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Here are some easy fast ways to tell if MAC is authentic. I am seeing more & more fake pigments. Google colors before purchasing. Most fakes will have names that belong to other items. For example a pigment will be named swimming...but that name is actually an eyeshadow. Counterfeit make up products containing high concentrations of various metals and carcinogenic ingredients normally banned from use in cosmetics. Applying these ingredients to the skin could lead to long-term health issues.
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valentinosam
I'm glad you posted this. SO many users post fake items, and I hate seeing a fake mac product with a "sold" sign on it, makes me wonder if the person who purchased it knew. π I heard the fakes come from China, and have embalming fluids and stuff like that in them. Gross.
mar825
@valentinosam i know! Its really sad. Thats what made me post this. I would hate getting ripped off & dont want that to happen to anyone.
valentinosam
@mar825 yes! I'm not sure if you're familiar with the app mer. Car. I (spelled weird I know) but I see 10X as many fakes.. And they lie about it too!!
mar825
@valentinosam i havent heard of it
valentinosam
@mar825 ohh. It's an app like this- but they don't charge commission and such. And you're able to post anything- which makes it easier to sell counterfeits
mar825
@valentinosam oh gosh
itsllo
I report people that sell fakes on here. .i can't stand it
mar825
@itsllo i dont feel like anything happens. I reported one and they are still selling it smh
bellydoll
I got scammed. Worst part is I was buying for my foster girls and to think what they could have been using on their face. So scary. Thanks so mush for the post. And if anyone has authentic mac lipstick or glass they can give me a nice deal on please advise. I am trying to make sure these girls have a nice xmas.
mar825
@valentinosam the "mac" brushes u like arent mac. 100 numbers are face brushes (ex: foundation, blush), 300's are lips, & 200's are eyes. I noticed a brush for eyes but it had a 100 number. Then i noticed a 252 but made like a 213. The 252 is much bigger & has yellow blond hair. Smh
valentinosam
Oh yea I know! I liked it so I can refer back to it!
mar825
@valentinosam oh lol
itsllo
I know, i feel so bad for people that purchase!
valentinosam
@mar825 hi hun! I need your help-are you willing to take a peek at a users items and tell me if they are authentic? Sorry to be bothersome- if you could help me I will tag you in the listing. Just let me know βΊοΈ
mar825
@valentinosam of course! Tag me girl
valentinosam
@mar825 just did! I tagged you in the listing that I was commenting with her. Thank you-
mar825
@valentinosam they look authentic! The numbers match the brush. But i'm curious why she would say that u cant exchange them. The middle one is black & white synthetic, that is why it has a red tone. The white picks up the pigment from the product
valentinosam
@mar825 oooh- I'm only interested in her eyeshadow in blushes but she always ignores my questions. Then completely ignores me, then later deletes the listing. That's why I was wondering if the things are fake ? You know? Doesn't make much sense to ignore a potential customerπ
mar825
@valentinosam her stuff is authentic but i'm with u! That is just weird & rude!!!
valentinosam
@mar825 right? Thank you for checking it out!!! π
mar825
@valentinosam you r welcome π
prepinpearls
Could you check out the user @ obas??? I ordered some stuff and it looks legit but I have no clue how to tell so I'd rather be safe than sorry!
mar825
@prepinpearls her stuff is legit. Some brushes are questionable. The ones with the harder plastic sleeve. What did u purchase?
prepinpearls
A holiday brush set in white and 3 lipsticks. Do all of her lipsticks seem real? That's what makes me super nervous! I hate the idea of not knowing what I'm putting on my face.
mar825
@prepinpearls u should be good. She has way to many items that are limited. Counterfeiters dont make limited stuff. And all her lipsticks match up, color, texture, etc. there was this one that i saw from someone else. Called lady bug & the texture was satin but it should be luster. Lmao
prepinpearls
That is so helpful to know! It's such a blessing to have posh users that watch out for others instead of taking advantage of people! You're great! I owe you lots of shares for your help lol
mar825
@prepinpearls thanks girly! We just need to help each other out!!! π
arials
@mar825 you are simply the BEST when it comes to dealing with an honest and beautiful person I cherish all the wonderful makeup I've gotten from you I'm so glad we met thank you for always carefully wrapping and shipping my items you are a true joy to work with HAPPY NEW YEARβοΈβοΈβοΈπππβ€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈ
mar825
@arials thank u very much! U r such a sweetheart & a pleasure to work with also. Most people flake out on purchases but u r true to your word. Glad my items will be in good hands & will enjoy them
smarsh93
Thank you btw for backing me up I know my mac!
mar825
@smarsh93 ππ
smarsh93
Oh hun I know how to spot fakes she put it back up after deleting the listing as real I worked for mac. (As does my sister) I'm very knowledgeable to it
smarsh93
There's another girl who blocked me who has one up I questioned cause it looks okay but no serial number I'm gonna give you her name and the pigment cause she does have a few real ones up lmk what you think
mar825
@smarsh93 π what listing was it?
mar825
@smarsh93 there is a girl with a ton of pigments & she was so angry last night hahah called me a B & she said she was going to report me to mac headquarters & all kinds of fun stuff. Lmao
smarsh93
@nattydcastaneda and it's her steel blue pigment. Down a little bit on her page
smarsh93
It looks real for the most part but the writing seems wierd maybe just cause its faded and there's no stocking number/ serial like a34 on the bottom with the name
smarsh93
Tag her lol were they fake?
smarsh93
Love your closet btw tell me you trade!?
mar825
@smarsh93 the pigment is real! Those tags had a white batch code. Thats why u cant see it in the pic.
smarsh93
Ahh okay good.
smarsh93
Found more that I know are fake though there's alot on here
mar825
@smarsh93 the last one is fake. I dont traded. & why would u for mac. You said your sis works there... U should ask her to buy stuff with her discount
smarsh93
Yeah I know some colors I didn't jump on so aren't sold there anymore sadly and I'd rather trade and not have to buy feel me lol!! But I do do thaf still when I really want something just had her get me kitchmas and the prep and prime finishing powder which I love btw
smarsh93
I try to let people know though when something is fake and sometimes I get the oh man I didn't know and they reduce/change it or delete it... but 9/10x they already know and get defensive and flip out relist and block so then I report them I've seen a few people with tons and tons of makeup that's fake it is horrible and they sell alot as real to so many poor people
smarsh93
I didn't trash that girl I wanted to buy but was hesitant and asked a question about it wtf. Please let her know I was an interested buyer who was just jipped on 3 pigments (what was in the pics wasn't what I was sent) and I just didn't want to buy another fake I have no use for them but the trash cause theyre dangerous I didn't say they were fake I said I was hesitant cause I didn't see the numbers
smarsh93
@nattydcastaneda (or just retag her)
mar825
@smarsh93 its okay thats why i added a comment
mar825
@smarsh93 the two shadows u have are what color? One u responded as electric eel & what is the other? Why is electric eel so expensive if people can buy it for $16 new. Just wondering
smarsh93
Cause typically I trade and I don't remember what the other is I'll look when home (:
smarsh93
(I wouldn't sell it for more then 12$) I had then on reserve and then took them off a little while ago that's all.
valentinosam
@mar825 I'm gunna tag you on this girls page .. I'm pretty sure her stuff is fake & I reported her because she's saying it's authentic.
crhan
Hi I live in Whittier. Was ordering if ur willing to meet so I could look at ur Mac products. Wherever u feel comfortable. If not, no worries :) but it would be great so I don't have to pay shipping costs
mar825
@crhan what are u interested in
trist0308
I have been a RM with MAC since 2008 and the amount of fakes that I have seen on here is incredible! So glad you posted this! It is extremely frustrating to see especially knowing that some of these fakes can be dangerous for the skin and eyes!
mar825
@trist0308 its crazy huh! I was an RM also. I don't like seeing people being taken advantage so i hope this post helps some
lovesonoma707
@smarsh93 can you tell if my purchase is auth mac NC25? I dont know how to use this well;(
mar825
@lovesonoma707 are u asking me or someone else?
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