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.

Bonjour is one of the main cosmetics chains in Hong Kong. Sasa is the other one. This location is…read morelocated on Bute Street in Mong Kok next to the footbridge that connects Grand Century Place/Mong Kok East Station with Mong Kok Station. The store actually has three different entrances since it takes up multiple storefronts. While Bonjour is known for their cosmetics and fragrances offerings, it has commonality with the two drugstore chains, Mannings and Watsons. While cosmetics are the main offering, Bonjour has a nice selection of drugstore products. Particularly Chinese medicines and healing oils. And the prices seem to be the same or better at Bonjour than at the two drugstore chains based on a product comparison I did on a few items. The store also has a nice food and snacks selection including some that are imported. There is even an area here in the right side back of the store that is full of Japanese snacks and groceries. The only issue with this store is that the aisles are small and the checkout location seems to be oddly placed near the middle of the store. If you are looking for a drugstore item, you should check out Bonjour to see if they have it. You might save a few bucks here rather than going to one of the drugstore chains.

Etude House is a Korean cosmetics and skincare brand that I learned about through my friend in the…read moreStates. I stumbled into this location while wandering around TST and found my experience to be a solid one. The sales women are very helpful, not pushy and can speak English. You can receive free samples after meeting certain purchase minimums, which they display at the register. I purchased the "My Lash Serum" which is apparently great for growing lashes, several eye liners both liquid and pencil, and the Collagen moistfull essence-in-pact powder. You will find that many of their products only come in one color, but they allow you to test any product, which generally is translucent enough to fit most (Asian) skin tones. I am generally looking for Asian cosmetic products that are hard to find in the States, and I highly recommend this brand and store for it's cute packaging, affordable prices, and stress-free shopping experience (compared to Sasa)!

Sasa is literally every girls dream come to life; this gigantic beauty store is not only marvelous,…read morebut truly on every block of Hong Kong. To make matters worst, it's always super packed with locals and tourist all clamoring to buy make up and skin care products. So don't think that you'll visit another location because all Sasa are crammed with people haha. If you're a traveler, they accept all sorts of credit cards! I paid with my AmEx with no problems.

Extremely difficult to move through the store from the insane amount of foot traffic in there,…read morewhich makes it even difficult to find what you need. One of the workers there also mumbled something to us and then put her name tag on something we picked out to purchase (assuming it was for commission) for no help.

Miniso is essentially made in China products, made to look like cool and sleek Japanese products…read more You will immediately notice that the store's logo is a cross between two other Japanese brands Uniqlo and Muji. The store is always clean and modern, smells nice and no sales person will bother you with greetings while you peruse. The biggest selling point are the prices! Even though they are made in China products with a made in Japan label, you will find that the quality and aesthetic is pleasing at very affordable prices! Miniso also carries high-end knockoffs at a fraction of the price, like their perfumes, headphones, cell phone accessories, electronic facial cleaning brushes, and humidifiers. They also carry small leather goods and sleek handbags and back packs, for all under HK$129. It's a fantastic store for small household goods like hand towels, vanity mirrors, and home fragrance. I picked up a non-Bluetooth selfie stick and stick and very cute nail polish for cheap! My only issue about this location is extremely narrow and crowded. It's very uncomfortable to walk around if there are a lot of shoppers as you're trying to navigate on top of each other.

Such a cute little store with a great variety of products that reminded us of a cross between…read moreuniqlo, ikea, and daiso. Many handy items that were well made and nicely packaged. I bought a few items such as unique colors of nail polish and fragrant shea butter lotions. This is worth a visit while in Hong Kong.

There are Sasas everywhere in Hong Kong, and I think that they are a good place to look for asian…read morebrand cosmetics. They had an extensive mask selection at this one, and I felt that the collection was pretty complete in general. I would consider this similar to Sephoras in the US (but there were not as many of the popular US brands represented, of course). This location is just a few feet from the subway station, which was super convenient. I had been hearing a lot about japanese mascaras, and found the one I was looking for at Sasa. They take visa cards, and speak English.