Style: Top Ten; cosmetics at Space NK

Four Space NK Apothecaries have sprung up in key locations across London during the past six months. They are the brainchild of Nicky Kinnaird (the initials behind the shop), and have come about as a result of the overwhelming demand for (mainly American) branded niche cosmetics. The first Space NK shop in Covent Garden, which sold clothing and accessories, has recently closed to make way for more apothecaries. The stores are carefully positioned in different areas of London and marketed to that area. This Top 10 is a cross section of all four shops.

Space NK Apothecaries:

45-47 Brook Street, London W1

307 King's Road, Chelsea, London SW3

7 Bishopsgate Arcade, 135 Bishopsgate, Broadgate, London EC2

Unit 4, Thomas Neals Centre, Covent Garden, London WC2

Mail order: 0171-636 2523

1. Palm Beach bronzing stick, pounds 26 (Nars)

2. "Kiss Me" lip balm, pounds 6.50 (Philosophy)

3. Pink Shine lip gloss, pounds 13.50 (Stila)

4. "Baies" scented candle, pounds 24.50 (Diptyche)

5 Lip Plump lip primer, pounds 13 (Benefit)

6 "The Present" oil-free moisturiser, pounds 18 (Philosophy)

7 Blue Astringent herbal toner for men, pounds 8.50 (Kiehl's)

8 Lavender handcream, pounds 11.50 (Jurlique)

9 Mildew nail polish, pounds 9.50 (Urban Decay)

10 Tweezers, pounds 16.50 (Tweezerman)

Holly Davies