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Were bonafide New York fashion Week fanatics! Watch M·A·C Senior Artists uncover all the beauty and brilliance from the chicest week of the year. Are you obsessed too? Check out our Facebook page for behind-the-scenes photos from M·A·C & Milk, the shows, and follow M·A·C Artist tweets live: http://www.facebook.com/MACcosmetics. Click here to view the M·A·C & Milk collection of backstage essentials: http://www.maccosmetics.com/whats_new/collection.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT240
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About 3-4 of the 8 years were spent choosing cosmetics. This was for ladies in the time before the Internet. Today, modern women increasingly are buying cosmetics on the Internet and saving about 80% of their time.
Consumers all over the world most commonly buy cosmetics in supermarkets or drugstores. Now Internet shops have entered the most popular top five sources for selling cosmetic goods. In addition, the popularity of cosmetics Internet shops is growing, according to European demographers who carried out of a global on-line research study.
Among Europeans who regularly buy beauty and health products, 23% have confirmed that they use the web. However, the most cosmetics purchased online are not in Europe at all, but in North Korea – 68%, Taiwan – 39% and Japan – 38%, respectively.
In countries leading in the consumption of cosmetics, Spain, Hungary, Mexico, Russia and Thailand, every fifth buyer prefers to get these products via the Internet.
“It is interesting that the significant of online shops as a sale channel does not depend directly on the level of Internet penetration in the society. Only 18% of Americans buy cosmetics goods and personal treatment products from the Internet on a regular basis. This is the same as in Russia, where access to the Internet is significantly lower,” – General Director of “ACNielsen Russia” Alexander Pesmenniy comments results of the research. In Britain, 26% of respondents buy beauty products from online shops. Meanwhile, in Poland 33% of survey participants use the Internet to buy cosmetics, the same number as in the much more Internet-developed Germany.
Why do buyers who shop for cosmetics on the Internet prefer this to traditional shops?
It turns out that the main advantage is significant time savings of 40% to 80%, which is ensured by not having to leave the home, and also by the absence of queues, 24-hour access and an easy ordering process.
Two thirds of internet buyers of cosmetics (61%) gave exactly this answer.
The research also has shown that for inhabitants of cities and towns with populations close to 1 million, the factors of time economy and at-home delivery are more significant and attractive than for respondents from small regions and towns.
The same advantages of Internet shopping also were more frequently pointed out by high level profit consumers.
Almost every second Internet user (47%) noted that in online stores it is possible to find cosmetics and fragrances that cannot be found in regular shops. For example, this includes rare cosmetics brands that are not imported to the resident’s country or limited editions of aromas or perfumes of well-known brands.
This is appreciated especially by young Internet consumers below 28 years, and also inhabitants of small regions.
A bit more than one third of respondents (37%) try to save money when buying cosmetics products online because prices in online shops are 15-40% lower.
Such pricing policies are possible because sellers do not have to pay rent for shopping space, which is usually a basic expense for traditional shops and is included in products’ prices. Besides, Internet cosmetics are not limited by prices in stores that are fighting for online buyers. Therefore, newly-designed cosmetics and beauty products appear in virtual shops considerably earlier than in retail shops, which is especially attractive to those who look after market trends.
All Internet purchases of cosmetics are not able to be touched and smelled before purchase. In the case of buying books or CDs online, this consideration is not very important, but this is a serious problem when selecting cosmetics and perfume. It is interesting that this limitation scares women 3 times more frequently than it does men. However, many online stores today offer consumers the option to order test samples free of charge or for a very low price.
Furthermore, one must not forget that swindlers also live in the virtual space. Therefore, it is useful for a consumer to keep her/his eyes open, for example, by not using credit cards to pay for goods from questionable Internet stores. Instead, consumers should use the “mobile internet” service to be informed quickly about and able to block the unsanctioned debiting of money from their credit cards.
Online shopping experts advise caution with electronic stores that clearly have undervalued prices. This is how cyber-criminals attract buyers.
At the same time, in defense of Internet stores, it is important to note that vigilance is also necessary in the usual department stores where it is also possible to find yourself without your wallet.
Taina Walters
http://www.articlesbase.com/cosmetics-articles/buying-cosmetics-on-the-internet-will-add-3-years-to-your-life-697228.html
Hi Guys,
I wanted to show you my collection of NARS. NARS is a pricey but amazing brand that is worth shelling out the cash for a few of the better items. Check out my video for pics and my review on some of my fav items.
Check out my blog MakeupByRenRen.com Tuesday for a detailed post with swatches. Ciao Bellas!
I’m trying something a little new. To make it easier to navigate through the video I am offering a breakdown of the show.
Check out this video’s highlights!
0:45 Great deal on lipglosses – NARS Holiday Lip Gloss Duo Set
1:28 Lipgloss Swatches
3:12 Instant warmth to the skin – Luster Blush
4:33 Awesome eyeshadow Duo – Belly Dance
5:02 Eyeshadow swatches
5:18 Favorite Highlighter Ever – Albatross Blus Duo
5:38 The infamous bronzer/blush duo – Casino and Sin
6:08 Mini Commercial Break – Upcoming changes to videos
7:38 My favorite NARS blush – Taos
8:29 Awesome blush for women of color – Exhibit A
8:43 Exhibit A swatch
9:30 The most infamous NARS blush – Super Orgasm
10:05 How to prevent applying chunks of glitter to your cheeks
10:42 True Gold eyeshadow – Silent Night
11:00 Swatches
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I’m in HD!! Hope I didn’t scare you too much! 
All NYX products used in this tut can be found here:
http://www.smartbeautyshop.com/
Products used:
NYX jumbo pencil in black bean
NYX Chrome eyeshadow in black no. 019
NYX single eyeshadow in baby pink no. 20
NYX single eyeshadow in pacific no. 23
NYX single eyeshadow in highlight no. 07
NYX doll eye mascara
NYX rouge cream blush in glow no.5
NYX goddess of the night with megashine in french kiss no.3
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Here’s part one of product photos of as many permanent MAC eyeshadows as were available at the time of swatching! Make sure you check out the gallery for more product photos of past and present MAC products!
You can check out swatches of all of MAC’s permanent eyeshadows –
http://www.temptalia.com/tag/mac-swatch-guide
For more MAC Essential Information, read our guide –
http://www.temptalia.com/mac-cosmetics-your-guide-to-everything-mac-makeup
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P.S. – These are of MAC’s tester eyeshadows — these are NOT my shadows, so please take that into account for messiness, any “ew” factor, etc. – these are counter testers!
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Thorough cleansing with gentle exfoliation. Annemarie Borlind Cosmetic Sponges help you complete the cleansing process by gently exfoliating and dislodging stubborn dirt. They are easy to use – there is no cloth hanging down dripping water on your arms and clothes. Best of all they are easy to keep clean – they can be washed in the washing machine and boiled to be made sterile.
The psychology of retailing
Another holiday shopping season is here. You have the best of intentions and a budget all worked out. This year it will all go perfectly. You have probably said this for several years and often failed to stay in budget if you even had one at all. Maybe you feel badly about it. Don’t! There is an army of marketers out there who have employed every trick to get you to spend every penny you have and many pennies you don’t. They use psychology, deception (not illegal deception) and your emotions and senses. Here I will talk about some of the tricks they use so you will be better aware and hopefully can stay on track.
Speed
Ok. You arrive at the mall. Hopefully you find parking and you are ready to get in there, get what you want and get out as fast as possible. Wrong! You find yourself pushed this way and that, having to move around displays and tables and other people stopped in the aisle. This is not accidental. Retailers have no interest in getting you back out of the shop. They want you to slow down and see things that might tempt you into an impulse buy. Tables and displays are carefully arranged to slow you down as you come in the door. High profit margin items will be in these areas e.g. latest fashions.
Impulse buys
Often you will have to pass the cosmetics to get to the rest of the shop. Cosmetics are often an impulse buy for women. Cosmetics may also be near the shoe area so that while you are waiting for your size, your bored eye travels over to the cosmetics counter. Notice how many small items are near the register? These are there to encourage impulse buys. Some stores tell you of some great deal as you are paying for your goods, often drawing your attention to the items around them. Impulse buys often occur at the end of aisles and so high profit items are usually there. Shops are designed with as many ends as possible to maximize these high traffic areas. You will see the brand name items at the ends of aisles and the generic often put in the middle of all the shelves or on the bottom shelf below your eye level.
Displays
There is a tremendous amount of thought and design put into displays. Triangles work well. Tall items in the center and small items stacked around them. The triangle draws your attention to the center and usually these are high profit margin items. Afraid to mess up the folded clothes? Sales associates are now trained to leave a couple of items unfolded to attract people to touch and try them. Eye level shelving is premium since our attention is drawn there. Very high shelves or deep low shelving is avoided. Tables allow you greater access and are more inviting than shelves. Again these are used for premium items.
Senses
Lighting is critical to mood. Bright means modern. Spotlighting can mean classic and spot lights are used to attract you to certain displays. Music also has to be matched to the mood the retailer wants for the shop. Up to date “cool” music creates a hip atmosphere where fashion conscious will shop. Classical music can create an air of high brow exclusivity. Ever notice that some shops have a distinctive smell? If not, pay attention next time you go to the mall. Smells can create moods as well as associations. Got a great piece of clothing last time at a particular shop? Next time you wander by or go browsing inside, the smell works on you subconsciously and you may remember that deal and be more inclined to buy there. You associate the excitement and satisfaction of your previous purchase with that particular smell. Colors of course are used to create mood and to highlight areas.
Sales assistants
Many sales assistants are now displays themselves. They often have to wear the clothes from the store and some stores are using models at the doorway. They often leverage the high school popularity effect by making you want to be popular too. Brand names use this to their advantage.
Refreshments
Many department stores place their refreshments on the top floor or near high profit items. To get to the top floor and out again, you have to pass all their retail items twice.
Signs
Signs usually have only a few words on them so you get the message even if you glance at it. Signs that are not in direct sight can also register in our brains especially if repeated.
Sales
Discounts are shown as percentages and many people do not do the math to see how much they are truly saving. Another trick is the discount on a discount. “Get 10% off and a further 20% off today only” Yes, the price of the item is lowered but did you think it was 30% off the price? Most people do and most do not naturally want to do the math in the shop.
How it works:
Say $100 item at 10% off and then further 20% off
$100 – 10% ($10) = $90
$90 – 20% ($18) = $72
Same item $100 at 30% off
$100 – 30% ($30) = $70
Ok, you say. Its only $2. Well firstly it’s your $2; secondly multiply that $2 by all the customers who buy and it adds up quickly and thirdly the more expensive the item the more this adds up e.g. $1000 item would benefit the shop by $20 a customer as well as their usual profit.
The latest and greatest
Go into a shop wanting something reasonable. You will find yourself under pressure to “upgrade” to the next level. This happens a lot with electronics. You are told that they have a limited amount of the very latest equipment in stock and can fix you up. You are told that what you want will not do everything (did you want everything?) or you are told it will be obsolete very quickly (electronics are usually obsolete close to when you walk out the door). Counter this by deciding what you need to fulfill the task you want to accomplish. Then stick to your guns. If you find out there is something new when you are in the shop and are tempted to buy, walk away and go home. Think it over, research it and make a decision away from the sales pressure.
Ok, you are now prepared for the shopping season. Go out there and recognize the retail forces ready to pocket your money and be aware of the tricks.
Last piece of advice: do not shop on an empty stomach. Guess where the cafe is? See refreshments above.
Happy Holidays and smart shopping
B.G. Smith
http://www.articlesbase.com/advice-articles/manipulating-you-for-the-holidays-82276.html
