Hi ladies, I have just started an online skin care store for skincare products (form EU & US) that are not currently found here in Hong Kong.
When I first moved to Hong Kong, I found it difficult re-stocking on some niche skin care products I used back home. Either because the brand was non-existent here in HK, did not have an online store or I just didn't want to wait for the shipping time it took. I don’t know if anyone felt the same.
So I'm trying to get more skincare brands that women love back home (anyone's home), and absolutely miss and cannot find here in Hong Kong.
Any help will be much appreciated. Thank you.
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I've been trying desperately to find Aveeno's Ultra-Calming range to no avail...
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Thnx for responding Mayafox. Much appreciated. By the way did you find any other Aveeno products in HK, or was it just the Ultra-Calming range that was unavailable? Thnx Mayafox.
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the moisturisers that have fake tan in them that gradually builds up the more that you use them. i know johnsons and johnsons, dove, neutrogena, etc.. all do them but can't find them here :(
also i love garnier products but also can't find them here.
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I found a limited range of Aveeno products at Health Quest, but they didn't stock the Ultra-calming range; Nor was I able to find this when I went to London, so it looks like it is just a US thing! Would love to be able to get hold of the Ultra-calming range in hot, polluted HK...
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Thanks everyone for your input.
Michelle a Bella - we'll put this on our list of searches to bring into HK.
Mayafox - I'll find out about the Aveeno Ultra-Calming range in HK.
Thanks Ladies.
Any more input? all appreciated...
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I love La Roche-Posay for my hypersensitive and reactive skin and either pick it up in Europe or order it online. I have found it is necessary to battle against HK's weather and pollution. Atopalm is another great cream I use to replenish my skin's barrier. It's actually Korean and is wonderful at calming the skin and repairing the barrier. Again I must order this online.
The online store I usually purchase from is in the US so it cannot sell Anthelios (contains Mexoryl, the world's best sunscreen) by La Roche-Posay as it's not FDA approved.
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Claire, thanks for info on La Roche-posay. Have yo found other ranges in HK? Will loook into this and see whats the story there.
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WotW> Others which might be worth looking into are MD Formulations and Dermablend (have seen threads asking about these). Perhaps Rodan + Fields. I think DDF is now available in HK.
My main gripes in HK (other than no La Roche-Posey) are big mark ups, narrow ranges within brands and the reluctance of big name department store brands to offer free samples.
I had an emergency purchase of a Philosophy at its HK counter only to find it was nearly double the cost of buying it online at Philosophy's recommended retail price. This is also why I don't buy from a certain boutique shop or a certain spa.
The narrow range of some brands means I also have to purchase online what could be called the lower end of cosmetics. I love Neutrogena's Body Smoothing Lotion and its Visibly Younger Hand cream, neither of which are sold in HK as its all whitening products here. And a friend has found the same thing with Biotherm.
Regarding the samples, I absolutely object to paying hundreds of dollars in order to try a product. This seems prevalent in HK as too many women here are happy with a dab on the back of the hand. One company I contacted was offering samples of a new product to customers via its website, including Singapore customers. The HK website did not offer samples as "HK women do not request them". I realise these brands rely on the, shall I say, naiveity of customers but now I have found a range that works for me, I give the department store brands, their salespeople and their sales tactics a wide berth.
Just a suggestion but, if you can get free samples, you might find it a great marketing tool to include the odd one in with customers' orders.
Well, that's my two cents' worth... Good luck with your venture.
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Great, thanks Claire for your detailed response. Its very helpful of you.
I will look into dermablend. I spoke with MD Formulation and they are already in Hong Kong according to their US branch.
Regarding samples, would you be interest in trying samples of new brands if and when we get them? Or is there any product sample in particular that you are interested in?
Thanks again for your answer and I look forward to more and more answers from any ladies out there.
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I love NUXE products (french). I could find some of them in Sasa near Sogo in Causeway Bay but they have been discontinued now...
The Spa Tonific products and the Creme Fraiche are really amazing :-)
www.nuxe.com
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Thanks mum2004, I've heard of nuxe. i'll see if they are represented here in HK.
Thanks ladies for all your input.
Anymore request...pls let us know what skin care products you miss. thnx
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There is already an online skincare store in Hong Kong which is about 1 year old and they offer great products no run of mill but more boutique, go to www.spaforlife.com.hk
I am sure that they would get anything that you wanted.
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Thanks for your reply Waimarie, but I find that the 6 brands carried by spaforlife are already available everywhere and not exclusive to them. Aslo, when they have alot of discounted products I tend to wonder if they are past their shelf life/Run-of-the-mill like to called it...but who knows.
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WotW> Back to the samples... The website in the US which I usually buy from gave samples of Atopalm to customers. It was a brand new product. Obviously some people didn't like it (if they actually knew what their skin type was they would know whether it is suitable) but for people who found it worked for them, they ordered a full tube/jar - I was one of them. The response seemed overwhelming and the online store was out of stock quite quickly.
Giving samples is best for the launch of a new product - and the cosmetics companies are more than willing to give these out... except in HK because HK women don't bother to ask.
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Thnx Claire. I love your idea about sampling, we are actually trying to implement this sampling idea. We even started by introducing Free bottled samples that would last you atleast 10days, that way people can properly test the product and see results. If you would like to receive free samples and brochures as we receive them pls let me know ok. Also, I could send you something or tell you where to pickup free samples and brochures from. let me know. Thanks claire
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SKDL
18 yrs ago
Hi,
I've just read your very old thread regarding cosmetic products not available in Hong Kong. You mentioned that MD Formulations are stocked in HK - any idea where? I'm desperate & have spent a week online & can't find any stockists.
By the way, how's your venture going?
Thanks
(I am based in Hong Kong)
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