[11] The expansion also included Brazil and Ireland, with the first South American store in 1999 and a store in Dublin in 2000. As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. 5. [44], The founders have been involved in cruelty free cosmetics throughout their careers. Egg used to be in products but was removed early 2019. [42][43] They test their products on human volunteers before they are sold to the public and has becoming known for its history of campaigning. "[78] Lush suspended the window campaign "for the safety of our staff" on 8 June 2018,[79][80] but resumed it on 13 June. We will not share your information with any third parties and you can. The origins of Lush can be traced back to co-founders Mark Constantine and Liz Weir meeting in the 1970s, and subsequently setting up a cosmetics business. CONTINUE) Close . [46], Since the foundation of Lush, the company has taken a number of strong stances against animal testing and cruelty. [65], Lush is a supporter of direct action, animal rights operations including Sea Shepherd, a group that works to protect whales, seals, and other aquatic animals. [66] Lush has been a supporter of antitax avoidance grouping UK Uncut. It's that time of year, folks! [74] In 2016, Lush raised £246,000 ($300,000) from the sale of its "Hands of Friendship" soap, with funds going to support Syrian Refugees. [25] The company operates in 49 countries, with approximately 20% of its stores located in the USA. A bath, body, skin and haircare company devoted to creating fresh, ethically-sourced, cruelty-free, vegetarian, handmade, low-waste and effective products. As of July 2012, Lush began selling their "Emotional Brilliance" makeup collection, which includes liquid lipsticks, liquid eyeliners, and cream shadows. [86], Media related to Lush (company) at Wikimedia Commons, abuses by undercover police officers in the UK, "Lush.com WHOIS, DNS, & Domain Info – DomainTools", "Lush set to open a hair salon in Bournemouth (but boss is still concerned about Brexit)", "Body And Soul -- The Body Shop Sells A Cause", "Mark and Mo Constantine on the 20-year success of Lush", "Croatia's Colourful Soap Producer Exports 90 Percent of Its Production", "Lush Beauty: Taking The Industry By Storm Thanks To Young Love", "Selling sweet: How Peta Granger is helping grow Lush Fresh Homemade Cosmetics, a $36 million business with a conscience", "Lush Cosmetics to close stores and factory in Brazil", "OBE for Dorset couple who founded cosmetics firm Lush", "Apple named best private sector employer in the UK", "Top-Rated Workplaces: Best in the Private Sector – Indeed Blog", "Lush Is Using Machine Learning and AI to Make Wasteful Packaging and Signage Irrelevant", "Lush offers public free hand washes to halt coronavirus spread", "Lush to close all of its stores across the UK and Ireland tonight", "Desperate retailers pull pin on stores even though they can remain open", "These are the companies still paying their employees while their stores are closed", "Which Clothing and Beauty Stores Have Closed? [14], In December 2010, Mark and Mo Constantine were awarded the OBE in the New Year's Honours list, for services to the beauty industry. Learn more, Pay every 2 weeks, enjoy your purchase right away, Stay up to date with product launches, events and much more. The limited edition range that launched online today and in stores on October 8 has a bunch of treats that rival the treasures found in Santa's sack. See more of Lush Skin & Beauty on Facebook. Frank Woodsford, an acquaintance of Constantine's, was involved with The Gordon Boys’ Messenger Corps and arranged for Constantine to receive a monthly allowance from the charity, so he could rent a room and continue with his hairdressing apprenticeship. Lush has released its Christmas range, and naturally, we need one of everything. [15] 2018 saw UK recruitment website Indeed, name Lush as the UK's seventh best private sector employer,[16] based on millions of employee ratings and reviews.