I just bought from Mecca, all websites online show it as SPF 30 but I bought 2 different shades and they say nothing about SPF on the packaging?

Make up and skin care lovers/enthusiasts, I got tagged by a friend letting me know that W cosmetics has opened at Highpoint. This makes me guess that the other location is probably either open or opening really soon. If you like Chinese, Korean or Japanese stuff it’s time

Happy shopping!

P.s I am not affiliated with them. I just like their stores as I have visited their City stores a few times

This isn't a swatch post but I could do that if somebody wanted! Most of the products I use are not very dramatic or pigmented, because I think bold lipstick usually looks a bit odd on my face 🙈

I'm looking for some colored gel eyeliner recommendations - in colours such as dark blue, dark purple, chocolate brown, nude / champagne for my brown eyes. I do have tan skin so any recommendations for eyeliners that complimented that skin tone in particular would be appreciated.

Title pretty much explains the question, since MCo beauty is known for duping high end products, do they have any products that fully replicate the high end version and you find yourself purchasing again and again?

My favourite foundation ever is Urban Decay stay naked weightless liquid foundation in shade 30NN. However Mecca no longer stocks this product in Sydney stores, and online my colour is always sold out.

What would be a similar foundation? I have tried charlotte tilbury airbrush flawless foundation which I find a bit too thick and feels sticky after a long day, also tried cheaper brands like MCo and absolutely hate the way their foundation sits on my face.

I've recently bought the fenty skin tint and I love it so much but I do have a tendency (with any makeup) to get oily and my makeup melts off when I get out of the house even if it's not that warm. So I was looking for some product recommendations that would increase the longevity on oily skin such as primer, setting powder, setting spray.

As a bonus I also have oily eyelids, would I be able to just use primer and setting powder for them?

Both drugstore and high end recommendations are appreciated!

Hi, first time posting here so I’m not sure if this has been talked about to death or not.

I’m on roaccutaine and one of the major side effects I’m experiencing is severely dry and chapped lips (read, they bleed like every second day if I’m not careful). I’ve only tried a couple things but don’t want to break the bank trying everything and am keen to get something good before the weather starts getting colder. So I’m keen for any recommendations

I have tried: • Lucas paw paw ointment (always been fine for me prior to roaccutaine) •Lano lips (absolutely not working) •Elizabeth Arden eight hour cream before bed • silicon lip mask every other day

Anything that has worked well for other people would be greatly appreciated!!

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i collect the ariana perfumes and this is the only one i can’t get hold off. i’ve tried for months. i would be so grateful if somebody could purchase and ship this perfume to me and i’ll pay expenses through paypal plus interest for kindness.

Has anyone brought from this store?

Check out the special they have on!!

Can someone explain the Mecca controversy (not in video format)? I’m really confused as to what’s been happening, especially because approx 6 months ago i completely switched to cheaper products, so I haven’t been in Mecca for a long time.

Okay so I kinda never got taught makeup when I was younger and I’m 29 and have been winging it ever since but then again haven’t really worn a whole lot often. My question is how do I best layer makeup and using what so it stays on more and looks like the flawless look I see that everyone has. Sometimes I find it goes cakey in areas of blotchy/patchy and when I try fix during day it makes it worse.

I was told I had dehydrated skin so I have been using more and more in my prep which does help but sometimes it doesn’t stay on. I find it’s my nose and top of my mouth area that is the main issue and chin.

Any routine/suggestions would be great as I’m sick of checking my face every 30 mins being anxious😅

My mum has this one lip liner which I love but it isn’t for sale anymore so does anyone know a replacement for nearly the exact shade of the sheercover defining lip liner in shade natural?

Hello lovelies! I’ve been using briogeo’s don’t despair repair shampoo and conditioner for about a year now. For context I have dyed blonde hair that can get quite frizzy especially in the summer! I did ask the lady at Mecca and she said it was better than the Gisou shampoo but I was wondering if there is a better higher end brand out there? My hairdresser also absolutely HATES olaplex and I’ve promised her I won’t use it so any suggestions but olaplex would be greatly appreciated! Have a lovely day and thank you in advanced

Hello,

I have my ball coming up and was wondering which place is better for a makeup service—Mecca or Sephora?

I live in Perth and was wondering which location/store would be the best for a makeup service, as each store varies with staff.

Thank you for feedback

I had to stock up on blenders and I always just get the $3-4 Kmart ones, not sure why but these are priced down to 10 cents and my store had plenty of stock (Adelaide)

Just wondering if anyone has bought from them before. I’m considering purchasing some Real Techniques brushes since they’re relatively cheaper than other stores, but I want to make sure they’re legit. Thanks in advance!

Full size original, creamy and radiant versions are 50% off at $25.50

Hi everyone,

Does anyone have advice or tips/tricks to match your foundation while tanning?

I currently only own one foundation that matches my natural skin tone, but because I’m tanning it no longer matches. However, my tan is going to get darker and change - so what are some affordable way to address this without buying a bunch of different foundations to match me at each shade?

Thanks ☺️

Oz Hair and Beauty are opening what appears to be their first physical store at Westfield Fountain Gate!

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So my friend got her makeup done using her beauty loop bonus and a couple of weeks later ended up with a horrendous staph infection on her face. It's 100% the only thing that could've caused it and she said the Mecca employee kept grabbing random testers to use throughout her appointment. She's been to the doctor, a dermatologist and had 3 rounds of antibiotics and all Mecca head office have done is "gifted" her a $100 gift card to buy some "goodies" (their words). They also demanded a doctor and dermatologist letter and have not offered any sort of reimbursement for her meds or appointments. It's been 2 months now and still hasn''t cleared up. As someone who trained as a makeup artist the very first thing you are taught is how to avoid cross contamination and how to properly sanitise everything.

As many have already posted, Mecca has shamelessly been selling long-discontinued and expired lines in their sales.

I decided to check the batch codes of the products I got in the Boxing Day sale, and many are close to expired or recently expired. However, I also noticed two Nars products manufactured in 2017 (!!!) and 2020, (verified by multiple checkers) well past the 3 year period Nars has for unused products to maintain quality.

I emailed Mecca stating this, and this is what I have received:

“I want you to know that we take several steps to avoid sending out any products in less-than-perfect condition. Before the Boxing Day Sale, both our warehouse team and a third-party provider checked products to ensure they met our freshness and packaging standards.

It's also important to note that the information on expiry check websites isn't always accurate, so we recommend reaching out to the brand directly for the most accurate information. “

Has anyone received a similar response? I emailed Nars twice but they’re so unhelpful and copying and pasting that customers in Australia should deal with Mecca directly.

Honestly, all I wanted was an acknowledgement from them. Instead, I get this bs about third party checkers verifying their products before the sale…This is the last straw for me.

I worked for Mecca back in 2019-2020 and hated it. The only reason I buy from there anymore is because of their exclusivity contracts.

Hi everyone.

I'm having trouble paying for a bunch of make up, the store doesn't accept Afterpay no more and I can't use my visa Debit card either.

Has anyone else experience something like this?

Also, if anyone has any recommendations on where to buy brands similar to those on DBB?

( i already shop at Glam Raider, Cosmetic Capital, Mecca, Sephora, RY, Adore Beauty, priceline, C.W ,K Beauty sites and i just found a new store Beauty Bliss)

Thank you.

I'm wondering about whether anyone has tried hemp seed oil based face oils and if so, what brands you would recommend and what your experience has been?

Hi guys based on my research which is a lot of years of wearing dark/black lipstick and never finding the so called “perfect” one I’ve heard sooooo many good things about this one as it doesn’t crumble and it stays on unfortunately from what I’ve found u can only buy in the us soooo do yall know if there is ANYWHERE in Australia or online that ships here or any dupe on the Australian market that is similar ?

Ok ladies& gents, since Mecca and Sephora want to hide the amount of product you get when purchasing online, I think it’s time we collectively start listing items and the actual amounts of product you get for the price.

I’ll go first… I just picked up the glossier boy arch without doing my due diligence and she only comes with a measly 0.05g for $40 au dollars.. i feel like I’ve been swindled 😭😭😭 I’m a fool for not checking first

Hey everyone, I’m looking for bar soap recommendations. I’ve tried the Woolies and Coles ones, plus QV and Dermaveen, but they all make my skin dry and itchy. I’d rather avoid liquid soap since the plastic waste adds up, even with refills. Any suggestions would be super helpful!