The worst shopping experience I've ever had. The sales…read moreassociate -- I think her name was Judy or Jedd -- was incredibly pushy and made the entire visit uncomfortable. She followed me around the store, constantly pressuring me to make a purchase and even tried to rush me to the checkout. She repeatedly misled me about a VIP promotion, claiming I'd get a coupon I could use right away. When I asked if it applied to the lipsticks I was interested in, she said yes -- but conveniently failed to mention it was only valid on a $150 minimum purchase and limited to certain brands. After I spent time carefully picking out items, the cashier informed me the coupon couldn't even be used on most of them. It felt like the whole thing was just a tactic to boost her commission before the end of her shift. I honestly don't understand how a major store would hire someone like that -- dishonest, aggressive, and clearly not focused on customer experience.

While I typically stay away from Sasa stores here in Hong Kong as I find them chaotic and not…read morestocked with product brands and lines I am seeking, this particular location is a game-changer. So what puts the 'Supreme' in this Sasa outpost? According to their website, it's a concept store providing a comprehensive cosmetics selection in addition to beauty and styling services. What I noticed: an open layout, tons of space to roam without bumping elbows with anyone, so many more products than the regular Sasa stores, and better product availability within certain cosmetic lines. I didn't end up going home with any cosmetics (I tend to prefer department store lines), but I did find my beloved Nuxe line and at a very competitive price offering. I took home a large shower gel and a shampoo for about $225 HKD - not bad for this French line that smells sensual yet fresh (in a 'warm' kind of way) at the same time. I also have the perfume (purchased in Paris) and so many strangers stop me to inquire about my fragrance. It's a good one! I'll definitely be back when it's time to get my hands on more Nuxe goodies.

Even if you've never heard of this Korean beauty company, you'll most likely be attracted the the…read morecute facade. If you've never seen it, it's the most adorable pink doll house and what it houses is a myriad of beauty items that will enchant you. The prices are fair, although honestly speaking it's a lot cheaper in Korea haha. Due to its location, it's almost always packed with beauty junkies. Staff is okay, I suppose. I endorse their sheet masks and lip tints!

The Etude House is one of those places where once you walk in, you'll never know when you'll walk…read moreout. I remember when they first opened in Hong Kong last year, you had to wait in line to get in. Even into the late hours of the evening there is a line to get in on a weekday. I thought i was the only one on vacation and didn't have to work the next day. Their products are affordable, and they sell items from face mask to nail polish to hair products. I go crazy over their nail polish..I love how they have the graduation nail polish sets where you can give your nails an ombre look. They also sell tools for you to make designed for your nails. And when you checkout, they give you samples. Their face mask leaves your skin feeling soft and smooth. There's just so much in this store it's hard to decide that to buy. You also don't want to go too overboard. The place gets really pack and they do have crowd control when it gets super busy. I always make a trip to come here everytime I'm in Hong Kong. I absolutely love this place and i'm really hoping they will open on in SF soon.

Sasa is like the Ulta of Hong Kong (if you are from America and are familiar with Ulta). THere are…read moreseveral Sasa's around Hong Kong. Their selection from store to store can vary and is not consistent based on the size of the store it seeems, so just know that. But if you are a skin care guru like myself and like to dabble in all things beauty and skin care, Sasa is a good place to spend some time and browse around. Lots of Korean, Chinese and Japanese skin care brands you cannot easily find in the US. They sell a vast variety of brands from low end like Nutrogena & Burts Bees to high end like SK-II and La Mer, and many brands in between. Skin care appears to be about 65% of their business model, with make-up lines, lotions, shampoos, etc. making up the other 35%. It is not that their prices are any less expensive necessarily, simply they have more brands and more variety in one store. Skin care can be tricky and you can get lost in a sea of serums, masks, lotions and creams if you are not knowledgable in places like this. Sasa has a website in which you can look at brands in English that appear only in another language when you are looking at the packaging in the actual store. They do appear to have a membership program that rewards you for your loyalty as well. Sasa is a good way to look at a lot of skincare

I heard that the black pearl face masks are pretty cheap here. So i got some.. maybe more than i…read moreneed. It's clean, the staffs are friendly and prices are not that bad.