Freshers is over, and if you’ve participated in the yearly traditions of throwing your body through the ringer at Misfits, then now is the perfect time to take a break. With Lush Cardiff’s new redo, the store is back and in a better position than ever to offer some budgetfriendly TLC to the city’s students. Spotlight was invited to experience their seasonal makeover for themselves; and, set with new autumnal scents and vibes, we can say this is the perfect thing to do instead of going to lectures.
Lush is a very recognisable store in the UK beauty scene–its friendly staff and strong scents are almost as key to their label as their vegan and cruelty-free products. But in case you didn’t know, their policies extend beyond their ethical business practices: Lush have aided eight humanitarian causes this year, including ongoing support for the conflict in Gaza. They are very transparent about the aid they send, including donations and grants to causes.
It's almost like all that isn't enough for them either–Lush haven’t produced a new plastic bottle since 2009. Describing themselves as “a company that strives to do good business without exploiting people, planet or animals”, it’s hard to argue with that at face value. All of that is what Lush offers the rest of the world, but what can Lush offer you?
Well, if you follow your nose and head down to Queen Street, above it all lies a peaceful oasis – the newly refurbished Lush Spa. As the only one in Wales, the spa offers a range of relaxation treatments, including full body massages and hot and cold stone treatments. Their new scheme, in which you can book a full-body tub for an hour is the perfect opportunity to reset.
Your slot comes with choices of any Lush product to lather yourself in, and what you don’t use you can take home. But if you’re reading this and thinking your wallet is feeling a bit light after freshers, a range of free care options are also available at every store–from free head and hand massages to skin and hair consultations, they’re going to make sure you leave feeling pampered–just in time for a Halloween blowout. So, combine an afternoon of self-care, makeovers (and if you’re up to it, a bit of retail therapy), and head on down.
Sounds lush, right?