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I was just checking Lululemon’s website for new arrivals, since the Autumn season is upon us, and Lululemon will be coming out with all my favorites that I’m sure I will “need,” and I noticed a few new arrivals that aren’t branded or co-branded with Lululemon! I can’t remember the last time I saw items on Lululemon website that weren’t at least co-branded, for example the recent Barry’s gym and Soul Cycle collections. Perhaps those necklaces from last year? Were those co-branded or not? – Of course, I had to check! They were co-branded, here is an article about them.
The bad news is that I don’t think they should be branching out this way. I think Lululemon should sell Lululemon and branching out and selling other brands opens them up to some risks. For example, if the quality doesn’t hold up, or if the clientele doesn’t like these products or if they’re simply not seeking to purchase them from Lululemon. I, for one, prefer to purchase my Coola products from Ulta to get those sweet, sweet points!
It was only just recently that Lululemon started selling their own branded Self Care items, which I reviewed, and this branching out into self care can work for Lululemon, but now selling other brands of self care in addition to their own seems like they’re moving too quickly and branching out too far from their core capacities as a brand.
The good news is that these are, in my experience, good products. I’ve tried the Coola setting spray and the Sunscreen Lotion and I think they’re both quality products. The lotion is my go-to and it’s what I’ve been using for about 3 years now. The Setting Spray, I believe came in one of my subscription boxes and I do like it, but it’s not going to be replacing my MAC Fix+ anytime soon. I haven’t yet tried the Sunscreen Spray, also newly available on Lululemon.com.
There are also some Davines products available for sale. Again, a great brand. I’ve tried many Davines hair products and absolutely adore the scents they use and the way they make my coarse (ugh :-/ ) hair feel after I use them. It looks like the full size is available at Walmart for a lot cheaper than at Lululemon, but at the same time, it is being sold through a third party vendor, so it was probably purchased on clearout as overstock and is being re-resold, so it’s a personal choice whether you want to save the money or buy from Lululemon directly. – That is, if you’re even interested in trying it at all. My opinion on Davines products is that they work great, they smell divine, but boy are they expensive and because they’re not sold at Ulta (or even Sephora) where I get rewarded for shopping, I’d rather buy Living Proof or S Factor hair care products if I’m wanting to go high end. Links are to my number one favorite from each brand.
Curious as to what y’all think about the new self care options at Lululemon. They also had an anti-chafe balm and some shower sheets, but I’ve never tried these specific products, anything like them or anything from their brands, so I don’t have much to say. I might try to shower wipes, but I don’t personally have much use for an anti chafe balm, maybe I’ll make my husband try it, lol.
Until then, Thanks for reading and let me know in the comments or on Twitter (@lululemonexpert) what you think about Lululemon branching out!
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