Wow, what an amazing store! Somehow I've never been into Space NK before even though I knew it had…read morea great reputation for beauty and makeup products. I've been looking for something for dehydrated skin (the bane of my life) and decided to pop in here to see if I could get some help. Now this review was nearly a 2-star because the staff initially seemed a bit like they couldn't be assed and I was struggling to catch someone's else even though I'd been loitering in the skin care area for ages. Finally I got someone to help me and she was great - actually really helpful, showing me the products and happily gave me decent sized mini tubs to take home and try. I mean, if I'm going to spend £60 on moisturiser, I want to make sure it's amazing. This store is also a lot bigger than I expected and has a range of candles/bubble baths. If you're looking for something a bit more upmarket than Boots/Superdrug for your skin care and makeup, then Space NK is pretty damn amazing.

I just love Space NK, they have a fantastic range of innovative beauty products that you'll rarely…read moresee in other cosmetic stores in Glasgow. They stock NARS, Laura Mercier and stunning Shu Uemura eyelashes that will definitely make a statement. The staff are very helpful and you can get free consultations on the best products for your skin and tips on getting a flawless complection. I was once put in the direction of "Dr. Seabagh Foaming Cleanser" after a couple of months of breakout hell. I'd tried everything and this was a last resort, It wasn't cheap, £22 for 100ml bottle and I was sceptical but I decided to give it a go. It cleared up my skin in about 5 days, it was like a miracle! I swore by the stuff for nearly two years but then I moved to Germany for ten months and it stopped working. It could have been the water there but I haven't used it since. I might pop back soon to give it another shot as when it worked the results were fantastic and I'd recommend it to anyone who is looking for quick results for breakouts. As far as I'm aware Space NK is the only stockist in Glasgow, hurrah! They used to stock loads of Philosophy products but they don't have so many anymore. My favourite purchase from here was a lipgloss set from Philosophy which was called "A Few Good Men", these men were, "The Muffin Man" - a lemon muffin flavoured lipgloss, "The Gingerbread Man" - a tasty gingerbread lipgloss and my favourite, "The Ice-Cream Man." Unfortunately they don't have this set anymore, but who knows, maybe one day they'll make a return. Space NK is great, quite expensive but sometimes you need to pay that little bit extra when it comes to cosmetics. They also do sales now and then so you could grab yourself a bargain!

From the creaking automatic doors that welcome you, it's instantly clear that this Boots store has…read moreseen better days. OK, so much of the products are the same as you get elsewhere. However, this place is small, somewhere inbetween an express and a superstore, and feels overwhelmingly tired. In saying that, the staff are friendly and more than happy to help you find what you need and with an on-site pharmacy it's a handy resource for the people of Rutherglen.

I was back in here again today (for longer than I should admit too - so much choice!) but noticed…read moresomething I should have pointed out in my last review - which is especially useful in the lead up to Christmas. Superdrug are doing a promotion where you get 5% off 1st class stamps. Now, this might not seem much but then you add up all those pennies on your Christmas card stamps it could go towards an extra present or perhaps a wee new lip gloss for yourself. As far as I know, Superdrug is the (or at least one of the) only places to do this promotion. You can't even get it when buying in bulk from the post office. They do it on and off throughout the year so it's definitely worth stocking up on your stamps during these periods. I never thought I'd be so enthusiastic about stamps.

This is, by far the best Superdrug store in Glasgow and there are a lot of reasons why I like it so…read moremuch; 1. It has everything you could ever want from such a shop; medicines, hair products, skin care, electrical goods, batteries, a huge range of cosmetics and much more 2. Due to it's location it is always bustling, especially on weekends but that doesn't stop the staff from being super friendly and helpful. Even if they are rushed off their feet they still take the time to help you out if you have a query or check their stock if the item you want doesn't appear to be there. 3. They always have fantastic offers on. If I go in for one thing - I usually come out with about ten more as the offers really are too good to resist including my favourite L'Oreal shampoo nearly always being on a buy one get one free offer. 4. They always have lots of staff on so even when it is busy you never have to wait long in the queue. 5. They stock make-up such as GOSH, Bloom and Barry M that aren't often stocked in other stores. 6. They have a Superdrug cheek tint that is very similar to that of Benefits "Benetint" I found this after years of using Benetint and can tell you that there is absolutely no difference, well apart from the fact that "Benetint" is around £23 and Superdrugs own is £1.91!!!!! 7. For the past few months they have had an offer on where you get 25% off Superdrug goodies and 10% off all other goodies if you fill in a short survey online. Wow... those are just a few reasons but if you are looking for a Superdrug, I would say this one is the best.

I wasn't familiar with Kiko Milano until it opened at the Fort, and now they have a branch on…read moreBuchanan Street as well. It's an Italian cosmetics brand and I decided to pop into the Buchanan Street store for a quick visit. There was quite a lot of people in the store which kind of put me off browsing as I wasn't actually looking for anything in particular. There was a shop assistant at the front of the store handing out baskets which was nice until I was leaving and had to give it back to her and felt super awkward about it. They have a good range and I like how it was all laid out - very appealing and hard to resist buying something just to give the brand a shot. I did notice that the displays seemed to be duplicated on each side of the store - I could be wrong, but if it's busy that might be helpful! The prices are pretty cheap too - foundations for around £10, single eyeshadow colours for around £5 and they also do a skincare range as well. Like I said, I didn't buy anything this time but will try to visit when it's a bit quieter to see what I can get.

I love Kiko and am so excited they have a store in Glasgow! I'm visiting from the US and with…read morestores only in Miami (I'm in CA) I always order online. The mascara is fabulous and so inexpensive. My other two favorite things are the powder bronzer and the stick on nail polish which lasts up to two weeks. Can't wait for it to open today. (I went yesterday but being New Years it was closed)

Ginormous Boots located in the nice Mall at the end of Sauchiehall Street…read more We had just had a nice Tea at the Willow Tea Room when we realised some basic travel necessities were missing..... namely shampoo for Dad & a plug adaptor for me Not only did this Boots carry what we were looking for, they also had a HUGE cosmetics section w/ all kinds of makeup, perfumes & travel niceties - snacks like chocolates & crisps will also satisfy your munchie needs & then you're well on your way to being back in the shopping nirvana that IS Sauchiehall Street

This branch of Boots store is not the biggest but has all the essentials that you require, at the…read moreback there is a dispenser for any other medication and a weighing machine that also gives your height and BMI for 70p. An ok selection of aftershaves and perfumes maybe not the best but they have a passable selection. Boots stock a wide range of toiletries, electrical equipment such as hair dryers and shavers, hair straighteners as well as lunch time deals such as sandwiches and snacks.

I previously reviewed the Sally Cosmetics store on Dumbarton Road. Though a nice store, my…read moreconclusion was that it didn't really have anything that would be useful to the non-trade customer. However - do not despair! Because after a trip into the Sally store on Union Street I found that it has a much better variety of stock, and loads more products for the average Joes like you and me. Some of the other reviews have rightly mentioned that you do need a trade card to buy some of the stock here - so do be wary. However, just about all of the hair care and beauty products can be bought without one. If in doubt, ask the staff who are always really anxious to help. I always get transfixed by the selection of nail varnishes in here. They have really good salon-quality brands like OPI and China Glaze, and it's just about all I can do not to buy a bottle in every colour. Ah, if only.

I am constantly searching for the perfect hair products to miraculously turn my boring hair into…read morefull bouncy shiny locks and refuse to believe this will never happen. I am therefore the perfect target for Sally Hair & Beauty Supplies. Dull and clinical from the outside, you will find some of the best quality products in here for discounted prices without the hassle of going into a salon for the same stuff and being talked into spending even more money on products you will probably never use. I went through a phase of wanting a hair dryer hood to get volume (hmmm frizz) into my hair and this is the only place that I could find that had such a product. Luckily I didn't give into my whim that time. Definitely worth a look - you may find that magical product.

I've been using Bare Minerals since I moved to the UK as it was too expensive to buy mineral makeup…read morefrom the US anymore, with customs taxes and all that. I've been to a few different places to get Bare Minerals (usually Debenhams) but after experiencing the customer service here, I will always visit the flagship store from now on. I was looking at buying a new powder as well as a wee treat as well - I'd decided for a new red lipstick. The sales assistant was super helpful and friendly, and assured me that the red she picked out would be perfect for me as it suits most skin tones. While I like to save red for a special occasion she was indeed totally correct and it is a great colour (Marvelous Moxie). Live review update: I just went to look out my lipstick from my makeup bag and it seems the lid had taken itself off, so now there is a bit of damage to the lipstick. It doesn't really lock in place, so the lid will just slide off! Be warned - this is one to keep on your counter rather than in your bag. In the store they do makeovers/makeunders and will make sure that you know how to use the powder if you've not tried it before. For £25, I find the foundations really good value as they last for ages.

I have used bare minerals for about 10 years. I recently went into the Glasgow store Buchanan…read moreStreet as I wanted to try the Matte powder foundation as I have recently found out it contains a toxin Bismuth Oxychloride which can irritate the skin. (my skin has become very sensitive and wanted to see if omitting this could help) Assistant was quite rude when I asked about a possible sample as I wouldn't want to purchase their makeup until I knew it wouldn't cause a reaction. Seemed not to believe me when explained I had received this info from their website. Needless to say they have now lost my custom!

Back at Benefit Brow Bar in Frasers Glasgow today , was happy to see Carly again and more than…read morehappy to leave with perfect eyebrows ! thank you Carly !

Benefit make-up is one of the most popular brands around today, but recently i've come to realise…read morethat sometimes the quirky packaging is a lot better than the actual product itself. Everything here is beautifully presented and you can get mini sets of all the full size products in a dinky little set which is perfect size for handbags! I usually get the odd Benefit product at Christmas time which is great. However, when I compare it to other brands such as MAC, Lancome and Bobbi Brown, Benefit just doesn't cut it. Especially with foundation, there really isn't a lot of coverage and i've found it goes quite patchy throughout the day which isn't a good look. Perhaps it just doesn't work aswell with my skin but i've found myself going off Benefit more and more recently. I am also upset that they've decided to discontinue my favourite "Maybe Baby" fragrance, instead replacing it with the new "Crescent Row" range which is beautifully designed with the packaging more appealing than the actual fragrance. The outer packaging being a little house and the perfume bottle looks like a little cocktail shaker, very cute but the main thing you're paying for is a box. They have also made the mistake of having a very poor range of shades of foundation and claiming one shade matches every skintone - absolute nonsense! The staff are always friendly, but they all work on commission so no matter what you try on, it's always going to look fabulous. Funny that. I have to admit, their "That Gal" primer is one of the best i've used and it smells amazing, I'm also a fan of "High Beam". I think Benefit is a case of style over substance and it kind of reminds me of The Emperors New Clothes. I used to be a huge fan of Benefit but feel I have been deceived and suckered in by the pretty packaging disguising average quality make-up and paying a hefty price for it to boot.