Want to hear something scary? There are just nine weeks until Christmas. NINE WEEKS! If that fact makes you sweat a little, then I’m here today to help you out, and show you how to avoid the crowds by doing all your shopping online.

I love online shopping! Not only can you shop at any time, in your pjs, with a glass of wine and without any makeup on, but you are free to compare prices without any pressure to buy, which helps you to make clear and levelheaded choices. And with a couple of months still to go, you have plenty of time to allow for postage even for most overseas purchases!

So what are my top five online shopping destinations for the beauty addict in your family? Get your clicking finger ready, because here we go!

KitCosmetics.com.au 

Kit Cosmetics is a sister store to Mecca Cosmetica (we have one in Canberra Centre), which is really like Meccas’ hip little sister.

In any other state you could go into the store but we Canberrans need to use their online shopping facilities to access all the amazing brands and products they stock!

Including travel sizes of all your travel beauty needs, this handy set is great way to be introduced to the brilliance of Kit Cosmetics! $59.95

MakeupandGlow.com.au 

This is a mostly industry-based online store catering to makeup artists and hairstylists, but there is absolutely no reason why you can’t shop here, too!

Based in Brisbane, these ladies go above and beyond for each customer and you can request samples of anything that catches your eye to be posted out to you, so you can try before you buy.

For the budding makeup artist in your family, this basic kit contains everything they could need to get started! $199

LipstickRepublic.com.au 

This Melbourne-based online store sells both professional cosmetics and consumer-targeted cosmetics that are 100% cruelty free! Shopping without the guilt and with really reasonable shipping prices!

My perfect gift pick from this site is the Butter London nail polish/lip gloss duo. $39.95 

CrushCosmetics.com.au 

Known for their outstanding customer service and brilliant international brands, Crush Cosmetics offer free shipping for any purchases over $65, so stock up ladies!

This is the best stocking stuffer! China Glaze is used by nail technicians world over…and how cute is this Christmas set!? $11.86 

Scotty’s Makeup & Beauty 

This is another store that is mainly set up for makeup artists and hairstylists, but this Sydney-based shop carries everything from regular makeup products to educational dvds and even specialised hair styling products!

This cute little travel brush set is perfect for any makeup lover! $20