How Do You Recognize Counterfeit Cosmetics?

The three indicators of authenticity of a product stand out in its price, certifications of the distributor and packaging. Containers of poor quality, errors of writing the product name or a poor replica of its logo are the most common signs that you are dealing with a fake.

But there are cases where the replica is so good that it is difficult to distinguish it from the original product. In this case, the surest way to avoid counterfeit products is to purchase cosmetics from reputable outlets and official sites.

Here are the most common signs of counterfeit cosmetics:

• differences in logo, font, color, framing, container, packaging, odor, texture, etc.
• the product is advertised as “limited edition”, although the manufacturer does not mention on the official website this thing;
• the price is reduced more than the company normally uses to do;
• consistency or texture of cosmetic products do not resemble the original product;
• lack of a batch number printed on the packaging;
• differences in size between the applicators of the original and counterfeit cosmetics;
• are sold by unauthorized dealers in kiosks or through social networks by phantom companies, which are not registered in the Trade Register and have not specified contact details, site address.