FAKE VS ORIGINAL
MAKEUP.
Trusted Brands That We Trust
These highly sought-after brands are fully verified and trusted by our community.
1. Pigmentation Quality
Authentic foundations, lipsticks, and eyeshadows deliver rich, even pigmentation in a single application. Fake makeup often appears patchy, chalky, or requires heavy layering to achieve any visible color payoff.
2. Packaging Weight and Feel
Genuine MAC, Charlotte Tilbury, and NARS products have a distinct weight and build quality to their cases. Counterfeits use lightweight plastic that feels hollow. Compare the weight of your product to the official specs listed on the brand website.
3. Shade Name and Numbering
Real makeup products have consistent shade names printed clearly on the packaging and the product itself. Counterfeit items often misspell shade names, use incorrect numbering, or print labels that peel off easily.
4. Safety and Skin Reactions
Fake cosmetics may contain lead, mercury, arsenic, or high levels of bacteria. If a product causes burning, itching, rashes, or breakouts immediately after use, stop using it and verify its authenticity.
5. Authorized Retailer Check
Always cross-reference the seller with the brand's official list of authorized retailers. Products sold through unauthorized channels on social media or discount apps have a significantly higher chance of being counterfeit.