This branch of Boots is located on the corner of North Street in Brighton, it is a fairly large…read morestore and is over multiple floors. The staff seemed quite friendly and helped give me directions to a local Foodbank, so I was able to make a donation of items I'd acquired for free earlier that day, I decided to go to the Co-op down the road if anyone here is reading this looking for a donation box. The store is probably slightly above average for a Boots store with the traditional store offering and a few fragrance counters. I didn't really like the food and drink selection being on the top floor, but the selection overall was again okay and basically the same as most good locations of Boots, albeit slightly smaller than my local Manchester branch. Decent sized store, decent selection in most parts and friendly, helpful staff who can help with local problems, rather than just finding something direct in store. 3*

Everyone else goes to this two-storey Boots to stock up on shampoo, conditioner, hair dye,…read moreplasters, vitamins, bubble bath, shower gel, soap, tampons, sun lotion and other toiletries. I go to look longingly at the Benefit counter and try out all the divine lipsticks, eye shadows and face creams lined up in their gorgeous, retro packaging. I love the Dear John eye-cream but it's the Bad Gal kohl black eye pencil I couldn't live without!

Smack in the middle of Kemp Town's main street, this branch of Boots is a small one that stocks a…read morevaried selection of essential toiletries by Boots and other brands. If you want toothpaste, deodrant, shampoo or condoms, you're onto a winner. If you want Lemon Verbena bubble bath or Clarins moisturiser, you'll have to go to Boots flagship store opposite the clock tower. The pharmacist in this branch is friendly and usually has most prescriptions in stock. The thing that's slightly annoying is the constant presence of security guards that watch everyone entering, leaving and browsing around the store. I appreciate they must get a lot of shoplifters and have a job to do - but no girls want to be watched whilst they're buying Lil-lets!

A nice little store on st James Street, it doesn't have the biggest selection but it has what u…read moreneed to top up the bathroom. The one thing I will say about this store is the staff are really brilliant. If your ill and need some advice pls go and see the staff here

I never knew that Superdrug do student discount - thanks Ross M., always good to know! (Well even…read morethough I'm not still a student, but I have a student card with no expiry date which is nice, aaanyway!...). This particular Superdrug branch is small and doesn't stock any cosmetic/beauty products; the name on the front just says 'Superdrug Health' instead of 'Beauty' as on some branches. You'll find basic toiletries and medicines, but no hair products or mascara - unless they've changed it since the last time I went in there. Seems a little pointless to me as they could stick a few of these things in and make money I think. Ah well, still it's a handy store and there is a pharmacy.

Superdrug on Western Road has quite an impressive selection as far as standard pharmacy items…read more Several aisles are dedicated to over the counter drugs, toiletries, make up, and basic hair, face and body care. The pharmacists are available for personal consultation, if necessary, and there's also a rack of pamphlets with information and answers to commonly asked health care questions. For a pharmacy, there's a wide range of snackables, including crisps, chocolate bars, bags of sweets and healthier oat and granola bars. A chiller contains a few prepared and pre-packaged small meals, like sandwiches, wraps and salads. Other sections include a display rack of travel size items (including hand-sanitizer, my exciting purchase for the day) and a rack of prescription reading glasses. I've never known anyone to buy eyeglasses from a drug store, but they seem to be a staple supply item.

I like this branch of Superdrug:…read more It stocks the same products as Boots at a fraction of the price. It's small enough to wander round and leave in 10 minutes. And the girls behind the counter usually play fun pop music. Last time I went it was Amy Winehouse. This time, it was The Ramones and 'Beat on The Brat.' There's all the usual toiletries you need - moisturisers, serums, shampoos, conditioners, shower gels, bubble baths, toothpaste, toothbrushes, etc - and a great selection of beauty products from companies like Maybelline, Rimmell and Bourgeois. I just got two new lipsticks and an eye-liner for under a tenner!

This Superdrug isn't a huge city centre one, but it's way bigger than the diddy neighbouring Boots…read morebranch, and therefore a handy place to have locally if you're in a need of more choice when it comes to your toiletries and cosmetics! You'll find all the usuals, as well as some food, but there's no pharmacy here. The best thing about it is the deals they sometimes have - usually some shape of chocolate lurking around the till area to tempt me! They do 9 packs of loo roll for £2.99 too which is good. And last year they had dozens of reduced easter eggs, always nice if you're a fellow chocolate lover!

Man! I never new paracetamol was so cheap! 31p!!!! 31p for 32 tablets... what else can you get for…read moreunder a penny? My ailed friend who'd asked me to pick some up for her was surprised and all, so maybe its a great unknown fact across the student world... Well, anyway, the chemists here were friendly, patient and helpful, and pleasantly chatty. Although it was a little on the small side in here, there was still enough seating for people to park themselves on while they waited for their prescriptions. There was also a rather exciting looking machine to one side of the room that looked rather intriguing... it offered a whole host of tests and readings to let you know how healthy you are, Calculating your BMI and heart rate. Ironically though, I didn't have any change on me, as I was expecting to have to break a note for the box of medicine rather than loose some shrapnel.

It seems that this summer, with all the damp, has meant that I have gone down with every bug going…read moreand just living down the road from Lane and Stedman, I've been been popping in a few times a month. It's a proper old-fashioned chemist and pharmacy on Western Road, just into Hove, and not far from Palmeira Square. They know what they're talking about in here. It may not be the cheapest place but when I describe my symptoms they always serve up a potion or tincture that does the trick. A real lifesaver.

I have been using this chemist for over 30 years. I am appaled at the way it has gone downhill…read moresince Paydens took over. You can only count on reviews from less than 2 years ago. 1) No longer a 24hr chemist 2) Up to 4 days wait from delivering a request for a prescription. ( It has to go elsewhere to fill it, no longer on site) 3) Always SO busy! 10 to 15min wait just for a pack of asprin! Seems like people busy doing very little who have had good training in ignoring customers. No imagination used to cut waiting times. 3) Why on earth did they close the 2nd local chemist. Not for our benefit thats for sure!

A very decent local chemist with a fair choice of toiletries and over-counter medicines as well as…read morea pharmacy: but most importantly they have long opening hours - 9-22h every day, including Sundays. So great if you suddenly run out of something, or a guest does! (The pharmacist is available for the same hours). Staff are also helpful and friendly.

A good little Pharmacy this, that has relocated from the middle of St James Street (down by Gossip…read moreCafé) to the further end of town. Although it may seem a bit of a pain that its lost its relatively central location, they offer a free prescription delivery service here, so it may still be worth popping down to see if it can be of help in the future if you are struggling to do so yourself. The people here are friendly, and the clean clear design makes it easy to find your way around and locate what your searching for, even with a throbbing hangover...

Last year, I suffered intensely at the hands of a dental abcess. My wisdom tooth, which had been…read morecoming through, in a relaxed fashion or at least in hurry, for over a year, had broken through my gum and left it exposed to infection. Nice. It had been causing me grief for a couple of days, but then I woke up at my girlfriend's screaming one morning. I scrambled for paracetamol. It did nothing. I needed some serious heavy-duty painkillers. Fortunately, this pharmacy was at the end of the road. I sprinted down there in a dressing gown, burst through the doors and strode up to the counter, where I was greeted with smiles by the pharmacists. Although I couldn't close my mouths, and my words were punctuated with groans, they were able to discern the problem and prescribed me some Codeine mixed with Ibuprofen to reduce the swelling and utterly numb all of my nerves. They also gave me all the advice I needed about what to avoid doing to remedy my ailment, and not drive or cycle whilst doped up to the eyeballs, which was considerate. Whatever your malady, I can't recommend these people more highly.

I used to frequent this pharmacy from time to time when I lived on Elm Grove. Thankfully, I never…read morehad to use them for anything as extreme as Jack, but I always found the staff helpful and friendly. There were usually a couple of late middle aged women manning the fort, who were chatty and had a friendly 'dinner lady' aura to them. As you would expect, the place is a full dispensing chemist, but they also sell a range of toiletries, health items and hair products. You will find that there is a mark up on such items, compared to a super market, but you have to expect this from an independent business that clearly will do less trade. This still makes it a handy resource if you run out of toothpaste or just need a few items. They don't have a late night opening, so make sure to swing by during regular business hours.

It's time for me to own up…read more Maintaining this level of hideousness does not come without a cost. I love Kiehl's products, but that is not the reason I am giving this particular store 5 stars. The men's section is just inside the doorway. You can't miss it, all products are in a very masculine navy blue. The checkout and staff are usually located at the back of the store. This is perfect. If I am feeling particularly unsociable, I can step inside the store, browse the men's products and then exit the store quickly should one of the staff step towards me. I often don't want to conversate for two reasons. 1: Because I want some time to let my scepticisim and curiosity breathe. I want some time to see what's on offer, read about the ingredients, smother some shit on my wrists and navigate my way through the complex world of male skincare. Alone. 2: I don't want them judging me. Sometimes beauty consultants will come over and say things like "What skincare do you use at the moment?". They know full well what they are doing. They see this face and their soul screams, "How can he leave the house like that!", but through their leading questions they supress their disgust. This makes me feel awkward. Fortunately, the staff in Kiehls are polite and not intrusive. They might ask if you need any help, but if you say no, they will leave you alone. If you do ask for help, you don't feel patronised and they genuinely make an effort to try and help. You should also know that they have a one month return policy. So if you try one of the producs sand it doesn't work out, you can return the product. I also like that all the products are neatly aligned and there is always a tester available for whatever product you're considering. Ask if you can try some samples and the staff will guide the way. I kind of like that they all wear white lab coats. I've just realised, that probably tricks me into thinking the place is super clean and sterile. Smart. I have one tip for them. They should diffuse Kiehl's Musk Eau de Toilette throughout the store. It's an incredible scent.

Kiehl's is an American high-end cosmetics company, selling items such as cleansers, toners,…read moremoisturisers, shampoo and perfume. I've been wanting to try their products for a long time, but had never gotten around to buying any. I was recently bought a gift set containing a full size face wash, toner and a moisturiser, but unfortunately I felt like it's not quite right for my skin. I went back to Kiehl's today to get some advice on possibly changing the type of products I need to use on my skin. When going into a higher-end shop I always worry that I'm going to be given the hard sell and feel pressurised into buying something, but this was not the case at Kiehl's at all. The lady who was assisting me was really helpful and was happy to ask me any questions I had about the products. I ended up buying a new facial wash, and was told that there is a 28 day guarantee whereby you can bring your products back to exchange or refund should the product not be quite right for your skin! I wish I had known this before as I would definitely have swapped the products that I was gifted. I did a little research in to the company and found out that Kiehl's don't really advertise; instead they have built a customer base on word of mouth, and giving out samples with every purchase. I was given three samples today, and they weren't just random samples thrown in to the bag, but samples of products that I might find better for my skin. I've tried one of them already and I'm really pleased with the results. I'm going to be using Kiehl's a lot more in future, their products may cost slightly more than high street brands but the quality of the products, service and information you get when buying their products is worth it.