A: Buying cosmetics in America is everyone's biggest concern. Usually MMS will think of this first. Cosmetics are of course the cheapest of American brands: skin care products (Clinique, Estee Lauder, Kiehl's, Elizabeth Arden, Origin); Makeup (MAC, Bobbi Brown, Benefit) health products, baby milk powder; Some supermarket brands (GNC Aloe Gel, Rosebud Cream, Coppertone Waterbaby Sunscreen Series, Badger Rose Cream, Sleep Cream, Mosquito Repellent Cream and Carmex Lipstick) are fun and inexpensive. Buying Revlon Foundation or Cover Girl Mascara in the supermarket is a good product to give back to my little cousin. You can also give MM one or two pieces of pp underwear (when Victoria's Secret is on sale). It should be added here that the United States is a non-refundable country, and every state has a consumption tax, which is generally about 8% higher and 5% lower to 10% (Washington, DC). ?
High-end brands LA MER, HR and LP are hard to find. However, airport duty-free shops can basically do it. The rest of the medical beauty brands, cosmeceuticals, pure natural, recommended to Sephora in the United States. It has the most complete brands, including many well-known high-end brands. Even Paul and Joe can buy them all. No problem. In particular, FRESH can be bought in Sephora. This brand is quite cheap in America. It would be a pity to miss it. Avaya Vichy can also be bought in the United States, but CVS has it (this store is hard to define), and the price is similar to that in France. ?
Where is the best place to buy cosmetics in America? ?
A: If you use Estee Lauder, Clinique or Lancome, you must go to outlets to buy it, which is much cheaper than shopping malls. If you use CD or Chanel, you can only buy it in the mall, but you must smile sweetly and ask if there are any samples or small gifts. ?
What to buy in different places? ?
A: Supermarket brand (probably not available in China): The sensitive skin care part of Youselin brand is well done. Among them, the high SPF (SPF30) day cream has a good reputation. ROC brand focuses on the anti-aging part, and it is also very popular among products of the same price. Especially want to buy anti-wrinkle eye cream, if the budget is limited, you can do the homework of this brand. Under normal circumstances, the supermarket brand Wal-Mart is the cheapest, but the price is relatively stable and there are few discounts. Others, such as Kmart, Target and Walgreen, have different discounts every week, such as buy one get one free activities, which may be more cost-effective if they collide. Walgreen is especially recommended, and there will be free things after rebate. These weekly feature ads can be found on its official website. ?
Counter: All brands, whether selling clothes or bags, big shopping malls or small specialty stores can apply for their own brand credit cards! This card can be directly discounted for shopping. Take Macy's as an example. If you get a Macy's credit card, your shopping will be reduced by 20% in the first two days. . What was originally discounted can also be discounted. So cosmetics counters can be used! ! Including clothes, shoes and bags. As long as everything in this department store enjoys a membership discount. This is much better than that in China. It will be 10% discount for the whole year in two days. The discount system of every department store is different, but the basic 10% discount for the whole year is certain. The difference lies in whether there are any extra discounts in the first two days. If you have a friend in America who has a social security number, you can usually get such a credit card. Of course, you can tell Ba that you need to pay in cash after you do it, and you don't need to bring a credit card. Very convenient. ?
About activities. . . The cosmetic activities in the United States are quite value-added, and everyone should know it. For example, pencils over $25 often give gifts. El, Lancome got a gift package when it exceeded $29. . But sometimes you spend far more than this amount, sometimes even more than a few $25, but there is only one gift. What should I do? You can discuss with Ba whether you want to bring it to your friends, and they all want gift packages. Want to break the shopping list. Usually, Pakistan will promise that she will help you split the bill into several parts, and you will pay in several times, so that you can get more gift packages. When shopping in America, ask BA for samples. As long as they have it, they will give it to you directly. ?
Brands not available in China:?
Kiehl's counter is very generous in sending samples. Basically, if you have them, you will not refuse your request. Benefiting from some star products, such as dandelion powder. Declaration of origin category, clear IMPROV, moisturizing mask (drinking) are praised by many people. Body shop is a British brand, but the price in the United States is also flat. It is suggested to get a membership card, and then wait for something to buy two for one (twice a year), with a 15% discount and a big sale at the end of the year. ?