4 Tips for Buying Premium-Quality Cosmetics on a Budget
Australia’s cosmetics and personal care market is expected to get over $4.48 million in revenue in 2018, says Statista. This market has been growing by about 2.4% and its growth is going to continue as premium-quality ‘green’ cosmetics are getting more popular with Australians (IBISWorld). If you want to enjoy those top-quality products as well but don’t have the budget for it, you’ll need to get creative. Finding some good retailers online, planning your purchases carefully, and prioritizing the items you need are some of the tricks you can use to afford premium-quality cosmetics in any situation.
How to Buy Premium Cosmetics on a Budget: 4 Tips Anyone Can Use
1. Know when to give up on premium
First of all, you need to recognize that sometimes no amount of discount coupons can help you stock up on premium-quality products. That’s why the first thing you need to do is to prioritize the cosmetics you need to buy.
Plan out your skin care routine in detail and make a list of the items you need. Then think hard about which you can skimp on without affecting the health of your skin. For example, you will definitely want to have top-quality face creams and serums. However, you can save some money on things like shower gels and lotions. You can also use an occasional homemade mask or lotion as those are very effective and very economical as well.
2. Know where to buy when you do
There are many premium stores that sell top brands of cosmetics. But there are also much smaller stores that prioritize making those same branded products as affordable as possible. Many of the second kind can be found online.
You should look for a store that sells a wide range of professional cosmetics and targets both retail customers and businesses. An online shop like amr.com.au works closely with premium suppliers to get the best terms and then offer the lowest prices to buyers. As they target businesses too, they get a chance to cut prices further as many of their customers buy in bulk.
3. Choose the best timing for your cosmetics shopping
To buy premium-quality cosmetics on a budget you need to know when prices are at their lowest. This usually means the holiday season when every store wants to be seen offering discounts. You also shouldn’t forget that brands often have sales dedicated to important events in their history or public events they support. For example, you can see discounts during a cosmetics industry exhibit or any event sponsored by a specific brand.
These special offers are often fleeting, so you’ll need to subscribe to the brand as well as stores you buy from. Their newsletters will alert you to discounts immediately. You should also stock up any discount coupons you have (unless you use them right away). This might allow you to get an even bigger discount in the future.
Be sure to check the expiration date of the product before buying as you might be able to buy a few items that will ‘tide you over’ until the next big sale.
4. Don’t buy what you don’t need
Many people get caught up in the shopping spirit and end up with lots of expensive products they can’t use up before they expire. To avoid this problem you need to know exactly what your skin care routine needs and stick to those products only.
Consider consulting a cosmetologist if you aren’t sure what kind of products your skin needs.
