Power-up your bathing as Lush joins forces with Nintendo + Illumination’s The Super Mario Bros. Movie to launch a limited- edition range of products.

Nintendo + Illumination’s The Super Mario Bros. Movie Arrives in Cinemas April 20th, 2023

The collaboration that no one thought they needed ‘till now! The fresh handmade cosmetics company, Lush, is releasing an exclusive product collection ahead of Nintendo + Illumination’s new animated action comedy The Super Mario Bros. Movie (in cinemas April 20th), featuring a Princess Peach body spray, Mario and Luigi shower gels and a first-of-its-kind ‘surprise’ mystery Question Block bath bomb with power-up soaps hidden inside!

Exclusively available in Lush stores and online, the Lush X The Super Mario Bros. Movie collection gives fans the chance to get their hands on a limited-edition 8-piece range based on some of the most popular characters from The Super Mario Bros. Movie.

The first product of its kind, which Lush has never created before, is the Question Block bath bomb with a hidden collectable power-up soap inside, each with its own unique fragrance and colour. From mischievous mushrooms, to the elusive and exclusive gold star, there are six to choose from!

Question Block
  RM79 each

Two new shower gels are hitting the shelves, which promise to brighten up any bathroom: a red nostalgic cola-cube-scented Mario shower gel packed with cleansing pomegranate juice, and a fluorescent green Luigi shower gel scented with crisp, clean apple and rose absolute.

Mario Shower Gel, Luigi Shower Gel (RM60  for 110g, RM125 for 280g, RM225 for 560g)

A Gold Coin soap featuring fan favourite ‘Honey I Washed the Kids’ scent will clean even the hardest working adventurers, and two shower jellies, based on the movie’s Princess Peach and Bowser, are scented with peaches and pineapple, and Lush’s spicy ‘Fireside’ scent.

Gold Coin Soap, RM40 each

Princess Peach Shower Jelly (RM55 for 100g, RM99 for 240g)

Bowser Shower Jelly (RM55 for 100g, RM99 for 240g)

Lush has dedicated a body spray to the heroine of the movie, the iconic Princess Peach, creating an entirely new scent: a juicy blend of peaches and pineapple.

Princess Peach Body Spray (RM170 each)

“We’re thrilled with the Lush X The Super Mario Bros. Movie collaboration,” said Stephanie Kraus, SVP Global Design and Product Development, Universal Products & Experiences. “The collection is innovative and iconic with surprise and delight elements inspired by the film, and we can’t wait for the reaction from fans.”

Exclusively available on the Lush website and in stores nationwide, the Lush X The Super Mario Bros. Movie collection will arrive on 21st May 2023.

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About The Super Mario Bros. Movie

From Illumination and Nintendo comes a new animated film based on the world of Super Mario Bros. The film is released in Malaysia on April 20, 2023.

Directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic (collaborators on Teen Titans Go!, Teen Titans Go! To the Movies) from a screenplay by Matthew Fogel (The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part, Illumination’s Minions: The Rise of Gru), the film stars Chris Pratt as Mario, Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach, Charlie Day as Luigi, Jack Black as Bowser, Keegan-Michael Key as Toad, Seth Rogen as Donkey Kong, Fred Armisen as Cranky Kong, Kevin Michael Richardson as Kamek and Sebastian Maniscalco as Spike.

The film is produced by Illumination founder and CEO Chris Meledandri and by Shigeru Miyamoto for Nintendo. The film is co-financed by Universal Pictures and Nintendo and released worldwide by Universal Pictures.

About Nintendo

Nintendo Co., Ltd., founded in 1889, and headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, has created characters and game series that have become household names worldwide, such as Mario™, through its integrated hardware and software business. From the launch of the Nintendo Entertainment System™ in 1983, through today and into the future, Nintendo’s continuing mission is to create unique entertainment that puts smiles on the faces of people all over the world.

About Illumination

Illumination, founded by Chris Meledandri in 2007, is one of the entertainment industry’s leading producers of event-animated films, including Despicable Me—the most successful animated franchise in cinematic history—as well as Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax, Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch and The Secret Life of Pets and Sing films.

Illumination’s soon-to-be released The Super Mario Bros. Movie will join a studio library that includes two of the top 10 animated films of all time. Illumination’s iconic, beloved franchises—infused with memorable and distinct characters, global appeal and cultural relevance—have grossed more than $8 billion worldwide. Illumination has an exclusive financing and distribution partnership with Universal Pictures.  Illumination’s upcoming films include the new Super Mario Bros. film in April 2023 and Migration in December 2023.

About Universal Products & Experiences

Universal Products & Experiences (UP&E) globally drives the expansion and elevation of NBCUniversal’s iconic collection of brands, intellectual properties, characters, and stories based on the company’s extensive portfolio of properties created by Universal Pictures, Illumination, DreamWorks Animation and NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. The division executes this through innovative physical and digital products, engaging retail and product experiences across our expansive global theme park destinations (for both owned and 3^rd party IP), location-based venues, e-commerce product platforms, and retailers around the world. Along with global brand strategy and creative, UP&E’s three lines of business include Consumer Products, Games and Digital Platforms, as well as Theme Parks Products & Retail. UP&E is a division of Universal Parks & Resorts, part of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.  

More information is available at universalproductsexperiences.com

LUSH Malaysia team and guests at Club Med Bintan
during the Beach Clean Up

15 May 2023 – LUSH Malaysia partnered with Club Med Bintan to host an exclusive wellness getaway in early May. This event brought together media professionals, celebrities, and influential content creators for a curated experience of fun-filled, educational, and holistic wellness. The guests that were invited were Ramona Zamzam, Zieyan Lim, Jasmine Suraya, Anna Jobling, Crystal Swung, Chuithing Lim, Carey Ng, Roen Cian,  Sherry Amin, Nikita Menon, Amira from GLAM Malaysia, Amelia Tan from L’Officiel, Syazil from L’Officiel Hommes, Kah Mun and Ka Wai from Places MY. The guests participated in engaging workshops, including the popular Bubble Bar & Bath Bomb Workshop and joined a meaningful beach clean-up initiative. The partnership aimed to promote wellness and sustainability, while showcasing LUSH’s commitment to Club Med Bintan’s Body & Soul program, running from 7 to 25 May 2023.

Left: Actresses Jasmine Suraya & Anna Jobling
Middle: Bubble Bar & Bathbomb coordinated by LUSH Team, Orion
Right: Content creators Chuthing Lim & Crystal Swung

Club Med Bintan’s annual Body & Soul program offers a holistic journey on the captivating Bintan Island, Indonesia. Anchored on three core pillars – Eat Well, Move Well, and Feel Well – the program combines fitness classes, wellness workshops, and mindful culinary indulgence for self-discovery, health, and healing. As part of the Feel Well Pillar, LUSH Malaysia hosted the Bubble Bar & Bath Bomb Workshop, where guests had the opportunity to create their own fresh, handmade bath bombs. Coordinated by the talented LUSH Malaysia Team, including Amanda, Orion, Hendra, and Patrick, the workshop provided a unique firsthand experience, allowing guests to witness and actively participate in the art of crafting the popular Butterball Bath Bomb using organic and clean ingredients. As a special memento, they took home their carefully crafted and personalized bath bombs.

Beach Clean Up at Club Med Bintan

Guests also actively participated in the Beach Clean-Up, organized by Club Med Bintan’s Happy-to-Care Gentils Organisateurs (G.Os), showcasing their commitment to preserving the island’s natural beauty. During the clean-up, a total of 124kg of trash including styrofoam, plastic chairs, water bottles, and cigarette butts were collected, further highlighting the environmental impact of their collective efforts.

Director of LUSH Malaysia, Harvinder Harchand

“We are thrilled to partner with Club Med Bintan for this exclusive getaway focused on wellness and rejuvenation. Our collaboration aims to showcase the power of self-care, sustainability, and transformative experiences. Through engaging workshops and meaningful initiatives, we hope to inspire guests to prioritize their well-being while also highlighting the beauty of Bintan Island. This collaboration exemplifies our commitment to creating a positive impact and setting new standards in the domain of transformative journeys.” – Harvinder Harchand, Director of LUSH Malaysia.

LUSH Malaysia Team with guests at Club Med Bintan during the Beach Clean Up

In an eco-conscious move to reduce their carbon footprint and promote sustainability, the LUSH team and guests chose an eco-friendly mode of transportation. Opting for a bus and ferry instead of air travel, they minimized their impact on the environment during their journey from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Bintan Island, Indonesia. 

LUSH Malaysia Team
(From the left: Adrine Verghese, Patrick Lim, Hana Mohd Noor, Harvinder Harchand, Orion Chan, Amanda Lee, Hendra Kusuma)

The LUSH and Club Med Bintan press trip exemplified the strength of collaboration between like-minded brands, setting a new standard for transformative journeys that prioritize wellness, sustainability, and captivating experiences.

On Saturday, 25th February 2023,  Lush launches “LUSH x ONE PIECE”, a collaboration with the globally recognised Japanese anime, ONE PIECE to celebrate the joy of bathing and ONE PIECE’s 25th anniversary. This will be Lush’s first ever licensing collaboration on a range of products. As Lush approaches one year since its Anti-Social Policy announcement in November 2021, this collaboration is an initial step into creating new experiences for its customers and fanbase through licensing collaborations.

The concept of this collaboration has been inspired by the famous words of Monkey D. Luffy, the main character of ONE PIECE, who dreams of becoming the ‘The King of the Pirates’: “I smell adventure!!!”. The collaboration features six products including four bath bombs inspired by the ‘Devil Fruit’, which in the story gives mysterious power at one bite. A bubble bar inspired by the straw hat of Luffy and a Knot Wrap (Lush’s reusable gift wrap)  featuring the symbolic pirate flag of Luffy and his crew.

With the launch of these new products, Lush invites you into the world of ONE PIECE and to imagine you are sailing with them. Are you ready to become ‘The King of the Pirates’? Can you smell adventure?

Discover the products here…

Gum-Gum Fruit Bath Bomb (RM45.00)

The Devil Fruit, Gum-Gum Fruit which was eaten by ONE PIECE’s main character, Luffy made his body stretchy like rubber. This fruit has now been transformed into a bath bomb.

As Gum-Gum Fruit bath bomb fizzes and swirls, the water gradually changes; the black colour which represents ‘Haki power’, the black aura of Luffy, is released from the inside of the bath bomb giving you time for relaxation, to stretch you arms and legs and experience the Haki power like Luffy.

The invigorating scent of blackcurrant,  apricot notes of the calming Davana oil and fresh sweet orange oil come together to get you in the right place to start adventuring!

Flame-Flame Fruit bath bomb (RM45.00)

Flame-Flame Fruit is the Devil Fruit that manipulates fire and was eaten by Ace, who made a pledge of brotherhood with Luffy during  their childhood. Once dropped in the water, Flame-Flame bath bomb creates a hot bath art like “Fire Fist”, Ace’s signature attack.

Watch as fiery orange colours spread across the bath and popping candy cracks like fireworks. The earthy scent of mandarin oil, sweetness and spiciness added by Fenugreek absolute, and the scent of sweet orange oil fills your bathroom.. You will feel the warmth of the two brothers bond in your mind and body.

Flower-Flower Fruit bath bomb (RM45.00)

Nico Robin, archaeologist and part of Luffy’s pirate crew, “Straw Hat Crew” took the Devil Fruit, Flower-Flower Fruit when she was a child and gained the ability to make any part of her body bloom in all its flowery splendour.

Flower-Flower Fruit bath bomb creates a pink foam that spreads and  floats on the water in the same way that the  flowers bloom and flutter away when Robin uses her Flower-Flower Fruit ability. Your bath time will be full of unknown and unimaginable possibilities.

The beautiful blend of geranium oil, Damask rose absolute and the deep scent of jasmine absolute creates a bath time that shares the same mysterious charm of Robin in its floral scents.

Human-Human Fruit bath bomb (RM45.00)

Tonytony Chopper, who is a part of Luffy’s crew, is a reindeer with blue nose. Tonytony Chopper gained human characteristics by eating Human-Human Fruit. He works as a ship doctor and loves cotton candy. This adorable character sometimes takes part in a battle in order to protect the crew by transfhttps://lush.my/product/human-human-fruit/orming himself into various forms with the power of Human-Human Fruit.

Mushroom shaped Human-Human Fruit bath bomb can be separeted into two parts. When used together, the marble of red and white colours spread across the water. The uplifting fragrance will  help to transform your mood with fruity bergamot oil, creamy tonka absolute and deliciously cocoa absolute.

Straw Hat reusable bubble bar  (RM55.00)

Set sail again and again with this reusable bubble bar featuring the “Straw Hat,” the trademark of Luffy who aspires to become the king of pirates. The straw hat is the beginning of all adventures and when you shake the Straw Hat bubble bar in the bath, your own adventure begins.

While bathing, you will be surrounded by cedarwood oil to balance, fresh mandarin orange oil, and the subtle sweet scent of benzoin resinoid. Creating the perfect space to relax before starting your next adventure.

One Piece Flag Knot Wrap (RM130.00)

Size: Approx. H100cm×W100cm

This limited edition Knot Wrap is a reusable gift wrap made from PET plastic bottles. The Knot Wrap features the motif of the pirate flag flown by the pirate ships “Going Merry” and “Thousand Sunny” of the “Straw Hat Crew” led by Luffy.

It can be used in multiple ways! You can even become one of the pirates by displaying the pirate flag in your room. Use it over and over again, in any way that you want.

About ONE PIECE

It is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Eiichiro Oda, serialised in Shueisha’s Weekly Shōnen Jump since 1997. The story of action and adventure centres on Luffy, a boy with a straw hat, and his “Straw Hat Crew,” who are determined to find the ” legendary treasure (One Piece)” left behind by the legendary Pirate King in the age of pirates. As of 2014, it was recognized by Guinness World Records™(*1) as the “Most Published Comic Series by a Single Artist”. The series boasts enormous worldwide popularity, with a total of more than 500 million copies of all 102 Jump Comics titles in print (as of July 2022).

*1 Guinness World Records™ is a registered trademark of Guinness World Records Limited.

Lush is ‘raising the bar’ on massage, with the launch of 12 new solid massage oil bars and a massage gift, just in time for Valentine’s Day.

Using the ‘super power of touch’, massage can help reduce stress, aid relaxation, build connectivity and wellness. Invented with Lush Spa therapists, these solid bars remove the need for packaging and are all expertly formulated with ingredients that leave the planet, as well as the recipient, lusher than before!

Available in Lush stores across Malaysia, each one is packed full of deeply moisturising Fair Trade and organic cocoa butter harvested in Sierra Leone using an agroforestry model to prevent deforestation; Fair Trade shea butter from a network of over 50,000 women across various cooperatives in Northern Ghana; and the finest essential oils derived from flowers, trees, herbs, spices, shrubs, shoots and all sorts of greenery. 

Naturally self-preserving, the bars will melt into a massage oil at room temperature, so warm them in the palms or glide over the skin before massaging into muscles.

Nicola Camm, product co-inventor and sports masseuse for over 25 years, said: “The power of touch is one of the most important forms of connection. However, for many of us, the possibilities of touching and being touched were challenged by the pandemic. 

“Touch is vital for our mental health and wellbeing, and more than ever the lack of touch in our everyday lives has left us feeling disconnected – not only with ourselves, but with each other.

“Touch is often associated with emotional closeness, so we associate the absence of it with emotional distance. Therefore, this Valentine’s Day we want to encourage and enhance connection through touch by using our specially curated products, whether that’s with yourself or others. All made with ethically-sourced ingredients and zero packaging – each product will help turn any moment into a wellness boosting experience.”

Discover Lush’s NEW Massage Bars

Lush Malaysia is launching the Lunar New Year range 2023 online (6^th January 2023) and in shops (9^th January 2023). Inspired by peace and hope it symbolises, we are excited to announce this limited-edition range to welcome the Year of the Rabbit.

We care about every one of our actions, our innovations, and our ingredients. We care about the well-being of our customers, staff and planet, and we are driven to make products for every need from authentic voices from different communities.

Through a focus group formed by markets celebrating Lunar New Year, we put together a range of exclusive products and bring back a previous customer favourite to provide gifting ideas in this time of connecting and family reunions.

“This collection was a collaboration between East and South East Asian staff who celebrate Lunar New Year in their respective countries. We could share our stories, traditions, and feedback to create this beautiful range. I’m so proud to be a part of this collaboration which genuinely shows we are a brand of many voices and that we made products for our needs and cultures.”

– LISA WONG, LUNAR NEW YEAR FOCUS GROUP MEMBER

Rabbits symbolise tenderness and loveliness. Hop into a quiet and peaceful forest with the perfect blend of freshly cut grass, sweet neroli, bright bergamot, and earthy sandalwood.

Over 25 years ago, we invented the bath bomb. Our fizzing bicarb beauties provide an immersive aromatherapeutic bathtime like no other. This bath bomb is a collaboration between our East and South East Asian teams to create an inclusive product for Lunar New Year celebrations.

The customer’s favourite Godiva is now back! Golden coins in red pockets are a tradition in Lunar New Year – give the gift of conditioned, cleansed hair with this golden coin full of shine-enhancing camellia oil.

Every shampoo bar can outlast two to three bottles of the liquid equivalent. Each lasts up to 80 washes – saving up to three 250 ml plastic bottles, reducing a significant amount of carbon emissions from production, and leaving the world lusher than we found it.

Hop into the New Year with these uplifting shower products. Wrapping paper and additional cute character stickers are both from Curry Cheung, a Hong Kong illustrator who celebrates and reimagines Lunar New Year in his creation.

Each gift is wrapped with 100% recycled paper. No primary fibres are used for our paper production, and for every tonne of 100% recycled paper produced, 70% less water is used compared to virgin fibre paper.

Designed by Hong Kong illustrator Curry Cheung, this Knot Wrap depicts an imaginative world in which playing bunnies are sending luck and joyfully celebrating Lunar New Year.

It is made from 100% recycled polyester, perfect for wrapping single items such as Bath Bombs and reusing for sustainable wrapping, wearing or gifting.

To keep up to date and be the first to know about further exciting happenings and product launches, customers can subscribe to the Lush Newsletter.

• Available online and in Lush shops!
• Reusable and recyclable packaging
• 25 vegan products – featuring a combination of products from different ranges including best sellers, Christmas retro products and gift exclusive products

On Tuesday 1st November Lush Malaysia launched the Lush Advent Calendar (RM1,630) for Christmas 2022 online and in Lush shops nationwide! Featuring a carefully selected range of products to bring you joy in the lead up to the big day, this year’s gift is packaged in a limited-edition box designed by ARTHOUSE Unlimited and is ideal for storing Lush treats forever more! 

Customers who subscribe to the Lush newsletter emails, got the chance to purchase the Advent Calendar 24 hours ahead of launch.

Each Lush Advent Calendar contains 25 vegan products to discover and use every day including 2 retro products from Lush Christmas past and 2 products that are exclusively available in the Lush Advent Calendar. The reusable gift box is made from recycled paper board and the ribbon is made from recycled plastic bottles.  

The Lush Advent Calendar’s beautiful artwork design was created by ARTHOUSE Unlimited, a charity presenting artistic talents of adults living with complex neuro-diverse and physical support needs. This is Lush’s seventh year working with ARTHOUSE Unlimited. This year they have six designs featured across the Lush Christmas and Halloween 2022 ranges. 

“We love to create packaging that can have a lifelong after it has been gifted and our Advent Calendar is no exception. This handmade box has been designed with reuse in mind, not only creating a beautiful keepsake that can be used throughout the whole year but a box that could be re-gifted for another present or occasion. The gift features 25 products especially selected to bring you joy in the lead up to the big day, all beautifully packaged in a limited edition box designed by Arthouse Unlimited.” – Suzie Hackney, Lush Creative Direction

Gift includes: Golden Pudding bath bomb, Turmeric Latte perfume – 15ml, Gingerbread House bubble bar (retro & exclusive), Hot Toddy shower gel – 115g, Christmas Party bath bomb (retro & exclusive), Ice Rainbow bubble bar (exclusive), Christmas Eve soap – 100g (exclusive), Golden Wonder soap, Elf Shake shower gel – 120g, Golden Angel bubble bar, Salted Caramel lip scrub, Moon Bath bath bomb, Magical Santa bath bomb, Party Popper bubble bar, Candy Cane reusable bubble bar, Gift Horse bath bomb, Sleepy body lotion – 50g, Sweet Wild Orange hand balm – 50g, Montalbano shampoo bar, Rainbow bubble bar, Orange shower scrub – 130g, Snow Fairy shower gel – 100g, Sweet Pudding bath bomb, Crystal Snow bath bomb, Golden Pear soap

An alternative to the Lush Advent Calendar…

Those looking for an alternative to the Lush Advent Calendar can also shop the 12 Days of Christmas gift (RM625) for a fun and festive Christmas countdown. This gift features 12 products in a bright and fun reusable gift box inspired by the song ‘12 Days of Christmas’. The 12 Days of Christmas gift is available online and in Lush shops nationwide.

To keep up to date and be the first to know about further exciting Christmas product announcements, customers can subscribe to the Lush Newsletter. 

For further information on the Lush Advent Calendar, please email [email protected]

About Lush Gifts

When you buy a Lush gift, you’re having a positive impact on the world – you’re saying no to excess single-use plastic; you’re supporting communities and artisans who’ve made the Knot Wraps, ribbons, and natural papers; you’re buying products with beautiful ingredients that regenerate social and eco-systems. 

Large or small, each Lush gift is carefully thought out and crafted, from the handmade treats nestled inside, to the final tie of the ribbon. It’s Lush’s hope that by paying so much attention to every aspect from box to bath, the lucky recipient has extra incentive to keep the boxes, reuse the wrapping paper or upcycle the ribbons.

You can drop the dupes – there’s no substitute for the original!

• 100% vegan and handmade in the UK using a natural wax base
• All Lush candles are palm-free, GM-free and soy-free 
• Hand poured into a 100% recyclable frosted glass jar
• Candle dimensions: 70mm diameter x 45mm height (burn time: 12 – 15 hours)
• Snow Fairy 4-wick candle dimensions: 125mm diameter x 70mm height (burn time: 35 – 40 hours)

There are over 1600 Google searches for “Lush candles” every month. For many years, Lush customers have been asking in Lush shops and online – why don’t Lush make candles? Following high demand, Lush now has a range of handmade candles including new limited edition candles for Christmas 2022. 

Inspired by their most popular fragrances and made with ethically sourced and high quality essential oils, Lush candles will transform the mood of your room to help you feel calm and relaxed. All Lush candles are handmade in the UK by a family run manufacturer specialising in candles and diffusers for some of the largest candle brands in the market. 

The natural wax base of all Lush candles is made up of rapeseed wax, certified organic coconut oil, coconut wax, and castor wax and remains palm, paraffin, soy-free, and 100% vegan. Each candle is carefully poured by hand into a 100% recyclable frosted glass jar. The candle wicks are made by a specialist using cotton only from sources carrying the Oeko-Tex 100 Standard seal.

“At Lush, we believe in long candlelit baths so we wanted to create the perfect candle to accompany your bath time. It was an exciting process to modify the Lush fragrance from perfume and bath bombs to candles”
– Gary Shears, Lush Product Inventor

Lush devotees celebrate its return every year and, with its iconic bubblegum and candyfloss pink scent, Snow Fairy is one of the brand’s best selling product ranges. Fill your immediate surroundings with Lush’s iconic sweet scent to lift your spirits and fill you with confidence. The Snow Fairy candle is also available as a 4-wick candle. 

Price: RM95
Approximate burn time: 12 – 15 hours
Dimensions: 70mm diameter x 45mm height
Vegan

Shop Snow Fairy Candle

4-wick Candle Price: RM200
Approx. burn time: 35 – 40 hours
Dimensions: 125mm diameter x 70mm height
Vegan

Shop Snow Fairy 4 Wick Candle

Perfect for scenting a small area, this vegan Lush candle is now available in the classic Lord of Misrule fragrance. Celebrate the change in seasons with familiar notes of mischievous black pepper, earthy patchouli and sweet vanilla. A classic Lush perfume and fan favourite, this year’s Lord of Misrule range is bigger than ever. 

Price: RM95
Approximate burn time: 12 – 15 hours
Dimensions: 70mm diameter x 45mm height
Vegan

Shop Lord Of Misrule Candle

Coralku Malaysia, our grantor for Charity Pot, has been on Lang Tengah Island for the past weeks to give us an update on the current growth of the corals that our Lush Malaysia divers have planted onto the coral frames at the Karang Nibong Reef during the Coral Planting Campaign back in April 2022.

Here’s some pictures showing how well the corals that was planted has grown in the span of 6 months:

According to Sebastian Szereday, the founder of Coralku, the current survival rates of the corals are at 80%. Some of the species are showing good results, but unfortunately some are not surviving due to the species showing rather low heat tolerance, so they are unfit for future heatwaves and climate change. They have started their Super Coral Project during the dive in hopes to continue their search for Super Corals that might have survived.

What are Super Corals?

Super corals are those that have demonstrated the ability to tolerate or recover from stress and successfully reproduce after a stressor, such as climate change.

Why is the Super Coral Project important?

Climate change impacts on coral reefs are severe, widespread and dynamic. Coralku team are looking to understand the highly variable response of reef corals to climate change and are intending to find Malaysia’s super corals, in order to optimize coral restoration techniques to future environmental conditions.

The corals that were attached on Frame 96 are showing a good growing sign. The corals are generally in good condition and now firmly attached to the frames.

Want to adopt a coral with Coralku? Click here.
Check out what we did during our Coral Planting Campaign here!

1768kg of Trash Gathered & Cleared From Dalit Tuaran Beach in Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 2nd August 2022, – Lush Malaysia flew to Kota Kinabalu and collaborated with Shangri-La Rasa Ria to extend the Beach Clean Up Campaign to East Malaysia after having done successful events in Kuantan and Penang. What began as a small company initiative has grown into a bigger objective in achieving cleaner and healthier
coasts across the country and at the same time highlighting the importance of decontaminating our environment for a better future.

In 2018, Malaysia ranked number 1 in Asia for plastic consumption leaving 5 neighbouring countries far behind. An average Malaysian contributes to 16.78kg of plastic on a yearly basis. Our beaches are not foreign to plastic trashing and we must begin taking proactive efforts to compensate for many years of ignorance about the effects of plastic disposals towards our oceans and marine life.

An accumulated amount of 1768kg of trash including plastic beverage bottles, cigarette butts, and plastic pieces were collected during the clean-up. This equated to about 48kg of trash per person which is heavier than the average amount collected during this type of event. The Beach Clean Up activity was coordinated by Lush in collaboration with
Shangri-La and participated by several influencers and media including Ramona Zamzam, Jayce (Muachi) Tan, Alisha (beauty editor from Harper’s Bazaar) and Julia (beauty editor from Glam) as well as hotel guest volunteers. The 1 hour activity also involved discovering unusual items dumped along the beach including detergent bottles, computer casings, shoes and many others. All of which could have been recycled and disposed of properly but instead wind up on our beaches and in the ocean threatening our corals and marine life. We believe in a collaborative effort from everyone in reducing wastes and taking care of our beaches and oceans. The bottom line is us. Whether we mean to litter or not, there’s always a chance the plastic we throw away could make it into the sea. Big changes start with small steps, we all have the power to make a change. Start with reducing plastic usage.

This simple recycling scheme entitles Lush customers in Malaysia to exchange any individual Qualifying Lush Packaging item for RM3.00 towards their in-store purchase at the same time.

This scheme is subject to the terms below.

1. Firstly, check that your packaging is eligible for the scheme. This scheme applies to the following full sized Qualifying Lush Packaging items:

• PET clear plastic bottles (with lids)
• PP pots clear & black (with lids)
• PP Makeup packaging
• HDPE bottles (with trigger/spray tops)

(referred to as “Qualifying Packaging”).

2. The following items are excluded from the scheme and are not Qualifying Packaging:

• Any non-Lush packaging of any material
• Non-plastic Lush packaging (i.e. glass jars or tins – please reuse these items where possible or recycle locally) 
• Sample pots (we will still accept these back for recycling)

3. The scheme will apply only to Qualifying Packaging originally purchased from a Lush store or the official Lush website, and Lush store staff shall have sole discretion in determining whether any packaging qualifies under this scheme.

4. Qualifying Packaging should be empty and thoroughly cleaned before returning to a Lush store.

5. Once you have one or more Qualifying Packaging empties and they are sparkling clean, you are ready to shop! Take them along to any Lush store in Malaysia and present them at the point of paying for any items you wish to purchase.

6. This is an in-store scheme only. There is currently no equivalent for online sales.

7. For each item of Qualifying Packaging, you’ll receive a RM3.00 return (for registered customers)/RM1.00 return (for non-registered customers) towards your purchase of any qualifying full price product.

8. The following products are excluded from this scheme and may not be purchased with packaging returns money:

• Lush Charity Pot (we wouldn’t want to deprive the charities, even for a cause as good as recycling);
• Any campaign products raising funds for charities or non-profit organisations;
• Sale items; 
• Lush paper carrier bags;
• Make-up brushes.

9. This offer has no cash value and you will only be able to receive the RM3.00 return towards purchases made at the same time the Qualifying Packaging is returned. No credit will be offered against future purchases.

10. If the value of the returned Qualifying Packaging under this scheme exceeds the value of the purchase, no cash equivalent or future credit will be given.

11. You have the choice of whether to receive the RM3.00 return (for registered customers)/RM1.00 return (for non-registered customers) under the Bring It Back scheme or Bring five of our empty black or clear pots, and we’ll give you a free fresh face mask. It is not possible to receive both rewards for the same packaging return.

12. Lush reserves the right to withdraw or amend this scheme at any time on a month’s notice, such notice is to be given on this page.