Most of these are also available in the UK at a slightly higher price, and they’re all worth the effort. If you are travelling to the US make sure you have some space in your bag to bring them back….

This is perfect if you like to wear a little foundation and don’t want the shiny or white complexion that a high factor can give you. Having said that, I would never use this as sunscreen if you’re seriously tempted to go sunbathing. But for every day out and about it’s excellent.

Another Neutrogena find is their new Shine Control Powder. Again you’ll find this at any major drugstore/pharmacy and it’s well worth buying, as it’s so much less expensive than the major brand versions. It does what it says on the tin and keeps shine at bay. Use it for touch ups on the go as well. You can also buy it via Amazon in the UK if you’re not travelling soon.

You can find it in Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus stores – and online – in the US and also order from Cosmetics Now for delivery to the UK.
Physicians Formula is one of those brands you don’t know you’ve missed until you discover it,

However, for a sun kissed glow you’ll be hard put to find a better bronzer. Again available in most big drugstores in the US and reasonably priced as well at iHerb.

Fortnum and Mason stock Thymes in one fragrance only for the moment, Goldleaf, with a subtle floral scent. Hopefully they’ll be offering more soon. You can also find the Thymes range at The Beauty Bar who will ship to the UK.

Burts Bees Fragrance Free Body Lotion rivals so many of the more expensive brands for texture and effectiveness at a much lower price. I like most of their products but this is my all time favourite. Thankfully you’ll not only find it everywhere in the US but also on the Look Fantastic website.
As a brand Burts Bees is growing like topsy, with excellent face wipes, the famous lip balm and hand and foot care. Browse the full range at Look Fantastic here.
Olay Regenerist Cleansing Microexfoliating Wipes are the best I’ve found anywhere, and I have tried

You may think there are so many good face wipes on the market but give these a try and you won’t look back. Available in all major US drugstores/pharmacys as well as Target.


Two of my favourites are their Spa Foot Scrub which has a lovely soft fragrance and is extremely effective (and you can have it shipped to you via Amazon.com. If you’re in the US visit one of their stores and pick up a couple of tubes of their sugar body scrub. Japanese Cherry Blossom is the all time favourite. If you’re in the UK you’ll find a huge range of Bath and Body Works products at reasonable prices at Ebay. Make sure before you order that the price is no more than you would pay in the US and if possible that shipping is free. There are lots of products to be found there. May they arrive in the UK soon, please.

Selfridges carried it last year but only have the SPF 30 body cream at the moment.