Hey Girls, We beauty bloggers are a mischievous lot, we write and write about beauty loot and beauty treatments, but actually don't get much time to spare pampering ourselves.
This past week I took time out from blogging and I checked myself in to beauty rehab , no not a rehab really,I took time out de-cluttering my vanity, getting my 8 hours of beauty sleep,actually using my lotion potion & I made sure I got my long over due salon and parlor treatments done.I got my toes painted and can now sit back & enjoy! Ahhh the feeling is pure bliss :D
When I think of Bliss how can makeup shopping be far behind? ;) During the past week I also placed my first order from Strawberrynet.com and thought it would be a good idea to share my shopping experience with all you gals who are lemming for Benefit, Laura Mercier, Clinque, Stila,Nars,Korres,Bobby Brown and Urban decays of the world, but can't find these in India.
Strawberrynet.com is a discount retailer which sells many high end beauty brands at promotional prices, with discounts sometimes running up to 60-70% !!
I'll be very honest and say I had been very weary of ordering from Strawberrynet.com because my last international package from some other websites went missing so I was keeping off International shopping.
Also Starwberrynet.com's website didn't look appealing to me, what's with so much stuff happening on their homepage. But I had been lusting after Korres Raspberry liquid lipsticks over such a long long time that when I saw a fabulous deal I decided to take a plunge and order from them.
I half expected my parcel to get lost, come damaged or with substandard items. But when I received my order in 4 working days and in perfect condition I literally jumped with joy :)
Here's all the stuff you need to know about the site.
- Huge brand selection of high end International makeup,skincare and fragrance
- Free International shipping
- Payment via Credit card, paypal
- Amounts displayed in Indian Rupees
- Loyalty discounts starting from 1% to 10% depending number of times you shop from the site
- Special gift with purchase of $25 for first time customers
- Option for getting a refund for any VAT or additional taxes levied on your order by the Customs.
- Site accessible in Hindi & English
- You can choose a different billing and shipping address and even send the items as a gift with a gift message.
- They run many promotional discounts on literally hundreds of items and there's a very good chance you'll be able to get 20-40% on on the items on your wishlist.
Apart from providing first class free International shipping they also make sure your package is insured and requires a signature at receipt.
Here's my order-It came in a cardboard box with a purple ribbon, secured around it.The shipping location was mentioned as Sweden.
Inside the item was securely wrapped in bubble wrap with thermocol layers and thermocol chunks.
The item I bought was genuine and from fresh stock.
Overall recommendation- I'm highly satisfied with the product selection, pricing,free and quick shipping and promotional offers at Strawberrynet. The proof of the pudding is in eating. I've already placed my second order yesterday from them (what to do-I'm greedy!!)
I'd suggest you definitely check it out, currently they are running an upto 75% off on unboxed items and there are some amazing products up for grabs!! Careful now, those discounts can be habit forming ;)
I have checked the site before and always found it a little weird because of their cluttered homepage...but good to know their service is recommendable! :)
ReplyDeleteNice haul...why not post pics of the products?? :S
Yeah theIr homepage some serious work, they have great products but the website looks too cluttered.i got korres liquid lipstick trio will post detailed swatches & review later :)
DeleteGreat haul! Can we use Indian debit cards? I have uco bank debit cum visa card, no credit card! :(
ReplyDeleteSorry Manya debit cards are not accepted by them I checked the site again. Check with your bank if they'll issue a credit card against an FD, many banks issue credit cards with listed credit limit against deposits
Deletemanya u can definately use a indian debit card. i have made most of my purchases with this card.
DeleteI only ordered a perfume from their site once and that was long long time ago. Would love to know what you bought from there.
ReplyDeleteYeah they do have some great offers on perfumes, I was planning to order some stuff for hubby ;) I bought Korres raspberry lipstick trio, loving it :)
DeleteThats great to know Pooja..I was waiting for someone to share this actually..would love to order NARS stuff..:)
ReplyDeleteYeah me too, but I think I'll wait to buy Nars stuff from duty free next time I travel, I'm planning to stick up on laura mercier and Korres from strawberrynet
Deletestrawberrynet is a great site for some makeup brands....but il never get skincare stuff from here-ure most likely to get duped or sold expired or near expiry products....Also wen it come to makeup i know for certain that they sell fake MAC....i once got a fake Frankly Scarlet blush-even the MAC MUA's were fooled-but the difference is evident if u compare closely to another of their blushes.....I was lucky enough to get a refund-...So girls,do watch out and do not let urselves get duped....Happy shopping anyways :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this, I don't think I'll be shopping for Mac from them I have many outlets in vicinity so I think I'd buy it from MAC store only
Deletewith posts like this, i miss owning a debit/credit card with unlimited cash supply :(
ReplyDeleteHa ha same here Hun same here ;)
Deletegreat to know this pooja, i never went through the site for more than 10min. i will surely try this :)
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Sure glad to share this we makeupholics need to help each other out ;)
DeleteI too have shopped from it number of times and absolutely adored the experience :) ... show me what's in that bubble wrap :D
ReplyDeleteYeah same here even I was so pleasantly surprised by the whole experience :) I got Korres raspberry liquid lipstick limited edition trio, it's absolutely delightful
DeleteNice haul!!!!! now swatch swatch swatch...and let me know in advance u hav blog sale :p
ReplyDeleteSure Kejal review and swatches coming up soon :D and I'll share the blog sale details 1 week in advance next time :)
DeleteThe first package I received from strawberry.et arrived on time but the 2nd one has gone missing. The customer care no is ISD and they are not helpful on mails.
ReplyDeleteShopping on the site is quite risky.
Anyone buying SK 11 product is genuine or fake
ReplyDeletedid u pay any customs
ReplyDeleteHi read reviews which say that they had to pay customs amount ? Did you pay anything ? I have placed a order and now I am wondering about the custom charges
ReplyDeletefriends it's been so long I ordered perfume through this site but still I haven't received it when I ask them they says that it's with Indian post customs they have to clear the product Im worried will I get the product or not pls advice
ReplyDeleteHi all just a day back i ordered chanel allure velvet lipstick..but after reading all ur reviews am really scared whether the product is dupe or real..and more over am worried whether i il get in my hands since u all say tht customs hold it... am really worried i payed 2870 bugs Inr.i received email tht my product got shipped.if i want to cancel my product il my amount get refunded by them
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