Tips & Tricks: How To Buy Makeup Online

Ultimate Guide to Shopping Makeup Online

Makeup shopping is so much fun but it can be a little annoying due to the pushy sales people not giving you a single moment to yourself….they ensure that you have no time to think or figure out if the product is really meant for you or not and then sometimes you end up buying wrong products.

Being in Mumbai, I have access to almost all major brands but I still prefer to buy my makeup online just because I love to scroll through the plethora of products that you find online, so many new products to discover, all at one place. I take all the time in the world contemplating whether or not I need something, checking reviews and swatches, checking my stash for similar shades and then finally I make a purchase and this luxury you get only while shopping online, not to forget the discounts and offers that you can avail on websites. Oh…it also perks up a dull day at work.
Well, online makeup shopping can also be a risky affair but now I am a pro so I have a few pointers to share so that you don’t have to face some common mistakes while making your little splurge online.

Know Your Skin Type, Tone & Undertones:

To simplify the whole process of buying makeup online/offline, you should be aware of what colors and tones suit you and what type of skin you have, this will help you determine the texture, finish, and shade of makeup you need. These are really important factors else you will end up buying a wrong product. Say for an example, someone with dry skin would anyway find a mattifying powder or cream useless and vice versa.

Shades Can Vary:

Check swatches and reviews, do your research because, almost every time, the small color windows that you see on online shopping websites is not the same as what you get. And read multiple reviews so that you are sure about the color, how it looks on skin tones closer to yours, also you will get to know about the quality of the product through the reviews.

Avoid buying perfumes: Two reasons 1) They can be fake if not bought from trustworthy sites 2) The bottles can break during transit. Has happened to me so I avoid purchasing perfumes online.

Go to trustworthy websites: Beware of fake cosmetics, be sure that you buy only from sources that sell genuine products.

Beware of fake cosmetics, be sure that you buy only from sources that sell genuine products. Check for website reviews to know about the experiences of other customers.

Check Mfg dates: Do not forget to check the manufacturing dates while buying online because the last thing you want is, buy a product only to see it crossing its manufacturing date in a month or so. Most of the websites mention the manufacturing dates, for those who don’t, check return policies.

Discounts: Well, discounts is a major reason people like to shop online but don’t get lured by unbelievable discounts. It usually turns out that either the product is fake or close to expiry. The most practical discount that you can get on genuine products is 15-20 % on the retail price. Also, I can see that there are numerous discounts available on international websites. You can opt for MandM Direct deals which can certainly maintain your savings account while keeping up your looks.

Make a list: To avoid being overwhelmed and going beyond a budget is to make a list of what you need. Stick to the plan and you will not regret later.

Check price comparison Websites: To get a bang for your buck, it’s best to check price comparison websites like Idealo that lists the prices offered for the same product on various websites. In this way, you can get to know your best price at one place without hovering around various websites.