This Boots store is the largest in Clayton Square, it is opposite St John's Centre and a couple of…read moreminutes on foot away from Liverpool One and Liverpool Lime Street Station, it is a large store and is a good location within the city centre. The product range is good, they have a nice range of most products you'd expect to find in a Boots, including the Bulldog Skincare range which was the main purpose of my visit. There is an Opticians and Pharmacy area as you'd expect from a large Boots store. I did find the gift-sets to be a little poor, maybe that is because people of Liverpool seem to have raided the shelves as they are currently 50% off, but the selection is much better in Manchester, many big brands which are sold in the latter didn't seem to be sold here, but they did have some cool Twinings Tea gift-sets, which aren't sold in the former, however, they did seem to be damaged, ripped and one was even missing a tea-bag (thieves?) It's a large Boots store, the selection is pretty good, I do feel they should do more to maintain the quality of products, I get it isn't the store's fault to a full extent but they should be maintaining them and not selling products which have obviously been tampered with, prices were OK/competitive in the majority of areas. I do prefer my local Manchester - Market Street store as I find the selection to be slightly better, with more facilities overall, but this still is a good store in Liverpool. 4*

This branch of Boots is excellent. It is situated in the heart of the city centre and has a huge…read morerange of, well, everything. On the ground floor you have a large pharmacy area, cosmetics concessions, perfumes, toiletries, holiday items, food, and hair products. Upstairs has baby clothes and products, a large camera and film processing section and a wide range of electronics. The different products are organised into clearly marked sections and it is easy to find everything in store. If you are a bit lost the staff are more than happy to help you. There are often offers displayed for multibuys and the products are competitively priced. When I used to work in the city centre I bought my lunch at Boots for most of the week. They have an excellent value meal deal where you can buy sandwiches, wraps, salads or sushi, chocolate or crisps and a drink for about £3.50. The food is always of a good quality.

This store has improved a lot since my last visit to Superdrug @ Liverpool One in 2016, the awful…read moresmell has gone which is the first thing I noticed and was relieved when I entered the store, I presume they must have had a ventage/ fan problem which has been fixed. The store seemed nice inside, the product range was OK but I did find the selection of certain items, mainly male items such as the Bulldog Skincare range to be non-existent, the same could be said for gift-sets, which seemed non-existent again, both of which Boots nearby had an ample selection of. The store does have a Pharmacy which is useful, it is one of the few pharmacies within Liverpool One. 3* - Average store, selection could be much better and there is better nearby, but one of the better choices in the main part of Liverpool One.

A great shop for all your health products, skin care and make-up. Many gift ideas with Christmas…read morecoming including soaps and fragrances, bath gel and aftershave, all packaged attractively. Lots of special offers (three for the price of two) and some things actually half price at the time of writing. Also good for snacks and soft drinks. The members of staff I encountered were very helpful.

Probably one of the most daunting places for a man to shop, the Liverpool 1 shopping complex is…read morebookended by both Debenhams and John Lewis' cosmetic and beauty stores making it virtually impossible for any blokes to get away from a shopping expedition with the Mrs without being dragged through the most pungent, bright and uncomfortable areas in Liverpool. Are women unaware of how confusing and dazzling these places are? Or, like those Mosquito audio alarms for teenagers are the sights and smells of these departments only too much for male senses? Without the women looking at us like small boys, however we would be totally lost. These places are often our salvation for christmas presents, birthday gifts and token gestures of apology. Can't live with them, can't live without them. What else does that apply to?

The Body Shop is located on the Upper floor of the Liverpool One, next to Q Park and opposite…read moreApple, while also being close to the large department store John Lewis. Having ongoing issues with cracked lips, I called in here to see if they had any samples or natural products I could buy which would help with that. The store inside is set up like my nearest branch at Manchester Arndale, which is the only other branch of the chain I can recall visiting. The prices here were pretty high for what I'd basically call premium toiletries and accessories, with nothing which looked likely to justify the higher price tag, other than when I asked a few questions about a lip balm to a member of staff, they seemed to try and make it worth the money but a lip-barm which was small, like the size you could get a few of (around 4?) in a little gift set for £1 to £2 in a supermarket cost £5 here which in my opinion is unjustifiable. Samples of certain products didn't seem good for hygiene, for example, the lip barm allowed you to rub it on your hand but considering it's also been rubbed on other people, that isn't as good as perhaps using a sample you can just press down or spray, such as a cream or aerosol, so especially in a store like this with the price needs to be justified having products you can sample easily without these hygiene issues is important. The staff here seemed quite helpful and friendly, admittedly the high pricing isn't their fault. The store smelled nice, it has a relatively nice and modern feel, but due to issues with some products including the sampling and prices it is far from perfect or fantastic, admittedly I'm not the target market for this store so I'm going to count that into my overall rating that this place is far from terrible, considering it had a nice feel with some decent products and friendly, helpful staff I feel it deserves a three-star rating at least.

Can't rate this place highly enough. Surely the friendliest and most helpful Body Shop staff you…read morecould find anywhere (and they are usually pretty good in all their shops); it made shopping here (on the 14th November) a real pleasure. The girls seemed happy at their work too, even singing along to the piped music and it all added to the happy atmosphere. All the usual lovely products on offer that you'd expect here of course: scents, soaps, make-up, candles, gifts and so much more. After we made our purchases we were also given some gorgeous free gifts (special offers this month) and extra free samples. Even my husband was smiling and he hates shopping! Those girls should definitely get some kind of award.

The regeneration of Hulme in the late'80's and early '90's brought many invaluable businesses to…read morethis area and facing Hulme market, Afro World is one of them. I am a curly girl with tresses which vary from sleek and shiny on a good day, to a frizzy halo- depending on the weather. Although certain high street chains and chemists have woken up to the fact that yes, we are a multicultural Britain with a diverse population who have individual needs, their range of products for people of colour can be very limited. This is not a political rant, it is a cold, hard, consumer fact. Afro World is a saving grace and "limited" is not a word that applies here. Having entered its hallowed doors, you have never seen so many hair and skin products in your life! There are rows and rows stocking brands such as Soft n Free, Dark n Lovely, Ultra Sheen and Pink, to name but a few- seriously the shop sells hundreds of them. The name of this store is a tad misleading as this mecca also sells makes for European and Asian hair types. You can buy a good quality real hair wig for only £29, extensions, and curly or straight pony tails line the shelves and offer you the ability to alter your appearance every day of the week. Handy for Geminis or international spies. The owners really know their stock inside and out. This is an incredible talent, considering how many lines are sold there, and they are always on hand to give you help and advice. Not many men ( with the obvious exception of hairdressers) are able to discuss with you whether you suit a wavy weave or a head full of corn rows in a truly macho fashion. Afro World also sells a good range of make-up for Asian and Afro-Caribbean skin and various hair accessories . It is open Mon-Sat 9am-6pm and on Sunday from 11am-5pm. Be aware that the shop is closed for prayer on Fridays from 1.30-2.30pm. So if you fancy a wicked weave, exceptional extensions or just need to stock up on your Kirby grips then this shop has it all.

The thing that I always notice when entering a Superdrug store is the music. They are always…read moresoundtracked by unsigned singers doing dodgy karaoke versions of chart hits like 'Hit Me Baby One More Time' or 'I Gotta Get Through This' which leaves me feeling sympathetic towards the staff who have to endure it on a daily basis. This branch in Liverpool Central Station is no different but don't let it put you off as it offers a wide selection of products ranging from paracetamol and allergy medication to hair products and suntan cream. They also offer a range of discounted aftershaves and perfumes behind the counter which are available at reasonable prices, meaning Superdrug works as a sort of one-stop-shop for all your pharmaceutical and everyday needs

This branch of Superdrug is smaller than the other two in the city centre. It is clean, bright and…read moretidy. Even though it is small it still seems to have the same range of stock as the larger stores. Items stocked here include skin care, hair dyes, medicines, food and drink, baby items, hair care, first aid, perfume, make-up, confectionery, gifts and much much more. They always have a lot of special offers on, including discounts and multibuys, which work out very cheap. The items are easy to find as the aisles are clearly labelled. The staff are friendly and helpful. They are happy to show you where an item is and give advice if you request it. They work hard to keep the store well stocked and they ensure that customers are served quickly at the tills.

Just around the corner from one of my favourite shops - Flashback Boutique on Richmond Street, is…read moreanother girl's dream - Facial Attractions. The shop is packed full with items such as hairpieces, nails, nail polish, perfumes, cosmetics, sun tan cream....I wonder what else they could get in here. Prices are really good and I think I would say cheap. The staff are helpful and busily occupied with serving the many customers the shop gets.

Facial Attractions is a small shop nestled in Richmond Street that sells a packful of beauty…read moreproducts such as fake nails, affordable perfume and fashion jewellery. The prices seem quite reasonable and there is such a wide variety, that almost every young teen will be attracted to at least one item. It also makes good window shopping which adds further encouragement to enter the confined shop. Since it is such a tight space inside (especially when there are many customers), it does seem a little awkward as it feels though you're blocking somebody else's way. Whether it's to buy a gift for someone or for your own make-up, Facial Attractions delivers in most areas and even has some familiar brands such as Oil of Olay and CK. If I were a girl, I think I would visit quite frequently!

If you have read my review of Tan Zone then you will know my opinion on these types of places and…read moreit is not one which reflects kindly on the morality. In essence a touch of gold is like tan zone but it is better decorated and this is the only discernible difference I can find. I am hardly an expert on these types of places but the prices seem to be extortionate and the young crowd who enter here are being duped into becoming something that they needn't. The staff here seem to be very fond of their own reflection and spend more time looking into mirrors than actually serving customers so I wouldn't say much for the personal touch here to be perfectly honest. On the whole very little difference between here and Tan Zone so if you're part of the tangerine army then take your pick but you may find a friendlier welcome at Tan Zone.

A Touch of Gold, no not a Touch of Frost themed wedding anniversary! Much more than that.. It's yet…read moreanother beauty salon based around Liverpool. You'd think we'd all look like Californians given the dense amount of tanning studios, hair studios and beauty salons we have all over the city and her outskirts. But never mind, this is the place to go for all your waxing, manicure, pedicure and body detox needs! They offer a range of facials including non surgical plumping face lifts, for youthful looking skin! They offer a wide range of other treatments including massage, eyebrow re shaping and tinting and also full body packages at a wide range of prices. I'm pretty sure you can mix and match and create bespoke packages after a consultation so that you cover your every need in terms of vanity! They're ideally located and seem to be very busy. I'd go in, but I'm frightened I'd come out looking like the lovechild of Dave Dickinson and Leslie Ash!

Used to be very popular and busy but everything has since closed down or moved…read more Now it's a ghost town when you walk in. A few good stores still remain but Liverpool 1 is a lot better and has more of a variety. Would not waste your time checking it out.

The Metquarter is a small shopping mall which is mainly targeted towards fashion fanatics so if you…read morelove brand names, then this is the place for you. Prices are generally high-end and it is not a place where you would typically go to do your weekend shopping. The mall consists of mainly clothes shops, jewellery stores and several cafes. There is a lower and upper floor where you can access via escalator or lift and public seats where you can take a rest bite or read a newspaper. In terms of the layout, it is fairly attractive to the eye and has a clean, bright and fresh look to it. It's a fine area to relax with comfortable seats, spacious surroundings and soothing music but I would not go here to shop.

An awesome place to shop and dine in the Liverpool area. Located near the Royal Albert Dock, this…read moreshopping center boasts a number of eateries and stores for you to get those steps in as you enJOY your day. The holiday decorations that are out right now are beautiful at night! I've been here at least 3x now but still haven't seen everything! Great deals are to be found pretty much anywhere you go out here. I'm a sucker for deals, so I have to pace myself, lol. The people are nice and so are the employees in the stores. Lots of photo opps for the IG fanatic. Check out Liverpool One and see what it has in store for YOU!

I was ecstatic when I discovered this outdoor shopping center in Liverpool, UK. Tbh, there is not…read moremuch to do in Liverpool unless you enjoy watching football or are a resident here. This shopping mall is HUGE and has many floors that are accessible via stairs or escalator. Seems like a great place to come for your every day needs and even for special occasion wants. They have luxury brand stores & more casual clothing stores. Lots of different coffee shops here, as well, lovely for a pick me up while doing some shopping! By the Starbucks, there are stairs with each step covered with turf that made for a pleasant area to sit and rest before getting up to shop again or just walk around.