Life's like that.

[Julie York]

So after some good advice here, I set off to the local chemists to buy something called Amboline. For removing make-up. Which, I was assured isn't really a particularly femminine item anyway so shouldn't be a problem. But it is good for removing make-up. And this is the U.K. so product names vary.

So I walk into the shop, fairly quiet, scan the shelves, nothing.
I go to the counter. "Have you got some thing called [confused expression]Amboline?" (manly voice, obviously isn't for me.)

Young girl assistant says in a loud voice, "Amboline? No, don't think so...(shouting to assistant behind counter)...Have we got any Amboline?
Second young female assistant comes across.
"What is it?"
"Erm, well it's erm, a skin thing. Erm. For moisture...thing."
Second assistant sees head assistant, mature good looking lady.
"Have we got Amboline?" She comes across. There are now three women round me.
"No what it is?"
"I think it's a moisturiser." (going pink)
"We can order it. Let me see if we can order it."
She calls out the the Pharmicist.
"Can we order Amboline?"
"What is it."
"Moisturiser."
Face is now growing pinker by the second as all the shop take an interest....

Anyway, I declined to order it, said I'd ask HER if she really wanted it that badly and left sharply.

Life's like that. damn damn damn.

Next stop, Anne Summers.....(I DONT THINK SO!!!)

[Amelie]

Lucky you weren't buying tampons or an enema bag.

It's called Alboline, not amboline.
It's pronounced Al-bo-leen
Good luck at your next shop.
Amelie

[Julie York]

Too right!

I got the name right in the shop, just rubbish typist.

[Amelie]

There should be a UK equivalent to alboline. Maybe if you can look online before you go to the shops, to see if the shop has it.

[Amelie]

Here's a pic Even I spelled it wrong.

[LauraB]

Too right!

I got the name right in the shop, just rubbish typist.
Hi Julie

I think they sell it in sainsburys or they used too, when you do find it use a method that a veryu good Cd friend of mine uses. He does his weekly shop at the super market, adds what ever femme things he want and it looks like he is just being a good partner/husband and buying his SO's stuff while shopping.

If you have a Waitrose near you their own brand make up remover is very good


Love
Laura

[DonnaT]

Newton-Corbett Limited is the sole UK importer & distributor of Albolene.

http://www.newton-corbett.co.uk/Albolene-2.jpg

http://www.newton-corbett.co.uk

Ingredients
Mineral Oil , Petrolatum , Paraffin , Ceresin , Beta Carotene

http://img.epinions.com/images/opti/83/8a/Noxzema_Plus_Moisturizers_Cleanser-resized200.gif

Noxzema Plus (do not use if allergic to soy)

You can actually feel it working as it deep cleans to remove dirt, oil, and makeup while conditioning your skin with its special formula including ingredients such as soy, camphor, menthol, and eucalyptus. Noxzema Plus adds a clean, fresh scent to skin that's healthy, soft, and smooth.

[MonaSmith]

Get used to it Julie, lol, sod's law applies double to crossdressers, it seems.

I had a similar experience in a busy Boots on a Saturday afternoon once. I had been very careful to get lots of other, manly, items in my basket first and went to the make-up section, shopping list in hand. Trying to look confused and as if I had no idea what I was buying. found the mascara I was after and got it in my basket without incident. I put it under some other items so no one in the queue could see it and point and stare at me. I was doing well, mission almost accomplished. Then I got to the checkout. Guess which item was the only one without a barcode sticker? We had to have an announcement over the tannoy for assisstance and then a loud discussion of where in the store I got it from so that someone could go and check the prices for me. I wanted the ground to swallow me up. Still eventually I got out, with the mascara, and my 'masculinity' mostly intact. It doesn't really bother me now, buying make up, but I always check for the sticker just in case.

[DanaJ]

...one reason why I buy 99% of my femme stuff online.... well, that and it is cheaper, gets delivered right to my door and there is a much greater variety of goods :)

DanaJ

[flicka]

What droll - and embarrassing experiences you girls have with cospetics. I am new to make-up and fortunately John buys them for his "incapacitated" wife. He has such a winning personality that the shop assistants positively fall over him in their eagerness to assist! He will even return and exchange items! But sorry, I don't loan him out!

[genevieve_ohara]

Hi

When I buy makeup in stores, like Ulta, usually there's not a peep.

Sometimes, though, a nice kid at the cash register will say "...wow that's a lot of makeup. You sure will look pretty..." Then they laugh.

I always laugh too and then reply: "I'm a photographer, and... (picking up the product) THIS is ALL they'll be wearing."

THAT brings an envious smile to their faces. They figure I'm a porno shooter. And that's that.

Unless it's a chick behind the counter. Then I add..."..ever...posed?"


lol

Love

G

[Julie York]

Well my imaginary girlfriend is taking on all sorts of characteristics.

She is slightly stupid (it maybe be another name, yeah Mascarra that's it!) doen't get out much (she has problems. I have to buy stuff for her) and she is unsure of sizes but if I hold it against myself it might jog my memory.

Oh and is 20 denier thinner than 10? She forgets.

[Julie York]

Yeah lets wobble the thread

We have an imaginary gf who we shop for who is slightly deaf, forgets things, doesn't know her size and.....

[Kerri]

..... has incredibly perfect skin and features in everyway, except for her .....

[Wenda]

You girls are toooo funny! It IS embarassing at the moment, but, later, it is funnier than hell. better than a tsanami. wenda.