13 yrs, 11 mths ago

make up shopping in USA

I just came back from America and I seriously do not believe how cheap high end and low end make up was compared to australia. I stocked up on lots of Revlon Colour stay foundations ($8 USD/ $40 AUS)and lipsticks ($4 USD / $30 AUS). I also stocked up lots on lancome, shiseido, NARS and alot of things from SEPHORA
I think my highlight of my trip was going into sephora and looking and comparing price differences and how much fun it was to shop knowing things are up to 50% offf AUS prices.!!
I dont mean to brag but would just love to hear about your fun experiences that you guys have had whilst shopping for make up overseas =D

xoxo Happy New years everyone!!!

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  • Bronze
    10 yrs, 1 mth ago

    Ladies you need to try Younique products!!

    http://www.youniqueproducts.com/briannaotto

    its all ordered online so you can ship right to your door, I am also looking to add some ladies to my team so if you are interested in a natural based cosmetic and skin care line let me know!! checkout the website above, you wont be sorry you did.. its similar to MAC products but I have completely switched to Younique now and my skin has stopped breaking out..

    send me an email if you want more information or order directly off the link above..if you don’t love your products you will get exchange or a full refund!! Younique is the fastest growing cosmetic company out there!

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  • 12 yrs, 8 mths ago

    My personal opinion here would be to try out the online shopping portals like Shoppers Stop, you will not only get make up, but you will find apparels like Indian kurta ( http://www.shoppersstop.com/cat-Men-Mens-Apparel-Kurta,Pyjamas-Stoles-262-315762.html ), casuals, formals and even jewellery stuff too. My experience with this site was good as I have got good collections of clothe, jewellery, shoes etc for all time.

    Spam? Whenever I see the word ‘apparels’, sirens go off in my head.

  • 12 yrs, 8 mths ago

    I am going to the US in June/July and I’m trying to make a list of cosmetics that I want to get whilst overthere – so I don’t go overboard. Can anyone recommend any must have products?

  • Bronze
    13 yrs ago

    My personal opinion here would be to try out the online shopping portals like Shoppers Stop, you will not only get make up, but you will find apparels like Indian kurta ( http://www.shoppersstop.com/cat-Men-Mens-Apparel-Kurta,Pyjamas-Stoles-262-315762.html ), casuals, formals and even jewellery stuff too. My experience with this site was good as I have got good collections of clothe, jewellery, shoes etc for all time.

  • 13 yrs, 11 mths ago

    Some of the popular one Monaghl are All Cosmetics Wholesale (ACW) http://www.allcosmeticswholesale.com, Brigette’s Boutique http://www.brigettesboutique.com, Nonpareil Boutique http://www.nonpareilboutique.com and Cherry Culture http://www.cherryculture.com they all ship internationally and are really affordable. They are the main ones that I use as they have everything that I need 🙂
    Otherwise ebay all the way, I love ebay, check out the worldwide listings 🙂

    Hi melmeko,
    can you advise if shopping on http://www.allcosmeticswholesale.com is reliable, if the products are 100% authentic and if you’ve had any issues with the products/customer service?
    Many thanks!

    No it is fantastic, heaps of us here on BH shop with them, I have never heard of anyone having any dramas, well none that I know of anyway. They have always been really quick with getting my orders out as well 🙂

    Thanks! They do have a great range of products so I will probably place an order soon! Cheers

  • 13 yrs, 11 mths ago

    Some of the popular one Monaghl are All Cosmetics Wholesale (ACW) http://www.allcosmeticswholesale.com, Brigette’s Boutique http://www.brigettesboutique.com, Nonpareil Boutique http://www.nonpareilboutique.com and Cherry Culture http://www.cherryculture.com they all ship internationally and are really affordable. They are the main ones that I use as they have everything that I need 🙂
    Otherwise ebay all the way, I love ebay, check out the worldwide listings 🙂

    Hi melmeko,
    can you advise if shopping on http://www.allcosmeticswholesale.com is reliable, if the products are 100% authentic and if you’ve had any issues with the products/customer service?
    Many thanks!

    No it is fantastic, heaps of us here on BH shop with them, I have never heard of anyone having any dramas, well none that I know of anyway. They have always been really quick with getting my orders out as well 🙂

  • 13 yrs, 11 mths ago

    Hi guys, thank you so much for posting all those great sites, but I was wondering if you can be sure they’re authentic? I like shopping at Strawberrynet but I read somewhere they were caught selling a couple of fake things, and apparently there are tonnes of fake makeup around (especially mac)….
    I’m so paranoid now!!

  • 13 yrs, 11 mths ago

    Some of the popular one Monaghl are All Cosmetics Wholesale (ACW) http://www.allcosmeticswholesale.com, Brigette’s Boutique http://www.brigettesboutique.com, Nonpareil Boutique http://www.nonpareilboutique.com and Cherry Culture http://www.cherryculture.com they all ship internationally and are really affordable. They are the main ones that I use as they have everything that I need 🙂
    Otherwise ebay all the way, I love ebay, check out the worldwide listings 🙂

    Hi melmeko,
    can you advise if shopping on http://www.allcosmeticswholesale.com is reliable, if the products are 100% authentic and if you’ve had any issues with the products/customer service?
    Many thanks!

  • 13 yrs, 11 mths ago

    now im scared lol

    im only taking some make up just foundation and a blush not much at all

    Ill put half in my bag and half in johns

    And ill keep away from duty free if i cant help myself. Maybe you just got a very mean person that day

    Dont be scared!! Go crazy with the shopping but the best thing you can do is cut off all price tags and take the make up out of its packaging. I literally bought one medium size suitcase full of perfume make up facial products and as long as I have gotten rid of the price tags they let me through fine 🙂
    Enjoy your trip and the Great exchange rate
    xoxo

    Ill do that.

    Im odd i like to keep my boxes i have a huge collection lol

  • 13 yrs, 11 mths ago

    Yeah I was quite shocked when looking at the prices online (eg. Lancome) and seeing that the same product was less than half the prices as retailed in stores like Myer, David Jones. I really want to USA and stock up on skincare/makeup!

    I think its more marked now we’re at parity. Before, when we were at 75c or even less, after the conversion the price difference wasn’t so extreme, its just now that our dollar has sky rocketed but the shops havent reduce their prices it is so noticible. At my old job (scientist) most of our suppliers imported from the US. Last time our dollar got near parity it then suddenly dropped to about 80c in a matter of weeks. We immediately got an email saying that X company had to raise all their prices due to the fall in the dollar…yet there was no simpilar email when the dollar was climbing offering to reduce their prices…funny that!!

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