Going to Superdrug and buying a lipstick ..aibu?non essential ?

[dockbay34]

I have to collect a prescription from Superdrug today.
My lipstick has ran out (I know first world problems )
Would I be unreasonable to grab one whilst in Superdrug collecting prescription.
I don't want anyone to think I'm not taking this lockdown seriously and being a idiot buying lipstick when it's not essential.
I have anxiety so worry about stupid things.
What would you do ?

[Marieo]

As you are there anyway for your prescription then you aren't entering the shop or making the journey just for the lipstick, I would have thought it was okay. If you weren't collecting your script then I would say no.

[Sirzy]

If you are in there anyway I don’t see an issue. Making a separate trip would be unnecessary but your not doing rhat

[HasaDigaEebowai]

Well I wouldn't since the aim is to be there as briefly as possible - for your good and for the good of the staff and other customers. But loads of people will undoubtedly come on and say "of course you can"

[Ponoka7]

Buy the lipstick, you are entering the shop anyway.

Soap/shampoo etc is essential, if it makes you feel better, buy something essential alongside it.

[sharonmarron]

If it's there on display then you are ok to buy it.

[speakout]

I'd buy it.

I picked up some hair dye and make up last time I was in Boots.

People may disagree, but then what if you pick up chocolate with your food shop? Or indeed coffee or tea- black pepper or chilli flakes? None are "essential".

[PawPawNoodle]

@HasaDigaEebowai the pharmacists will have to do the dispensing checks anyway so she might as well use that time to grab a lipstick from the shop that she's already in. She could also grab it on her way up to the pharmacy and pay there.

[HasaDigaEebowai]

Is she grabbing it though or is she looking and choosing.

[clareOclareO]

It's fine if you are going there anyway.

If possible pay for the lipstick at the same counter you get your prescription from rather than make it a separate transaction.

It's only unacceptable if you were making the journey specifically for the lipstick or other non-essentials.

[Mamamia456]

Didn't know Superdrug did prescriptions?

[GlitchStitch]

I bought some hair dye last week whilst collecting my prescription from Boots. I checked with the cashier that it was okay first.

[GlitchStitch]

Didn't know Superdrug did prescriptions?

Some have pharmacies in them.

[cavabiensepasser]

Buy the lipstick. You're there anyway, for an essential purpose, so I doubt anyone would begrudge you the lipstick.

But if you were to go to Superdrug purely for the lipstick, you'd be an idiot.

[PawPawNoodle]

@HasaDigaEebowai she literally says the one she uses has run out and she wants to replace it. Not 'I fancy a mooch at the Maybelline display". If shes anything like me she'll know exactly where it is and will be able to grab it practically without stopping.

[Mamamia456]

Glitch stitch - Well I've learnt something new today.

[BringMeSunshineInMyLife]

In Boots they are blocked off with black plastic.

[cologne4711]

Yes it's fine OP, presumably you'll have to wait for the prescription anyway.

However, Boots won't let you buy a lipstick, Superdrug might be the same.

[WatchingFromTheWings]

Depends on what they will allow. My local Boots are doing prescriptions and medicines only. Can't buy anything else. Superdrug may be the same.

[DaisyChainsForever]

The make up aisle in my local Superdrug is closed. Not sure if this is a nationwide thing though?

[Nonnymum]

If you are there anyway I don't see the problem if you went out just to get the lipstick that would be very unreasonable. I have asked DH to pick toiletries up for me when he has done our food shopping but I wouldn't go out just for that.

[Marpan]

I don’t know about Superdrug but boots won’t let you buy any stuff not even shampoo.

[Onemorefuck]

Agree with pp - the make up aisle may well be closed.
It’s non essential and don’t suppose they will have staff there to fill up stocks.

[WhentheRabbitsWentWild]

You are there for a valid reason anyway

Buy the lipstick OP

[BogRollBOGOF]

Picking something else up in the course of essential business, fine.

Special trip for non essential business, not fine.

While doing the weekly food shop I did a grab for some shorts for DS1 who is having a growth spurt, and finding his existing stock getting obscenely tight. Literally a grab. Soft, ✅ Adjustable waist ✅ next size up ✅ job done. The checkout guy sent me to do it when I asked if he knew where I could get some as that area was barriered off.