UK wood 'stain'

I love watching DIY YouTube videos (often skipping though the terribly edited small talk) but they are usually videos from US and all the products used are not available in the UK. Also it seems to be a whole other language, stain in the US isn't 'stain' in the UK:

US Wood Stain: a colour that soaks into the wood- wood penetrating.

UK Wood Stain: A satin finish which doesn't soak into the wood but is rather something that sits on top.This finish is ugly in my opinion. Depends on the project obviously. 

So after doing some research I've found that you need to search for 'wood dye' 

We don't seem to have that many options in the UK unlike the brand that's commonly used in US- Minwax.

I'm writing this because it might help someone else that doesn't have a clue and if it saves you the stress then all well and good. It was really frustrating for me, I hope its not for you. 

Here are some ive tried:

https://www.rustins.ltd/rustins/our-products/wood-preparation/wood-dye-solvent-based-

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Furniture-Clinic-Stain-Tester-Natural/dp/B07WG9F268/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=wood+dye&qid=1620649740&sr=8-5

^^ This one is actually called a stain the only product im aware of.

You also hear of a pre wood conditioner, which again isnt known in the UK and from what ive read people have advised to skip this step however i did like the horrible affect you get on pine, blotchy and ugly, defintly needs some kind of prep.

I've just ordered this from amazon i'll update how I get on..

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rustins-RUSSS300ML-Sanding-Sealers/dp/B01A5YBN56/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=sanding+sealer&qid=1620650158&sr=8-3