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As anyone obsessed with beauty products knows well, FOMO (fear of missing out) is a real thing. Even if you live in New York City or Los Angeles, there are certain cult global beauty products that are impossible to get your hands on--which probably only makes you more determined to try.
Whether you're craving the next great Korean aqua mask or you're itching to try that superior micellar cleanser every French girl picks up at the apothecary on her way home from work, we did a bit of sleuth work to dig up the online shops where you can score some of the most hard-to-find beauty products on the planet.
Glow Recipe
If you love K-beauty but haven't heard of Glow Recipe, bookmark this page immediately and prepare to get an education in all-things Korean beauty and shop until you drop. From Yuri Pibu's Artichoke Power Essence to Wish Formula Squish-and-Bubble Mesh Masks to Yoon Dermaline Marine Aqua Peeler--a product that doesn't treat exfoliation and hydration like mutually exclusive goals--there is no shortage of intriguing and affordable products from which to choose. Shipping is free on any order above $50 in the U.S. (you'll have to spend $100 or more in Canada) and their useful and smart blog includes skincare tips, product reviews, and exclusive offers.
Net-A-Porter
You probably only think of Net-A-Porter as that site for wealthy people who want to add to their Balenciaga dress collection without leaving the house. But the online luxury shopping site is a goldmine when it comes to finding beauty from across the pond. You'll discover British self-tanning master James Read's cult H2O Tan Mist, French Dr. Sebagh's Pure Vitamin C Power Cream, and Parisian Christophe Robin's scalp Cleansing Purifying Scrub with Sea Salt.
Cult Beauty
As the name suggests, UK's Cult Beauty goes to great lengths to ship cult skincare, makeup, and hair products almost everywhere in the world. You could spend a day perusing their offerings, which include goodies like Attitude Oil by De Mamiel, Leonor Greyl volumizing shampoo (which is a miracle product for fine hair), Julie Hewett's simple but perfect Cheekie Cheek and Lip Stain, and Ilcsi Grape Stem Cell Moisturizer.
Kiko Milano
Dear all of my Italian cousins: we Americans can finally look as chic as you, thanks to Kiko Milano opening up its doors and sweetly shipping its skincare, makeup, and beauty accessory treasures to the U.S. for a $6 standard shipping fee. The only problem now is that I want everything — from its Water Eyeshadow to its Heatwave Lip Oil and Smart Lipstick, in Intense Rose, please.
Adore Beauty
Australian women are pros at keeping their skin safe from the harsh effects of constant sunshine, which is why Adore Beauty is a fabulous source for products like Invisible Zinc Facial Moisturizer with SPF 30 (yay, no more ghost complexion!), Mesoesthetic Dermatological Sun Protection SPF 50+, and Mirenesse Eclipse Age Defense SPF 15. Other amazing skincare brands to check out and sample include Medik8, Antipodes (its Avocado Pear Nourishing Night Cream is a dream), and, for the man in your life, Jane Iredale H\E Bronzer for Men. While you're stocking up on Aussie and international beauty, don't neglect hair and makeup brands you won't find in the U.S. like Original & Mineral and Napoleon Perdis.
BeautyMART
There are so many reasons to love BeautyMart--the fact that it boasts the best curated page of products with categories like "Street Chic" and "Tokyo Splash" is just one of them. Dig in and feel like a bona fide beauty insider when you get your hands (and lashes) on Japan's cult Fairydrops mascara, Japanese Exfoliating Towels, Glitter Love's Dark Disorder eyeshadow, and Glo & Ray Shimmer Lip Colours. In a sea of beauty retailers, this is one you can totally trust.
Feel Unique
You will definitely Feel Unique when you add Orla Kiely Bergamot Shower Gel to your morning routine. Or PitRok Crystal Deodorant. Magic Organic Apothecary Green Balm for dry skin and bug bites. How about a dime-size dollop of Guinot Baume Lévres Protective Lip Balm? Feel Unique's impressive range of wow-I've-never-heard-of-this-brand brands is an education in beauty--one that boasts free worldwide delivery on all orders over $15.
