The Lush approach to Cosmetics retailing can best be described as “unorthodox”. Self-appointed cosmetics grocers, Lush , is far more a food retailer than a traditional cosmetics company. In Lush’s ‘beauty delis’ soaps are piled high on Provencal-style wooden tables like strange exotic cheeses, whilst a myriad of orbs (fizzing bath ballistics) are presented in-store like perfectly rounded apples.

Nothing is tested on animals and items suitable for both vegetarians and vegans are clearly marked.

Crabtree & Evelyn captures the essence of English style with beautiful gifts and everyday fragrant luxuries for both home and garden.

Crabtree & Evelyn claim that to indulge in their product is to ‘embrace the riches of the natural world’, to lose yourself in the wonerfully restorative bath and body products.

Stocking everything from body butters, to mositurising creams to hand lotions, each product contains ‘all the essentials your body needs,’ leaving you with an unrivaled sense of tranquility.

Quality is evident in every detail. Wrapped exquisitely and ready for giving, a gift from Crabtree & Evelyn always shows impeccable taste.

Boots is the UK’s leading pharmacy-led health and beauty retailer.

They aim to help customers look and feel better than they ever thought possible. With 2,500 stores from local community pharmacies to large destination health and beauty stores they offer fantastic products and services aiming to provide care for customers from expert, friendly staff.

Customers are at the heart of the Boots philosophy with a commitment to providing exceptional customer and patient care.

The Body Shop is the original, natural and ethical beauty brand, with over 2,500 stores in over 60 markets worldwide.

Every one of their products is animal cruelty free and vegetarian. They were the first international cosmetics brand to be recognized under the Humane Cosmetics Standard for our Against Animal Testing policy.

Over 20 years ago The Body Shop set up it’s own fair trade programme, called Community Fair Trade. Community Fair Trade now works with over 30 suppliers in more than 20 countries, providing over 25,000 people across the globe with essential income to build their futures. Most of the products sold in the shops worldwide contain Community Trade ingredients.

The Body Shop is a leader in promoting greater corporate transparency, and have been a force for positive social and environmental change through campaigns around five core Values: Support Community Fair Trade, Defend Human Rights, Against Animal Testing, Activate Self-Esteem, and Protect Our Planet.