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With the likes of L'Oréal setting up their own manufacturing and
distribution company in Budapest (Lorebel), it's no surprise that cosmetic and beauty related
products are big business in Hungary. Of course, that's great news for travellers used to being
pampered abroad, or anyone simply after a bargain or two when shopping at a Budapest mall.
Nowadays, all of the big names from the US, Paris and London have a presence in the city, either
via product stockists or dedicated retail outlets (the following of which are perennial
favourites):
V. Váci utca 8, Tel: 266 7828, Open: Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat
10am-1pm, Metro: M1 Vörösmarty tér
Offers all the usual range of Clinique products including Anti-Gravity Firming Eye Lift Cream,
Rinse-off Foaming Cleanser and Clarifying Lotion. Personal consultations also available.
Esteé Lauder Szalon
V. Váci utca 12, Tel: 266 7829, 267-0476, Open: Mon-Fri 10am-6pm (6.30pm Thu), Sat 10am-1pm,
Metro: M1 Vörösmarty tér
Facial massages, an excellent skin care range plus make-up and a wide-selection of fragrances
for women (with Aramis too for men). Also with a second outlet at Duna Plaza (Tel: 239 4258).
High Care Center
V. Balassi Bálint u. 19, Tel: 331-0149, E-mail: hccc@axelero.hu, Website: www.high-care.hu, Metro: M3 Nyugati Pu.
Cellulite treatments galore at this body treatment works in downtown Budapest. Body wrapping,
skin peels, cosmetic products - you name it they've got. Personal consultations beforehand, while
treatments follow a holistic approach.
V. Budapest Szt. István krt.1, Tel: 472 0530, Fax: 472 0531, E-mail: info@lush.hu, Website: www.lush.hu, Metro: M3 Nyugati Pu.
Having become a firm favourite in the UK, Lush are now testing the water in Hungary. With a range
that's derived not only from essential oils, but fruits, chocolate and vegetables, Lush's products
are ideal for long soaks in the tub, adding scent to your home, or supplementing face, body or hair
care regimes. What's more products are reasonably priced, suitable for vegetarians and 100%
cruelty-free.
V. Károly körút 14, Tel: 317 6313, Website: www.ofotert.hu, Open: Mon-Fri 9am-7pm, Sat
9am-2pm, Metro: M2 Astoria, Tram 47
Previously the country's largest chain of film processors and in Hungary, Ofotért
now concentrates on selling well-priced contact lenses and glasses from over stores in Budapest
( a full
listing available at: www.ofotert.hu/index.php?page=uzletek)
Váci utca. 17, Tel: 318-3690, Website: www.rossmann.hu, Mon-Fri 9am-9pm, Sat 9am-9pm,
Sun 9am-6pm, Metro: M1 Vörösmarty tér
Arguably the most useful listing on this page, as the Dutch owned Rossman are the market
leading chemist/perfumery chain in Hungary. The equivalent of Walgreens in the US or Boots in the
UK, it has twenty stores in Budapest alone (including the Mammut and Árkád shopping
malls), while the most centrally located outlet can be found at Váci utca (see address
above). So, if you need tweezers, nail varnish, hair brushes, cosmetics or a 1001 other things,
then Rossmann is a definitely a must visit!
V. Bank Center, Szabadság tér 5-7, Tel: 302 9030,
E-mail: sothys@clender.hu, Open: Mon-Fri
11am-7pm, Metro: M3 Arany János u.
Sothys, the famous French beauty specialists now operate (under franchise) several beauty salons in
downtown Budapest. Central among them is the Bank Center outlet, which offers an extensive range of
signature products as well relaxing/energizing body and face massages. Sothys products are also
stocked at the Zsidró Hajstúdió/Sothys Kozmetica (Tel: 238 7255) in the city's
sprawling WestEnd Center.
II. Lovohaz utca 2-6, Website: www.mammut.hu, Open: Mon-Fri 10-9pm, Sat-Sun 10am-6pm, Metro: M2 Moszkva tér
With an impressive retail presence in the Mammut shopping mall, Yves Rocher stocks a wide-range of
competitively priced beauty products including Forti-lift day cream, Yria Eau de Parfum and
Pro-Balance skin care products. Particularly good for gift and trial size baskets, Yves Rocher also
produces natural aromatherapy products to help sooth all those aches and pains away.
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