4 Online Beauty Stores for the Cosmetic Addict on a Budget
While makeup has always had the reputation of sometimes costing quite a pretty penny, innovative companies and people all across the world are creating high quality products for those on a low budget. It might seem impossible to find them, but I assure you, these stores exist. And to make matters even better, it's mostly people on the World Wide Web who are doing the selling, which means you can shop until you drop, all from the comfort of your bed.
Here are three sites to get you started.
1. NYX Cosmetics
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NYX has been around for quite some time now, but the company is still left in the dark far more often than it should be. Probably best known for its matte lip creams, NYX's range of products actually extends way further with highly-pigmented eyeshadow palettes and bronzers for as low as €8,90 each. Plus, there's free shipping if you place an order for €40 or more.
2. Makeup Revolution
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With makeup palettes consisting of up to 144 shades and gorgeous, synthetic makeup brush kits, Makeup Revolution, founded just two years ago, is on the path to becoming one of the web's most popular makeup retailers. What sets Makeup Revolution apart from other brands is the fact that it offers more than just cosmetics — skin and hair care are also up for purchase. Because the company is based in London, shipping to Paris shouldn't take too long.
3. ibuybeauti
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SoKo beauty lovers rejoice! The Internet knows no bounds, especially in terms of geography, and ibuybeauti give its customers access to all of the hottest products straight from South Korea. The site carries a wide range of brands and products, so there is always something new to try. And if you're new to the whole South Korean beauty scene, ibbi (as its fans call it), has plenty of reviews from actual customers for you to peruse.
4. Sleek MakeUP
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Just because a brand is known for doing one thing incredibly well, it doesn't mean they can't be a jack of all trades. Sleek MakeUP is one of those companies. Known best for its amazing contour and highlight palettes, Sleek also has a line of long-lasting matte liquid lipsticks (€7) and 12-color eyeshadow palettes (€10). They also offer great gift sets for the shockingly low price of €30, which gets you a lipstick, eyeshadow palette, mascara, a kohl pencil and a cute carrying case to bring your purchases on the go. Gift shopping for the beauty addict in your life will never be so easy!
