Since I have been flying a lot, I often spend time sourcing for my cosmetic supplies in airports instead of departmental stores like BHG, Isetan or Parkson. Nowadays, I find it a better bargain to shop in the duty-free airport stores.
How cheap can it get? Well, it depends! I still find shopping at the Changi Airport better than in KLIA. Reason being, some cosmetics that I buy at the GST-Free Changi Airport are cheaper than those in KLIA. Yes, you read it correctly! Despite the common perception that things are generally cheaper in Malaysia due to the currency conversion, I still like shopping at Changi Airport.
I replenished some stocks: Estee Lauder, Mac, Bobbi Brown and Shu Uemura. Guess what? They are no cheaper than buying in departmental stores in Kuala Lumpur! I was utterly surprised after I purchased them and went shopping at the Kuala Lumpur City Center just to find out that they cost as much as buying at KLIA!
I went into the Victoria Secret outlet which was opened just a ripe few years back and I couldn't believe my eyes when it was so empty! All the Victoria Secret outlets I have visited back in Singapore are usually busy: ION Orchard and Sentosa. I struck up a conversation with a friendly sales assistant and she convinced me that the customers usually flock in, in groups.
I conclude that Changi Airport is by far, the better airport to shop in, in my personal opinion. Nonetheless, some items in the KLIA Airport are worth browsing through as well.
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