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I just got back from the US on Tues and there are so many deals atm. Bit disappointed that Victoria's Secret didn't have much snuggly stuff in - mainly slinky and 'christmas present-ish'. Bath and Body Works have some great deals and lovely things- buy their bed socks infused with shea butter - incredibly soft and cosy and only $7.50 a pair ( I think 3 for 2 also). I always get Neutrogena Healthy Defense moisturiser with a light tint and SPF30 for under $13 in Wal Mart - love it. Also brought back flannel duvet set (The Company Store), sheets and jammies (LL Bean) and furry boots (Nordstrom) for far less than you'd expect to pay in the UK, if you could get them. Oh, and OPI nail polish from Trade Secret, although I don't know if that's a nationally available store, or just in my hometown. I have bought OPI in Publix supermarket too.

Thanks dotty and cynner, I think they may have it at a nearby JC Penny but will also check out salons

I'm pretty sure I bought OPI in Walmart

tylenol is just paracetamol and really really expensive. Don't bother!

When my mum goes over she comes back laden with nit lotions, I think the most worrying thing about this is she gets overly excited about it!!!

Stevie77, Ulta sells OPI..or pop into any nail salon, they usually have an inventory of OPI for sale..

They still do 'speed stick by mennan' in the US!

Anyone knows where to buy OPI nail varnish in the US? Not on Sephora's website, not in Walgreens or CVS...

Go to Sephora. Buy two of everything.

If you have a particular perfume it will almost certainly be cheaper in the States. Make up is much cheaper.

J Crew, Banana Republic, Anthropologie.

Neutrogena Rainbath shower gel. Suitable for the most sensitive skins and smells divine. I always stock up for times when my skin is reacting to everything and it brings it back to normal.

I always buy trainers, jeans and Converse too.

As a pharmacist, I feel obliged to advise you to be wary about buying too many OTC medicines. Naproxen is similar to ibuprofen but along with the fact that it is a but stronger comes an increased risk of side effects such as stomach bleeding. It recently became available in the uk in small packs anyway. Painkillers marketed for use at night usually have a mild sedative in and can be habit forming, so i would avoid. Also, pseudoephedrine is used to make crystal meth so you may get some stern questions at customs if you try and bring a lot back.

He reckons it's not the same Holla

judefawley, do you mean this? You can totally get it here!

Melatonin and Sodium Naproxen! A more effective form of ibuprofen that is not available OTC in the uk.
But if you have any friends you might want to take them some syndol as there is no US equivalent!

I am jealous as I love a bit of Walgreens!

Essie nail varnish is cheaper there and crest whitening strips are a must. I buy loads of Advil & Tylenol too.

My dh buys loads of Vaseline cocoa butter body lotion which he reckons you can't get here. Last time, we actually had to pay for excess baggage because of his frigging body lotion!

Not too exciting but "rid" for nits is loads more effective than hedrin etc !!

LorealL everpure shampoos and conditioners..TreeHut brown sugar body scrub..TreeHut body butter..the almond and honey is delicious..love Maybelline baby lips...grape me is an odd looking colour, but settles to a sheer berry on lips...

Just bucket loads of cheap ibuprofen - Target sells it in bottles of 500! And Neosporin antibiotic cream, can't seem to get that here.
Loft for clothes. And J Crew as already mentioned.
Jeans.
Laura Mercier make up. I just ordered some on Amazon uk, after I'd clicked send, I noticed the delivery date of around 3rd January. It's coming from the US - that's why it was the cheapest, even with postage!

If you get headaches or migraines you should pick up some Excedrin - amazing stuff

Walgreens is fab - this week they have $10 off their fragrances. Take a look at their flyer when you go in the store and make sure they give you the discount at the register (you need a 'club card' but they should have one they can swipe so you get the discounts).

Walgreens is also good for toenail clippers ($2 and fab for nails), essie nail varnish, aveeno stuff, dental piks and eucerin.

Sephora is great for cosmetics. Ultra or supercuts is great for Paul Mitchell (the gift sets where the huge shampoo and conditoner are both $32 are the best). I would look online for vouchers and print them off before you go shopping.

Tylenol cold and flu is amazing stuff.

Bath and Body Works candles! Beautiful and unavailable here.

Also NYX products are very good.

An iPad

American Eagle boy briefs

Jolly Ranchers

Dial shower gel

Salon hair goodies in sample sizes/ promo packs etc

Tylenol PM

J Crew stuff

Oh just everything. You lucky, lucky girl!

Ditto bath nd body works, and many brands are cheaper. I love carters for kids clothes, but they are for young kids only. Otherwise, old navy, black house white house, j crew and Levi's are regular stops for me.

I fell in love with Maybelline Babylips lip balm, and now have to have my US cousins import it for me! "Cherry Me" is my favourite. It's a slightly tinted, sheer lip balm, SPF15, softens and protects and a lovely rosey colour, and mildly cherry flavoured!

When I head to the US I always buy loads of tampons. Much cheaper over there and they don't go bad/ Plus you can take them out of the box to fit in your suitcase better and they are really light.

I love Sephora eyeliner.