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Discover savvy online shopping tips that will help you score great bargains on items like lipstick, perfume, and foundation at just half the regular price.
Recognizing that many are unfamiliar with or unaware of tech-savvy buying methods, Giang Kien Nguyen shares some tricks for scoring quality goods at discounted rates on Facebook. Rest assured, these budget-friendly purchases prioritize quality over cheap imitations.
Three social media platforms to find budget-friendly beauty products, particularly cosmetics like lipstick, perfume, and foundation
- Be cautious of purchasing cheap cosmetics advertised on Facebook, as the advertising costs are high, increasing the likelihood of buying counterfeit products. Examples include lipsticks and perfumes.
- Always avoid products promoted by popular influencers; products labeled as face cream, body cream, toner, or peel should be approached with caution.
Trustworthy beauty groups on Facebook for reference before seeking bargain deals:
- Beauty Tips & Reviews (Vietnam)
- Beauty Bargains
- Villa for Oily Skin
- Cosmetic Surgery Confessions (this group is for those interested in cosmetic surgery)
Cosmetic Clearance Groups for Affordable Deals:
- Liquidation of cosmetics (Beauty in Your Own Style)
- Beauty Hub (Tips & Reviews)
2. Bargain Hunting on Instagram:
If you're looking for bargains on Instagram from a big store, chances are you won't find any. Instead, follow the store for a while, and you'll see smaller shops popping up with better deals. Follow these smaller shops, and you'll score good-quality items at lower prices. (big stores spend money on hiring hot girls, advertising...)
Knowing how to leverage social media is a simple way to snag bargains.
3. Bargain Hunting on Shopee:
- This is a budget shopping app available on both Android and iOS. If you use a smartphone, download it to access cheaper products along with reasonably priced shipping. Plus, there are often free shipping deals.
- Now, many reputable shops are on Shopee. The advantages include low shipping costs and always available discount codes. You can even sort by price and shipping fees are minimal—nationwide shipping for as low as 20k, equivalent to inner-city shipping in the past. With cash on delivery, you save on transfer fees (previously, every purchase incurred a 22k transfer fee for deliveries outside the city).
- Downside: It can be a bit messy, with some products being counterfeit. To overcome this, check the shop reviews. If it's a reputable shop or one of the month's favorites, it's reliable. Shopee offers a 24-hour return policy from the time of receipt for faulty or fake items.
Source: Giang Kien Nguyen and Lê Yến
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