How to Buy Cosmetics Online

By eHow Internet Editor

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Looking beautiful may be just a mouse-click away when you order cosmetics online. Check out all of your favorite brands - many or most may be available in an online store.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

Blush
Blush Brush
Eye Makeup Removers
Eye Shadow
Eyelash Curlers
Eyeliners
Face Powder
Foundation
Lip Gloss
Lipstick
Liquid Eyeliners
Mascara

Step1

Enter the word "cosmetics" or "makeup" in a search engine such as Google, Yahoo!, or MSN.

Step2

Browse a number of the sites. Some sell only the cosmetics that they manufacture while others give you a wide choice of products from various manufacturers.

Step3

If you need a specific item, do a site search by the category of the product ("lipstick," "eyeliner") or by the name of the manufacturer.

Step4

Consult with the site's online beauty adviser, if one is available. You can contact the adviser by e-mail, or you can use a toll-free phone number to call for advice before you buy.

Step5

Find the product you want, and add it to your shopping or tote "bag." Be sure to indicate the color you desire in the appropriate box.

Step6

Order all the products you need and proceed to "checkout." Fill in the payment and shipping information.

Step7

Check the total amount with taxes and shipping costs added in.

Step8

If you are happy with the total, submit your order.

Tips & Warnings

Most sites have tips and ideas for choosing and using makeup. Check them out if you want help.
If you don't find the product you want, some sites allow you to e-mail a request for a specific product you don't see on the site.
Always look for special promotions, sales or discounts. If possible, register on the site and you may be eligible for free samples and other special privileges.
Most sites will allow you to return cosmetics for a refund or replacement. Read the return policy before you buy.
Colors as displayed on your computer monitor are not likely to be truly representative of the real shade of an eye shadow or lipstick. If you have any questions, call for advice or further information to help narrow down your choices.

Comments

shoppoholic said

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on 8/3/2007 MyShopPal.com's intelligent shopping engine helps users find cosmetics which are right for them. It has knowledge of cosmetologists built into its engine. It uses this knowledge to figure what shade of cosmetics will work well for you. It also analyzes the ingredients of these products to determine if they may cause any side effects for your skin type.

Anonymous said

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on 3/13/2006 Contact a local representative who can aide you in various subject, including being able to create a personalized beauty regimen or e-makeover just for you!

Anonymous said

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on 11/22/2005 The last review was right, it's difficult to purchase cosmetics on-line, the colors do appear very different on screen.

Here are a few products that look good on almost all skin tones and ages:

Lip Gloss, Philosophy's Kiss Me
Blush/Bronzer, Lorac's Hot Flash
Trish McEvoy's Eyeshadow, Butter
Bobbi Brown Lipstick, Red
Aveda SPF Moisturizer, shades light to dark, but you won't need to be dead on
Bobbi Brown, Shimmer Brick
Francois Nars Blush, orgasm

Never choose a foundation or a concealer over the internet.

Anonymous said

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on 11/22/2005 Know what you want. Have a familarity with the product you need. If you purchased at a store and know you like it, buying on line for refilling items you have already used is helpful. However, I guard against buying items you never used before....9 times out of 10 you will return it because the shade of lipstick, foundation, eyeshadow, blush....or whatever may look one way on the computer screen. And when you get it home, it's either too light, too dark.. or just not the right shade at all.
My tip, go to the makeup counter first. Familarize yourself with the product.

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