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I think as soon as LUSH announced their opening location in San Diego, I was probably one of the first people to find out about it because I have been waiting for a LUSH to open here for a really long time! I have never actually purchased anything from a LUSH store, just through online orders. Before, the closest LUSH to me was probably the one in Santa Monica. Anyway, LUSH has been opened for a few weeks now at Fashion Valley, but January 21 was actually their Grand Opening event - so I made sure that I went! It started at one and I arrived a bit late, but there was already a HUGE line! The wait took a little bit more than an hour before I was able to finally inside the store. They only let a few people enter at once just so it doesn't get overly crowded in the store. The employees were also nice enough to pass out some really great chocolates! Everyone who was at the mall that day stopped and stared and wondered what the line was for... LUSH! Duh :p

You had to RSVP in advance, and if you were one of the first 100 people, they gave you a "B Never Too Busy To Be Beautiful" Shower Gel. I wish my friends came with me so they could have received one too, but I went to the mall alone haha.

As a part of their Grand Opening event, if you made a purchase over $65, you received a VIP bag filled with goodies! I'll mention the items in the bag later, but I knew that LUSH HARDLY EVER has promotions so I HAD to take advantage!!!

Here are the items that I purchased:

1) Breath Of Fresh Air Toner (8.4 fl oz): I originally wanted to get the Tea Tree Water Toner but they were out! I think I might go back and exchange for the Tea Tree Water Toner once they have it back in stock.
Price: $19.95

2) Herbalism (0.22 lbs): I was deciding between this and Dark Angels and was a bit weary that Dark Angels might be too rough for my skin at the moment.
Price: $11.44

3) Ocean Salt Face and Body Scrub (8.8 oz): This was the first and only other product that I tried from LUSH and I absolutely LOVE it!!! I finished it a few months ago too so I needed another one. I got the big tub last time as well, it's a slightly better deal if you know you will love this product.
Price: $34.95

Here are the items that I received for FREE in my VIP bag because I had an order over $65!

1) Lemony Flutter Cuticle Butter (1.5 oz):
Price: $14.95

2) Dream Cream Body Lotion (1.6 oz):
Price: Uknown at size given, but 8.4 oz is $25.95

3) Sugar Scrub (3.5 oz):
Price: $5.95

5) The Comforter Bubble Bar (7 oz):
Price: $9.95

I also asked for a sample of the Fresh Farmacy Face Soap which Cecilia raved about so I wanted to try it :]

Have you guys ever tried out these products? I would love to hear your thoughts and opinions, especially if you have tried Herbalism, Dark Angels, Breath of Fresh Air or Tea Tree Water Toner!