UK cosmetics brand Lush will open its largest Irish store in Dundrum Town Centre before Christmas. 

The 2,300 sq ft shop, the brand’s fourth Irish outlet, will be double the size of their current largest store in Ireland and will see the creation of 25 jobs. 

Lush has grown to over 900 shops in 48 countries since being established in 1995.

The brand prides itself on its lack of animal testing, its use of vegan or vegetarian products and as the original innovators of the bath bomb, which account for a large portion Lush sales. 

The bath bomb product delivers a massive bubble bath, usually with glitter attached, with a huge range of scents available, though users report that cleaning the bath afterwards is a nightmare.

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Ellen Peters of Lush, said: “We’re thrilled to be opening our 4th Irish shop before Christmas this year. With a trading area of 130sqm it will be double the size of our current largest store in Ireland and will be home to our full range of fresh handmade cosmetics."

Connor Owens of Hammerson, co-owner and asset manager of Dundrum Town Centre, commented: “Across our portfolio, beauty brands continue to perform exceptionally well and Lush will bring a fresh and original approach with its 100% vegetarian, natural and ethical products.

“Research shows that 87% of young people - a key demographic for Dundrum - pay attention to a brand’s ethics before making a purchase.” 

In other additions to Dundrum Town Centre, Nespresso is enhancing their existing kiosk, moving it from level two to level one, beside Brown Thomas. 

Watches of Switzerland will open its first Irish store in the shopping centre in February 2023, while Irish clothing brand Gym+Coffee, backed by Niall Horan, is increasing its presence by upsizing and relocating its current store.