Usually I buy them through an agent but I have to wait for them to open the spree, wait 1.5 months for it to arrive and pay the agent fees =( However, this time I shopped directly from Amazon and got them to deliver the parcel to Malaysia using Shop and Ship by Aramex.
Delivery Speed
The parcel reached my hands in 5 days! I was totally not expecting that.. I was not in a hurry to receive my items but the more time it spends in transit, the higher the chance for it to be stolen/broken, right?
Tracking Your Parcel
So exciting! I was able to track my parcel's every single movement on the Shop and Shop website. For those who have experienced missing parcels before, this is a relief. Also, they SMSed me on the day that they're delivering to my house so I know when to stay home for it.
Safety Check
Now here is my 'safety check' for any delivery services - a powder blush!
Basically I will check the powder blush/eyeshadow for any damages. My eyeshadows have reached me shattered before but SnS kept the Physicians Formula Happy Booster blush safe. Ok.. pass!
To qualify for free shipping to the SnS 'warehouse' in New York, I ajak-ed Laura & Shasha to join me. In the end we only paid for shipping from US to Msia. You can check the shipping cost on SnS. It's RM 45 for first 500g and RM 35 for subsequent 500g.
We got products from Physician Formula, NYX Cosmetics and Maybelline. These are either not available in Malaysia or were cheaper on Amazon because of BOGO deals.
I'm so sad that this Maybelline Dream Bouncy Blush is not available locally. You just have to touch this! It's soft like play-doh but is harder than cream blushers.
The colour is so pretty and it's easier to control. Unlike cream blushers, it gives a powdery finish on skin.
Just a little hint of colour on the apple of your cheeks~ I would suggest you to get it from Amazon because it's relatively cheap there.
You can also check out the SnS Facebook page because they have special offers with their partners where SnS members get a special discount. Membership usually costs $45 but if you key in this code, you get free membership on Shop and Ship!
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thanks for sharing about this Isabel ^_^ when I have the fund to shop again I will certainly look for this guide, hehe
ReplyDeletesure! Lookout for BOGO deals =D
DeleteSounds awesome! That blush is so cute!
ReplyDeleteVievelle
You have to TOUCH it though! Haha I've never had a blusher like it before
Deletethank you for sharing...cool stuff you got there
ReplyDeleteI like your haul Isabel! Wish to shop at Shop and Ship by Aramex soon :)
ReplyDeleteWe can finally buy from all those US shops! =D
DeleteThank you Isabel !Thanks for sharing ,this helps me a lot hehe good to see you receive your parcel safely
ReplyDeleteYes, I had my worries at first but I'm glad my parcel arrived safe
Deleteoh cool, i always wondered how to buy from amazon, thanks for this writeup and guide, really helpful!
ReplyDeleteThis is my first time purchasing from Amazon! xD Glad it turned out fine
DeleteThe blush looks super squishy! Hehe, but my first time hearing about Aramex. Will check it out soon! Thx!
ReplyDeleteLOL it is rather squishy.. really like play-doh
DeleteNice shopping of all the items.. great!
ReplyDeleteIt was fun to buy things that are not available here! ^_^
Deletewaaa, I like this post Isabelle!!
ReplyDeleteReally so informative and I always love shopping online.
Now by shopandship we can get awesome heaul from amazon.
xoxo,
Sharon
www.snowman1314.com
Yeahhh no hassles =D
DeleteGood write-up with some much info & guideline to ordering goods from abroad.
ReplyDeleteHope it helps! =)
DeleteGreat shopping tips! Next time I can start shopping at Amazon!
ReplyDeleteShare when you do! =D
DeleteOh first time hearing about Aramex, looks like time for online shopping now :P
ReplyDeleteThere are a few similar services but this is the only one I've tried so far
DeleteInteresting..I was looking for solution that delivers a book I want from Amazon
ReplyDeleteThe code doesn't work though :(
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure but it looks like the membership is free now?
DeleteI was actually going to buy polaroid films from Amazon but I wasn't so sure about the shipping issues and all. Oh my,thank you soo much for sharing this!
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to have this type of service. Thanks for the info.
ReplyDeleteHi, do you need to pay for 45 bucks when you sign up ?
ReplyDeleteA registration fee is needed in order to secure your addresses but they do have promotions once in a while
DeleteHi, May I knw around how much u paid for those stuff which u have bought?
ReplyDeleteSorry I really can't remember how much I spent here but you can easily find out the price by using an online converter. But you should always lookout for BOGO deals and different websites usually have different prices. Shop smart! ;)
Deletethe membership is really expensive T.T . it costs around my wishlist makeup price :'(
ReplyDeleteoops.. look out if they have any promos or try merging orders with your friends
Deleteis there any customs or taxes applied?
ReplyDeleteMy parcel was not held at customs but sometimes those checks are random
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