Cosmetics
Reviews and ratings of quality, hand-picked, UK websites
Direct Cosmetics
• www.directcosmetics.com
Headers: Cosmetics, perfumes, accessories, bathroom.
This is an excellent site with some real bargains to be had. Direct Cosmetics have been selling branded cosmetics and fragrances direct to the public since 1977, at prices up to 90% off the UK RRP. Gaultier, Arden, Estee Lauder, Revlon, Max Factor, Gatineau are just a few of the brand names offered. Very large stock of items - 2500+ lines on the site. Immediate despatch.
Express Chemist
• www.expresschemist.co.uk
Headers: Perfume & Aftershave, Men's Products, Diabetes Products, Family Health, Allergies, Beauty Products, Medicine Cabinet, Diet & Fitness, Sexual Wellbeing, Kitchen Appliances, Health Products, Alternative Health
Based in Brighton, Express Chemist is an international online pharmacy, supplying an extensive range of pharmaceutical products, including day to day toiletries, medicines and disability aids. 30 day returns policy. Very fast and easy to navigate website.
Fragrancedirect.co.uk
• www.fragrancedirect.co.uk
Headers: Ladies' Products, Men's Products, Skin Care, Cosmetics, Body Products, Gift Sets, Gift Certificates
Large range of perfumes and costmetics from major brand name manufacturers at discounted prices - often up to 50% off RRP. Many of the products are testers which is one of the ways they are able to offer such low prices. Established in 1993, Fragrance Direct is an online only retailer based in Macclesfield, Cheshire.
• Gift Service: Your order can can be gift wrapped and sent direct to the recipient. A greetings card with a hand written message can also be included.
Garden Pharmacy
• www.garden.co.uk
Headers: Makeup & Skin Care, Fragrance, Bath & Body, Toiletries, Healthy Living, Pharmacy, For Men
Garden Pharmacy offers most leading brands of fragrances, cosmetics and skincare, plus a wide selection of vitamins and health products, including products such as Tendskin, Nads, Carmex, hanel, Revlon, Estee Lauder and many others. They also carry miscellaneous supplies such as travel aids, electrical goods and contact lens solutions. Plus there is a variety of advice and information on health and beauty topics, from skincare to emergency contraception advice. Garden Pharmacy is based in Covent Garden, London.
HQ Hair
• www.hqhair.com
Headers: Hair, Skincare, Makeup, Fragrance, Bath & Body, Home Accessories, Electrical, Tools, HQ Man
HQ Hair have a very wide range of personal care products, for both men and women, including brands such as Dermalogica, American Crew, Bed Head, Fudge, Mario Badescu, Tarina Tarantino,Andree Putman and many more. The accessories section include Tarina Tarantino and South Beach Rocks jewellery as well as more mundane items such as tweezers! If you are not sure which products you need, you can "Ask Jayne" or "Ask Jasmine", whichever you prefer, plus they have tips sections "Tricks of the Trade" and "Celebrity Secrets". The website is owned and operated by HQuk Ltd, and you can visit their store in Burlington Street London.
• International Delivery Available
Powderpuff
• www.powderpuff.net
Headers: Beauty Products, Skin Care, Cosmetics, Perfumes, Self Tans, Sun Care, Body Treatments, Hair Care
Top brands such as Lancôme, Au Courant, Skin Doctors, Aquis, Acqua Di Parma, GHD and more. Powderpuff: 25A Castlegate, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG241AZ.
• Free UK Delivery
• International Delivery Available
Ricaud UK
• www.ricaud.com
Headers: Anti-aging Facial Treatments: Face Care, Body Care, Sun Care, Make-up
All the Ricaud products offered here are prepared in the laboratories of Dr. Pierre Ricaud in the Champs-Elysees, Paris, where they have specialised in anti-aging treatments for the last 17 years. Non of the products are tested on animals. If you are not satisfied, you can return the product for a full refund. Most of the products are offered online at a reduced price. The Ricaud Laboratories are part of the Yves Rocher Group of companies and the customer services department is in Farnborough.
• Free Delivery on orders >£15
Slapiton
• www.slapiton.tv
Headers: Skincare, Cosmetics, Fragrance, Haircare, Suncare, Self Tanning, Body Products
Slapiton sells a wide range of discounted cosmetics and fragrances for both men and women. Cosmetic brands they sell are Lancome, Clarins, Clinique, YSL, Biotherm Homme and We Live Like This. However, they sell a much wider range of fragrances where brands include Lancome, Armani, Boss, Calvin Klein, Chanel, Christian Dior, Gucci, Paco Rabanne and many more. The haircare ranges are Fudge and American Crew. The suncare range has Clarins, Lancombe and St Tropez. Slapiton are based in Newark and have been trading on the internet since 2001.
• Free Delivery
Beauty Sleuth
• www.beautysleuth.co.uk
Headers: Face Care, Body Care, Hand Care, Bath & Home, Self Tan, Hair Care, Fragrances, For Men, Gifts
Extensive range of professional hair care and beauty products, including ceramic GHD hair straighteners, fudge hair care and a large number of leading skin care, makeup, and cosmetic ranges such as Dermalogica. Beauty Sleuth is based in Lower Gilmore Place, Edinburgh.
• Special Features: 30 day returns policy
Boots
• www.boots.com
Headers: Diet & Fitness, Beauty, Premium, Fragrance, Health, Baby, Toys, Mens, Travel, Photo, Electrical, Gifts
Boots online store stocks over 10,000 items, including Boots' exclusive brands plus a wide range of products that you will not find in a Boots store, from pushchairs to fitness equipment. Click on travel and not only will you find sunscreen, but luggage, beachwear and more. You can even buy your travel insurance here. Lots of advice and information on a variety of subjects. You can also sign up for a Boots advantage card and get points when you shop. Boots usually have several online offers and clearance bargains.
• Free Delivery on orders >£40
Buy Cosmetics
• www.buycosmetics.com
Headers: Body Zone, Makeup, Skincare, Hair Care, Fragrance, Gifts, Men's, Books
Good range of discounted cosmetics and perfumes (many 50% and more off RRP) from a large number of brands including Clinique, Lancome, Estee Lauder plus many more. They also run "3 for 2" and "buy 1 get 1 free" offers on a regular basis plus a very well stocked clearance section. Buy Cosmetics is an internet retailer based in London.
• Special Features: 30 day returns policy
• Free Mainland Delivery on orders >£35
Feel Unique
• www.feelunique.com
Headers: Skincare, Makeup, Hair Care, Suncare & Tanning, Bath & Body, Fragrances, Bedroom & Bathroom, Goodies, Mens
The ultimate in luxury! Exclusive ranges offering you the ultimate in luxurious pampering at home. And these people should know - as well as the online store, Feelunique owns The Club Hotel & Spa in Jersey. Prices are shown inclusive of UK VAT where applicable. For deliveries outside of the UK, you may be required to pay any applicable sales tax or Customs Duty charges in your own country.
• Special Features: 21 day returns policy.
• Gift Service: Gift wrapping available for a small fee plus you can have your items delivered to the recipient.
• Free UK Delivery
• International Delivery Available
Hotspot
• www.hotspot.co.uk
Headers: Aftersun Moisturiser, Funky Beach Gear, Lip Balm,
Oils, Protective Gels, Protective Lotions, Self Tanning, Shimmer
Hawaiian Tropic is one of the world´s leading suncare manufacturers. Their site, hotspot.co.uk, sells the complete Hawaiian Tropic suncare and beach gear range online. Also available on the site is Hot tips on health and fitness, grooming, fashion, travel and tanning, Hot gossip, horoscopes, model search, free text messaging and Harry's beach hut.
• Free Delivery
Makeup Direct
• www.makeupdirect.net
Headers: Lips, Eyes, Face, Nails, Creams, Stuff
Wide range of discounted cosmetics and skincare from brands such as Bourjois, Almay, Maybelline, L'Oréal, Maxfactor, Garnier, Revlon and Rimmel. Makeup Direct is based in Norwich.
• Free Delivery on orders >£15
SkinStore
• www.skinstore.co.uk
Headers: Skincare Products
Huge range of skincare products from the US cosmetics and skincare retailer Skinstore, who have just launched in the UK. Choose from 3000 products and 140 leading brands.
• Special Features: Live online support. 30 day returns policy. 115% Price Protection Guarantee - if you find any product cheaper elsewhere they will refund you 115% of the difference.
• Free Delivery on orders >£75
Yves Rocher
• www.yves-rocher.co.uk
Headers: Anti-Aging, Face & Body Care, Fragrance, Make-Up, Bath & Body, Hair Care, For Kids, For Men, Beauty Accessories
Plant based beauty products from Yves Rocher. Yves Rocher has an International Botanical Research Centre, based outside Paris, where their researchers have developed new cosmetic solutions. The company sells its products worldwide. Many discounted items online.
• Free Delivery on orders >£20
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