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Sympathy for the Skin Body Lotion

Banana body cream.

8.4 oz.
$25.95
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This product does not contain animal
products of any kind.

Fresh, organic bananas.

They are emollient and highly moisturizing, when applied topically. They soften the skin, making it flexible and pliable.


Vanilla pod infusion

Vanilla pods are made up of sugars, vanillin, fats and mineral salts. The sugars in vanilla act as humectants (moisture binding), when applied topically, and are particularly suitable for retaining moisture on hair, skin and lips.

Smells like banana custard.

Generous banana custard body cream. Eleven years old and still as popular as ever, Sympathy for the Skin is probably the only banana body cream in the universe, and almost definitely the only one with real, organic mashed bananas in it. The name comes from The Rolling Stones' track 'Sympathy for the Devil.'

The devil had his day.

We use real bananas to make skin softer, even if they're a bit of a menace to mash. Helen had wanted to use bananas in a cream for a long time, because of their moisturizing properties, and Sympathy was the perfect solution. Smooth our nutritious cream all over your body and go absolutely bananas.

Customer review:

5 stars from Patty

" I have a dry spot on my hand, and this lotion is the only one that keeps it under control. I originally tried it in a sample that I received when I bought some other things from Lush and found myself using it every day! Its very mois ...more "

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How to use


Apply cream to areas that need a little extra TLC. With LUSH products a little goes a long way, so start with a little and use more if desired.




REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

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LUSH Sympathy for the Skin
 
4.7

(based on 99 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (77)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (17)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (3)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (1)

95%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Moisturizes well (82)
  • Smells great (78)
  • Softens skin (78)
  • Goes on smoothly (75)
  • Long lasting (58)

Cons

  • Bad smell (6)
  • Greasy (6)
  • Doesn't absorb well (4)
  • Not long-lasting (3)

Best Uses

  • Bedtime (64)
  • After shower/bath (62)
  • Winter dryness (62)
  • Deep moisturization (58)
  • Dry/chapped skin (50)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Brand buyer (42), Budget shopper (35)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Picture doesn't do this justice!

I bought a pot of this as a gift but I got so curious about the scent that I had to open it. I was ecstatic to find a thick creamy lotion that looks like...Read complete review

I bought a pot of this as a gift but I got so curious about the scent that I had to open it. I was ecstatic to find a thick creamy lotion that looks like Vanilla Bean Ice Cream with tiny little specs of lovely vanilla. I agree with another reviewer that it smells so-so in the pot, but absolutely delicious on the skin. It's not overpowering, just a subtle vanilla ice cream and banana scent.Also, as with most LUSH products, a little goes a long way.Now I need to buy more pots for gifts! Must spread the LUSH Love, and this pot of lotion is perfect!

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

Not my fave but still rad

I absolutely adore Lush products and this one is just not one of my favorites. I still prefer it to most other moisturizers out there, but I've come to expect near perfection from my ...Read complete review

I absolutely adore Lush products and this one is just not one of my favorites. I still prefer it to most other moisturizers out there, but I've come to expect near perfection from my favorite shop. :) Sympathy for the Skin is a relatively light moisturizer that is great for preventing ashy skin and smoothing rough patches. However, the smell is a little more bitter than I anticipated and heavy on the almond fragrance (I ordered it online rather than from a store and didn't get to smell it first). Also it doesn't really seem to sink into the skin very well, but kind of hangs out on top in a sheer layer. All in all an okay moisturizer but not what it could be for the price.

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5.0

In love!

By First Timer

from USA

About Me Budget Buyer

Verified Reviewer

Pros

  • Absorbs Quickly
  • Goes On Smoothly
  • Long Lasting
  • Moisturizes Well
  • Not Greasy
  • Smells Great
  • Softens Skin

Cons

    Best Uses

    • After Shower/Bath
    • Bedtime
    • Deep Moisturization
    • Dry/Chapped Skin
    • Eczema
    • Winter Dryness

    Comments about LUSH Sympathy for the Skin:

    I prefer to use this right before bed, and I love that I can. I hate the greasy, heavy feeling of most lotions, but I love putting on lotion before bed, so finding this product was wonderful. I'm able to put it on before bed without feeling all icky and like I'm sticking to my sheets. I have a little bit of eczema and redness on my arms and I can already see it getting better with just a few applications. The smell is nice without being overpowering, which is nice because that means I can wear it with perfume and it won't clash.

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    5.0

    A Delicious Lotion for Super Soft Hands

    By owllady05

    from kansas

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    Pros

    • Absorbs Quickly
    • Goes On Smoothly
    • Long Lasting
    • Moisturizes Well
    • Not Greasy
    • Smells Great
    • Softens Skin

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • After Shower/Bath
      • Deep Moisturization
      • Dry/Chapped Skin
      • Winter Dryness

      Comments about LUSH Sympathy for the Skin:

      I was in a Lush store and about to grab my favorite lotion, Dream Cream. Instead, my friend recommended I smell Sympathy for the Skin first. I smelled it, and fell in love. I wasn't sure if I would like the moisturizing properties as much as Dream Cream's, but I loved the smell so much that I bought it. And now I'm so glad I did! It doesn't sit on top of my skin and make things hard to open, it just sinks right in and makes my hands and legs super soft. And the smell! Just like the chocolate-banana milkshakes my grandma used to make.

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      5.0

      Delicious!

      By Skyoner

      from Rochester, NY

      About Me Budget Buyer

      Verified Reviewer

      Pros

      • Absorbs Quickly
      • Goes On Smoothly
      • Long Lasting
      • Moisturizes Well
      • Not Greasy
      • Smells Great
      • Softens Skin

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • After Shower/Bath
        • Bedtime
        • Deep Moisturization
        • Winter Dryness

        Comments about LUSH Sympathy for the Skin:

        This lotion is THE BEST! I bought this product to change it up a bit after I used up all of my Dream Cream. It smells SO delicious - but you have to give it a chance because it does smell different on you than it does in the container. When I first received it, I was unimpressed - but after slathering it on I noticed the subtle aroma of vanilla with a little bit of banana in the background. It it very light, but moisturized amazingly!

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        5.0

        My fav Lush lotion

        By Smileysk8er

        from Alabama

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        Pros

        • Absorbs Quickly
        • Goes On Smoothly
        • Long Lasting
        • Moisturizes Well
        • Not Greasy
        • No white streaks
        • Smells Great
        • Softens Skin

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • After Shower/Bath
          • Anytime
          • Bedtime

          Comments about LUSH Sympathy for the Skin:

          This is my fav lotion. It goes on quickly, isn't greasy, and no white streaks I have to chase while I am putting it on. I love the smell. There is something about Lush lotions. They don't just cover up the problem and make my skin look better for 10 mintues. They nourish my skin and it becomes healthier. Plus this makes my skin so silky. The first time I used it I wore a dress. I kept touching my legs because they were so soft.

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          4.0

          don't knock it until you try it!!

          By Michele

          from new orleans, LA

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          Pros

          • Goes On Smoothly
          • Moisturizes Well
          • Smells Great
          • Softens Skin

          Cons

          • Doesn't Absorb Well
          • Not Long-Lasting

          Best Uses

          • After Shower/Bath
          • Bedtime
          • Dry/Chapped Skin

          Comments about LUSH Sympathy for the Skin:

          i love it! i was expecting a super duper banana take over, but instead it smells just right. at first i was concerned by the lack of thickness of the cream and INTIAL smell BUT once its rubbed in the smell intensifies in a pleasant way and quickly softens my skin. however my skin doesnt stay soft for long but i know it will if i con't using this product

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          5.0

          AMAZING!

          By hot in az heels

          from phx, az

          About Me Budget Buyer

          Verified Reviewer

          Pros

          • Absorbs Quickly
          • Goes On Smoothly
          • Long Lasting
          • Moisturizes Well
          • Smells Great
          • Softens Skin

          Cons

          • Too Greasy or Heavy

          Best Uses

          • Bedtime
          • Deep Moisturization

          Comments about LUSH Sympathy for the Skin:

          I love this product. I got the sample size and I am waiting for my paycheck to buy the bigger size! it is to die for! my skin is so smooth and the smell is amazing. it smells like coco butter and banana with a hint of vanilla! It leaves the skin to die for smooth and smelling so so yummy. I have found it makes my skin greasy, but other than that it is a perfect skin match

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          5.0

          BEST lotion on Earth!

          By Sydney

          from Ft. Wayne, IN

          About Me Budget Buyer

          Verified Reviewer

          Pros

          • Absorbs Quickly
          • Goes On Smoothly
          • Long Lasting
          • Moisturizes Well
          • Not Greasy
          • Smells Great
          • Softens Skin

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • After Shower/Bath
            • Bedtime
            • Deep Moisturization
            • Dry/Chapped Skin
            • Winter Dryness

            Comments about LUSH Sympathy for the Skin:

            I am in LOVE with this lotion. It smells absolutely amazing--I have to keep reminding myself that is isn't edible--and it's extremely moisturizing. Hope this one stays around permanently!

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            4.0

            Perfect For Dry Itchy Legs

            By Kurlyy

            from Atlanta, Ga

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            Pros

            • Absorbs Quickly
            • Goes On Smoothly
            • Long Lasting
            • Moisturizes Well
            • Not Greasy
            • Smells Great
            • Softens Skin

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Dry/Chapped Skin
              • Winter Dryness

              Comments about LUSH Sympathy for the Skin:

              well, i tried both Sympathy for the skin and Dream Cream and I loveeeeeeee Sympathy for the skin. I have extremely dry legs that itch horribly in the winter cold. My skin is so soft from using this all my boyfriend does is rub on my arms an legs when we go out places and hang out. The only sad thing is i think i use more than im suppose to when applying so ive put alittle dent in my pot. Almost 2 months on new pot an still ALOT left. Its alittle too moisturizing for my oily back an upper chest so thats when my Dream Cream comes in. It smells like a light banana custard. Soooo yummy.

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              5.0

              Wow...Amazing!

              By Zen

              from Louisiana

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              Pros

              • Long Lasting
              • Moisturizes Well
              • Smells Great
              • Softens Skin

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • After Shower/Bath
                • Bedtime
                • Deep Moisturization
                • Dry/Chapped Skin
                • Eczema
                • Winter Dryness

                Comments about LUSH Sympathy for the Skin:

                Wow. This product is a total blessing! Yesterday I was worried I'd claw my legs off and today, (I received my shipment this morning yay!) I feel like a new person. I have had severe Eczema problems since I was two days old. It's very tolling on the mind to have this extra thing to deal with when there is already so much on our plates as is. I wasn't sure if I'd be allergic to this or not, but everything is worth a try. I enjoy the smell. It's not over the top to me at all. I can still feel it on my skin 6 hours after applying it. My skin hasn't even considered being itchy. Thank you so much Lush for this. Not only is the product literally a life saver but it's also so much cheaper than RX's that may or may not work at all!

                Service and delivery comments:

                My product was in perfect condition and it arrived on schedule. I was thrilled to have yummy smelling samples!

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                (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

                BANNANALICOUS!!!

                By Cortney

                from Atlanta, GA

                About Me Budget Buyer

                Verified Reviewer

                Pros

                • Absorbs Quickly
                • Goes On Smoothly
                • Moisturizes Well
                • Smells Great
                • Softens Skin

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • After Shower/Bath
                  • Bedtime
                  • Deep Moisturization
                  • Dry/Chapped Skin
                  • Eczema
                  • Winter Dryness

                  Comments about LUSH Sympathy for the Skin:

                  I consider myself a true lotion connoisseur as I've tried sooooo many. I look for a lotion that smells great, goes on smoothly, and leaves me soft and moisturized for days! This does all that and more!! Really great stuff. My skin isn't terribly dry but does tend to feel tired and dull, after just once using this my skin looks and feels awesome. I apply it right after a hot shower while I'm still a bit damp and it soaks right in leaving a healthy glow. It smells wonderful you can tell it was made with bananas because it has that creamy smooth consistency. I want to try other Lush lotions but can't do without my favorite!!! It would be great for someone with very dry skin or even eczema, and definitely in the winter months.

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                  5.0

                  Amazing!!

                  By Drew

                  from Chicago

                  About Me Budget Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Moisturizes Well
                  • Smells Great
                  • Softens Skin

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                      Comments about LUSH Sympathy for the Skin:

                      I have acne prone difficult skin and I thought this might be too thick or greasy, but for some reason, i find it so calming and evening on my skin. It is beautifully softening, smells great, and also give me a boost!

                       
                      5.0

                      Best smelling thing on earth

                      By Gabby

                      from Michigan

                      About Me Budget Buyer

                      Verified Reviewer

                      Pros

                      • Absorbs Quickly
                      • Goes On Smoothly
                      • Moisturizes Well
                      • Smells Great
                      • Softens Skin

                      Cons

                      • Not Long-Lasting

                      Best Uses

                      • After Shower/Bath
                      • Bedtime
                      • Deep Moisturization

                      Comments about LUSH Sympathy for the Skin:

                      Best smelling stuff ever, my only complaint is I go through it so fast and it's so expensive. I need a fairy Lush mother.

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                      5.0

                      Another great LUSH product

                      By Alan

                      from Toronto, ON

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                      Pros

                      • Absorbs Quickly
                      • Goes On Smoothly
                      • Long Lasting
                      • Moisturizes Well
                      • Not Greasy
                      • Smells Great
                      • Softens Skin

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • After Shower/Bath
                        • Bedtime

                        Comments about LUSH Sympathy for the Skin:

                        I used to use this in the warmer months for years with great results. I used to use it only on dry areas. Now I switched to Dream Cream as it is a little heavier and I'm not certain it was required but I did so thinking my skin is only getting older and I may benefit from a heavier cream in the warmer months. This product served me very well. As women usually have nicer skin, I'm sure this would be more than moisturizing enough to be used in colder weather as well.

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                        5.0

                        Delicious

                        By Shanon23

                        from Vacaville, CA

                        About Me Budget Buyer

                        Verified Reviewer

                        Pros

                        • Smells Great
                        • Softens Skin

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • After Shower/Bath

                          Comments about LUSH Sympathy for the Skin:

                          It doesn't smell like bananas to me but it does have a nice sweet smell. It is a little liquidy but it works really well. I usually use the dream cream but I wanted something lighter for the summer months. This is a great lotion

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                          5.0

                          SO NICE I WANT TO EAT IT

                          By -

                          from saratoga, CA

                          About Me Budget Buyer

                          Verified Reviewer

                          Pros

                          • Absorbs Quickly
                          • Goes On Smoothly
                          • Long Lasting
                          • Moisturizes Well
                          • Not Greasy
                          • Smells Great
                          • Softens Skin

                          Cons

                            Best Uses

                            • After Shower/Bath
                            • Bedtime
                            • Deep Moisturization
                            • Dry/Chapped Skin
                            • Eczema
                            • Winter Dryness

                            Comments about LUSH Sympathy for the Skin:

                            I have bad eczema and tried doctor prescribed creams that wouldn't work. Once I tried this the next day my skin looked and felt great. The smell is only SO YUMMY I am tempted to eat it.

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                            (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

                             
                            5.0

                            Completely turned my skin around

                            By karlapharmd

                            from Charlotte, NC

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                            Pros

                            • Long Lasting
                            • Moisturizes Well
                            • Smells Great
                            • Softens Skin

                            Cons

                              Best Uses

                              • Bedtime
                              • Deep Moisturization
                              • Dry/Chapped Skin
                              • Winter Dryness

                              Comments about LUSH Sympathy for the Skin:

                              I had a really hard time deciding between this and the dream cream, and while I'm sure the dream cream is fabulous, I absolutely love this product. It turned my super dry skin with KP bumps into soft and pretty skin. Thanks LUSH!

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                              (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

                               
                              5.0

                              My new go-to lotion

                              By J

                              from Colorado

                              Verified Reviewer

                              Pros

                              • Goes On Smoothly
                              • Long Lasting
                              • Moisturizes Well
                              • Smells Great
                              • Softens Skin

                              Cons

                              • Too Greasy or Heavy

                              Best Uses

                              • After Shower/Bath
                              • Bedtime
                              • Deep Moisturization
                              • Dry/Chapped Skin

                              Comments about LUSH Sympathy for the Skin:

                              I use lotion daily as I am prone to dry skin, especially through the winter months. I have tried just about every major brand out there, and have never been completely satisfied. After reading all of the great reviews, I had high hopes. It did not disappoint. Sympathy smells AMAZING and works great as both a hand cream or an all over body lotion. The only con is that it does leave a slightly greasy residue for about 20 minutes after applying, but once it all sinks in, your skin is soft and smells great all day. This is the first lotion that I have been completely in love with, and have no plans to switch.

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                              (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                               
                              5.0

                              Favorite lotion ever!

                              By Lady J

                              from Milwaukee, WI

                              About Me Budget Buyer

                              Pros

                              • Moisturizes Well
                              • Smells Great
                              • Softens Skin
                              • Soothing

                              Cons

                              • A Little Greasy

                              Best Uses

                              • After Shower/Bath
                              • Bedtime
                              • Dry/Chapped Skin
                              • Eczema
                              • Winter Dryness

                              Comments about LUSH Sympathy for the Skin:

                              This was the product that got me hooked on LUSH. The salesperson suggested it to me when I told her about my eczema, which has bothered me all my life. Since I started using Sympathy, I haven't scratched a hole in my skin once, and it clears up my eczema patches than some of the prescriptions I use.

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                              5.0

                              I would buy this product again and again

                              By Poppy :)

                              from ...

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                              Pros

                              • Absorbs Quickly
                              • Goes On Smoothly
                              • Long Lasting
                              • Moisturizes Well
                              • Smells Great
                              • Softens Skin

                              Cons

                                Best Uses

                                • After Shower/Bath
                                • Bedtime
                                • Deep Moisturization
                                • Dry/Chapped Skin
                                • Eczema
                                • Winter Dryness

                                Comments about LUSH Sympathy for the Skin:

                                I LOVE LOVE LOVE this product! The only thing I would change about it is it's smell. (I would like it to smell like straight-up banana, not banana-custard)

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                                5.0

                                A must have

                                By Kate

                                from Levittown, PA

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                                Pros

                                • Absorbs Quickly
                                • Goes On Smoothly
                                • Moisturizes Well
                                • Not Greasy
                                • Smells Great
                                • Softens Skin

                                Cons

                                  Best Uses

                                  • After Shower/Bath
                                  • Bedtime
                                  • Winter Dryness

                                  Comments about LUSH Sympathy for the Skin:

                                  I've been using this after every shower for the last week and my skin has made a total turn around. I have very dry skin, especially in the winter. After this week my skin is super soft and I love that the soft scent of the lotion stays all day long. It is a great smell!!! I will be buying this lotion over and over and over.

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