We’ve all been there – getting lost in the endless sea of Amazon, hunting for the latest gadget that promises to carry all your grocery bags in one trip (no shame in that!). Suddenly, you stumble upon a “great” deal on shampoo, conditioner, or the latest must-have Korean beauty product.
But I’m here to tell you, PLEASE DON’T BUY IT!
And no, this isn’t just because I want you to buy all your hair products from me (okay, I do want that... but that’s not the main reason for this post).
Here are 5 reasons you should NOT be buying your beauty products from Amazon (or places like Winners and the drugstore):
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Fake Products Galore
Wondering why that high-end salon shampoo is $10 cheaper on Amazon? It’s likely because it’s fake. Only authorized sellers can sell high-end brands. If you buy a beauty product that’s not authentic, chances are the ingredients are subpar, and the bottle contains loads of unlisted chemicals. Basically, if it seems too good to be true, it probably is. -
Near-Expiry Products
Many products at places like Winners are nearing their expiry dates. This happens because there is no regulation on how these products are handled by customers. Once a product is opened and bacteria is introduced, its shelf life starts ticking down (think of it like pasta sauce: it can sit in your pantry for ages, but once opened, it needs to be used within a certain period). If you’re not the first person to open the product, there’s no way of knowing how long it’s good for. -
Theft
Many beauty products available on Amazon or at discount retailers are stolen. The black market for beauty products is growing. Recently, brand new makeup by Jeffree Star Cosmetics started appearing at discount retailers after his factory was hit by a $2 million burglary! -
Returned and Resold Products
Gross. It’s bad enough that customers often touch, smell, and test these products in stores, but there’s almost zero guarantee that the product you’re buying hasn’t been returned by someone else. -
Zero Regulation
When you buy products from Amazon or another online retailer, especially those coming from overseas, these products haven’t been tested or cleared by the FDA. Big brands selling for less are often from third-party dealers who likely tamper with and water down the products. While many times these products won’t harm you, saving a few bucks isn’t worth the risk.
There are plenty of places where you can buy regulated, safe, and authentic beauty products. Amazon, Winners, and drugstores aren’t those places!
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