Not really a fan of purchasing anything from a store that has clearance in the title I decided to…read morego in one day to see what it was actually like. The store is set out in five main section, foundation, eyeshadows, nail polish, lip colour and mascaras just to make things easy. The brands you will find are Revlon, Loreal, Elizabeth Arden, Maybelline, Covergirl, Almay and Rimmel and a few other random ones. The range is not overly large, hence the 2 score which is a shame. What they do have which is good are the eyeshadows. Many of the Loreal products must be US imports as New Zealand does not get the HIP pigment ranges that you will find here. These are really good, they apply well and stay put without creasing and you can pick them up for around $10. The other product worth coming in for is the Rimmel eyeshadows. They are this seasons colours that you will find in Farmers but at half the price. There is a big range of mascaras though these are not brands I buy but do so for the eyeshadow because I go through them quick and these ones are well priced and do the job well.

I was a tad bit skeptical about the makeup, I mean it was so cheap that I figured it most be those…read morefake parallel import products. I am all for a bargain but when it comes to makeup and things that you apply to the skin, it can be a bit dangerous. I decided to walk in to check out what it was all about, last time at a makeup clearance I scored a lipstick by Revlon that is still one of my favourites. After I walked it, the place had a whole lot of things going on, from the ugliest tights I have ever seen in my life to bangles bracelets and makeup. The makeup was good and so was the nailpolish. I still wasn't impressed by the makeup so I stuck to buying the Sally Hansen nail products.

This store has a very impressive selection of Korean and Japanese cosmetics at reasonable prices…read more In particular their selection of cushion foundations and sheet masks is extensive and most notable brands are present. While prices are a bit above what you might pay on the internet by 10-20%, for me this is outweighed by the convenience of not having to wait for shipping, and the testers available. These are important for things like eyeliner, brow products and base makeup where you might want to test the shade or wear time. I would also recommend this place for any hair dye addicts as they stock palty, liese prettia, freshlight, beautylabo, shakin' puddin' and more, and the staff actually know their stuff about the colour accuracy and lasting power of each type! The shop assistants are very attentive and friendly - they will give you advice if you ask, but are also happy to let you browse without pressure if you say you are just looking around. If you're looking for a gift or product recommendations this is a great place to visit.

I love this store! They have great Korean skincare products and cosmetics that are usually hard to…read morefind in Auckland and the interior is cute too. The variety is pretty great and they are stocked up on most of the popular products which is great. I recently got some stuff and it was cheaper than buying it online which made me pretty happy. Most likely going to be shopping there more in the future :)

I visited Mecca in Ponsonby a few weeks ago and had GREAT customer service from a lovely worker…read morecalled Karla. She helped me find exactly what I needed and left me very satisfied with my purchase.

Visited Mecca in Ponsonby again last Saturday 9th March 2024 and the lovely girls on the counter…read morerecommended I try the new Rose Inc Serum/ Skin Tint currently only available at Mecca Queen St as far as I know. It's an amazing product in skin care/ makeup if you care about what you're putting on your skin. So, I grabbed a tester during the week and will definitely be back for this product. It's luxurious on skin and blends in so well just by using fingertips plus makes your skin feel so good! Big THANKS again to the girls at Mecca Ponsonby, it's always a pleasure!

Right on Queen Street beautiful Christmas windows & The only ones we saw in Auckland. They were…read morebeautifully done, music played at the puppets moment. The store was closed. We went inside looking for luggage and passed beautiful clothing and housewares. Santa was keeping Children busy. Luggage was around $1,000 so we moved onward

This was a wonderful find! I was in desperate need of socks, ha ha! My brother was looking for a…read moresweater and they were very helpful in pointing out where they were. There were several reasonably priced ones. Everyone was so kind and helpful.

The gang of 'Pink Ladies' at Phoenix cosmetics are here to make all your makeup dilemmas plain…read moredisappear! Always dressed in pink satin Phoenix Cosmetics bomber jackets, the staff here are very distinctive, and fabulously put together which is always a good sign in employees in retail stores like this. I had a function that I had to attend with my partner and had bought an outfit that I wanted to accessorize with a rockabilly sort of makeup look but had no idea how to achieve this myself. Luckily for me it's retro glam month at Phoenix and I scored a 1/2 hour retro makeover for $40. I combined this with a babe'n set of Hollywood Lashes that really completed the look. I also walked out with a few other little bits as well, which is pretty hard not to do when they have such a beautiful range of makeup (the lipsticks ohmygoooosshhhh!) It really is heaven for girls.

Phoneix is perfect for someone like me. Someone who doesn't have a clue when it comes to make up…read more You can just wander off the street into their cosmetics store and be sorted out by one of the 'Pink Ladies'. There are no beauty school drop outs here; these Pink Ladies know their stuff. Using the Phoenix cosmetic ranges I was whipped in to a picture of beauty (well nearly, ha). What I liked best is this range is young. It's bright, it's fun and it's on trend. This isn't surprising as the owner, Phoneix, is still in her 20's herself. I walked out with a handful of makeup, including foundation which I always find really hard to choose. You can take it one step further and for $75 get an actual make up lesson. They also do hens nights (a friend of mine did one and it sounded like a proper hoot) make overs and special occasion make up.

I was so excited to stumble across Makeup Direct. It looks fresh and exciting from the outside and…read moreI made a quick beeline to the door. It all went a bit pear-shaped after that. First thing I spotted? OPI nail polish (I'm the biggest fan) selling for $23.90 each. "Huh? But I thought this was a discount shop?". Fair enough, Farmers now sells its OPI for $26.90 each (ridiculous), but there are plenty of places online where you can get your OPI fix for much less. So I figured the really exciting discounts must still be to come. But no. There was a jumbled range of products, organised by item type (eyeliner, bronzer, mascara, etc) rather than by brand, which makes it hard if you're on the lookout for something in particular. On the plus side, there were two sales assistants who were very friendly and approachable, and you can certainly get products there cheaper than at other retail destinations. Perhaps I just set my expectations too high. Le sigh.

Located on Darby Street in Auckland's CBD, Makeup Direct has a wide range of cosmetics and beauty…read moreproducts on hand. Reputable brands such as Maybelline, Loreal and Revlon are stocked by Makeup Direct, and at very low prices! A great range of nail polishes and make up brushes, fake eyelashes, removal pads, tanning lotions and other such essential products are also available at Makeup Direct. Everything a fashion loving, makeup conscious young woman could need can be found here. It's the perfect place for struggling students to get their makeup fix. Don't waste your time and money at the normal beauty counters - make Makeup Direct your first port of call, and you could be amazed by what you find. Makeup Direct's extensive range of stock means that it doesn't just cater to younger women - my mum also gets her basics from this store. The staff are always really helpful and knowledgeable. As makeup lovers themselves they are full of handy tips and advice - make the most of them!