It’s definitely an experience to enter a beauty store and try out the creams and eyeshadows into our skin but with the advent of online shopping, this method is slowly becoming redundant. Online shopping portals have definitely made shopping for cosmetic products easy from right on our sofas to while on the move. However, we do find it a bit risky to buy cosmetics without being able to try them. We list below a few guidelines that will help you in your online skincare shopping.
- Understand your skin – Nothing is more stupid than buying a skin care product just because it is on offer or on a sale clearance. Even if your favourite social media influencer says it is perfect, it definitely cannot be perfect for you unless you know your skin type. You must choose products that are suitable on your skin. The wrong skin care products will harm your skin and cause more problems than before. You must identify your skin type or know your skin conditions by consulting a dermatologist.
- Read, watch and understand – Research skin care products before spending money on them. Check reviews of the products that are best suitable on your skin. Read skin care blogs by eminent dermatologists. Do not fall trap into marketing gimmicks. Seek recommendations and trust only reliable sources.
- Search wisely – Whichever online shopping portal you use, you must search your products wisely by using filters. For example, if you are looking for a hydrating cream, you must search according to the brand, skin type and other properties that you are seeking. Narrow down your search to 2-3 products and then choose the one that best fulfils your needs and fits in your budget.
- search for the best skincare deals and offers across the internet – Hunt for some exciting offers on skincare products across the web. After deciding on a particular product that you want to buy, search for the product on google. Look and compare prices of the same product in different e-commerce platforms. Check the shipping charges too. Some ecommerce websites give offers to first time buyers. They may send you a sample of the product to test and try on your skin. This is good for people who do not want to invest in a costly product before testing it on their skin. Buy skin care products from only reputed and reliable websites. Do not buy products from unverified sources only because it is cheap. Do not compromise on your skin’s health just because of the price.
- Splurge some, save some – Your entire skin care kit must not necessarily have very expensive products. Prioritise the demands of your skin and buy things that are of more importance first. If you are not sure of a brand, buy a smaller skin care kit first. This will not make you regret if by any chance the skin care products do not suit your skin type.
We hope the above guidelines will help you in the online shopping beauty products in an easy and comfortable manner.