Cosmetic Capital

Cosmetic Capital, Australia's discount cosmetics online store

Cosmetic Capital is an Australian online store specialising in the sale of discounted cosmetics. Its catalogue exceeds 3000 products across categories such as makeup, skincare, hair care, nails, perfumes, home essentials and a dedicated men's section. The company presents itself as a discount beauty store and offers flat-rate shipping, as well as the option to pay in instalments via Afterpay and Zip.

Makeup, personal care and fragrance catalogue

The makeup range covers products for face, eyes and lips, and includes foundations, concealers, powders, blushes, bronzers, highlighters, palettes, primers, setting sprays, eyeliners, eyeshadows, mascaras, lip liners, lip glosses, lip oils and accessories such as brushes, cosmetic bags and cleaning tools. It also has a section for kids' makeup and special effects with glitter, face and body jewels.

In skincare, the catalogue is organised by concerns and active ingredients. It covers acne, anti-ageing, dark circles, dryness, hydration, lifting and firming, mature skin, oily skin and sensitive skin, with products that incorporate glycolic acid, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, retinol, salicylic acid, vitamin C and vitamin E. It includes day and night creams, serums, toners, masks, eye care, cleansers, exfoliators, sunscreens and self-tanning products.

The hair section brings together shampoos, conditioners, masks, treatments, heat protectors, hairsprays, dry shampoos and electrical hair accessories, with solutions for dandruff, colour, damaged hair, dry hair, frizz, growth, scalp, split ends and volume. It also offers hair dyes for black, blonde, brunette, red and other shades, including semi-permanent dyes.

The nail section includes nail polish, nail polish remover, accessories, false nails, nail art, nail care and top coats. In perfumery there are body mists, celebrity perfumes, gift sets and options under $100, $50, $30 and $20. The catalogue is completed with home and personal care products such as bath salts, body washes, deodorants, essential oils, soaps, teeth whitening and travel items, as well as vitamins and health products for baby, women and men.

Brands and product selection

Popular brands it carries include L'Oréal, Revlon, MCoBeauty, Maybelline, NYX, Beauty Buddy, Garnier, Bondi Sands, Essie, Barry M, Lovali, Formula 10.0.6, Sally Hansen and Umberto Giannini. The site also has a brand directory that includes names such as ARDiu, Backpack, BIC, Big Potato Games, Black Dragon, Carex, Cedel, Club De Nuit, CoComelon, Danielle Creations, Designer Brands, Erase Your Face, Footlab, Hask, Jeanne Arthes, Karite, Le Tan and Miss Armaf, among others.

Deals, packs and gifts

The store maintains a daily deals section and a selection of discounted makeup. The catalogue shows discounts on products such as L'Oréal Bright Reveal SPF15 moisturiser 50 ml, Revox Just Argan serum, L'Oréal Men Expert Hydra Energetic SPF15 moisturiser, MCoBeauty Brow Boss brow fixer, NYX Shiny Lip Balm and Beauty Buddy High Impact lip plumper. Gift items also appear, such as the Beauty Buddy Christmas Gift Set 24-piece set, the Cosmetic Capital 24 Days of Fun Beauty Advent Calendar 2026 and the Revolution Lip Treatment Peptide Pout.

The company organises its gift offering by price, category and recipient, with options for her, for him, for kids, for Mother's Day and for stocking fillers, as well as gift cards. It has mystery boxes, exclusive packs and advent calendars.

Shipping, payments and customer service

Cosmetic Capital offers free shipping and a free gift on purchases over $75, according to the conditions stated on its website. The site allows shopping in Australian and New Zealand dollars, and accepts instalment payments with Afterpay and Zip. The company identifies itself as an Australian, locally owned store and holds the Google Trusted Store badge.

The site includes a resolution centre, frequently asked questions, returns policy, user account, wishlist and student discount. It also publishes a beauty blog with tips, makeup tutorials and product reviews, and maintains promotions and videos sections.