Lush Rub Rub Rub

Lush Rub Rub Rub

Review

Does Lush Rub Rub Rub work?

Lush Rub Rub Rub is a type of skincare product designed to be rinsed off, peeled off, or otherwise removed from the skin. Research confirming the moisturizing, anti-wrinkle, and soothing effects of such products is very limited. Therefore, we do not provide efficacy ratings for these types of skincare products.

However, you can explore the roles of specific ingredients in the Ingredients Explained section below.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
50
25
12.5
6.8
4.5
0.15
0.3
0.3
-0.85
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.1
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Sodium Chloride
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Sodium Laureth Sulfate
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Citrus Limon (Lemon) Juice
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Water
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Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
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Jasminum Grandiflorum (Jasmine) Flower Extract
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Acacia Decurrens Flower Extract
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Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Oil
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Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Oil
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Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil
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Lactic Acid
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Lauryl Betaine
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Limonene
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Butylphenyl Methylpropional
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Fragrance
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Blue 1 (CI 42090)
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Red 28 (CI 45410)
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Ingredients explained

Sodium Chloride
Est. %50
Function
Origin
Sodium Chloride

You’re definitely familiar with sodium chloride, even if you don’t think you are. It’s table salt! Salt works well with some cleansing ingredients (surfactants) to thicken them into gels. It also acts as a stabilizer for water-in-oil emulsions.

Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Est. %25
Function
Origin
Sodium Laureth SulfateSLES, not to be confused with SLS (sodium lauryl sulfate), is a synthetic soap-like ingredient used in cleansing products. It foams well and removes oil and dirt. SLES may cause skin dryness and irritation, although it is considered less irritating than SLS.
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Juice
Est. %12.5
Function
Origin
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Juice
Water
Est. %6.8
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
Est. %4.5
Function
Origin
Sodium CocoamphoacetateA naturally-derived plant-based gentle cleanser that also creates high levels of foam.
Jasminum Grandiflorum (Jasmine) Flower Extract
Est. %0.15
Function
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Jasminum Grandiflorum (Jasmine) Flower Extract
Acacia Decurrens Flower Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Acacia Decurrens Flower Extract
Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Oil

A fragrant essential neroli oil distilled from the flowers of the bitter orange tree. It has a rich, orange-floral scent with fresh and spicy notes.

Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Oil
Est. %-0.85
Function
Origin
Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Oil

A fragrant essential oil extracted from blooming jasmine flowers. The main jasmine-scented compound is benzyl acetate - which has a heavy, sweet, soothing scent.

Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil

A fragrant essential oil extracted from the rind or peel of a lemon. It is mainly comprised of limonene (up to 70%) and has a fresh, citrusy scent. Lemon peel oil may cause a sun-induced skin rash in people with a sensitivity towards citrus fruits.

Lactic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Lactic AcidThe most popular AHA in skincare and less irritating than glycolic acid. It can be naturally found in sour milk. It is a humectant moisturizing, pH stabilizing, and gently exfoliating ingredient, able to soften dry, cracked, and peeling skin.
Lauryl Betaine
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Lauryl Betaine
Limonene
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Limonene

One of the most used fragrances in skincare products. It is produced from the peels of citrus fruits and has a fresh, pleasant, citrusy smell. People who are sensitive to citrus should try to avoid it, or at least do a patch test before using it.

Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Est. %0.1
Function
Origin
Butylphenyl Methylpropional

A synthetic fragrance ingredient used to recreate the scent of lilies, this ingredient also features fresh, green, and powdery notes. Butylphenyl Methylpropional was recently labeled as Toxic to Reproduction in the EU and will be banned in 2022.

Fragrance
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
FragranceUnder trade secret law, manufacturers have the right not to disclose what exactly went into the fragrance and use the unspecific word Fragrance or Parfum instead. Many fragrances are highly allergenic.
Blue 1 (CI 42090)
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Blue 1 (CI 42090)A synthetic dye commonly known as Brilliant Blue FCF that produces rich blue colors for various cosmetic uses. FD&C Blue #1 can also be found in foods, medications, and dietary supplements, as it is considered non-toxic and safe for use.
Red 28 (CI 45410)
Est. %0.3
Function
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Red 28 (CI 45410)