Revolting fact about me #102 is that I have very dry lips - come rain or come shine. I've tried…read moresmothering them with Vaseline, Nivea and the like but nothing works. Annoyingly my face seems to have expensive tastes and the only thing that solves my woes is Kiehl's Lip balm at the staggering price of £12. And one of the few place in Bath that stocks it is Space.NK. Space NK is like a department store dedicated solely to lotions, potions and cosmetics and I LOVE it. Granted, 95% of it is completely out of my budget, but it's a great place to window shop. The shop is laid out well with bright white counters and shelves of beautifully decorated packaging. This store in Bath has exceptionally smiley, friendly shop assistant who will listen attentively to find you the best suited products.

Fantastic curation of beauty products including cosmetics, skincare, and fragrances from brands…read morelike Chantecaille, Hourglass, Emma Hardie, Sarah Chapman, By Terry, and more. Staff is attentive but will let you browse at your leisure, which I prefer. Being from the States, I was delighted to find brands not available there along with niche brands. Extra stars as the staff gave me plenty of samples.

Beauty Queen Cosmetics is an expansive store for people of Afro-Caribbean descent on Stapleton…read moreRoad. It is nevertheless patronised by people of all nationalities and ethnicity, and stocks a phenomenal range of products. Shelf after shelf of beauty products and toiletries stretch from the floor to the ceiling, with everything crammed in so tightly that there's barely room for the aisles. What I like about this store is that if I can't buy something elsewhere, then I can pretty much guarantee that these guys will have it. I also love the fact that I don't recognise over 50% of the products. There are brands here that I've never heard of, and all sorts of stuff that I never even knew existed. Beauty Queen Cosmetics offers the shopper with an anthropological experience as well as the opportunity to indulge in a vanity induced bout of consumerism.

Beauty Queen Cosmetics stocks an amazing variety of hair care commodities and specialises in…read moreAfro-Caribbean hair products. Along with the shampoos and conditioners, you can find a massive selection of styling and moisturising products all at very reasonable prices. They also have a wig boutique and an enormous range of hair extensions. Scarves, scrunchies, dyes, combs and brushes complete the range of just about every conceivable hair product you can imagine. Service is very helpful and friendly.

This place is basically a discount beauty store, stocking loads of makeup, hair extensions,…read moreperfumes, tights and various other random bits and pieces. I came in here last October to grab some face paints for my mime Halloween costume. They sell the proper stage makeup branded stuff you find in specialist shops, but for only half the price - it's really great. They also do a lot of stuff by brands I've never heard of - my girlfriend always buys her liquid eyeliner from here - she says it works better than any other brand she's ever tried and it only costs £1.50! It's also a great place for cheap (but not necessarily bad quality) gifts for female friends and relatives - and they also do a range of greetings cards and gift wrap, so you won't even need to go anywhere else. Sorted.

Are you in need of some false eye lashes, baby wipes and discount perfume? Then this is the place…read morefor you! They may not have the classiest range of products, but they do stock both the essentials and the more fun beauty products we all need. A great way of saving money, check them out.

Revolting fact about me #102 is that I have very dry lips - come rain or come shine. I've tried…read moresmothering them with Vaseline, Nivea and the like but nothing works. Annoyingly my face seems to have expensive tastes and the only thing that solves my woes is Kiehl's Lip balm at the staggering price of £12. The only store that seems to stock it in the whole of Bristol is Space NK * (* This is possible VERY incorrect - and I'll happily be proven wrong) Space NK is like a department store dedicated solely to lotions, potions and cosmetics and I LOVE it. Granted, 95% of it is completely out of my budget, but it's a great place to window shop. The shop is laid out well with bright white counters and shelves of beautifully decorated packaging. The shop assistants are good models for their products with clear, radiant skin and shiny sleek hair - very helpful and will listen attentively to find you the best suited products.

I wouldn't normally frequent such shops, muttering something about overpriced potions, however I…read morefound that this is one of two shops in Bristol that stocks the gorgeous Lipstick Queen brand. With the other being Harvey Nicks, which frankly I'm terrified of going into, this was the lesser of two evils. I had been cycling in the rain that morning so looked somewhat akin to a drowned rodent dressed in rags yet was helped out with a smile from one of the perfectly presented staff (but she wasn't orange like the department store ladies!). I couldn't decide between two colours so she offered to put them on me which is a very strange experience but helpful nonetheless. She knew her stuff about the product as well. I got my lipstick put into a cute little bag that reminds you you've shopped somewhere elegant.

I first got hooked on L'Occtaine when I was given a teeny tiny sample in my copy of Cosmopolitan…read moremagazine. Ever since I've sought out its rich, luxurious moisturisers and silky smooth hand creams. So when I discovered Bath had one slap bang in the middle of the high street - I was over the moon. Sadly when I realised how expensive the products were when they weren't free I realised I'd have to save my pennies before returning. But when you have the funds, you'll be able to sample their floral body mists, shower oils and shampoos which leave you feel pampered from head to toe.

Fantastic products that bring Provence to your bathroom!…read more Not cheap, but last for a long time - my favourites are the verbana hand soap (been going over a year now) and the aromatherapy pine and rosemary shower gel. Well-stocked shop, haven't needed to ask the staff very much so not sure of they know much about the products - they sort of sell themselves! Great presents.

I wish to thank the lovely staff at Victoria's health and beauty salon for the wonderful treatments…read morethat I have recieved today. I have been a regular customer over the years but recently moved to WSM. I have over the past 6 months tried to find a salon near to me that offers the same high level of customer service, professionalism and high standards of treatments that Victoria's salon offers. As a treat I booked myself in for over 3 hours of worth of treatments and pampering. I have had a wonderful day and look forward to see you all next month (as I am coming back....!) nothing in WSM even comes close to your services. Thank you

The pedicure/manicure was just ok, nothing great. This is a beauty service I use regularly. I was…read morenew to Bristol so I was hoping that somehow if I went to this far distant destination I would find nail tech of my dreams or, at least, as good as my previous salon. No luck. The pedicure was very superficial. The salon is pretty and comfortable; pity the service did not match the atmosphere.

This is only a little branch of Boots so don't expect everything you need to be stocked there. They…read morehave a small scattering of everything but not a great selection of anything. There are a few makeup displays, mainly the cheaper ones like No7, Maybelline, Max Factor etc. bit of hair dye, dental care, facial/body care, first aid stuff and (probably what most people use this branch for) a pharmacy counter where you can collect your prescription and get advice should you need it.

Tucked inside the Podium shopping centre you'll find Crabtree & Evelyn packed to the brim with…read moregirlie treats and tempting smellies. This shop may be small, but it's mighty in terms of the items it sells. I tend to shop here for the older generation of my family; my mum and my grandma, but it's a reliable place to buy upmarket hand creams, shower gels and talcum powders. The shop assistants aren't overly friendly but they are efficient - so if you need help choosing the perfect gift. They're the ones to ask!

Bristol isn't short on department stores, but top of my favourites list is House of Fraser. Since…read moreit changed location it's undergone a swanky makeover making it as bright and shiny as Cabot Circus itself. It may be that I don't cope well with change but I find the layout of the new store a little confusing, often meaning I walk past the same rail of clothes several times before finding a polite shop assistant to point me in the right direction. In-keeping with the ethos of Cabot Circus, this House of Fraser stocks high-end lines such as Vivienne Westwood and Lulu Guinness in amongst Miss Sixty and French Connection which can push it into a "looking not buying" category of department stores. I tend to come for the small but extensive Paperchase and Benefit stands, and a bit of a window shop in the ladies department. Not great for every day wear, but worth a look if you're looking for a "special occasion" outfit.

When it moved from the Horsefair to shiny new Cabot Circus, House of Fraser had a bit of a…read moremakeover. No longer the frumpy department store most people walked past to get to Debenhams, now this has an emphasis on the higher quality (and higher priced) brands. Over four floors, with cosmetics, accessories and Paperchase on the lower floor, mens on the middle, women's fashion on the third floor and home decor on the top floor, it is a sprawling space with indiscernible boundaries between the brand displays. It doesn't have a great flow for browsing round, but its not bad. I come here mainly for Mango and Ted Baker brands (although there is a Ted Baker shop in Cabot Circus their women's range is better here).

It's all in the presentation. Clear bottles in various sizes, marked with the Molton Brown logo,…read morefill the shelves of the shop; for anyone with a love for gorgeous body products, a branch of Molton Brown is like a sweetie shop. You get to try all the different fragrances! You get to pump a bit of expensive hand wash onto your palms and wash it off at the big sink in the corner! It really is a playground for body care junkies. Molton Brown have incredible ranges, both for men and women and for the home. My favourite happens to be Rosé Granati, a lovely warm spicey fragrance that comes in a "fine liquid handwash" (£15). Expensive, yes, of course. It wouldn't be here in the poshest stretch of Cabot Circus if it was cheap! If you buy something as a present, let them know, as they do a fantastic free giftwrapping service comprising a stylish brown box with a big Molton Brown ribbon.

Bristol now has a stand-alone Molton Brown shop, located in the new Cabot Circus area…read more The shop has the full range of shampoos, conditioners, shower gels, body & hand washes, body lotions and cosmetics as well as travel essentials, leather bags, and candles/scents for the home. The have items for men as well, including hair care, shaving and fragrance. For women, there is a range of eye, lip and skin make-up as well as scents. The shop is clean and modern and the staff are helpful and know their products.