refrigerated at all times. All of the items in the store are handmade and they offer vegan products too. I am giving them 3 stars because I can't say my skin looks any better or worse, it's pretty much the same. Perhaps with more use I will see a difference. I will keep you posted. read more

Almost every time I come into this Lush store I'm greeted by a lovely woman who is very knowledgeable about her Lush products. Today I had the pleasure to be helped by Erin. I was just browsing and Erin helped guide me through the many body products and even offered if I wanted any other samples. I'll be back and definitely recommend:) read more

I LOVE LUSH. I seriously do. I can never leave the store without breaking my bank account, which is why I try to limit my visits to Lush. Many of my "bare necessities" toiletries are from this store. With that being said, this is my favorite location. (As a note: I hate the Pleasanton location because they are either pushy or they don't know their products well). The staff is well-trained and always helpful, but never overbearing. I love the fact that all the workers know their products, but never pressure you to buy anything. They also never make you feel bad or feel guilty asking for a sample. This location has also been recently renovated. The setup is even better now and seems more organized. Here's a couple of my favorite products: Soap - sandstone (has Brazilian sand and great for exfoliating), sultana (creamy and smells soooo good), ice blue (the peppermint is good for when I'm sick or have a cold) Body butters - Buffy, King of Skin, Snap the Whip Lotions - African Paradise, Celebrate, Ro's Argan Body Conditioner (all really moisturizing) Other items - Silky Underwear powder, Curly Wurly Shampoo (wavy/curly hair), Big shampoo (volume), Roots (stimulate hair growth), R&B (hair moisturizer), Lovely Jubblies (to make the "girls" more firm), lemon cuticle butter, Ocean Salt bath scrub I could go on forever, but those are a few of my favorites. I love this place so much that if I ever won the lottery, this would definitely be one of the first stores I hit up. read more

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I've been eating granola, going hiking...without a Prius, I'll never become a full-blown tree-hugger. Maybe being older I have a greater appreciation for natural products since they are pretty hard to come by. You'll definitely feel in tuned with that side of yourself once you step into Lush. Some of the products smelled a little too organic (hippie) for my liking. I think most of the items were hand-made. The packaging even includes a picture and name of the person who made the batch. Within a few seconds, a helpful sales associates approached me. Thank Goodness. It was my first time venturing into their establishment, and I needed a lot of help. She would save me a lot of time. When I told her which products I was shopping for, she brought me around and introduced me to various items that addressed my needs. I was thrilled to receive a couple of free samples for items I was curious about, in addition to my purchase. I bought the Helping Hands cream. It feels very rich but absorbs after a few minutes without leaving feelings of greasiness. After several hand washings, my hands felt better than when frequently applied Lubriderm. read more

I went into the store today for the first time rushing to make it with a few friends around 8:50pm (Saturday.) Not only did the employee greet us, she made me feel welcomed and answered any questions I had since it was the first Lush store I've ever been to. I had interest in the shampoo and conditioner bars and she told me all about them, asked me questions about my hair type and everything. She didn't pressure me into any purchases and that made me more comfortable about purchasing from there. So Erin (I hope that's how it's spelt) Thank you so much for such a magnificent first experience with this company. Because of you, I guarantee I'll be back for more! A++ employee. Plus she stayed 5 minutes past closing and didn't even mention it so we didn't notice. She didn't make us feel bad or guilty about it whatsoever. I hope you'll be around next time I come back :) read more

I adore the wicca massage bar. It's a little pricey, but it really does last! I love lush. And, quite honestly, I love the service that i've gotten at every one of their stores. read more

Lush is to die for. If you love to pamper yourself at home, this is your one stop shop. I love LOVE the bubble bars and melts. Great body creams and facial products. Most of their products are Vegan and NONE animal tested. Recently I went to visit this store last week and I stocked up on some really great products: R&B smells sooo great in my hair! A little definitely goes a long way! The Hottie massage bar is very soothing and relaxes the muscles. Aromaco & Teo deodorant bars are lovely...great for those with sensitive skin! The Godmother soap makes my bathroom smell soooooooo good! I wish I could eat it! Now lets talk customer service: Natalie, Maggie, and Chelsea assisted me and my friend. We were so impressed with how great their customer service was. I felt really comfortable in the store...even though it is really small, the ladies gave us our space to explore and gave us the answers to our questions when we needed them. They didn't overwhelm us, which was great! And! They were really knowledgeable about their product. I will definetly be going back soon to purchase some more products from my wish list! I have my eye on the Rose Argon cream and the Fair trade foot lotion. read more

I'm a fan of Lush products and I was thrilled to find a store in Emeryville. We were introduced to Lush on Powell Street in San Francisco years ago. We've been using their body wash ever since. I can't not love this store, but I have to mention a few things. First, when we first walked by the store in the city we stopped in our tracks. The aromas from the store wafted out to the sidewalk. We HAD to enter. We knew there was a Lush on Bay Street and we literally walked right by it before we realized we found it. Where was that amazing aroma? Second, the staff at the store in the city were extraordinarily attentive. In reality, they were very highly trained sales people, but it was a pleasure being pampered. Maybe not such a pleasure spending a fortune on all the products that we just couldn't live without because the folks in the store made sure we believed we had to have them. So actually it was nice to not have the staff all over us / pushing products. By now we know what we like and a trip to lush is more of a 'quick in-quick out'. They let us do our thing and we didn't leave with a bunch of stuff we didn't really need. This store is also rather small, which makes it difficult to move around uh, especially the weekend before christmas! read more

WOW can I just say--- I love Lush! This place is so addictive and awesome. I get quite a few things from here that are a staple in my home. Their products make great gifts as well, and the service at Bay Street is pretty outstanding. Save your black pots! 5 pots returned to the store for the recycling program gets you a free fresh face mask! Oceansalt- salt/vodka scrub is a great exfoliant that can be used for face or mani-pedi's. I've added this scrub to my mani-pedi and facial cleansing routine since I saw them demo it at Union Sqaure in the city. There is no short term expiration date so no worries there. Really leave the skin glowing and helps even out skin tone/smoothen skin. Charity Pot- Nice all over body lotion (portion of proceeds) go the charity listed on lid of pot. I use this on my hands/feet after oceansalt scrub and it helps lock in moisture but it good for eczema since it doesn't have any unnatural fragrances/ingredients. Lemony Flutter- heavy and rich thick cream that I apply to mani/pedi's after clipping away dead skin and before/after applying polish. Keeps your nails bed healthy and glowing, while softening the skin all around the cuticle. Apply to elbows or heels, anywhere needing major TLC or cracked/dry skin. Intensive moisture plus it smells sooo good! There is a 1 year expiration date on this I think? Rock Star- Bar of Soap, custom cut your own portion. It smells so great, I use this before dinner dates or evenings out with friends/family it makes me so happy! Your favorite lotions, perfumes will last longer and go on great after a shower using this! Sexy Peel- Bar of Soap Very fresh and clean orange/lemon citrus and peel infused soap for a squeaky clean. Karma Bar of Soap- Super sexy soap, can be used in baths or showers, we keep a bar for hand soap near all the sinks its a whiff of mmmm how great is this soap! The Blondie- Hair Shampoo, purchased this for my blonde brother. It brightens and highlights your natural blonde hair. Smells GREAT! Mange Too- Honey and white chocolate massage bar, melts in hands to apply to skin, its heavenly and smells good enough to eat! Bath Bombs! All of them are awesome here are some of my favorite! Avobath- Avocado bath bomb Razzberry blue bomb Tisty Tosty Need something to wake you up and help feel cleansed and rejuvenated to your pores? Drunk enough to F*&^%! Slip it in your shower floor once you have the hot water running, and as your taking a shower it helps relieve hangover/headaches/ or just plain wakes you up with its minty freshness! Face Masks! All of them are awesome, but go bad after about a week and each have a good 3-4 time usage ration. Catastrophie Cosmetic - blueberry face mask for distressed and cosmetic-abusused skin. Cupcake- deep cleansing face mask for acne, and getting rid of toxins/impurities. Love Lettuc- A simple face mask alleviates skin, good for calming the skin de-puffing. Not to harsh on the skin, good for all skin types. Herbalism and Dark Angels are also great products check em out! read more

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Whoa! I just found a great facial scrub! Almond and Ginger mix! Needs to be refrigerated but can stay out for 24 hours if needed. Awesome fresh smell and texture! Always love this store. The smell is intoxicating! So heavenly :) Attentive staff. Great initiative but non pushy :) read more

FABULOUS!! The products, the staff (super duper friendly!), the SMELLS!!! I love, love, love it all. Can I move in? Right in between the sandalwood scented vanilla cupcake bath melts and the glorious mountain of pints of their famous dream cream... or maybe the karma cream?... yes please. I have to cut myself off after about 10 minutes or I will lose all will power. I LOVE THIS PLACE. Thank you for coming to Emeryville, Lush! love, your ridiculously giant #1 fan read more

Lush - I'll take one of everything please... - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - Emeryville, California

Absolutely LOVE this location. All of the employees are super nice and very helpful. I had even purchased a gift tin and noticed a few days later that one of the butter bears was missing. Well, I went back to the store a couple days later and completely forgot to bring in the tin and the receipt. One of the ladies was so sweet and gave me a free bath bomb to make up for it. Didn't even ask for anything, just happened to mention it to her while she was helping me with something else. I had even called Tuesday morning and asked if they had quite a few of the B1G1 holiday scented bombs. They were kind enough to put quite a few aside for me on hold so I didn't have to worry about wasting a trip on from 20+ miles away. Was very happy with the service I received overall, and loved every single employee that helped me out. My name is Heidi, and I'm a LushAholic read more

Always excellent customer service at LUSH. I was looking for the Cupcake Face Mask and Ocean Salt Face & Body Scrub and she led me right to it! Even answered my question bout the difference between Self Reserve and non-reserve products! read more

Lush - Ocean Salt Face & Body Scrub and Cupcake Face Mask - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - Emeryville, California

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I was invited to a Lush event and saw that Bay Street was holding an event at their store. Curious because I've never seen a Lush store there (but then again I havent been to Bay Street in a while), I went there yesterday to check (and of course get some CPK!) and it was a new store in a location that I would had passed plenty of times! The store was a lot smaller than the one at Valley Fair Mall but the workers are sweet, helpful and attentive. I asked if they could cut me a $2 piece of soap that I had my eyes on and she ended up just giving it to me to try. I thought that was super sweet of her! I wouldnt mind coming back here, not to mention it's much closer than Steven's Creek! read more

Love their products but HATE shopping here and in other locations too. Writing this review in hopes that they'll make a change. Every time I come in the sales staff are immediately up my butt and talking to me like we've been friends since middle school and won't leave me alone. I can't explore things on my own and actually look around the store without someone being in my face despite telling them that I do not need or want help multiple times. I am very confused as to why anyone would find this helpful or enjoyable. I usually leave quickly without getting everything on my list. read more

The employees at this Lush are so friendly and helpful! I stopped in to pick up a few bath bombs and ended up leaving with six!! They have an amazing selection here and the employees are really knowledgeable about what products are good for what ailments. I love me some lush goodies and I will definitely be returning when we come back to emeryville! read more

The team here is awesome! They were all taking proper precautions to ensure everyone's safety with COVID. More than that, they took time to speak with me and help me find what I needed. They also gave me a "good karma" gift after I shared a little bit of my pandemic story. I had never been to Lush before, but after this experience, I will be back. Thank you Emeryville Lush for brightening my day and selling products I won't feel guilty about using! read more

I have always avoided lush because this girl I don't like loved them. I WAS SOOO WRONG!!! I was reading lipstick perfecting advice and the lush lip scrub was recommended. I prefer natural products and my sister advised they let you sample so I gave it a whirl. The staff at this location are so sweet and genuine, you can tell they like working there. The woman who helped me was very knowledgeable and did not hover so I could make up my own mind. The gentleman who rang me up was efficient and friendly. I settled on the honey sugar scrub (more moisturizing) I also got the honey lip balm at their recommendation and it is awesome! read more

Buena was an absolute star when it came to helping me pick out the things I needed and she also added something special for me. So if you ever go into LUSH and are blessed enough to be helped by Buena thank your lucky stars. THANK YOU BUENA FOR THE SELFLESS ACT YOU PROVIDED FOR THIS PREGNANT GRATEFUL LUSHIE read more

It was such a pleasure to go here. It was my first time going to Lush and I was an easy target for upselling and being told I needed things I didn't, but the lovely women here did the opposite and I actually walked away with quite a few samples (aside from some incredible bath bombs that I bought, because of course.) I highly recommend coming here if you want to shop without feeling any pressure. I have walked by other Lush locations before that seem much larger, so I'll say this is a pretty confined space and they could easily overwhelm you, but that just didn't happen. Props to them! read more

Best location I have been to! The store is very well stocked and organized. The staff is super knowledgeable and excited about the product they are selling. Lately, I cannot get enough of their Celestial moisturizer and Let The Good Times Roll face wash! Also, they have begun putting their holiday treats out for the 2017 holiday season! Get yourself to a Lush asap! So many fun and glittery bombs and jellies!! Love, love, love. Ps. A big 'thank you' to the gentleman team member who always retrieves my needed products and spends time explaining them to me. I am sorry I failed to recall your name, but thank you, and know, I totally return to this store location for your customer service! You've made me a Celestial Queen! :-) read more

This is like the teeny bop version of The Bath Shop! All the displays are made to look like candy, chocolate, or ice cream! But they are really make-up and soap! I don't know about the make-up, but if your lady loves luxuriating in bubble baths, then you could pick up some great smelling bath bombs here, in all different scents, with names ranging from Fluffy, to Blackberry, to Sex Bomb, I kid you not! If your girl is over 30, well, maybe she would prefer something a little more refined from a nicer store or from a department store brand name. But if she is Tween, Teen, or 20 something and Clean, she will like this place. Literally, its the BOMB! Careful, at $5 - $7 dollars a bath bomb, your wallet could explode trying to pay for a few months supply! read more

If you aren't familiar with LUSH, GET FAMILIAR! I've visited a LUSH location once before in Roseville, but it was pretty much one of those, "Hmm, let's see what's in here" type visits and then walked right out when none of the associates seemed interested in helping out. We spotted this LUSH location while my family and I were walking down Bay Street, so we decided to walk in. It smells so incredibly fresh inside from all of their products. They offer a "face mask bar" where you can try one of their face mask recipes. :) We opted not to try it out this time, but maybe next visit, I'll give it a whirl. All of the associates at this locations are approachable and friendly. My son was in awe watching Derrick give a demonstration to a customer, pouring water back and forth between pitchers. I made a comment about his skills and I jinxed him and he spilled a bit of water on the floor. :( Sorry! He was great about it though! I was checking out the lip scrubs near the cash registers and a stunning filipina wearing red lipstick (I didn't catch her name!! :/ ) asked if I wanted to try it. I was a intimidated to try it in the store and declined, but told her that I was going to buy one. She told me that Mint Julep was her favorite, so I picked that one up. I wasn't planning on buying anything, but walked out with a few items, even a roll of "Blue Fun" for the little ones to make bath time more entertaining than it already is! Great location, great employees, great products. read more

I'm a recent Lush convert. I love their product, yes, but the service is what REALLY sold me on Lush. I'm used to getting one on one help, and having their associate really take the time to understand what I'm looking for and how it will affect my skin. I stood in front of their body washes, reading labels and smelling products, trying to find something that will work for me. An associate walked up and asked if I needed help. I explained that I was new to Lush, used it for hair and face, and needed body wash now and wanted to find something that would work well for me. She grabbed something off the top shelf, smelled it, and handed it to me telling me it smelled good. She did this with most of the bottles, then walked away after I found one that smelled decent. She seemed more annoyed than helpful. It wasn't busy, the employees just went back to chatting behind the counter about Maui. This isn't the type of service I'm used to for Lush - I'm much more used to associates who take time to understand what I need, not tell me what they think smells nice. Skip this Lush - it's much better to brave the San Francisco traffic to go the Lush there. read more

A boy covered in glitter skipped up to me and my boyfriend and excitedly handed us free candy. And thus, my introduction to LUSH. I was super excited to try out LUSH after reading such rave reviews on their website and on Yelp. So I dragged the bf out to Emeryville so that I could find something to cure my poor skin. It had been freaking out after moving from nice warm, humid Texas to cold and dry North California. The store itself is pretty small. I imagined it was this huge warehouse of fresh organic soaps and creams. But it was actually a cozy little store. We were warmly greeted by the staff who were dressed up for Halloween. Actually, it was a little too warm of a greeting for us. The staff is crazy attentive. I really appreciated my salesperson though. She sat me down, discussed my skin care needs and picked out a few samples for me to try. I was thrilled to find some great products until we walked over to see their price. Daaaayum, it's a pretty penny! Isn't this stuff just free from nature? My salesperson was nice enough not to judge me for being cheap and quickly placed my favorites in small sample pots for me to take home. I decided on the 9 to 5 cleansing lotion which I've been using every day for the past 2 months and I absolutely love it! I thought it was weird at first not to lather my face but it's super moisturizing. I walked away with a skincare solution so the trip was a success for me. The only thing that was uncomfortable was having my salesperson literally follow me around the store. I like to be able to browse on my own so that I can think and make my own decisions. But everything I looked at, she picked up and gave me the rundown on its uses and ingredients. Don't get me wrong this is great but it was uninitiated by me, the customer. Maybe a little less attention would be nice. Also, there's just a little too much sparkle and pink and bright colors in their products. I like that they're toting the phrase "Fresh" but it doesn't seem too organic and natural if it's covered with bright tangerine orange and a boatload of sugary scent and glitter.My experience in store and their products can both be described as a little overwhelming at times. read more

This place is great! You pay a bit more than you might pay for some commercial soaps, etc. but you can't beat the variety... or the effectiveness of the products. I'd never been to Lush before, so when my friend suggested we go I thought "what the heck?" However after I'd been there a few seconds I was in love. So many colors and scents. You'd think it would be overwhelming, but no. The salesperson saw the look of astonishment on my face and came over to investigate. After telling her that I'd never been to the store before and was not familiar with the products, she spent the next twenty minutes helping me choose items. Everything in the store is made from natural ingredients; good for people with "complicated" skin types. I highly recommend this place and would definitely return! read more

I was first Lushed while visiting Vancouver Island, BC, long time ago, and it still holds a special place in my repertoire of beauty and skin care product shops. At this location in Bay Street Mall, the ladies were enthusiastic and persuaded me to try a "mud" mask and a salt scrub, right there in the store. I ended up getting the mask and also got a little sample of the salt scrub. Both are great and I already know I will go back and get a tub of the salt scrub soon. I love how the Lush products are made with natural ingredients, how they smell, and the fact that they work. My absolute favorites are their bath products, because you can get bath bombs that fizz, release flower petals or luscious bubbles with all kinds of intoxicating scents. On evenings when I want to pamper myself, I light the candles and soak in warm water infused with the bath bomb of my choice from Lush and know that life is as good as the way I treat myself. read more

WARNING: do not even think about their lame ass natural deoderant, you will reek as never before! Otherwise: a pricey mixed bag ... i walked in while waiting for an iMac appt across the way and got caught up in the fragrant rapture and the brilliant Brit vibe. Their fresh facial masks , so fresh they need to be kept on ice are rather nice. Ditto the lovely melting massage bars. The body scrub was way overpriced, but let me cut to the chase... the bath bombs baby. if you like to bathe in the languid style of Zelda Fitzgerald, if you are ready to get your indolent on, then reach for a bath bomb, even mix n match two and get busy gettin' wrinkled. They are truly divine and the scent lingers beautifully all day long on both you and your bat cave. read more

What a cool place! I've never been in this store before but have heard a lot about it. It smelled so delightful right when we walked in the door. The people working were very knowledgeable on their products and very helpful with explaining the different items. I did purchase a bath bomb and some frizzy hair treatment. I can't wait to try them both out! read more

Lush - Pretty bath bombs - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - Emeryville, California

What makes this place awesome? The employees! My friend and I were wandering around after having caught a flick and I decided we needed to check out this curious shop with soap stuff and the name Lush.. hmm just what is this place? Having never heard of this place.. and being a huge skeptic.. I decided I would look and not purchase and then one of the wonderful employees did the whole hand rub thing.. and I was like.. I dont know... and then I TOUCHED my skin. OMG.. smooth, silky, sexy hands. I was sold.. I bought the Dream Cream. The employees are all super friendly and patiently answer your questions. I love the fact that everything is natural and made by specific people. I'd much rather support that than the Body Shop or Bath and Body Works any day. Plus the pleasing natural scents- much better than chemical or alcholol based products. read more

I know Lush is known for its good customer service and outstanding employees, but this Lush is THE BEST ONE I've ever been to (I've visited the SF and the SD ones too). On each visit, the employees have been nothing but exceptionally informative, helpful, kind, generous, and friendly. Memorable moments: On my first visit here, I accidentally knocked over a glass bowl and it shattered all over the floor. The employees laughed, one girl said she did it all the time, and they quickly cleaned it up. I was so embarrassed (I'm super clumsy), but they acted like it was nothing, and tried to make me feel better. Another time, the lady shared with me the background story of a bath bomb, and asked me what smells I liked and gave me a sample of her favorite soap. On another more recent visit here, my sister and I had actually just gone to Lush a few days before so we weren't planning to get anything. We ended up getting a toner tab just b/c I felt bad for browsing around for an hour, but the lady was kind of enough to give it to us as a special gift. What kind of store does that??? Only at this Lush do you get employees that feel more like friends. I also love that they're not the annoying kind of employees that follow you around the store and try to sell you everything. They could tell that my sister and I already knew the products pretty well, so they backed off and let us browse around. But they're always very eager to help too! I wish I remembered the names of the employees who helped me but they're all super sweet! :) I still think the products are kind of pricy, but I'll continue to go here just because the employees are the best. read more

This is an awesome location. The staff is super friendly and knowledgeable. The women with long dirty blonde hair and bright blue eyes helped me. Sorry I didn't catch her name! She took me through two demos and let me play with some products. During one of the demos she used the Buffy bar on one of my arms. I had been thinking about buying it in the past but never did. But today was the day! I had to have it!! I was so glad to have her help because I am the type of person who will keep debating between two products. She really helped me narrow things down. I walked out of there with two samples and a bag full of goodies. Thanks lush! read more

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The staff here is crazy, irritating and not so smart... they ramble about the products and say weird things like, 'this product is all natural and has none of those chemical crap that other's have and that is just so great!!' but if you look at the product ingredients, they have Sodium Laureth Sulphate in them, not that everything natural is good and everything man-made is autmatically bad for skin!! so.... they don't know what they're talking about half the time but they gush like groupies... Lush is a cult with a brilliant marketing team behind them, I don't get the hype. read more

One of the best LUSH locations around. Very nice staff who give very nice and generous samples. If you ask about any banged up bath bombs, they're actually kind enough to give you bath bombs that have been damaged for the fly. Just wonderful! read more

This place is phenomenal. I got a gift box from them a few years ago, and go in to treat myself every once in awhile. I typically go in to the San Francisco store, but wound up wandering into this one today. I was greeted promptly, and helped out the minute i started raising my eyebrow at the masks. I got great, helpful, and un-pushy advice. The staff here is awesome. I was sent home with a shower gel sample that I'm pretty sure is my new favorite. I love the fresh approach to their products and the store feels like a hip produce market crossed with a mad scientist's lab. I love this place. It makes my skin feel fantastic, and my wallet feel good about spending money! read more

Came by just to pick up some more of my favorite soap, Lust which I'm OBSESSED with, it's jasmine scented (my favorite) and a good general everyday wash me squeaky clean type. I came out with two bars of Lust thanks to the buy one get one free deal, a sample of Ultrabland facial cleanser and a tub of the Herbalism face cleanser. Okay basically any and all Lush stores I have been to are amazing and the staff is always knowledgable about all the products they carry. I asked about hair care, face products (of which I am neurotic about), bath soaps and the girl who helped me happily answered any and every question I had. I'm kind of a hard sell yet she talked me into the two facial cleansers and because they had no more Ultrabland in stock she just gave me a generous sample and had me try the Herbalism on my hand first to see how it feels. I used both yesterday night and holy crap my face felt clean yet still super moisturizered. (I wear a lot of makeup usually full-face so finding a cleanser that feels like it washed everything off in one wash is amazing) I am SOLD! Lush is the perfect place to go to find the best natural products for skin, face, beauty etc and it's worth every penny you spend. Plus they always are willing to give out samples of most of all the products. read more