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Website reviews by screen reader users
6th Floor = Fragrances, Cosmetics and Skincare.
Contributed to by several TAFN members.
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Welcome to (TAFN) The Accessible Friends Network ONLINE SHOPPING GUIDEWebsite reviews by screen reader users6th Floor = Fragrances, Cosmetics and Skincare.Contributed to by several TAFN members. |
Sites Reviewed on this floor (17):
Avon
Cheap Smells!
Clinique
Cosmetics Direct
Crystal Spring Ltd
Escentual.com
Essential
Care
Express Chemist
The Garden Pharmacy
Liz Earle Skincare
L'Occitane
Look Fantastic
Modern Organic Products
Molton Brown
Penny Price
Perfume.com
Supa perfume & Supa Jewelry
(2 in 1)
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Web address: http://www.avonshop.co.uk
Brief Rating: A good site.
If you are having problems locating your local Avon representative, why not visit them online and buy all your favourite products. Avon are quite diverse in what they sell, not only do they offer home delivery on fragrances and cosmetics, but you can shop for lingerie, fashion and gift items too!
Web address: http://www.cheapsmells.com
Brief Rating: A very good site.
Please don't be deterred by the name on the front page of this website. Cheap Smells has absolutely nothing to do with the value of the products sold. It is true that fragrances for both him and her, , skincare products, haircare and bath products are on offer, but they are all genuine and by designer brands, but sold at discount prices.
Navigation is straight forward, product information is easy to find and clearly set out.
Recommended by Mary Grimwood.
A good site.
Web Address: www.cosmeticsdirect.co.uk
Brief Rating: Very good site, easy to use with screen reader.
I have found this site easy to get around with the screen reader. A brilliant site for getting discounts on perfume, make-up, skin care and body care. Many of the perfumes are given some description as well as the skin care products. really some very good bargains to be had here, i do enjoy browsing this site! The registration process is straightforward; after registering you can log into the site using your chosen password to shop. An email will be sent to you after placing yourr order and The products are delivered quickly.
Reviewed by Marie England.
Web address: http://www.crystalspringltd.co.uk
Brief Rating: A very good site.
This small site is well worth a visit, as it sells deodorants that are kind to our bodies and to the environment.
Web address: http://www.escentual.com
Based in Cardiff, this Company, encourage personal contact, both to place an order if you are having problems and to answer any personal beauty questions, about their products or your skincare needs. You can sign up to receive the newsletter, or log in to create an account to save your details for easier future ordering. choose from fragrances, cosmetics and beauty gifts.
Brief Rating: A very good site.
Web Address: http://www.expresschemist.co.uk
Brief Rating: Quite a good site.
If you are having trouble finding a branded health care product or vitamin supplement, and much much more, try this site. It has a good customer services, who contacted me when products weren’t available and refunded my card immediately.
Reviewed by: Sue Pallett
Web Address: http://www.garden.co.uk
Brief Rating: A very good site.
An excellent supplier of perfumes, cosmetics, skin care. etc. They also sell a selection of one of my favourite, l’Occitane, Why not sign up to their voucher scheme that gives you extra to spend twice a year.Very fast, efficient delivery service.
Reviewed by: Sue Pallett
Web address: http://www.lizearle.com/lizearle/
Brief
Rating: Very good site.
Review by: Sue Pallett
Description: A lovely, uncluttered, small friendly site, based on the Isle of Wight, where you can buy natural skincare products from a Company who are extremely knowledgeable about what they sell.After carrying out a simple e-mail and password log in procedure. Browse selectively, or choose to look at facial, eye, or skincare individually, with each product having extensive information on its contents, and extremely helpful details on how to use it. This is invaluable if you don’t have anyone to read the instructions on the packages when they arrive with you. Check the check boxes on the products you are interested in, Add to basket, fill in your payment details and send your order. Next time you order most of your information will already be stored with the Company, making it easier. Liz appears on QVC regularly, talking about her products, how to use them and where the natural ingredients originate. I simply can’t live without her cleanse and polish facial cleanser that has won a myriad of awards for its simplicity both in use and for its natural ingredients, being suitable for all ages and the most sensitive skins. I’d be here all day singing the praises of this wonderful, friendly Company, they have a telephone borderline too and are always very happy to talk to you about their products, and you can set up an auto-reorder to so that you don’t run out of that vital botanical orange body wash.
Brief Rating: A very good site.
Web address: www.lookfantastic.co.uk
Brief Rating: Very good site
This site deals mostly with discounted haircare products, though there are some skin care and body products as well as self-tanning available there too. A nice easy site to use. Registration to the site is easy and after placing an order an email will be sent to you. It is usually next day delivery on orders.
Reviewed by Marie England.
Web Address: http://www.mophair.com
Brief rating: A very good site.
Modern Organic Products based in the UK, pride themselves in producing and supplying natural plant and fruit derived haircare and skincare products and accessories. This salon quality range not only smells beautiful but is economical to use too! The website layout is straightforward and its really easy to find your way around. Select the type of shampoo or conditioner which suits your hair type best, look out for my own personal favourite, the fabulous basil-mint shampoo! Put the items you've discovered in your shopping basket ready to go through the checkout process where you can set up an account with your unique password, then pay securely by debit or credit card. E-mail order confirmation gives added reassurance that the process has gone smoothly. Simply order by 'phone if you prefer. Your order will arrive promptly, and well packaged. everything previously ordered can be found in your account section. Each time you shop you'll collect reward points to spend on the next order. Why not sign up to have an e-mail newsletter telling you about product offers and updates.
Reviewed by Sue Pallett.
Web address: http://www.moltonbrown.co.uk
Brief Rating: A very good site.
The home of one of the most famous beauty houses ever, this website is, to my mind, one of the most beautifully written, that I have ever come across. It is easy to navigate around and select or learn about the products. There are links to new products, special offers and competitions.
All the contact details are easy to find and there is a free phone telephone number if you prefer to complete your order by speaking to a customer services adviser.
Web Address: http://www.penny-price.com
Brief Rating: A very good site.
Penny Price Aromatherapy are world renowned for the quality of their aromatherapy essential oils. If you have a specific problem or concern, try one of the specially blended ready to use massage oils or creams. You will also find a wide range of skincare products and much, much more. Either buy at a discounted rate as a wholesale distributor, practicing aromatherapist or alternative health practitioner. Or take advantage of the retail distribution for any of us who are interested in starting to use essential oils at home to benefit from their various properties. The site is easy to find your way around, you can learn all about the oils and how to use them safely for the well being of the whole family. Penny Price is a well established family run Company who do much more than just sell their wonderful products online. find out about all the specialist training courses, take a short study break or even learn aromatherapy from a distance.
Reviewed by: Sue Pallett
Web Address: http://www.perfume.com
Brief Rating: A very good site.
If you have been searching forever for that treasured, never-to-be-forgotten long-lost fragrance, look no further. There are many fragrances and aftershaves from the larger perfume houses for you to buy here at discount prices.
Reviewed by: Sue Pallett
Web address: www.supaperfume.com
Web address: www.supajewellery.com
Brief Rating: Two very good sites.
These two sites are linked to each other. There are two links here named site 1 and site 2, which take you to either the perfume or the jewelry pages.
I purchased perfume and men's fragrances last year and am about to do so again. I think both sites are fairly accessible. The jewelry store is just the place to go if you want to buy that very expensive, special item of jewelry for that certain special someone in your life.
Recommended and reviewed by Ron Sears.
DISCLAIMER: Neither Sue Pallett or the Accessible Friends Network accept liability for any transaction with any of the companies listed on this page, which is intended as a helpful guide and produced and run on an entirely voluntary basis.
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