Being a crazy makeup lover (and hoarder), I have a love-hate relationship with online shopping. Love because who doesn’t love buying makeup? Hate because my wallet cries before the end of the month. But keeping that dilemma aside, living in India people hardly get the opportunity to explore some of the best internationally acclaimed brands in the world. And that isn’t a great feeling. We feel you and that is why we are here today. We have listed down 15 best international websites that will deliver your favourite beauty products to India. We’ve tried our best to put necessary price list and shipping details as well but custom costs can be found here.
15 International Websites Which Ship Skincare, Makeup and Beauty Products To India
A U.S based global website, Beautyjoint has everything that you can think of when you hear makeup. Shop your favourite ELF eyeshadow palette or the magnificent RUDE eyeshadow palette from here. If you are a fan of Korean skin care regime, you can finally shop your forever bookmarked item now. With prices as low as 3 dollars, their customer policies are on point. With 5 star reviews, this international website will bring you the cosmetics you always wished to own. Shipping is free for 100 dollars and above and it will take 14-21 days for your goodies to reach you.
2. Lookfantastic.com
This U.K based international website has launched its Indian counterpart and we can’t keep calm. Finally, we Indians can now access some of the most coveted beauty brands like Alpha H, Aromatherapy Associates, Eve Lom, Elemis, Omorovicza, The Ordinary and others right here in India. Blending on The Balm bronzer with the help of a Sigma brush will be an everyday affair now. They also have customised beauty boxes containing products of your choice. But the best thing about this website is that prices are converted into INR. How cool is that? Shipping is free for products above Rs 6000. The shipping might take a little longer than two weeks. But it is worth the wait and the money.
3. Beautybay.com
Jeffrey Stars, Urban Decay, Anastasia Beverly Hills, INGLOT, Ofra– you name it and this international website has it all. Beautybay is not just a website shipping international products worldwide, it is a brand as well. So shop from their home brand and any of the luxe or drugstore brand you wish to. Here too the prices are listed in INR which is a big plus. They promise to deliver within 3 weeks and you can return the products within 14 days of receipt. Shipping charges are free for orders above Rs 950.
4. Feelunique.com
Always on sale, this international website is the most talked about and visited for buying international beauty products. From Nyx, TONYMOLY to BareMinerals and Natasha Denona, they have it all covered. The products are 100% genuine and the price listing is done in INR. Delivery takes a little more than two weeks and free delivery is applicable for shopping worth 75 dollars and above.
5. ShipoutfromUSA.com
A makeup lover’s paradise, a shopaholic’s heaven- ShipoutfromUSA.com is exactly that. This international website aims to make easy and hazard free purchase options from world-known brands of U.S.A and U.K. Offering you deals from various websites, this is an initiative of Mail Box Mart U.S.A (a leading courier agency). Make a free registration on the website in order to avail the special offers and discounts. The website has personal shoppers who will source out products according to your preference and suggest you the best deals available. Shipping to India takes around 7-12 days times.
6. Cult Beauty
Providing free shipping to India for all orders over 40 pounds, Cult Beauty is a U.K based international website which delivers happiness (read makeup) worldwide. Having all the latest products ( especially those unavailable in India otherwise) you can now flaunt the supremely famous Morphe eyeshadow palette. NARS, Benefit, BECCA, Hourglass, Too Faced are a few of the well-known brands available here. Cult Beauty allows you to have your favourite celebrity’s most loved product as every time you click on an item it shows if any celeb has bought it.
7. Beauty Bridge
Having a wide variety of skin care, body care, fragrances and makeup, this international website is sure to spoil you with choices. Selling international brands like ASDM Beverly Hills, Deborah Lippman and POP beauty, the best part about this website is its no fuzz shipping and custom policies. Orders with the subtotal of less than 49 pounds will have to bear the shipping charges of 3.95 pounds. Make an account to get registered and eligible for a 15% discount on your first order. But, the best part is this website ALWAYS provides you with free samples.
8. Nordstrom
It’s time to get your hands on every international makeup brands that you always wished to explore. Nordstrom not only has ample varieties of international cosmetics brands but their clothing section too will make up go ga-ga. Le-Labo, La Mer, Jo Malone London are some of the amazing brands available here. The website converts the pricing to INR as soon as you sign in. That is a YAY. However, what makes Nordstrom stand out is their free shipping policy. Yes, you read it right. Free shipping globally!
9. Iherb
On the first look, Iherb comes out as an international website selling health care (supplements, proteins) worldwide. However, this website delivers both international makeup and skin care items as well. If you are looking for natural, organic and cruelty-free international beauty and skin care, then this is your stop. The Estimated Delivery window provided by iHerb reflects the most standard delivery. However, there are import and shipping charges applicable here.
10. Strawberrynet
With 800+ international brands, Strawberrynet is among the leading online shopping portal selling international makeup and skin care worldwide. No matter which brand you are looking for, you will get it here. From Britney Spears, Hugo Boss to Revita Lash and Lancome – it has everything under the sun. Get free shipping along with a 5% discount on your first order. With every order above Rs 2000, there are no shipping charges, however, otherwise, you will have to pay Rs 350 for it.
11. Wishtrend
Korean beauty or K-beauty is the Gurumaa of any skincare regime. Being a skincare fanatic I abide by that. But the problem with Korean beauty products is their dim availability in India. Wishtrend is an international online portal which stocks almost every K-beauty brands. Now, what else can you ask for? So stock up some amazing Korean beauty gems and intensify your skincare and beauty routine. Sign in to their website to avail great offers from international brands and get free samples on your order.
12. Beautylish
Availability of great global (genuine) brands, stern packaging and fast delivery are our main lookouts while shopping beauty products from an international website. Beautylish ticks on all these three categories. So if you are on a hunt for some luxe global brands like MAX & ME and BY TERRY, go to Beautylish and avail their summer offer. Shipping charges of 20 U.S dollars is applicable for orders under 100 dollars.
13. Cosme-de.com
Makeup and sale are two of our favourite words. Add international before makeup and our happiness will know no bounds! Cosme-de.com is a U.S based website selling international beauty globally. With free shipping with orders amounting to 79 U.S dollar and more, the website has luxe as well as drugstore skincare and cosmetics. Give the website a look and splurge on yourself because self-love is important.
14. PAT McGRATH LABS
PAT McGRATH LABS’s product collection is outstanding, to say the least. The moment you open the website, you will have the urge to buy everything you see. The pinnacle of beauty and fashion herself, PATMacGRATH is one of the most influential makeup artists in the world. The creator of a billion-dollar brand, the beauty queen is ruling the cosmetics industry and the products are ruling our heart. Get free shipping for orders over Rs 12,000.
15. Sleek Makeup
Sleek Makeup is a U.K based brand which sells their products universally. Known for its high-pigmented lipsticks and illuminating highlighter, this international brand is quite affordable. This can be a great opportunity for someone looking for an international yet cost-effective brand to try on. You might even find the Matte Me liquid lipstick very similar to our Incolor Matte Me one.
Apart from the above-mentioned websites, there are few Instagram stores which sell authentic international products like @online.makeup.store.india, @internationalmakeup_, @adoremakeup16 and @authentic_international_makeup.
Which is your favourite online shopping beauty website?
Manavi Siddhanti is a lifestyle journalist and ex-magazine editor based in New Delhi, India. She writes about beauty and lifestyle. Pragati Siddhanti is an IT manager who is based in Basel,Switzerland. She writes on travel, expat life and motherhood.
