Lush skincare

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

Lush is a British skincare brand founded in 1995 and owned by Lush Cosmetics Limited.

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Lush is beloved for its artisanal masks, nourishing serums, and soothing moisturizers, all crafted from thoughtfully curated formulas. Its products suit sensitive, dry, and combination skin types best. The standout products for particular concerns include the Grease Lightning for acne-prone skin, the Skin Drink for skin with dark spots, and the Dark Angels for mature skin. The brand consistently delivers gentle, effective care through these targeted treatments.

This page covers some of the most popular Lush products; for the whole Lush range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.

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Questions and answers

Is Lush worth it?

Yes, Lush is worth it because Lovi rates the Lush-focused routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. The company was founded in 1995 in the United Kingdom and is owned by Lush Cosmetics Limited.

What are Lush's best products?

Lush's best products are Skin Drink for dry and dry sensitive skin, and Grease Lightning for oily and oily acne-prone skin. Lovi rates Skin Drink Superior for dry skin, and Grease Lightning High for oily skin.

Which Lush moisturizer is best for dry skin?

Skin Drink is the best Lush moisturizer for dry skin, as Lovi rates it Superior for that skin type. Skin Drink is the only moisturizer on this page.

Does Lush cause breakouts?

Lush is unlikely to cause breakouts for most skin types, as its targeted treatments like Grease Lightning help keep oily and acne-prone skin clear with a High fit.

Is Lush fragrance-free?

No, because Skin Drink lists fragrance among its ingredients, although three out of four Lush products on this page list none.

What are the key ingredients in Lush products?

Lush products feature ingredients like peppermint oil, aloe vera, witch hazel, and avocado oil. Peppermint oil in Mask of Magnaminty helps cool and refresh the skin.

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How do I build a Lush skincare routine?

Lovi rates Lush routines Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin. Lush offers targeted products like Skin Drink for dry skin and Grease Lightning for oily skin to support these daily steps.

What are good alternatives to Lush?

Good alternatives to Lush include BYOMA, The INKEY List, Medik8, Simple, Elemis, and Pixi, all of which have dedicated pages on Lovi.

Lush vs BYOMA: which is better?

Lush is better for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin because Lovi rates the Lush-focused routines as Superior for all these skin types, compared to High or Superior for BYOMA. The Lush products on this page are also largely fragrance-free, with only Skin Drink listing fragrance.

Who owns Lush, and where is it from?

Lush is a British brand founded in 1995, owned by Lush Cosmetics Limited.

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Is Lush cruelty-free?

PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Lush as cruelty-free.

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Research behind Lush's key ingredients

Topical menthol--a human model for cold pain by activation and sensitization of C nociceptors
Peppermint oil · Brain, 2004
The Effect of Aloe Vera Clinical Trials on Prevention and Healing of Skin Wound: A Systematic Review
Aloe barbadensis extract · Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2019
Treatment of acne with a combination of propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera compared to erythromycin cream: two double-blind investigations
Aloe barbadensis gel · Clinical Pharmacology, 2018
The 24-hour skin hydration and barrier function effects of a hyaluronic 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract moisturizing fluid: an intra-subject, randomized, assessor-blinded study
Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
High molecular compounds (polysaccharides and proanthocyanidins) from Hamamelis virginiana bark: influence on human skin keratinocyte proliferation and differentiation and influence on irritated skin
Witch hazel extract · Phytochemistry, 2001

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Allergy to oxidized limonene and linalool is frequent in the U.K
Limonene · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2014
Preparation and evaluation of anti-wrinkle cream containing saffron extract and avocado oil
Avocado oil · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
Amended safety assessment of Sesamum indicum (sesame) seed oil, hydrogenated sesame seed oil, Sesamum indicum (sesame) oil unsaponifiables, and sodium sesameseedate
Sesamum indicum oil · International Journal of Toxicology, 2011

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Behind these ratings

Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

Nadia Kapleva, MS

Co-founder, Medical Director

Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
Alexey Shagraev, PhD

Co-founder, CEO and CTO

PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

Medical Board

Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
Aishani Shah, MD

Medical Board

Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
Asya Zubkova, MS

Medical Board

Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
Hanna Kurets, MD

Medical Board, Medical Advisor

Dermatology MD
Elina Nazarenko, MD

Medical Board

Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
Victoria Derkova, MS

Medical Board

Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist