Lush

just wonderfull, I could spend my entire student loan easily! Everything smells so nice, and theres such unusual things I cant help but try them! Rather pricy but everythings fairtrade and fresh and vegetarian, a lot of its vegan too. The staff are lovely, I go in so often they remember me now, lovely shop, lovely people, lovely products.

Yes I was told they did used to be Cosmetics To Go. I love Lush I could spend a lot of money there. and usually do. My favourites are not sold anymore but their website has a retro section which sells items not in the stores anymore. Very friendly staff too.

Excellent for buying gifts. The range off goods is large and the staff are happy to let you sample most of it. they also typically throw in extra samples with your purchase.
look out for the sales, I managed to get a £50 bag of bathballs etc for £10.
I would advise the use of a gas mask though as the combination of potent smells does make it hard to breathe in there.

its pricey, as a single use bath bomb can set you back up to £3.00, and the soap is sold by weight. along with some of the face packs etc
lush sells the same things has the same style of merchandising as a mail order company that i use to use, also based in poole called cosmetics to go, this was back in the late 80’s, but i can find no reference if this was the companies original name before it opened its shops, so it would be great if someone can confirm this with me!
some of the stuff smells a little to homey for me, but the honey range is fab. and the glitter bombs are good practical joke to play on the man!
the solid body moisturising bars are so handy, especially when traveling
the karma perfume is a fav of a friend
there is something in this shop for all tastes in fragrances