Mecca Maxima - Chermside

The main reason I visit Cosmetics Plus is to get replacement jewellery for my piercings, or as the…read morecase was this weekend - to get something pierced. I've found their piercing staff always friendly, helpful, and handy with a needle. Cosmetics Plus also has a huge range of other varied accessories, most of which are cheap and of average quality. Heaps of makeup and stuff here, too. Some of it cheap, no-name brands, some of it more expensive. There's been a couple of times that the girl behind the counter has been more interested in her hair and makeup rather than her job, but that tends to happen at most retail shops at Chermside.

Sephora

2.5(4 reviews)

0.4 km•Chermside

You can't pick the right time to come here.... usually it's been so busy you can't navigate the…read moreaisles. Today it wasn't Packed so I could get near the makeup. But to make it hard at least 6 staff tried to help me... I get so annoyed when I am asked more than once, just let me shop in peace! They stopped selling one of my go to items but I am sure I will find a replacement (or just buy on my next LA trip). Hot tip... make sure you sign up for a reward card, you can also use it in their Asia stores.

Good range of products but the music is so bloody loud! I will come back another day when it…read moredoesn't sound like a jet engine is going I my living room!

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Go Vita Chermside

2.0(2 reviews)

0.2 km•Chermside

Go Vita is a national chain of health stores, and the shop in Chermside shopping centre is always…read morepacked full of health products and in-store specials. Chermside is huge, so look for Kmart and you'll find Go Vita. They stock a large range of vitamins and nutrition supplements, and their staff can offer naturopathic advice for your health. No appointment is needed for the Naturopath and they're available every day of the week. There's also organic skin care and beauty products. Go Vita has a membership program. I'm a member! You can sign up for free and your membership card gets you lots of discounts and offers. Sales and offers in January for everyone, include Detox in Jan - buy 2 Lemon Detox packs for $180. Coming up is the annual stock take sale on Tuesday 31st January from 5-8pm where there will be a massive sale across everything in store.

23-7-2012 Entered the shop for to browse and maybe purchase…read moresupplements etc ask staff about preworkout sups i heard about First lady decides to say "why would you want that for !!!! i said its something i read about, she shock her head and walked past me to go to the back room who knows why ...The other 2 went quiet and spoke to each other saying just give hime what he wants . Was thinking what is goin on here and left.

The Body Shop

4.0(1 review)

0.3 km•Chermside

Having pilfered my mum's strong collection of Body shop over the years,…read moreit's safe to say I am a bit of a fan. This place is also where I go for great gift's, whether its for great-aunt ethel or your BFF Body Shop has something to suit the pickiest lady. (They also make these great pamper packs for christmas.) I think what product rings synonymously with the Body Shop is their range of body butters and scrubs. (For as long as I could remember I have alternated having the coconut or strawberry tub residing in my bathroom drawer.) I've been in their city location a number of times, but I always go back to the chermside store. I think the store seem's a bit more put together and quieter than the myer center. But wherever you decide to go, it's more than likely you will be met with knowledgable and friendly staff who are more than happy to take you through their product range.

Shaver Shop

2.0(2 reviews)

0.2 km•Chermside

I love a shop that sets out exactly what it does. This is the Shaver Shop people. It's where you…read morego if you want to lose unwanted hair and keep yourself looking good. They have a whole range of different hair removal options for both men and women, including shavers, home electrolysis, home laser and home waxing. There's also a decent range of hair accessories such as straighteners, dryers and tongs as well as dental, skin and massage technology.

Cheats. No manager in store to sort out issues. Staff tried to pass the buck. Too busy to look…read moreafter existing customers and their issues. Served by Sam who was very ignorant and totally not fit to work in retail. Fobbed us off and was busy looking after new customers. Dont buy from these guys. They will sell you a product but wont help you if it fails. Cheats!!!

Karma Living

4.0(2 reviews)

2.0 km•Kedron

This is a lovely homeware oasis in the madness of Chermside…read more Beautiful linen, gorgeous homewares and delicious organic skin care and candles are complemented by a decent jewellery and book section. I particularly loved the huge range of organic scented candles and the aromatherapy section, so many places stock cheap, synthetic options but Karma Living has the real deal.

Stepping into this shop, you feel as if your soul has been captured by monks and taken to a more…read moreserene and better world. It is lit by burning scented candles and every corner of the shop exudes a different aroma. Buddha statues line your path through the store, directing you towards soothing oils, face masks, jewellery, meditation books and home decorations. One of only two of these stores in Queensland, it is unique to Brisbane, and a wonderful retreat from the throngs of shoppers pulsing through the Chermside mall. Definitely a store for one to visit to reconnect with their spiritual side and to pamper their skin and soul.

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3.5

(4 reviews)

Walking into any fluorescent cosmetic store can often be an intimidating experience, but not when…read morewalking into Mecca Cosmetica's newest family member, the James Street store. I'm promptly greeted by two friendly faces and upon mentioning that for the moment "'I'm just looking.", I am left to my own devices to wander through the store. I notice a sign on the counters saying they can match you to your "perfect foundation" in 10 minutes. Challenge Accepted. Even though I'm here looking at skincare (the sudden change of season means my skin is protesting severely and I'm ready to meet its demands). Lauren, my sales assistant for the visit, sits me down and begins to prep my skin. The products she uses (REN and Darphin for those playing at home) let my skin breathe a hydrated sigh of relief. I make a mental note to follow up these products later. She then asks me a few questions about my preferences in a foundation and my daily tasks. We settle upon trying the new NARS tinted moisturiser. She primes me by saying that I'll be surprised how much coverage this baby gives. After application I'm flawed. She was right. This tinted moisturiser packs a little more punch than the average tinted moisturiser and I think their signage was right. They can match you to your perfect foundation in 10 minutes. Mecca Cosmetica is home to one of Australia's best ranges of skincare and cosmetics. The prices are a little high when you compare them to international prices but come on ladies, we're used to that by now. Plus for the extra advice and insight you gain from their staff it is more than worth it. This store is slightly smaller than their Queen Street store, however, that's ok with me. The staff were helpful, knowledgeable and if you're looking for a special occasion makeup I'd suggest popping in and saying hello to Mecca Cosmetica.

James Street is an absolute mess at the moment. There is construction happening everywhere you…read moreturn, so it was a miracle I found Mecca Cosmetica hidden amongst the rubble. The new Fortitude Valley store is much smaller than it's store in the city, but it gives it a more intimate and less intimidating feel. It has pretty much anything in the way of cosmetics that a girl (or boy, if you're into that sort of thing) may need. With brands that are often difficult to find such as By Terry, Nars and Kevyn Aucoin, it's nice to know that Mecca usually have all of their products in stock. To date, it is the only place in Australia I have been able to find the Nars multiple in Maldives (that is a BIG secret I've just shared with you people!). The staff were a little caught up when I was there and I wasn't really attended to, but it was nice to just stroll around the store at my own pace. If you are in need of a new skin care regime, a new palette for your face, or even a new fragrance, Mecca Cosmetica should be on your "to go to" list. The only downside is that if they have a product they're not selling much of they often discontinue it, which is sad when you were that one person buying it! Nevertheless, it's a great store to pop in and feel immediately girly.

Mecca Maxima

4.0

Mecca Maxima, the monster version of Mecca Cosmetica, has opened in Carindale and I couldn't be…read moremore delighted. The store brings a range of hip and brilliant cosmetics and skin care products like Kit, Stila, Smashbox, NARS, Mario Badescu and Too Faced to the 'burbs, so I no longer have to make a trek into the city (or shop online without the opportunity to cover my hand in testers) to get my killer make-up fix. I dropped in to Mecca for the first time recently when I decided to be indulgently lazy and see if I could get my face done up for an event that night. I didn't have a booking, but they managed to squeeze me in. Apart from the girl who reacted with a bit of a "1-2-3 NOT ME" attitude when I asked about a makeover, the girls at Mecca Maxima Carindale are all really friendly and personable - a couple of them kept coming over to check up on my "work in progress", and I was given a bottle of delicious Schweppes Agrum to drink while I was in the chair. When I'd first entered the store I was greeted warmly by one girl in particular, and I complimented her awesome eyebrows. She ended up being my make-up artist, so I was more than happy with how my eyebrows turned out! We had a great time and she did an excellent job with my insane eyeshadow. The deal with in-store makeovers is that you then have to spend a minimum of $90 on any product/s. I was more than happy to do that, picking up a couple of the products that Emily had used on me - if anyone sees me out and about in the next few weeks, I'll probably be wearing a Stila sparkle liquid eyeliner because I just about lost my mind over how brilliant they are. So I guess the deal works in reverse, too - if you go into Mecca Maxima and spend over $90, do yourself a favour and see if they can fit you in for a makeover while you're there! Or if you have plans to do a bit of spending, call ahead and book in to get done over while you're in there. It was a heap of fun, I felt like a bombshell all night, and I have some shiny new products that I know do a good job.

Mecca Maxima Brisbane Airport

5.0

(3 reviews)

TINY MAKEUP. ALL THE TINY MAKEUP. After finding myself caught in the Mecca Maxima airport vortex…read morewhile waiting for a filght I've convinced myself you could leave all your cosmetics at home and find yourself a travel face just from the mini products the new airport (Virgin terminal) Mecca Maxima. Why go full-size when we all know we never use up mascara or hit pan on the Hourglass full-size ambient lighting powder you got after watching a YouTube beauty guru sing glowingly about. But in all seriousness, the addition of Mecca at the domestic airport is a grand thing. Should you have forgotten any of your skincare / cosmetic accoutrement or if you've just gotten up at 4am for the first flight out and need a little pick me up, you know where to make a beeline for as soon as you clear security.

I was waiting with a friend to board a flight last week and ended up binge spending here - but I…read morecouldn't not do it because not only is their product range quite impressive despite the moderate sized store, the lady who helped me was one of the most knowledgable and friendly people I'd had a shopping experience with in months. She was incredibly patient and helped me find a new mascara and compact foundation, and didn't push the limits of the budget I had given. Which was great because although I could have been easily persuaded, the rest of my pay period thanked me for not spending what I could have! She was able to tell me the details of everyone who tests on animals, who is certified cruelty free, the legal information regarding those labels and of course the other little facts regarding the lines that are not tested on animals except for their sale in China, which was really refreshing to hear. My previous experiences with Mecca stores hadn't ever been the best and I wish I remembered the name of my helper because she needs a raise. Thanks x100!

L'OCCITANE

4.5

(2 reviews)

Ahh zee smell from the Provence! The aromas of Peony and…read moreLavender Fleurs waft into my nostrils. Mais Non! This is not the south of France, I am in stinky hot Brisbane seeking some airconditioned shelter in the Edward st L'Occitane store. I have used L'Occitane products in some shape or form since I was 13 years old. I can attest to the quality of their merchandise, but they are a little on the pricey side of beauty products. Their range of natural skin care and moisturisers can't be beat, and their traditional art deco-esque labels and packaging never fail to make me swoon. In particular be sure to try out the Almond Milk Concentrated Moisturizer, It will have you exclaiming "C'est Tres Tres Magnifique!" in no time.

Did you know that you can find products here in this wonderfully pretty shop (from France…read moreapparently, or stocks just french products i'm not entirely sure) from nut or fruit? For example... if you say Almond! The lady in the shop also smelling very nice will direct you to almond specific products? Great for people with allergies or sensitive skin. As the lady in the shop (I really should remember names shouldn't I) also showed me, they have a really cool online make-up tool where you can put their products on your virtual face and see what they look like... and she can also put them on you in store... no pressure to buy either. The prices aren't super duper either, you can get a cool Petals Eye Quartet eyeshadow kit for $39.95... very comparable with other lower key brands... and the packaging is really pretty, so you can easily gift this stuff too! I love this shop, if not for the cool eyeshadow colours, the ladies aren't overbearing, it's all good.

Cutie Q

4.0

Located in the mini shopping mecca of Elizabeth Arcade, I've…read morelost count the number of times I've walked past this small store. When I finally popped in I was pretty impressed with the selection and diverse range of asian beauty products and tricks of the trade. The sales staff are super nice and can offer you a hand (//quick translation!) or recommend the best product for the job. And I don't know about you, but there's been many a time when I've felt the need for a good "Pore Vacuumer" or intense whitening face cream in my life. So if you are in the market for crazy good false eyelashes or to create that oh so desired eyelid crease (Asians y'all know what I'm talking about) Cutie Q is your new port of call.

Brazilian Beauty

4.5

(2 reviews)

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I'm really, really happy right now. I literally just had the BEST beauty salon experience of my…read moreLIFE. The girls welcomed me like I was their friend, they were extremely polite, happy and seemed so pleased that I was in there, and it was my first visit! The girl who took care of me did a great job and was clearly an experienced professional. The store was clean and had an awesome atmosphere. Will DEFINITELY be going back.

Pure Indulgence Queen St Mall Skin & Beauty

4.0

My regular guilty pleasure. The staff here are very professional and I haven't had any bad…read moreexperience here to date. Newly refurbished in the new section of the ground floor of the Wintergarden, right next to Jurlique just a convenience I like. Try the Signature facial which is just under 2 hours long, includes a hot stone massage as well as a head, neck and shoulder, feet and arm massage... they have you pretty well covered here. The prices are high end here, not as high as Ella Bache, and the down part is, they do like to spruke products a lot which I hate. Always a pleasure when I leave and you get points Everytime you visit which convert into dollars off your next visit. Am a happy regular here and proud. Tip: book your appointment in advance and if your have crazy brows, they do a mean eyebrow shape too.

Perfume Connection

3.0

I do like to smell delicious at all times (so hard in this dreadful Brisbane humidity), so imagine…read moremy delight when I stumbled upon this perfume utopia. It has most of the big name brands for cheaper than you see elsewhere (and if you do see it for a more bargainous price in another shop, they'll beat that price by 5%). How kind of them. And yes, they do sell only authentic designer fragrances. It's definitely not a store that stocks those strange, fake perfumes you see around that say "smells similar to Chanel No. 5" but after 5 minutes you reek like you've rolled around in cat pee. I am now practically bathing myself daily in my prized bottle of Dolce and Gabbana's La Lune scent (only $69 for a huge bottle). So many scents, only one nose...

I-Lashes

5.0

(2 reviews)

I had an eyelash extension here and Irene totally amazed me with her work. I couldn't believe how…read moreamazing my eyelashes look afterwards. Everyone here was also very friendly and the service was amazing. I will definitely visit frequently here. This place is very recommendable for getting eyelash extensions. Please give it a try and I promise you wont be displeased :)

I have been going to Irene now for the past 2 years, I just can not do without my lashes, Irene and…read moreher staff are friendly and extremely professional. I am always getting compliments. I would highly recommend her to anyone who has not have them done before, I find now that I can not not have them!

Matisse Art for Hair

5.0