"We make pilgrimages to French pharmacies in search of quietly brilliant formulas, marvel at Seoul's labyrinthine beauty stores stacked with innovation and fill our suitcases in Greece with olive-oil-rich skincare and apothecary finds. But when a friend visiting the UK from abroad asked me what iconic British beauty products they should stock up on, I had to really think. That's not because there's not enough to say - if anything, we have the opposite problem."
"Across the country, there are also independent pharmacies you'll want to check out. John Bell & Croyden in central London has been an icon in British pharmacy history since 1798. It's a place where centuries-old remedies sit alongside cutting-edge dermo cosmetics and staples in the British beauty routine. Outside of London, places like Century Pharmacy in Cardiff also have excellent beauty services, like a colossal perfume selection and a Clarins Gold Salon."
The UK offers abundant beauty and wellness options across pharmacy chains, independents and department-store counters. Boots and Superdrug appear on almost every high street and stock evidence-led skincare, heritage remedies and fuss-free basics at accessible prices. Independent pharmacies such as John Bell & Croyden (established 1798) combine centuries-old remedies with cutting-edge dermocosmetics, while regional chemists like Century Pharmacy in Cardiff provide services including large perfume selections and Clarins Gold Salons. Health retailers such as Holland & Barrett supply supplements and wellness essentials. Many iconic British beauty brands originated as apothecaries and perfumers, creating a heritage of affordable, reliable products for haircare, skincare, bodycare, fragrance and makeup.
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