Weekly shopping roundup: September 29 to October 5

MANILA, Philippines – There’s a lot to be excited about with this week’s sales and bazaars lineup. Yet another payday weekend, there is no better time to shop, whether it’s to treat yourself or to stock up on Christmas presents. Here’s where you can score great deals this weekend:

Maybelline Early Holiday Sale
Until September 30

Christmas has come early for beauty junkies as the beloved makeup brand is slashing 30 percent off on some of their most popular products, from their Fit Me powders and foundations to their Lash Sensational Mascara, and even their Powder Matte Lipsticks. Discounts are available at Maybelline counters nationwide.

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MAC Cosmetics Lipstick Sale
September 28 to October 1

Another one for the makeup hoarders: MAC is offering 6 of their most loved lipsticks paired with a lip primer for a discounted rate of P1795 (down from P2150). The promo is available at all MAC stores.

Caritas Margins Buy and Give Expo
September 27 to 29 (TriNoma)
October 5 to 7 (Market! Market!)

For gifts that give back, trawl the booths at Caritas Margins’ Buy and Give Expo in TriNoma, Quezon City and Market! Market! in BGC on two consecutive weekends. From organic skincare and wellness products to food and other handicrafts, whatever you purchase will benefit Caritas Manila’s partner communities and scholars.

Into the Jungle Baby and Kids Fair
September 27 to 30

Held at the Bench Tower in Taguig, this fair has items you can gift to both parents and their little ones: from toys and clothes to strollers, baby wipes, and diaper bags. Brands on sale include Baby Bench, Cath Kidston, Cotton On Kids, Chicco, and Mothercare.

World of Wine Fair
September 29 to October 1

Wine is always a good gift idea, and you can stock up in it at this fair, taking place at the Shangri-la Plaza Grand Atrium. Winemakers all over the world will be there offering over 100 kinds of wine. A 10 percent discount will be given on all bottles bought at the fair, and bigger discounts if you buy more bottles.

SM Malls 3-day Sale
September 29 to October 1

A handful of SM Malls are having a mallwide sale of up to 70 percent this weekend, so those who need to do a lot of shopping can head to any one of these malls for a one-stop shopping experience. Malls participating in the 3-day sale are SM Aura Premier, SM City Marikina, SM Dasma, SM City Olongapo, SM City San Lazaro, SM Angono, SM Las Piñas, and SM Muntinlupa.

Araneta Center Pre-Holiday Sale
September 29 to October 1

This shopping complex in Cubao is also going on sale, which means that stores in Gateway Mall, Gateway Tower Mall, Farmers Plaza, and Ali Mall are slashing up to 70 percent off on selected items. If you’re looking for a great deal, you’ll definitely find it here.

Bahandi Eastern Visayas Regional Trade Fair
October 4 to 8

A little bit of Leyte, Biliran, and Samar will be making their way to Metro Manila through this trade fair, happening at SM Megamall. Unique woven mats and bags, intricate wood furniture, and regional delicacies are only some of the cool finds you can get here.

– Rappler.com