I love all their body butter! Definitely mositurizes your skin from dawn til dusk. I booked for a…read morefriend get some makeup done while I went to browse around the shop and it was not so bad. The ladies in the store were very helpful and at hand when I had questions. The store smells rally good and the place is very clean. I do shop at the one in Princes Street, too, as they have more in stock. I also love their Jasmine and White Frangipani scented candle.

Semi-Chem is a great place to buy toiletries, with so many offers and discounts available. They…read morehave the usual named products, but have a great selection of no-name goods too, so there's huge savings to be made if you're on a budget. Staff here are friendly, but the shop can feel a bit grubby at times. This branch is located inside the Westside Plaza, otherwise known as Wester Hailes Shopping Centre, and it's improved greatly in recent years in both cleanliness and the way things are run, so don't be scared to pop in here to visit the Semi-Chem and get lots of great bargains!

Bobbi Brown is a relatively new name in the world of make-up, but has taken the world by storm!…read moreThey have brilliant make-up guides and even better make-up. I really like this branch in Jenners because the staff are lovely...maybe a little bit pushy, but lovely nevertheless. When you book yourself in for a make-up consultation, you are given a bit of paper with a face on and they apply all the make-up onto it as well as your own face, and write down all the products they used! So if you want to remind yourself which products they used and how they used them, you've got it on a bit of paper, Genius!! They always have really good offers on here too, such as free smokey eyes or free make-up guide, so keep an eye out for that

I love Bobbi Brown, the make-up here is absolutely stunning creating a natural and flawless look…read more My favourite items from Bobbi Brown have to be their shimmer bricks which come in various different shades from peach, pinks to natural brown tones. I also love their gel eyeliner which is easy to apply, lasts longer than a liquid or pencil eyeliner and lasts for ages... assuming you remember to put the lid on properly which I've forgotten a few times. Oops. I agree with Emily that the staff in this concession of Bobbi Brown are lovely, very helpful and are always happy to try products on you and give you make-up tips too which is great.

I adore MAC make-up and their liquid Studio Fix foundation is the best foundation I've ever used…read morewith a coverage that last all day! On my last visit to the MAC counter in Harvery Nic's, I was topping up on my Studio Fix as I was running a little low. As always, there girls working looked amazing with the most perfect make-up, it must be so annoying having to put it on to go to work for 9 in the morning, especially if you've been out the night before. I wonder how long it takes them? Anyway, when I requested another bottle of my favourite foundation the girl who served me was really friendly and helpful and even let me try a couple of the new eyeshadow colours and I left with a gold shade that was really pretty and a perfect shade for the summer. If you're looking for make-up that makes a statement then head along to MAC, the staff are always very knowledgeable about all the products and are highly skilled make-up artists so you can try out new looks too. If you're into more subtle make-up then you can still find colours to suit at the MAC counter but it works best if you're looking for bold, bright colours and aren't afraid to try out new looks.

I love love love Mac makeup and if i was reviewing only the makeup the i would give this a full 5…read morestars, however on this occasion I'm reviewing the customer service and the actual store. I shop in Mac every time im in Harvey Nichols and recently Ive just gave up and shopped online instead as they offer free shipping for orders over £30 (and lets be honest, most items are around that price anyway). The sales assistants completely ignore you and don't offer assistance and you cannot help yourself to things as its all locked away in drawers. If you come in with a list they get frustrated running around looking for things. I hope this isn't commission based as i spend a lot of money and they don't deserve the bonus. The store is also extremely tight and laid out really badly. Its so difficult trying to squeeze past all the other customers who also arent being served and the queue for the checkout is also queued down the already tight aisles. On being served the SA asks if you have an account with them but can never seem to find it so you need to give them all of your details again and they set you up with a new account. This takes a good 5 minutes and they never seem to have a correct sized bag. Its only ever the massive one they have. For one lipstick it seems impractical. Even if you buy 20 things the small bag would suffice. I don't think the shop carries much selection. After being to the American stores this one is small and a little bit disappointing really. Plenty colors but just limited unlike the USA stores.

There is only one product I ever come into this store for- the hemp hand protector. My only gripe…read moreis the ridiculous pricing associated with any of their products. That said, lately I've noticed the cost of my hand cream going down so I've been happily stocking up on this while it lasts. I'm not interested in much else and have to say given the pricing, I'm not so invested I'm willing to try their other products. It's a nice store, service is always friendly but it's also somewhat overrated.

I'm fast becoming a really big fan of The Body Shop. I had a friend who swore by all their products…read moreyears ago and just recently, when I needed some new mascara, I popped in. I'd been having problems with sensitive eyes and several mascaras had been making my eyes watery and sore. I popped into The Body Shop and asked if they had a mascara particularly suited to us sensitive folks, and was pleased to find that ALL their mascaras are hypoallergenic and suitable for sensitive eyes. So, I could take my pick, which felt great, considering I thought I'd be limited to just the one mascara. I picked a volumising one and I'm so pleased to say that, having used it for the last few weeks, I've had no problems so far. I knew that The Body Shop would be a safe bet for sensitive skin etc, but I'm amazed by just how much of their range is suited to sensitivities. Also, staff are really lovely and helpful and there are regular offers on in store and online. On my last visit, I ended up leaving with a little more than I'd intended to because it was 3 for 2 on beauty and skincare. I also got a voucher for £10 off next time I spend £25. - Believe me, that is easy to do! Also, I signed up for their loyalty card and got a £5 voucher through on my birthday not long after for doing so. The Body Shop is also not too expensive, considering the quality of their products. I'm definitely looking forward to trying as many of their products as I can and the special offers will help me that a possibility!

A month after changing to Polwarth Pharmacy I needed an urgent prescription however my GP was fully…read morebooked and I tried here as a last resort. Two staff members contacted my GP and I am not sure how they did it but successfully managed to get them to fax/email a prescription through. Wonderful service from staff who really care about their customers.

An excellent local pharmacy, ideally placed on the corner and larger than most and well stocked…read morewith both prescription & over the counter medicines and almost everything you could ever wish for - hair care products, a range of gifts, skin care and tooth care products to name just a few. The shop has a lovely airy feeling due to the large windows, and a relaxed atmosphere. The staff are friendly and knowledgable and the opening hours are great to fit in with work hours - the pharmacy is open until 6 some days. I generally get my prescription from here and have never had to wait more than a few minutes.

This is a new store in Camerontoll Shopping Centre which is always very busy and welcoming…read more They have a huge range of items displayed compactly but in an eye catching manner. There's everything from cosmetics to household cleaners to gifts to snack items. Their products are competitively prices and seem to be value for money. They share Savacentre with a branch of Boots, a Bodycare and a large Sainsburys yet they seem able to stock items which aren't to be found (or are more expensive) in those stores. Surprising but welcomed! The staff are great, very friendly and very efficient. They don't seem to have an issue when I wander round the store pushing my daughter in a buggy either - which is lovely! Some shop assistants can be a bit 'precious' when they see buggies!

I've walked past this Boots several times, but it's probably the least interesting-looking one in…read morecentral Edinburgh so I never bothered to go in. It's definitely got more going on inside than it lets on! For anyone who doesn't know what Boots is *gasp* it's a super pharmacy, although it probably sells more cosmetics and toiletries than medicine. It's an extremely large chain, so the service and prices are pretty are quite standard in each branch. When it comes to anything Boots has to offer, I hardly go anywhere else, because they are cheap and extremely thorough!

This is quite a small Boots, stocking only limited supplies of beauty products and very few gifts,…read moreetc. There is no food available at this store, which consists of just shelves round the outside and one central unit. However, they make up for this with the medicine counter, which is well stocked and staffed by knowledgeable staff. They can dispense prescriptions and give advice on over the counter medicines. It is a great place to go if you need to ask advice or know exactly which medicine you want as it is usually very quiet and the staff are always friendly and willing to help.