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How to Spot Fake Cosmetics
Since many of you had questions after my first post about counterfeit cosmetics, I created a guide to spotting the fakes. Although you can find some good deals on eBay, fake goods are extremely prevalent. Watch out for phony MAC, Nars, and Bobbi Brown — although a few other brands pop up as well.
Beauty Byte: L'Oreal Sics its Lawyers on eBay
Quick, call the crack team at Boston Legal! L'Oreal is taking eBay to court in five European countries, claiming that the auction site isn't doing enough to crack down on counterfeit cosmetics and fragrances. L'Oreal produces more than just its namesake products; it also owns The Body Shop, Lancome, Kiehl's, Shu Uemura and produces fragrances for Giorgio Armani, Ralph Lauren, Viktor & Rolf and Cacharel.
Black Market Makeup: How To Spot Fake Cosmetics
You might think that counterfeits exist only in the realm of "Mark Jacobs" and "Guchi" purses, but there are fake and black-market beauty goods, too. I love a bargain, so I wind up buying a lot of housewares and accessories on eBay. But when it comes to shopping for cosmetics, you've got to be careful.
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Find Out How To Spot Diverted Products
When it comes to professional haircare products, do you know if what you're getting is legitimate? Last week, L’Oréal USA filed suit against Sally Beauty Holdings Inc. for allegedly selling Matrix products to a wholesaler without authorization; eventually, these products ended up at CVS and Target.
What To Do If Your Favorite Makeup Shade Is Discontinued
I think it's happened to us all. You head to the store to stock up on your favorite lipstick that you've worn for years, only to be informed by the clerk that it's been discontinued. Panic strikes, then anger.
Beauty Byte: Beware of Black-Market Products
The demand for beauty products at a discounted price has already led to the dangerous counterfeiting of some of our favorite brands. But according to a report by the National Health Federation, even legitimate products sold through these sites can pose a risk to our health.
USA Today explains that dozens of types of beauty products for sale on discount or auction sites have been stolen straight from drugstore shelves.
The Best of Bella, 7/22
- Why is Pete Wentz grimacing? Because y'all really don't like guyliner on him.
- This week's Bella Donna robs banks: It's Faye Dunaway!
- Weigh in on whether Julianne Moore should have gone blonde or stayed red.
- Find out how to protect yourself from buying counterfeit cosmetics.
- A new Brazilian hair treatment straightens, potentially with formaldehyde.
- Peek into Rachel Bilson's makeup bag.
- If you've got Harry Potter overload, check out this too-cute beauty book for teens!
- We discuss whether your private parts really need plastic surgery.
- Find out which beauty secrets you should never share with your guy.
- Hilary Swank has a brand-new beauty gig.
- Finally, you down with SJP? (Yeah, you know me.) Get details on Covet, her new fragrance.
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