You will find pretty much every kind of perfume here, the new kids on the block and old classics…read more The prices are competitive and often a lot cheaper than other perfume stores. Another great thing is that you can often get little freebies with your purchase. I'm a huge fan of the Stella McCartney perfume and it's always really expensive but i've noticed it's slightly cheaper here and the last time I purchased it I received a free Stella candle and hand bag size spray. If you're looking for a perfume then this place is great value for money!

What can I say? It's a Boots! It's obviously not the largest Boots ever but it does the job and has…read moreeverything that you might need to stock up on such as toothpaste, deodorant, hair/shower/bath products and a limited range of skincare, make up and fragrances. There is a pharmacy too which although I have never used, always seems to be busy. As a beauty lover, it doesn't cover the range of brands that the Boots in town does so I thought it would be handy to order my stuff online and get it delivered to this particular Boots as it is local to me. The ordering process went pretty smoothly but it was the collection that was a bit of a nightmare. On the past two occasions that I have went to pick up orders, they have struggled to find them and I can't understand why. Surely it's not the busiest of branches that is inundated with orders? On these occasions, I have been asked several times to provide the order reference number (even though it was given at the beginning) as they went back and forth trying to find my order - I was even asked if I was sure it was under my name. That left me ridiculously annoyed and in the end, my order always seems to have appeared out of thin air....I really don't understand how they are operating their collection service at this particular branch. Not a bad Boots for picking up the essentials, but I would recommend using the Click & Collect service at a different branch unless you want to be standing about waiting on someone finding your order for 10/15 minutes.

Boots the chemist!! The rutherglen branch. Bog standard boots with the usual stuff and plenty of…read moreit, you've seen the adverts. Heres the problem the pharmacy is useless. They have never once been able to complete my prescription. "come back tommorow!" i need to order that" is the war cry in here. Im not the only one who has had this. Its quite worrying when the staff are sending you to a rival in the mitchell arcade.

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.

Visiting Jo Malone is something that I wish I did more often, but sadly my budget doesn't stretch…read morethat far so it is someone of a treat. Situated inside Princes Square, you are greeted warmly 'Welcome to the World of Jo Malone' and their intention is clear: to make you feel as welcome as possible because let's be honest...who visits Jo Malone other than to purchase a gift/treat for themselves? The shop smells INCREDIBLE and it should do because they have so many nice fragrances that clearly work together. The table directly infront of you houses sample candles/perfumes of each of their most popular fragrances which you can sample. On either side, there are shelves stacked beautifully (and very precisely; everything has a place) of various lotions and other products they offer. The till counter is to the left hand side and to the right, there is an area where you can receive complimentary arm and hand massages. I knew exactly what I wanted but I took the time to smell the other candles. In my opinion, nothing is as good as the Wood Sage & Sea Salt though and the girl very kindly boxed and bagged the candle for me. Yeah £42.95 is perhaps crazy for a candle...but it's worth every penny. I love it. I also got myself booked in for an arm and hand massage which I'm really looking forward to! The girl who served me was lovely and took the time to chat to me on a more personal level then just a customer which I really appreciated. The nicest touch came the following day though when a hand written card came through the post thanking me for my custom. A little much? I don't think so actually. It rounded off my treat quite nicely and I'm heading back soon to pick up the perfume.

As soon as you walk in here the smell is amazing, I would love to bottle all the smells together…read moreand make one special fragrance. Their bestsellers include; Pomegranate Noir, Red Roses, Lime Basil & Mandarin and Grapefruit all of which of amazing. The packaging here is also beautiful, white packaging with the Jo Malone logo and black ribbon, making it an ideal gift or a special treat for yourself. They also do little boxes with small trial fragrances and bath goods inside which is a great idea for wedding favours. The candles smell amazing and they look just just as good so if your bank balance allows then it would be gorgeous to have around the home. The staff are also really helpful in this branch and will be able to help you find the perfect scent for you.

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!

There isn't much for the men, but the 40 or so businesses that mostly cater to women are…read moreextraordinarily charming in this upscale American-style mall. It's a lovely stop along the outdoor Buchanan Street pedestrian mall. With four levels, lots of retail, a few restaurants, and one great chocolatier, Princes Square Shopping Centre is worth a few hours of shopping for the ladies on vacation in Glasgow. The facility is just steps from the St. Enoch subway station on the Inner Line if you need a reference to the metro stops.

Not being much of a shopping centre fan generally, I actually really like Princes Square. Granted,…read moreI don't actually do much shopping here but it is nice for a place to take cover on a rainy day and browse the shops. This is an upmarket shopping centre which has more expensive high street shops like Reiss, Ted Baker, Vivienne Westwood and Cos (which I'm still yet to check out!). The centre is certainly decorated to match the crowd it's looking to attract - glitzy, glam and always clean and tidy. I like the size of the centre as well - it's very dinky but still has lots of shops and is easy to navigate. There's also a host of restaurants, bars and cafés but I'll be honest - I've not visited many of them. I ate at Barca probably 4 years ago and also one of the places on the bottom floor but I think that's changed hands. One down side is that if you are dining at a restaurant on the lower level, parents will tend to let their kids run riot in the centre circle which can be a bit of a mood-killer. Princes Square doesn't have a car park due to its location but it is really close to train and subway. If you do really fancy driving, probably St Enoch or Mitchell Street are the closest car parks.

This is a very exclusive brand that started in 1916, worn by Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn it has…read morehad many other iconic fans. Apart from House of Frasers and John Lewis it can't be found in anywhere else in Glasgow and the only other place it is available is Harvey Nichols stores. The most popular fragrance is Colonia which is a strong musky smell which is unisex. It's also great for male relatives as it's beautifully packaged and smells amazing. It is, however, very pricey and the 50ml bottle comes in at £48. If you like more flowery scents I'd recommend the Iris Noble fragrance and the most recent Magnolia Noble scent.

Being a lover of all things with a bit of history behind them I really want to love Acqua Di Parma…read more If I could live anywhere at any time it would be Italy in the 1950s and Acqua Di Parma and that country at that time are practically inseparable! Acqua Di Parma is iconic and authentic; it is still produced only in Milan but is distributed around the world. The bottles are stunning and would take pride of place on anyone's dressing table. However for me there is one glitch which I just can't get around, I don't like the smell of any of the fragrances! They just don't work for me unfortunately. Despite this I can't help but visit the Acqua Di Parma section in Frasers and look at all the lovely bottles purely because it represents that little 1950s Italian dream of mine. I was delighted to see that they now sell stunning leather travel bags which are so soft and have that gorgeous genuine leather smell off them. Maybe if I save up a tenner a week for the next 40 weeks I can buy into the history of Acqua Di Parma after all!

I placed an online order with HoF and paid for next-day delivery. I received a confirmation from…read moreEvri that the package was out for delivery, but then I received an update from them one hour before the delivery time slot indicating that they could not deliver the package until the next business day. Four days on, Evri cannot locate the package. Today, I attempted to contact HoF customer service, which is an exercise in frustration. I requested a full refund but have only been refunded the delivery charges. Had I known that HoF uses Evri I would have never placed the order. I certainly would never order from HoF. I honestly can't say whose customer service is worse - HoF's or Evri's. They're both terrible. Unless you enjoy being gaslighted (by both HoF and Evri), I would highly discourage anyone from making an online purchase from HoF.

My review today is not for the shop as a whole but of the free personal shopping service they…read moreoffer. I have used this service twice now and loved it both times. The first time I used it I had lost a lot of weight and did not know what suited my new figure. I was going to a wedding so went to get an outfit for that. I think if your going to do this you should be open-minded and try everything they bring, this is what I did and I got a beautiful dress that I would never have picked for myself. I have a wedding coming up in December so decided to do it again. They offer services for any type of outfit you need, like going on holiday, new work clothes and they also offer a wardrobe renewal if you fancy a change. I booked online which was quick and simple they ask you a few questions about what your looking for, what you like, colours and your sizes. I was given a 90 minute slot. I headed to the personal shopper area, based near the men's shoes department. I was met by my personal shopper, Jordan. He explained that the normal rooms they use were busy so I was brought to a make shift dressing room in Mr Fraser's old office, which was stunning, apparently not many people get to see in the office. It made the experience even more special. Jordan asked me a few questions and then he headed off to find me some outfits. I sat on the couch and looked at magazines and relaxed. Jordan then arrived with armfulls of dresses. I then began trying them on. There was no pressure to like them, but I tried them all on. Nothing in the first lot suited. So Jordan headed off again. The 2nd last dress I tried on was the one, loved it, and again like my first personal shopper experience it was a dress I would never have picked for myself. I would highly recommend giving this a go, I think you worry that you are going to feel pressured into buying something but it's all very chilled out and fun to get a little pampered.

Savers is one of the very best places to go for all of your beauty and toiletry purchases. A no…read morefrills, no nonsense store, they offer big brands at low prices. If you head to some of their more upmarket competitors, you'll find painted ladies waiting to assist you in parting with your cash on overpriced and unnecessary goods. Not at Savers. The staff here are friendly and local and are happy to help without being pushy or sales driven. One of the best bargains to be found here is Batiste dry shampoo, which is a life saver on those days where you don't have time to wash your hair; a wee spray of this stuff, rustle your hair and you're good to go! Big name chemists sell this stuff for £2 and over, however you can pick it up from good old Savers for just £1.29. Why would you go anywhere else?

Savers, again, a shop that stocks any toilletries and beauty needs (not make-up) at the very best…read moreprices you can get them anywhere. The make up thing is a bit of a bummer, but everything is does have is just about guaranteed to cost less than Boots and Superdrug. You can expect anything from fake tan, to perfume, to toothpaste. The poundshop has beat the prices on a few occasions, buut for price and convenience of having all needs fulfilled in one store I will never stop coming here. Even if you need make up too, make the effort to come here and save yourself some money, and then go and get your make-up from a few shops along at Boots.

Often overlooked by the Boots store further along, the Superdrug store on Dumbarton Road is…read moreactually a really good one. It doesn't have it's own pharmacy, but this isn't a huge loss considering the ridiculous amount of other pharmacies to be found in the surrounding area. This Superdrug is a really big store and is well set out. As well as all the usual cosmetics, health and beauty items, medicinal items, perfumes, gifts and baby paraphenelia - here you will also find a large range of household cleaning items. No, that's not exactly what I expect to find when I head into a Superdrug - but once you know it's there, it is really useful. Especially as they often have two-for-one or half price deals on. They also have quite a good selection of magazines - although when I say "quite a good selection" I mean that they have a fuly stocked range of gossip magazines. Whether it's Heat, Star or Hello that you're after - you'll find them all here. They're also handily situated by the queue for the cash desks - so you can check out all the front covers while you wait and still pretend that you couldn't care less about Brad & Ange's split.

If you're looking for a good night and some 'super' drugs then this isn't the place to go my…read moreliteral and misguided friend (although I happen to think co-codamol is pretty darn super...) if you're in need of toiletries, household goods, make up, sun cream, hair products, pills (of the legal variety), perfume, etc... then this IS the place for you mon frere. This reasonably sized Superdrug has had a wee makeover and I have to say it's no' bad. At first confused was I as they had dared to MOVE items and such, what a cheek I thought, but then I got used to the layout and now I approve. They cram quite a lot in here and one thing I like the most about the new change is the make up section to the right as you walk in ~ it's much better than it was before and they've also introduced a few new make up ranges (Sleek, B., GOSH and the excellent MUA & Makeup Revolution brands) which gets a big foundation/blusher/lippy covered thumb(s) up from me. They've also added a new Brow Bar here that does threading and the like for your above-eye-hairy-caterpillar pals. Bright, fairly wide aisles, a lot of stock and also great deals on things like loo roll and kitchen towel. This store stays open until 6pm Mon-Sat which is also handy for us 9-5'ers. Nice staff, cool shop & great range of goods ~ Partick Superdrug; you are pretty damn super.