Launched by hairstylist Henry Goldenberg in 1997 as a hair and beauty salon, the company made the move online with both HQhair and HQman. Though there was some initial success, HQhair went into administration in 2011 and was bought by the Hut Group, becoming another name in the ever-growing empire of THG.<\/p>\n
HQhair looks to work with the best of the best in terms of brands, so the likes of Elemis and Eve Lom head up the list of skincare brands on their website. You can buy makeup tools from Real Techniques, have a look at what NYX have to offer or opt for the high-performing makeup promised by Illamasqua, depending on what it is that you\u2019re looking for.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Amazon<\/h3>\n
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It is virtually impossible to live in a world in which Amazon isn\u2019t all-encompassing, so there is little-to-nothing that we\u2019d be able to tell you about the company that you don\u2019t already know. The key selling point about Amazon is that they make buying things online easy, which is what makes them so popular.<\/p>\n
Company History<\/h4>\n
Amazon was founded by Jeff Bezos in 1994 and went public three years later, selling music and videos from 1998 onwards. That was the same year that it started working in the United Kingdom and Germany, growing in size and market strength with every passing year. The launch of Fulfilment by Amazon in 2006 meant that it even delivered its own stock.<\/p>\n
Amazon is an online shopping behemoth, hoovering up virtually everything in its path. There are few companies that either don\u2019t work with Amazon or else haven\u2019t sold out to it, meaning that it is very much a one-stop-shop for everything that you could possibly need, up to and including watching TV shows, movies and Premier League football.<\/p>\n
Makeup<\/h4>\n
It would obviously be misleading to suggest that Amazon is a store specifically aimed at selling makeup and beauty products, but at the same time the sheer size of the company means that it is impossible to ignore. Whether you want to buy products by Garnier or Revlon, Fancil or MSQ, Amazon should be one of the first places that you look to see what they\u2019re offering.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Shopping Online for Makeup & Skincare<\/h2>\n
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Knowing where to shop for makeup and other beauty products online is all well and good, but knowing how to do it is a different matter. Obviously one of the chief things that most people will want to do, especially when it comes to make up, is try it on but that isn\u2019t possible when you\u2019re predominantly doing your shopping on the internet. As a result, one of the best places to turn is to reviews of the site, where you can glean all sorts of information about how good their products are and what you should expect.<\/p>\n
The development of technology means that you can also turn to some sites to use a skin match finder, which can be hugely helpful. As an example, there is one provided by Look Fantastic that asks you to choose five foundation samples that you\u2019ll be sent free of charge, with only the shipping needing to be paid for before being credited back into your account to be redeemed against a future purchase. Then you create a colour charge using AI technology and you\u2019ll find the products that you match with within 30 seconds.<\/p>\n
That is the sort of thing that you can look out for in order to ensure that you get the very best products available to you. As technology improves even further, more and more such initiatives will be launched to make it even easier for customers to find ways of getting the most appropriate makeups from online retailers. If all else fails, though, you can always turn back to those trusty reviews and try to ask questions of other shoppers to get a sense of which products will be right for you.<\/p>\n
Returns Policies<\/h2>\n
Unfortunately, ordering something online will always mean that a product might need to be returned for some reason or another. When you spend a lot of money on something, you want to be able to make sure that it is the best thing for you and if it\u2019s not then you\u2019re better off returning it and spending your money on something else. The question is, what is the returns policy of each company that we\u2019ve mentioned?<\/p>\n
Charlotte Tilbury<\/h3>\n
You can return either unused or \u2018gently used\u2019 items for free within 30 days of purchase.<\/p>\n
John Lewis & Partners<\/h3>\n
John Lewis & Partners do not allow the return of \u2018beauty products\u2019 for hygiene reasons, though it isn\u2019t stated whether this includes unopened products.<\/p>\n
Debenhams<\/h3>\n
As with John Lewis & Partners, Debenhams use \u2018hygiene reasons\u2019 as the excuse for not accepting returns on cosmetics, including beauty products.<\/p>\n
M&S<\/h3>\n
Marks and Spencer will offer a full refund on products that are returned unused and in the original packaging. In the case of beauty products, this will only be allowed if they are unopened and the \u2018hygiene seal\u2019 is still intact.<\/p>\n
Boots<\/h3>\n
In July of 2020, Boots launched their Make Up Exchange Promise, which said that customers could return opened beauty items if they were the wrong item for some reason, given that in-store testers were no longer available.<\/p>\n
Beauty Expert<\/h3>\n
You need to contact Beauty Expert before returning any items and ensure that they are unopened.<\/p>\n
HQhair<\/h3>\n
Unless the item is the incorrect one or is damaged in some way, HQhair follows the same returns police as Beauty Expert, insomuch as you can\u2019t return an item if it\u2019s been opened.<\/p>\n
Amazon<\/h3>\n
Amazon\u2019s refund policy is generally a bit more generous than other companies and you are allowed to return things if you\u2019ve opened them. Obviously in the case of makeup, this will only be on the condition that you haven\u2019t used most of it.<\/p>\n
Shipping Info<\/h2>\n
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The issue with shopping online is that you need firms to send the items that you\u2019ve ordered out to you. Between Brexit and the global health crisis, that can take a bit longer than it used to depending on where the company that you\u2019re ordering from is based. Here\u2019s a quick look at the shipping info for each of the companies we\u2019ve been looking at:<\/p>\n
Charlotte Tilbury<\/h3>\n
Standard delivery can take between two and five days, with express delivery available. This will come by the following day if you order it before 6pm Monday to Thursday or within one to two days over the weekend.<\/p>\n
John Lewis & Partners<\/h3>\n
As long as you don\u2019t order something for delivery to a non-UK mainland location, you can expect smaller items to be delivered within five working days. You can also get next day delivery if you\u2019re willing to pay for it.<\/p>\n
Debenhams<\/h3>\n
Next day delivery is possible if you order before 11pm, depending on what day it is and what you\u2019ve ordered. If you\u2019re in Northern Ireland then standard delivery will take up to five working days, which is the same as for mainland UK delivery.<\/p>\n
M&S<\/h3>\n
Marks & Sparks offer you the choice of picking up your items from their store from 12pm on your chosen date, or within three to five working days if that doesn\u2019t suit you. You can also opt for a nominated day or next day delivery.<\/p>\n
Boots<\/h3>\n
Order online before 8pm and you will be able to pick up most items in-store the following day. You can choose named day, next day or standard delivery, with the latter taking a few days.<\/p>\n
Beauty Expert<\/h3>\n
You can get Beauty Expert orders delivered to Inpost lockers or you can wait between two and three days for standard home delivery. Click and Collect and next day delivery are also available.<\/p>\n
HQhair<\/h3>\n
Whether you get your items sent to Inpost lockers or to your home address, it will take between two and three days to receive it. Only paying for next day delivery will speed that process up.<\/p>\n
Amazon<\/h3>\n
If you\u2019re a Prime member then you can often get things delivered the following day. If not, the amount of time that it takes to receive your item will differ depending on what you order.<\/p>\n
Popular Makeup Brands<\/h2>\n
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There are unquestionably some makeup brands that are better-known and more popular than others. Here\u2019s a look at each of them and what you can expect:<\/p>\n
Charlotte Tilbury<\/h3>\n
The Charlotte Tilbury brand offers all sorts of foundations, concealers and powders to get you looking your absolute best. The Glowing Skin Kit, for example, will see you sent a liquid concealer, a hydrating tint and Charlotte\u2019s Magic Cream, with the only thing you need to worry about being the shade.<\/p>\n
MAC<\/h3>\n
MAC declares itself to be the \u2018world\u2019s leading professional makeup authority\u2019, which is obviously a confident statement in a busy arena. Even so, it\u2019s one that stands up to testing when you consider that \u2018all races, ages and genders\u2019 are covered and it is sold in more than 150 countries.<\/p>\n
NARS<\/h3>\n
The French company NARS has been offering makeup and skin care products since being established by Fran\u00e7ois Nars in 1994. The bestsellers include extreme mascara, eyeshadow palettes and bronzing powders in addition to the likes of tinted moisturiser and creamy concealer.<\/p>\n
benefit<\/h3>\n
Benefit tends to opt for the wow factor with its makeup products, which is why you get names such as POWmade Brow Pomade and They\u2019re Real! Magnet Extreme Lengthening Mascara. The key thing to bear in mind when looking through their makeup selections is that all of the products tell you exactly what they do on the tin.<\/p>\n
Urban Decay<\/h3>\n
Urban Decay\u2019s key-selling point is that they offer \u2018makeup for eyes, lips and face\u2019. That doesn\u2019t necessarily tell you a lot, but what you\u2019re looking at when you visit their site are things that a bright and poppy and will ensure that your eyes are smoky, your lips look luscious and your face is as smooth as it can be.<\/p>\n
L\u2019Or\u00e9al<\/h3>\n
The fact that L\u2019Or\u00e9al declares itself to be a \u2018world leader\u2019 in makeup tells you everything that you need to know about the brand, which is globally recognised for its quality. They claim that they \u2018invent the future of beauty\u2019, so it would be entirely fair to expect forward-thinking products to be their go-to.<\/p>\n
Popular Skincare Brands<\/h2>\n
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Few areas of a person\u2019s beauty regime are as important as their skin care. Your skin, after all, is one of your defining attributes and one of the things that people will see as soon as they look at you. Here\u2019s a quick look at some of the leading brands on the market:<\/p>\n
Clinique<\/h3>\n
Clinique offer a skin care range for both men and women, putting moisture at the forefront of their offerings. The company is synonymous with taking a clinical approach to beauty, which is perhaps explained by the fact that it was launched in 1967 in the wake of an article in US Vogue entitled \u2018Can Great Skin Be Created?\u2019<\/p>\n
La Roche-Posay<\/h3>\n
La Roche-Posay is, according to the company\u2019s own media, the \u2018number one dermatologist recommended brand in the United Kingdom\u2019, which goes some way to explaining what to expect from them. There are various different options on their site depending on what type of skin you have, allowing for a targeted approach to your skincare regime.<\/p>\n
Lanc\u014dme<\/h3>\n
Lanc\u014dme\u2019s main approach to skincare is to \u2018regenerate, correct, hydrate and brighten\u2019, which is why many of the products that you\u2019ll see on their site promise to do at least one of those things. Whether you want to get \u2018stronger, brighter, younger looking eyes\u2019 or you\u2019re keen to find an anti-stress moisturiser, you\u2019re in safe hands with the French company.<\/p>\n
Elemis<\/h3>\n
Elemis might sound like a cockney child greeting their teacher, but in actual fact is an award-winning luxury skincare brand that looks to offer products that will treat both your face and your body. It is the latter part that will interest a lot of people, given that skin tends to cover more than just your face.<\/p>\n
Popular Nail Polish Brands<\/h2>\n
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Advancements in technology don\u2019t just include the size of your TV, with nail polish brands looking to improve the manner in which their products work. You can now get nail polish gel, for example, which can last several weeks. The downside is that it needs to be put under a UV lamp and is slightly trickier to remove, though you can buy a kit to help you do so online.<\/p>\n
That compares favourably to normal nail polish, which only lasts for about a week and will often start to chip before that. The good thing about regular polish is that you can remove it relatively easily using nail polish remover, meaning that it tends to be cheaper, in every sense, when compared to gel. Here\u2019s a look at some of the brands that you might wish to use for your nail polishing needs:<\/p>\n
Nails Inc.<\/h3>\n
One of the nicer brands on the market, not least because they have made it their job to specialise in nail polish whilst other firms tend to do it as an added extra to their makeup and skincare ranges. You can buy a range of tools and accessories to help you with the applying of your nail polish, as well as base and top coats. They even sell colour changing nail polish, or vegan nail polish if that\u2019s the sort of thing you\u2019re invested in.<\/p>\n
O.P.I.<\/h3>\n
Head to pretty much any nail salon around the United Kingdom and there\u2019s a really good chance that they will be using nail polish from the O.P.I. stable. This is the gold standard in the world of nail polish, meaning that the quality is excellent. The \u2018Infinite Shine\u2019 nail polish is a way to add some glitz and glam to your makeup routine, whilst the Downtown LA collection promises something more urban and hip.<\/p>\n
Essie<\/h3>\n
Another brand that you\u2019ll likely bump into when heading to the nail salon is Essie, which is also quality but doesn\u2019t tend to last quite as long. They do promise a wealth of nail care products, as well as the ability to add a base or topcoat to your nails before you jump into the nail polish itself. You can opt to go for their long-wear range, their enamel polish or their quick-dry product, depending on your needs.<\/p>\n
No. 7<\/h3>\n
No. 7 is a slightly cheaper option than the ones we\u2019ve already told you about, with the products typically being available in Boots. The company offers a range of different products in addition to the nail polish, so it is entirely fair to say that they\u2019re not nail polish specialists in the way that Nails Inc is. One of the interesting things that they offer is a gel finish top coat, perhaps promising the best of both worlds.<\/p>\n
Rimmel London<\/h3>\n
Rimmel London is a brand name that most people will have heard of, largely thanks to their constant television campaigns. Available in the likes of Boots and Superdrug, the quality is decent enough without being exceptional. Offering super gel top coats in addition to plant-based ones, the nail polish itself tends to opt for bold and bright colours to allow you to stand out from the crowd.<\/p>\n
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- Pillow Talk Luxury Palette<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
As you can see from that list, the Pillow Talk collection is immensely popular, with individual products within that standing out. The Magic Cream is the product that really helped to kick-start Charlotte Tilbury as a brand, but it remains in-demand nearly a decade later. It is something that boasts the \u2018do it all\u2019 moniker, on account of the fact that it can hydrate your skin at the same time that it smooths and brightens it, being part primer and part moisturiser. That is, in many ways, the perfect summary of the brand overall.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Makeup is not going to be one of the primary things that most people think about when it comes to Black Friday, largely because it\u2019s less common to see footage of folk leaving a shop in the early hours of the morning with a decent lipstick than it is to see people with widescreen TVs. Even so, Black Friday is a chance to get some real bargains from some of the biggest brands on the market, with many hoping that someone will use the chance to get something cheap to buy a brand that they\u2019ve never used before and then be won over.<\/p>\n![\"Amazon](\"https:\/\/www.blackfridaydeals.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/amazon.png\")
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British makeup artist, Charlotte Tilbury, is the daughter of artist, Lance Tilbury, and production manager, Patsy Dodd, who spent her formative years living in Ibiza before returning to England to go to boarding school. She launched her own beauty brand in 2013 and within two years had opened a store in Covent Garden. She has been a British Vogue Contributing Beauty Editor and Global Ambassador for Women for Women International, as well as racking up nearly one million YouTube followers for her makeup tutorials.<\/p>\n![\"look](\"https:\/\/www.blackfridaydeals.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/look-fantastic.png\")
Look Fantastic offer customers more than 22,000 products to choose from, working with over 600 premium brands in order to do so. As a result of Look Fantastic\u2019s impressive work online, the company has become one of the go-to operators for the likes of MAC, Yves Saint Laurent and K\u00e9rastase to work with. The launch of more than 30 localised sites helped the company to attract over ten million visitors every month in 2017, whilst the desire to constantly develop ensures that people keep coming back for more.<\/p>\n![\"john](\"https:\/\/www.blackfridaydeals.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/john-lewis-and-partners.jpg\")
Few companies have a name that suggests \u2018quality\u2019 quite like John Lewis & Partners, but the high street store has been promising people exactly that for decades. It is also one of the shops that knows exactly how to appeal to people in the correct way, regularly putting its makeup area right by the door as you enter the shop. It is little wonder that John Lewis & Partners is one of the go-to places for people that want to get themselves some makeup and know that they\u2019re not going to have any problems with it when they get home.<\/p>\n![\"debenhams\"](\"https:\/\/www.blackfridaydeals.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/debenhams.png\")
In terms of well-known high street stores, Debenhams used to rival John Lewis before it made the decision to move online. Having been founded in 1778 by William Clark and then rebranding as Clark & Debenham in 1813, it was thought of as being one of the most reliable stores in the United Kingdom before it entered administration in 2019. It continues to operate online, promising that same level of quality and reliability.<\/p>\n![\"m](\"https:\/\/www.blackfridaydeals.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/m-and-s.png\")
One of the high street\u2019s best known brands, Marks & Spencer has been in operation for nearly 140 years. The company boasts close to 1,000 stores across the United Kingdom, with an excellent online shop that allows you to get the benefits of what they offer without even needing to leave the house.<\/p>\n![\"boots\"](\"https:\/\/www.blackfridaydeals.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/boots.png\")
With more than 2,500 stores across the UK and Ireland, Boots is one of the area\u2019s largest retailers in terms of revenue. The range of shops shifts between small pharmacy type locations to large megastores. On top of that, Boots also operates an impressive online store, where you can buy most of the things you\u2019d buy in the shops.<\/p>\n![\"beauty](\"https:\/\/www.blackfridaydeals.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/beauty-expert.png\")
As a company, Beauty Expert considers itself more of a curator of beauty products than an outright shop. Their idea is that they will test and try makeups and products from different companies before being willing to sell them, thereby offering their \u2018seal of approval\u2019 that their customers know that they can trust.<\/p>\n![\"hq](\"https:\/\/www.blackfridaydeals.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/hq-hair.jpg\")
Despite what the name might indicate, HQhair isn\u2019t just about selling hair products. Obviously you can get some of the best hair products on the market on the site, but they have divested their interest over the years to ensure that they can now be considered one of the top beauty and makeup companies around.<\/p>\n