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kaitlin1209

kaitlin1209

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I've been a long-time Lush fanatic, but I'm frustrated with a few things. I used to order from the UK site, since it was cheaper for many items, even with shipping and currency conversions. But, they've upped shipping to purposely discourage US residents from doing this.Stories about poor treatment of employees have been making their rounds on the Internet too. I'm disappointed in Lush despite their philanthropic endeavors and I would rather support Indie companies. I found an IMAM thread but no exhaustive list of just Lush products. 

tl;dr: Who makes Lush dupes? Let's list them with the brand, the product name, and the dupe name. 

 
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Kiss My Sass- Rose Gelee /Lush- Rose Jam

Kiss My Sass- Amplified/Lush- Avobath

Kiss My Sass- Honey Bunny/Lush- Honey I Washed the Kids

Kiss My Sass- Rockstarlette/Lush- Rockstar

 
Scents I'm looking for dupes of (preferably perfume oil, shower gel, body butter, or lotion.  Pretty much anything other than bar soap since I can't use that stuff any more!):

  • Magi Musk (this was a soap and perfume oil, although I only ever tried the soap)
  • Skinny Dip
  • Ibiza Party shampoo
  • Ching Ling Soo (this was a bath bomb)
These were all discontinued years ago (none of the employees at my local shops are even aware that any of these ever even existed), so I can't even order them at a jacked-up price from Lush UK!

 
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I'd like to find anything with the these fragrances:

-Alkmaar / Silky Underwear

-Ghost / Lily Savon

-Figs & Leaves

I'd also pay obscene amounts of money for a body lotion that smelled like Ceridwen's Cauldron.

 
I'd like to find a dusting powder similar to Silky Underwear - the scent doesn't need to be the same (I actually don't love it) but the cocoa butter bits in it are really great and it's my favorite one I've tried.

There are quite a few tea tree toners on Etsy and I intend to try one of them soon. Anyone tried any of these? Or know of any other dupes for the Tea Tree Water?

 
I know Retro Creams Perfumes on etsy (https://www.etsy.com/shop/RetroCreamsPerfume?ref=l2-shopheader-name) makes a "Honey I Shrunk The Kids"- guess what it's a dupe of?- but only in body butters and perfume sticks. 

But, if you etsy search "Lush dupe" you CAN find a lot of dupes in both that scent and Karma. 

I'd like to find a Silky Underwear dupe, too, and a bath bomb that is as extravagant, or close. Lush is just SO pricey, but for me they're almost TOO scented (especially for my skin). I mostly want the pretty colors and moisturizing content of Lush's bath products.

 
Sucreabeille on etsy seems to have a ton of Lush dupes.  She also has the solid lotion / massage bars.  The scent list goes on forever.   :wub:    I think I'll place an order and try it out.  Sadly I didn't see any listing for Silky Underwear, but something that piqued my interest just as much was an aroma oil called Calm the F*** Down.  I need that.  Immediately.

 
Kimb3rly said:
I'd like to find anything with the these fragrances:

-Alkmaar / Silky Underwear

-Ghost / Lily Savon

-Figs & Leaves

I'd also pay obscene amounts of money for a body lotion that smelled like Ceridwen's Cauldron.
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I can tell you with confidence that Queen Bee Apothecary (Etsy) has an Alkmaar dupe for several different types of items. Under their About listing, you'll find an exhaustive list of scents, including many Lush dupes. I haven't tried their version of Alkmaar, but I've tried their Karma and Avobath (Avobomb?) dupes and they are incredibly true to the real scents and very long lasting.

 
Another company with a ton of Lush dupes is Queen Bee Apothecary on Etsy, she's closed until the 10th https://www.etsy.com/shop/QueenBeeTradingCo and aparently she has a regular site as well http://www.queenbeeapothecary.com/#!for-body/cjdh

Her products are top notch and she makes this entire list of Lush dupes:

compare to ALKMAAR-orange, jasmine, coconut, cinnamon vanilla musk
compare to BATHOS-jasmine, violet, vanilla
BOOSTED BATH - compares to Avo Bath - bright citrus, lemongrass
BREAK OF DAWN - compares to Twilight-lavender, ylang-ylang and tonka bean
COCOA HONEY CAKES - compare to SOFT COEUR-honey, cocoa butter, chocolate
COMFORT ME -compare to COMFORTER-black currant, bergamot, anise & cypress
EAT MORE CAKE -compare to LETS EAT CAKE-sugar cane, coconut milk, vanilla orchid, musk
FLUFFY CANDY -compare to CANDY FLUFF-blue raspberry snow cones
FOXY FOXY - Compares to Flying Fox - jasmine, florals, orange blossom & honey
GOOD KARMA -compare to KARMA-powdery dragon’s blood & patchouli
GOLDILOCKS-compares to Porrige
HONEY TOFFEE -compare to HONEY I WASHED THE KIDS-citrus, honey florals, fruits, toffee musk
IMAGINE ROSES -compare to IMOGEN ROSE
ICE QUEEN -compare to ICE BLUE- violet mint with powdery musky dry down
MANIA- compares to Trichomania- coconut, florals & vanilla
MILADY CATHERINE- compares to LADY CATRINA
MARZIPAN - compare to SNOWCAKES- sugar, benzoin, rose, cassia & almond
OMG OLIVE - compare to OLIVE BRANCH-soapy warm, musky citrus.
OCEAN ISLE - compare to FLOATING ISLAND -spice, citrus, vanilla, woods & musk
ROCK CANDY - compare to ROCK STAR-sugary old fashioned candy scent
ROSE JELLY-citrus, rose, strawberry
compare to PORRIDGE-soft woods, spiced florals, vanilla & musk
SWIMS NAKED- compares to SKINNY DIPPIN' - cloves, sweet notes
SNOWFLAKE QUEEN -compare to SNOW FAIRY-pear, cotton candy, vanilla, cherry
SNOW PIES-compares to Snow Cakes
SEXY SEXY -compare to SEX BOMB-white floral, violet, and sultry musk
SUPER STAR - compare to SUPERNOVA
VANILLA CREAM SODA- compare to AMERICAN CREAM-fruits, honey, super vanilla
YUM YUM compare to YUMMY-berries, peaches, citrus & soft wood

You can find the rest of her scents here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/QueenBeeTradingCo/policy?ref=shopinfo_policies_leftnav

 
Has anyone made their own?  It doesn't look too hard.  If I wasn't on this 100 day no buy I'd be all over ordering stuff to try lol.  THIS could easily become my reward for making it to the end.  

There are so many bath bombs on etsy.  I found one that makes nail polish scented products.  And burnt rubber!  Not that I want to try these, but I found that shop very interesting.  

 
MyKidsHave4Legs said:
Has anyone made their own?  It doesn't look too hard.  If I wasn't on this 100 day no buy I'd be all over ordering stuff to try lol.  THIS could easily become my reward for making it to the end.  

There are so many bath bombs on etsy.  I found one that makes nail polish scented products.  And burnt rubber!  Not that I want to try these, but I found that shop very interesting.  
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I haven't, but I can't tell you how many times I wish I could or would.  I'd love something for cold symptoms.  Something with tea tree oil, eucalyptus, or something along those lines to help me or the kids breathe.

 
kaitlin1209 said:
I don't think I would make my own stuff just due to how much stuff you have to buy in bulk. I feel like I couldn't use a whole bulk item up before it would go bad, lol. 

@@Kimb3rly I have been wanting to try these "shower bombs" that seem like they work like Vicks in the shower: http://levelnaturals.com/shop/shower-bomb-4-pack/
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That's exactly what I'm talking about.  I used to be able to buy the shower soothers, but they were discontinued because geniuses ate them (think McDonalds hot coffee lawsuit).  Walmart and CVS sell a brand, but they don't work.

 
Kimb3rly said:
That's exactly what I'm talking about.  I used to be able to buy the shower soothers, but they were discontinued because geniuses ate them (think McDonalds hot coffee lawsuit).  Walmart and CVS sell a brand, but they don't work.
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Actually, the McDonalds lawsuit was totally legit and has been turned into urban legend for some reason. 

https://www.caoc.org/?pg=facts

:D /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  Don't mind me, I'm just a nerd. I hate that that case has been turned into the face of every frivolous case in the US (but I get your point. Eating the shower soother things? PEOPLE. WHY?) 

 
ohsailor said:
Actually, the McDonalds lawsuit was totally legit and has been turned into urban legend for some reason. 

https://www.caoc.org/?pg=facts

:D /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  Don't mind me, I'm just a nerd. I hate that that case has been turned into the face of every frivolous case in the US (but I get your point. Eating the shower soother things? PEOPLE. WHY?) 
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lol  Exactly!  I know someone who eats Vick's and is convinced that that's the way it's most effective.  She swears by a half teaspoon of Vick's for a cold.  I don't even know what to say.  She's yet to end up in a hospital because of it. 

Anyway, yeah...I don't understand the people eating the shower soothers.  I guess they sort of resembled large Alka-Seltzer tabs?  People confound me sometimes.

 
KellyKaye said:
Another company with a ton of Lush dupes is Queen Bee Apothecary on Etsy, she's closed until the 10th https://www.etsy.com/shop/QueenBeeTradingCo and aparently she has a regular site as well http://www.queenbeeapothecary.com/#!for-body/cjdh

Her products are top notch and she makes this entire list of Lush dupes:

compare to ALKMAAR-orange, jasmine, coconut, cinnamon vanilla musk

compare to BATHOS-jasmine, violet, vanilla

BOOSTED BATH - compares to Avo Bath - bright citrus, lemongrass

BREAK OF DAWN - compares to Twilight-lavender, ylang-ylang and tonka bean

COCOA HONEY CAKES - compare to SOFT COEUR-honey, cocoa butter, chocolate

COMFORT ME -compare to COMFORTER-black currant, bergamot, anise & cypress

EAT MORE CAKE -compare to LETS EAT CAKE-sugar cane, coconut milk, vanilla orchid, musk

FLUFFY CANDY -compare to CANDY FLUFF-blue raspberry snow cones

FOXY FOXY - Compares to Flying Fox - jasmine, florals, orange blossom & honey

GOOD KARMA -compare to KARMA-powdery dragon’s blood & patchouli

GOLDILOCKS-compares to Porrige

HONEY TOFFEE -compare to HONEY I WASHED THE KIDS-citrus, honey florals, fruits, toffee musk

IMAGINE ROSES -compare to IMOGEN ROSE

ICE QUEEN -compare to ICE BLUE- violet mint with powdery musky dry down

MANIA- compares to Trichomania- coconut, florals & vanilla

MILADY CATHERINE- compares to LADY CATRINA

MARZIPAN - compare to SNOWCAKES- sugar, benzoin, rose, cassia & almond

OMG OLIVE - compare to OLIVE BRANCH-soapy warm, musky citrus.

OCEAN ISLE - compare to FLOATING ISLAND -spice, citrus, vanilla, woods & musk

ROCK CANDY - compare to ROCK STAR-sugary old fashioned candy scent

ROSE JELLY-citrus, rose, strawberry

compare to PORRIDGE-soft woods, spiced florals, vanilla & musk

SWIMS NAKED- compares to SKINNY DIPPIN' - cloves, sweet notes

SNOWFLAKE QUEEN -compare to SNOW FAIRY-pear, cotton candy, vanilla, cherry

SNOW PIES-compares to Snow Cakes

SEXY SEXY -compare to SEX BOMB-white floral, violet, and sultry musk

SUPER STAR - compare to SUPERNOVA

VANILLA CREAM SODA- compare to AMERICAN CREAM-fruits, honey, super vanilla

YUM YUM compare to YUMMY-berries, peaches, citrus & soft wood

You can find the rest of her scents here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/QueenBeeTradingCo/policy?ref=shopinfo_policies_leftnav
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MY HERO. Off to drool over Rose Jelly and Marzipan  <3

 
Kimb3rly said:
lol  Exactly!  I know someone who eats Vick's and is convinced that that's the way it's most effective.  She swears by a half teaspoon of Vick's for a cold.  I don't even know what to say.  She's yet to end up in a hospital because of it. 

Anyway, yeah...I don't understand the people eating the shower soothers.  I guess they sort of resembled large Alka-Seltzer tabs?  People confound me sometimes.
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Reminds me of when people were trying to get the Tide detergent pods taken off of shelves because they thought kids would think they were candy and try to eat them. Um, how about not keeping laundry detergent within reach of kids not old/reasonable enough to understand that they shouldn't eat them? Sigh...

 

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