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Back to UK - what to buy?

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Sugarnspicenallthingsnaice · 27/04/2025 02:12

If you're originally from the UK (England in particular), what do you stock up on when you go back to visit?

I'm heading over soon with a bit of space in my luggage and I have a couple of days free to shop in central London.

Any pharmacy/beauty/clothing or other must haves? I'll probably not bother with food.

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getahhtmapub · 27/04/2025 02:34

Boots own brand cucumber stuff on 3 for 2; moisturiser, toner face wash
Liz Earle
Penhaligons perfumes
French brands that are pricy here: Caudalie and Nuxe etc
Bravissimo for bras. So expensive here! Same for opaque tights and m and s pants.
I know you said not food but Monster Munch, soreen Malt Loaf, Marmite in huge jars, minstrels, Quavers and Skips.

getahhtmapub · 27/04/2025 02:35

Oh and probably a hop to All Saints

Sugarnspicenallthingsnaice · 27/04/2025 02:52

Ooo that's quite a list, thank you! I'm not sure how cheap things will be, with the awful exchange rate. I just popped $1000 on my Wise card and got £460 for it :(

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inkblink · 30/04/2025 01:57

Minstrels by the truck load
M+S knickers
Bravissimo bras
Skips for my daughter

AlmostSummer25 · 30/04/2025 02:02

I know you said not food, but my suitcase would be full of marmite, proper marmite!!

WalkingaroundJardine · 10/05/2025 03:54

I am going back later this year and can’t wait to check out the Sainsbury’s clothing section! My DS loves it too.

SpryUmberZebra · 10/05/2025 04:24

Sugarnspicenallthingsnaice · 27/04/2025 02:52

Ooo that's quite a list, thank you! I'm not sure how cheap things will be, with the awful exchange rate. I just popped $1000 on my Wise card and got £460 for it :(

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