Semichem

I used to work for Scotmid who also own Semi Chem so my humble discount card served me well in here too.
I’m in the habit of still going though, and particularly this one because it’s close to where I normally kick around.
It’s pretty small but with a good selection of toiletries at good prices including regular good promos on different products.
I usually go for stuff for my hair, mixing and matching between cheap stuff in here and dear stuff from Lush (down the road) depending on much I’m trying to impress Joe and Josephine Public.
They also do a humble selection of food in here, like multipack bags of Hula Hoops and such which, again, are pretty cheap.
A decent shop to pick up some toiletries towards the end of the month if your wallet is looking a bit skinny.

Basically a Superdrug for people on benefits, Semichem has a wide enough range of toiletries and beauty products, all dished up at low prices in a slightly downtrodden atmosphere.
Also good for a last minute gift, especially those boxed toiletry gift sets you get for relatives you don’t really know.

Semi-​Chem recently opened another store on Sauchiehall Street, not to far away from the Marks & Spencers and Waterstones stores.
Inside you will find a wide range of beauty products such as shampoo, body wash, moisturiser, etc. They certainly have a good selection of brands — including some salon brands such as John Frieda — which means that you’re likely to find exactly what it is that you’re looking for.
Also well stocked is Semi-Chem’s perfume counter. This is located behind the cash desk though, which makes it a little difficult to browse through. Very convenient, though, if you know exactly what it is that you want.
I was a little disappointed to see the range of cosmetics, as it’s quite limited, and it’s unlikely that you’d find anything in particular. They have quite a lot of Rimmel products — but that’s about the best that you could hope for.
All in all, Semi-​Chem is a nice enough shop — but I did find it quite crowded. I also thought that it wasn’t really any cheaper than Boots — and of course it doesn’t have the added bonus of being able to earn advantage points on your purchases…