Only once you’ve finally fastened your seat belt on the airplane and are preparing for takeoff (i.e., dabbing on some relaxing essential oils and applying your go-to moisturizing lip balm), it hits you: You forgot to pack your makeup bag for your international trip. Well, before having a total meltdown, take a few deep breaths because it’s all going to be okay. How? There are plenty of trustworthy, cult-beloved beauty stores around the globe for your product-stocking your needs. Heck, chalk up the immersive experience to a notch on your transformative travel belt.
In a recent Reddit thread, users posted their favorite places to shop for makeup while traveling, whether to replace something they ran out of while away from home or to grab some cool new goodies that aren’t even available elsewhere. From Mexico and Japan to Turkey and Australia, here are the top user-selected picks. You might even end up with some worldly products that’ll replace your former go-tos for good, after all.
These are the best beauty stores around the world, according to Redditors.
1. Australia
The best stores:Myer, David Jones, Mecca
Brands to shop: Inika, Eye of Horus
2. England
The best stores: Boots, Superdrug, Tesco, Asda
Brands to shop: Makeup Revolution, Barry M, Gosh
3. Germany
The best stores:DM, Müller, Rossmann, BioMarkt
Brands to shop: Alverde, Balea
4. Ireland
The best stores: Boots, Debenhams, Brown Thomas
Brands to shop: Catrice, Bourjois
5. Italy
The best stores:Kiko, Acqua & Sapone
Brands to shop:Neve Cosmetics, Pupa Milano
6. Japan
The best stores: Don Quijote, Isetan
Brands to shop: Canamake, Kiss Me Heroine
7. Mexico
The best stores:Bellísima, Sanborns
Brands to shop: Ere Peréz, Bissú, Adara, Pai Pai
8. The Netherlands
The best stores: Douglas, ICI Paris XL, Kruidvat, Trekpleister, Etos
Brands to shop: Ellis Faas, Zoeva
9. Peru
The best stores: Ripley, Saga Falabella
Brands to shop: Ésika, Cyzone, and L’Bel
10. Turkey
The best stores: Watsons, Gratis, Sevil
Brands to shop:Golden Rose, Note Cosmetics, Alix Avien
Here’s the right order to apply your makeup, according to a pro. Or, find out the trick to nailing cream blush.
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