You never know what you’ll find on the shelves at Poundland.
From it’s ‘rude’ Valentine’s Day range earlier this year to its surprising sex toy range, shoppers are often in for a shock when they venture into the discount store.
We’ve all made the trip to Poundland to grab our holiday essentials or even the odd bag of sugar, but the shop actually sells more than you would think.
We visited the Liverpool city centre store to see what we could find, and here is our list of the most surprising things you can pick up at Poundland.
Make up
Poundland actually sells a range of make up products including everything from eyeliner and lipstick to concealer, bronzer and eyeshadow.
Much of the selection is Poundland’s own brand, though the budget store has been known to sell branded products such as Real Techniques.
Glasses
Poundland may not be the place you’d automatically head to for this particular item, you can actually pick up a pair of glasses in store.
The selection is basic but looks popular if the bare shelves are anything to go by.
The products in stock are ideal - in design and price - for anyone needing basic reading glasses.
Aftershave
Another item you wouldn’t assume Poundland would stock is aftershave - but there’s actually a small collection you can get your hands on in store.
Those on the shelf in Liverpool’s city centre store include Jape, Aqua Chill and King in Million.
Earlier this year King in Million was the talk of the town when shoppers compared it to Paco Rabanne’s 1 Million in design and scent.
Baby essentials
With an entire wall dedicated to the items, Poundland offers a whole host of baby essentials.
There’s everything from baby wipes and cuddly toys to Johnson’s bath products, baby proofing equipment and bottles.
DVDs and books
Liverpool’s city centre store has an entire wall and more dedicated to DVDs and books.
Among the DVDs on sale are big hitters such as Atonement, What Happens in Vegas, Juno and Bridget Jones’ Diary.
The books are lesser known but feature everything from young adult fiction to autobiographies.
Bath bombs
While the range doesn’t exactly rival Lush, Poundland has a small selection of bath bombs available.
They come in all shapes and sizes, including diamonds and ducks.
Wool
Though it doesn’t fit with other products in store, Poundland has a whole range of wool on sale.
Poundland is there for all your knitting needs.
Wedding/Hen Do essentials
When you’re getting married you just know there’s certain things you’ll need to pick up - including your hen do props.
Poundland is selling everything from wedding decorations and gifts to hen do photo booth props, feather boas and ‘willy straws’.
Pick n Mix
Poundland in Liverpool city centre is home to a Candyking pick n mix, the same make found in Odeon cinemas and Wilko.
A small cup costs £1, while a large costs £2.
Helium balloons
Poundland sells all things party-related, including tableware, party hats and decorations.
Helium balloons are among the lot, though there’s no way to have them filled in store.
Fresh food
While not a huge selection, Poundland does sell several fresh items including eggs, ham, cheese, fruit, coleslaw, chicken, sausages and more.
Gin glasses
Poundland sells a range of kitchenware, including plates, bowls, cups, and even baking equipment.
The ever-popular gin balloon is among the lot too, for £1.
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