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Expert guides and savings tips to help you master AliExpress shopping.

Tips & TricksJun 29, 20268 min read

Is AliExpress Makeup Safe? Counterfeits and Real Risks

Is AliExpress makeup safe? What customs seizures and lab tests reveal about counterfeit cosmetics, and the ingredients and categories to avoid.

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Tips & TricksJun 22, 20268 min read

AliExpress Refund Without Returning the Item

When AliExpress refunds without a return: which situations qualify, full vs partial refunds, how to request 'Refund Only', and the Free Return limits.

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Tips & TricksJun 20, 20268 min read

Are AliExpress Shoes Real? Replicas, Sizing and Quality

Are AliExpress shoes real? Most are genuine unbranded footwear, but branded 'reps' are illegal fakes. How to tell them apart and size correctly.

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Tips & TricksJun 17, 20269 min read

AliExpress vs Shein: Which Is Cheaper and Better?

AliExpress vs Shein in 2026: which is cheaper for clothes, how quality and sizing compare, plus shipping, returns and the safety concerns for each.

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Tips & TricksJun 15, 20267 min read

AliExpress Clothing Size Guide: Get the Right Fit

Does AliExpress clothing run small? Yes, usually. How to read the centimeter size chart, convert Asian to US and EU sizes, and judge fabric quality.

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Tips & TricksJun 15, 20267 min read

AliExpress New User Coupons and First-Order Discounts

How AliExpress new-user coupons work, where to find them, and how to stack them with coins and promo codes on your first purchase.

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