A Hidden Beauty in Wudaokou

Wudaokou isn’t the first place that comes to mind for buying legitimate cosmetics, but that may soon change. Pink Beauty sells genuine branded cosmetics, skincare and perfumes, all imported from Hong Kong, the US and the UK. And to allay any doubts you might have, the owner Hugo has the receipts to show for them.

Hard-to-find brands like Laura Mercier and Bare Escentuals are in stock, along with Benefit, Burt’s Bees, Kiehl’s, Guerlain and Bliss; you can also order other products and pick them up within seven to ten days. Prices are kept low because the shop is in a small residential area. Sure, it sounds too good to be true, but go and find out for yourself … you might just come back with a little Bobbi Brown.

Also try: Sephora, SaSa

Must buy: YSL’s Touche Éclat (RMB 170), bareMinerals foundation (RMB 240)

Pink Beauty 红妆美颜馆 Daily 11am-8pm. Shop 102, 1/F, Bldg 6, Huaqing Jiayuan, Wudaokou, Haidian District (186 0003 4980) 海淀区五道口华请嘉园6号楼102