Essentials

I came here to try a Jessica Geleration manicure, which is similar to Shellac. I had been seriously let down earlier this week by the Covent Garden Salon. Nicola looked after me, and she was very good. I’ve also been here for waxes before and Laura is top! Thanks girls!

I stumbled upon this great little pharmacy at the moment I could stand pain from my mouth ulcer no more.
You know when you get an ulcer that sits on the inside of your bottom lip so it rubs on your teeth and everything you eat stings like hell? I had two of those bad boys and was seeking out some Bonjela pronto!
The lady behind the counter was so nice and friendly and seemed genuinely concerned as to why I might have mouth ulcers. She gave me some Igloo (apparently it tops good old Bonjela these days) and sent me on my way.
I had a little look around first — this pharmacy has everything! It’s a veritable treasure trove stocking every item one might need from a chemist. There’s even a spa at the back of the shop and they have an amazing range of products from great brands like Bert’s Bees and my fave — Dermalogica.
Don’t get me wrong I love both Boots and Superdrug and they have served me well over the years, but at the end of the day I don’t see anyone there chiding me gently about my lack of vitamin b or telling me to get more sleep, like a concerned mother.
Oh, and FYI Igloo is horrible, like having paste in your mouth. I prefer Bonjela.