Buying guide

Beauty buying guide

Deciding what to add to your bathroom shelf starts with understanding the main ranges in this department. You can choose skin care from names like Nivea and L'Oreal Paris. You can also explore hair care with John Frieda and Garnier. If you want something for the shower, look at bath and body products from I Love. You will find a small makeup range, fragrances from Victoria's Secret, and hair accessories by Invisibobble. Knowing which category holds the items you use makes choosing simple.

Skin care and hair care

The skin care range holds face moisturisers, serums, eye creams and sets. It includes Nivea Cellular Expert Lift and Luminous 630 lines, along with items from Olay, Aveeno and Weleda. You can find day and night creams, plus body lotion from Neutrogena. If you have a regular skin routine, look for the specific step you want to replace.

Hair care offers shampoo, conditioner and styling formulas. You can choose from the John Frieda range in depth. This covers collections like Frizz Ease, Dream Curls and Volume Lift. You will also find Garnier permanent hair dye, Head & Shoulders scalp serums and Wella repair masks. Knowing your hair type helps you pick the right bottles.

Bath and body products

The bath and body range is built around the I Love brand. You can choose from whipped shower foams, exfoliating shower smoothies, scented bath salts, body butters and hand washes. Scents include strawberry, cherry, bergamot and seaweed, plus wellness blends with essential oils. You can also find Face Halo body exfoliating mitts to use in the shower.

When choosing a body wash or scrub, think about the format you prefer. Shower foams create a thick lather. Smoothies include almond shell pieces for exfoliation. Bath salts dissolve in warm water for soaking. After washing, you can apply a body butter with shea butter and coconut oil to moisturise your skin.

Makeup and body makeup

The makeup category holds a small range of items for topping up your collection. You can find Ardell strip and magnetic lashes, NYX lip pencils, bareMinerals tinted moisturisers and A'pieu liquid blushers. The bareMinerals tinted moisturiser gives light coverage. It comes in seven shades from Opal to Desert.

If you search for s19 body makeup, you will find the S19 Super FX range. It comes in a 100ml tube and gives medium to full coverage for your arms and legs. You can choose between fair and tan shades. The formula includes sodium hyaluronate and smoothes uneven texture for a natural finish.

Fragrance and accessories

The fragrance section includes body mists and named perfumes. You can choose 250ml body mists from Victoria's Secret or 200ml sprays from I Love. If you prefer a traditional scent, you will find Narciso Rodriguez, Paco Rabanne and Valentino bottles. Body mists are lighter than an eau de parfum, and you can apply them to your skin after a shower.

For hair accessories, the range offers Invisibobble spiral ties, clips and scrunchies. The original spiral tie spreads pressure around a ponytail to hold it without leaving creases or marks. You can choose clear or black rings, or pick the thicker power version for a stronger grip. The ties do not absorb water.

Shaving and grooming

You will find shaving and grooming items sitting within the department. They will stay here until they have their own section. This includes Wilkinson Sword razors, such as the Quattro for Women. It has a rose gold metal handle and four blades. For men, the Hydro 3 razor features carbon-coated blades and hydrating gel pools.

If you use electric tools, you can choose a Braun beard trimmer or a Philips shaver. The Braun Series 7 trimmer offers 40 length settings from 0.5mm to 20mm. A full charge gives 100 minutes of cordless trimming. The Philips Series 3000 shaver is for wet and dry use and features a pivoting head.

Compare the main types of beauty products by brand and items included.
TypeKey brandsProducts included
Skin CareNivea, L'Oreal Paris, OlayFace moisturisers, serums, eye creams
Hair CareJohn Frieda, Garnier, Head & ShouldersShampoo, conditioner, permanent dye
Bath & BodyI Love, Face HaloShower foams, body scrubs, bath salts
MakeupArdell, bareMinerals, S19Lashes, tinted moisturiser, body makeup
FragranceVictoria's Secret, I LoveBody mists, eau de toilette

Updated 9 October 2026.

Common questions

What is S19 body makeup used for?

S19 Super FX body makeup is a foundation for your arms, legs and body. It gives medium to full coverage to hide scars, blemishes and skin texture irregularities. The 100ml tube comes in fair and tan shades. The formula includes sodium hyaluronate and is designed to create an even, natural finish.

How do you apply Nivea Luminous 630 serum?

The Nivea Luminous 630 anti dark-spot face serum comes in a 30ml bottle and contains hyaluronic acid. You apply a few drops to clean skin in the morning and the evening. The lightweight formula absorbs quickly without leaving a greasy residue. You can follow it with the matching night cream before bed.

How does the Invisibobble original hair tie work?

The Invisibobble original is a spiral hair tie made to hold a ponytail. Its coil shape distributes pressure evenly around your hair to reduce creasing and breakage. It grips straight, fine, thick or curly hair securely. The design lets you remove it without leaving kinks, marks or indentations in your hair.

How do you use the I Love exfoliating shower smoothie?

The I Love exfoliating shower smoothie is a two-in-one body wash and scrub. It contains natural almond shell pieces to buff away dead skin cells while you wash. The brand suggests using it two to three times a week in the shower. The smoothie comes in a 200ml tube and features a fruity scent.

What is included in the Braun Series 7 beard trimmer box?

The Braun Series 7 beard trimmer comes with an integrated blade and a dial for choosing 40 length settings from 0.5mm to 20mm. A full charge gives 100 minutes of cordless trimming. The box also includes a Gillette ProGlide razor to help you detail the edges and create clean lines.