Hello fellow beauty lovers.
I still owe you an article that I announced last week. You, who follow my BOAB series know for a fact that I recently signed up on Kleiderkreisel. Well, KK has its benefits but also its downsides. You almost always have to pay upfront to get something, which is why a lot of people are cautious when it comes to something like that. You consequently have to fall back on other “security measurements” to protect yourself. Well, all of the above does not sound appealing at all. But the prices, dear lord, they are heavenly exquisite, I might say. I, as a true makeup geek, love the sight of a good product especially if it’s a real bargain because, let’s be honest, who wants to splurge on lipsticks for 19.50€ a piece? Exactly, that’s insane but unfortunately the retailed price for such a treat. A lot of people asked me how to distinguish fakes from originals by the mere look of it, which is why I created a short list for you guys to go by when buying a MAC lipstick online.
- Do the products have names or numbers on them? If they sport numbers on them, they’re fake. MAC lipsticks always have their very own names printed on the bottom of the lipstick like “Ruby Woo” or “Velvet Teddy”. Those names have to be written like that, be sure to look it up before you buy it if you’re not familiar with their product range.
- If the seller offers LE’s (Limited Editions) the prices are especially high. If you haven’t specifically looked for it, please google the name of the collection, look at the swatches and reviews to make sure that it’s legit.
- The Batch numbers are also a great aid in determining if it’s real or not. Lipsticks from MAC are often adorned with something like A12. The 1 stands for the month January whilst the 12 is the year 2012. You will find this number on the bottom of the lipstick as well as on the packaging. Be sure to match them, because they have to be exactly the same.
- Please pay close attention to the personal page of the seller. I always am drawn to great bargains, they don’t come by often but if they do, they’re often gone in mere minutes. But still, please make sure that the seller is trustworthy. Look at her ratings and her products. If she offers the same product in bulk, they’re most definitely fakes. But if her products range from a lot of different brands or product types, you can proceed. I also always ask for more pictures, that helps a lot, too. I only found two sellers so far, who, luckily for me, were about to minimize their makeup collection, which is why I got my purchases for cheaper but still in a good quality.
Of course those are only tips – I am by no means an expert. If you think it’s too risky, please buy in the store. I for one never had a bad experience concerning this matter but I am always cautious.
I hope those tips can aid you on your next bargain hunt.
Yours truly,
Lana
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