4 Essential Tips for Makeup Shopping Online in 2021

4 Essential Tips for Makeup Shopping Online in 2021

Hello Everyone,

Any reason to purchase new makeup in Riyadh is an exciting one; however, you want to ensure that each order that arrives on your doorstep is filled with the highest-quality products that are right for you.

 To assist you in your product selections, read on for four essential tips you need to keep in mind when shopping for makeup online in 2021.

1. Know your preferences:

To successfully shop online for makeup in 2021, it is imperative that you know your color and texture preferences and your skin needs. This will significantly help you narrow down all the options.

The color and texture of your skin play a large role in determining what the right makeup is for you. Different types of formulas react differently, so not all products work or look good for every skin tone, type, and texture. Therefore, you need to know what your skin type is to get an idea of how the makeup will work for you.

For example, in some instances, face products such as foundation and concealer can oxidize or change color on your skin once they have been applied. You want to avoid selecting products that don’t work with your skin type as this can lead to irritation, as well as a too dry or too sticky finish.

 On the other hand, when it comes to other types of products (such as eyeshadows, liners, lipsticks, and cheek tints), you want to ensure you select products that are flattering on your skin tone and color. Neutral tones work wonderfully for blue eyes, while bronzy-gold metallics accentuate brown eyes. Those with green eyes should pick hues with reddish and ruddy undertones (bronze and mahogany) as well as purple liners and shadows.

 Moreover, pay attention to the types of textures you enjoy for your beauty products. Whether you like matte, glossy or frosty, wearing products in your preferred texture will help you feel more comfortable and confident.

2. Pay attention to ingredients:

When you opt to shop for makeup online, you are also giving yourself more time to research a product and its ingredients – rather than making an impulse buy in the store. With this extra time to do your research before making a purchase, you can find makeup brands and products that align with your values, from clean ingredients to eco-friendly packaging to local companies.

 Understanding a product ingredient list isn’t necessarily going to feel natural to you at first; however, over time, you will come to find that you are becoming more skilled at noticing ingredients that are not welcome on your skin. Every product should have the entire ingredients list visible on either the actual tube or jar or the outer packaging.

When it comes to toxic ingredients, you want to avoid products that include parabens (such as Propylparaben and Iosbutylparaben), chemical UV filters (like Octinoxate and Oxybenzone) and Triclosan, as these all pose potential health risks. Additionally, other ingredients can irritate the skin, so it is vital to keep this in mind, especially if you have reacted adversely in the past.

 Using an online ingredient dictionary is a great way to learn more about what is included in your beauty products when you are starting. Getting in the habit of checking these ingredients will significantly help you find products that not only look good, but also help your skin become the healthiest it can be.

3. Take advantage of the reviews:

One of the other significant benefits of makeup shopping online is that you can access a broad range of reviews. With a quick Internet search, you can learn from other people’s experiences with a particular product. These reviews are invaluable when makeup shopping online as they give you clear insight into the quality of a product, as well as honest feedback from other shoppers.

 When reading through reviews, you want to pay attention to any mention of the kind of coloring, undertones, and skin type that the product works best for. It is not uncommon to be considering a makeup product and then realizing after reading the reviews that it would be better suited for a different skin type or undertone.

Additionally, the reviews often provide you with more in-depth insight into how long a product lasts, other similar options, and ideas for how you can wear it. In other words, the reviews can be a goldmine of information, so if you’re contemplating purchasing a product, make sure you do your due diligence and read the reviews.

 Content on blogs, vlogs, and social media platforms can also be incredibly informative as beauty creators are usually able to test new products, saving you from having to go through a trial and error process yourself.

4. Browse the best-sellers:

The “best-sellers” page is one of the most valuable pages on a beauty site’s website as it is where you can go to see what are the most popular products across all other customers. For example, the best beauty store in Saudi Arabia often has products from brands such as Casamorati, Make Up For Ever, L’Occitane, and Nora Bo Aawadh on their best-sellers list.

Suppose you are in doubt about a particular product or want to try something new and aren’t sure which way to go. In that case, selecting a best-selling product is generally the best strategy as you can be assured that other people have enjoyed their purchase. After all, top-sellers have earned that title for a reason!

On the other hand, you want to avoid impulse buying products that are on sale, just because they are on sale. While you should always stock up when one of your most loved products is on sale, you shouldn’t be filling your makeup bag with items that you bought due to the marked-down price and then never wore. Instead, save your pennies for the products that you genuinely are excited to wear until they are used up.

 Do you prefer to shop for makeup products online or in a retail location? What do you like about the online shopping experience? If you could, what would you change? Do you have tips for choosing new products this year? Let us know in the comments below!